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October 19th, 2007
UB recruits well-known scientist to develop electronics of the future
Gottfried Strasser, a well-known Austrian researcher, joined the UB faculty six weeks ago to take advantage of a $750,000 grant from the New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR).
Strasser believes that his work in nanotechnology will lead to technological breakthroughs that even the most prophetic cannot foresee.
"Think about computing and the Internet. Ten to 15 years ago, many people did not have them. Nobody predicted that they would become as important as they are today," he said. "The same is true for my work with quantum dots."
The professor speculated that three technologies - quantum dots, spintronics and carbon nanotubes - will transform the electronics landscape of tomorrow.
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25 September 2017, Juba – The Ministry of Health, Republic of South Sudan in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), other government ministries/agencies and partners including FAO, UNICEF and IOM completed the self-assessment of the implementation of International Health Regulations (2005) and Global Health Security Agenda(GHSA). The Self-assessment is in preparation for the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of the International Health Regulations (2005) a key component of the IHR monitoring framework.
Over 15 Government agencies participated in the exercise from 18 to 21 September 2017, including the Ministries of Livestock and Fisheries, Wildlife and Tourism, Disaster and Humanitarian Affairs, Justice and constitutional affairs, Environment, Petroleum and Interior. The Urban Water Corporation, Directorate of Passports and Immigration, The Medical Corps of the National Army and the Police Service as well as the Civil aviation authority also contributed to the assessment.
During the 4 day self-assessment, members of the multisectoral team, led by the respective government experts assessed the country’s core capacities under the 19 technical areas using the WHO Joint External Evaluation tool. The self-assessment reviewed the existing core capacities to prevent, detect, and rapidly respond to public health emergencies with the aim to establishing the baseline capacity, gaps and needs of the International Health Regulations (2005) implementation across the different sectors. The team also visited Juba International Airport to assess the capacities available as the main point of entry.
The findings from the assessment will be subjected to a peer review mechanism by the Joint External Evaluation team from the 16 to 20 of October 2017.
“We are living in a one big entity where almost everything is changing on a daily basis. As part of this big entity, we must get ready for all events, thus the importance of IHR”, said Dr Loi Thoui, The Director General for International Health and Coordination in the Ministry of Health. He affirmed South Sudan’s Commitment to adhere to the provisions of IHR 2005, adding that as the latest party to the regulations the Country will require a lot of support to develop all the required core capacities.
Dr Otim Patrick Ramadan, WHO Health Emergency Officer and focal person for IHR, said South Sudan is a priority country as far as health security is concerned. Adding that the self-assessment and JEE will enable the country to identify the most critical gaps within the human and animal health systems, prioritize opportunities for enhanced preparedness and response actions.

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by Daniel J. Graeber
Paris (UPI) Dec 8, 2015
New Zealand's government joined a global geothermal energy group, saying the move was emblematic of a shift toward a low-carbon economy.
New Zealand Energy Minister Simon Bridges announced from the sidelines of the U.N. climate conference in Paris his government joined the Global Geothermal Alliance.
"As the world transitions towards a lower carbon future, the increased demand for renewable energy, coupled with the ongoing interest in energy security, has focused attention on geothermal energy," he said in a statement. "Worldwide installed capacity is forecast to double this decade."
Bridges arrived in Paris last week, bringing with him a message of how energy diversity can help advanced economies switch to a low-carbon model. Oil is the fourth-largest export for New Zealand, bringing in around $700 million each year in royalties and taxes, though renewable energy made up nearly 80 percent of the country's electricity generation last year.
New Zealand has the fourth largest geothermal power capacity in the world, behind the United States, the Philippines and Indonesia, respectively.
"Joining the [geothermal] alliance will position New Zealand firms to benefit from geothermal projects and partnerships around the world," Bridges said.
The share of electricity generated from renewable resources in New Zealand last year was 79.9 percent, a 5 percent increase from the previous year. The government attributed the rise to the growth in geothermal generation.
Bridges said the global renewable energy sector is expected to draw $7 trillion in private sector investments by 2030. In the past six years, investments in New Zealand have totaled $1.5 billion.
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HHS Intends to Expand Use of Military Facilities to House Illegal Minors
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requested expanded and longer use of Department of Defense (DoD) facilities to house the unaccompanied alien children (UAC) swarming our borders.
Since fiscal year 2011, the number of these individuals entering our country has grown from 6,000 to 66,000 last year. By next year, as many as 150,000 children are expected to illegally enter the country. Due to this flood of illegal juveniles, the normal facilities are unable to manage this surge leading the Administration to allow and order the use of our military bases, including Fort Sill in Lawton, for housing and processing these children before they are released to sponsors elsewhere in the country—supposedly on a temporary basis.
According to recent reports, in addition to the capacity for 3,600 children currently being provided by DoD, HHS is now asking for the capability to house up to 5,000 more unaccompanied children through January 31, 2015 if permanent facilities are not yet available.
“As suspected, the surge of illegal juveniles at our borders and the president’s supposedly temporary plan to use military bases for housing is looking more permanent by the day,” said Cole. “By requesting expansion of the military facilities and setting an even longer timeframe, it appears that the Administration intends to turn military bases into permanent detention facilities. This is an incredible failure on the part of the Administration and an incredible injustice to our service men and women for which these facilities are designed.
“Unless and until we remove the incentives for these illegal juveniles to enter our country, they will continue to overwhelm our borders. The president must stop the rhetoric and get serious about solving this problem. That means sending these individuals back to their country of origin and doing so as expeditiously as possible. It’s time to stop trying to manage the flow and fix the problem.”
Contact: Sarah Corley (202) 225-6165


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So glad I found this forum. This is our 2nd season with our pool. Started using Baquacil per the pool store recommendations. Last year was great, nice sparkly water. This year, opened pool, nice sparkly water until this past Friday. The water started getting cloudy, then Saturday morning, so cloudy that we can't see the bottom of the pool. The water is nice & blue, but has a milky/cloudy look. So took water to be tested, added more Baquacil products to clear the water, still nothing. That was $90+ down the drain.
I started researching online and it lead me here. Seems like this is a common problem with Baquacil. watermold, right? So I told my husband that if we're going to convert, lets do it now since the swimming season hasn't got into full swing yet. That way, we can at least have a 2-3 months of decent swim time.
I've been reading the Pool School, posts in this forum, etc and have general idea of how to convert with the Walmart bleach. So I guess I need to stock up on lots of bleach, a water test kit (until I get the one recommended here) and have some sand on hand to change out when the conversion is complete, right?
My main question is for after the conversion. Do most of you that convert, use the stuff from the pool store or what you can get from Walmart/grocery store for your maintenance products?
TIA! We may start the conversion this weekend and will keep you updated with pics.

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Do I need a UPS for my network?
Do I need a UPS for my network?
Apart from securing your computer network against breaches, it is advisable to ensure that the network hardware is plugged into a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system. A UPS not only helps you maintain network productivity during instances of a power failure but also prevents data loss.
What does UPS mean in networking?
Uninterruptible Power Supply
What is a UPS device? During power surges and failures, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) devices keep computer systems and IT equipment safe and operational. An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides battery backup power when the flow of electricity drops to an inadequate voltage, or if it stops.
How long will 1500VA UPS last?
For a common measurement, a 1500VA-rated UPS will run a computer for less than an hour. If you get more than 10 minutes of run time, you can run a PC, networking gear, and monitor.
How long will a UPS run my router?
The same UPS capable of keeping your desktop computer and monitor on for 15 minutes will likely power your cable modem, router, and Wi-Fi access points (if separate) for 90 minutes or more.
How long will a 1000VA 600w UPS last?
A 1000VA UPS might be able to power a small office computer for around seven minutes.
What is UPS and how it works?
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a device that allows a computer to keep running for at least a short time when the primary power source is lost. UPS devices also provide protection from power surges. A UPS contains a battery that “kicks in” when the device senses a loss of power from the primary source.
Is UPS and inverter same?
Key Differences Between UPS and Inverter The UPS is the electric device that has a rectifier for providing the backup power to the system whereas the inverter converts DC into AC. The UPS provides the electrical backup power, and the inverter provides the electronics backup power supply.
What are the best UPS systems?
Top 20 Best UPS For Computer in 2019 Reviews 1. APC BE650G1 Back-UPS 650VA 8-Outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 2. CyberPower CP1350AVRLCD Intelligent LCD Series UPS 1350VA 810W AVR Mini-Tower 3. APC-Smart UPC SMT750 750WA 120V LCD UPS System 4. APC BR 1500G Back-UPS Pro 1500VA 10 outlet Uninterruptible Power Supply
What is the best ups for home use?
The CyberPower CP1500EPFCLCD is an excellent UPS for home and small business use. It comes with a decent amount of ports, as well as USB, for plugging in your devices.
What is network UPS system?
Network UPS Tools (NUT) is a suite of software component designed to monitor power devices, such as uninterruptible power supplies , power distribution units, solar controllers and servers power supply units. Many brands and models are supported and exposed via a network protocol and standardized interface.
How does ups work?
An uninterruptible power supply ( UPS ), also known as a battery backup, provides backup power when your regular power source fails or voltage drops to an unacceptable level. A UPS allows for the safe, orderly shutdown of a computer and connected equipment. The size and design of a UPS determine how long it will supply power.


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Get Into Nature: Summer reading for the amateur naturalist
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Whether your summer leisure time is spent on the beach, in the mountains or on the back porch, a good book is a great companion. Here are a few recent titles that I recommend.
The only work of fiction on the list, "Anthill: A Novel" by E.O. Wilson, (Norton & Co.) is a semi-autobiographical tale of boy who grows up in the deep South and becomes an internationally acclaimed naturalist. About a quarter of the book is devoted to the natural history of mound ants and how their lives parallel those of humans.
"Birdology: Adventures with a Pack of Hens, Cantankerous Crows, Fierce Falcons, Hip-hop parrots, Baby Hummingbirds and One Murderously Big Living Dinosaur" by Sy Montgomery (Free Press) recounts a series of encounters the author has had with various birds. The title is self-explanatory.
"The Eagle Watchers: Observing and Conserving Raptors Around the World," (Cornell University Press), edited by Ruth E. Tingay and Todd E. Katzner, are the tales of 29 eagle researchers from around the world. Kaztner, director of conservation and field research at the National Aviary, describes his work with eastern imperial eagles in Kazakhstan.
"Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America" (Houghton Mifflin) is the latest edition of Roger Tory Peterson's classic field guide to birds. This sixth edition finally includes a thumbnail range map of the facing page of each species account. It can now be considered among the best field guides on the market.
"Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Global Warming" (Bloomsbury Press) by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway is the disturbing tale of how some scientists sell their souls to advance political and economic agendas.
"Being with Animals: Why We are Obsessed with the Furry, Scaly, Feathered Creatures Who Populate our World" (Doubleday) by Barbara J. King is an anthropologist's view of how and why humans love animals.
"Molt in North American Birds" (Houghton Mifflin) by Steve N.G. Howell explains how and why birds replace worn feathers, sometimes resulting in a complete change in appearance. Every serious birder should study this book.
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Co-dependency is the excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one with an illness or addiction. Those that suffer from co-dependency experience a diminished sense of self worth, which damages the most essential component of happy relationships: self-esteem.
Personal fulfilment is continually pushed aside and when this happens repeatedly, it increases the feelings of worthlessness. In this way, the unending cycle of co-dependency continues. Often those struggling with co-dependency also suffer from love addiction.
Signs and symptoms of co-dependency
Co-dependency is a serious behavioural disorder. The signs and symptoms of co-dependency are similar to the symptoms of love addiction. Beyond staying in abusive relationships, it’s important to look at co-dependent behavioural traits to determine if someone is suffering from the condition. A co-dependent person will let their natural urges to help and care for others dictate their life. They will constantly put other people’s needs ahead of their own.
Often co-dependents think of themselves as completely selfless, existing solely to take care of others in their life. These people constantly seek the approval of others, sometimes using sex as a way gain acceptance. They tend to stay in abusive situations to avoid disrupting things, and are afraid to ask others to meet their needs.
If you are ready to start co-dependency treatment, please call 0800 081 0700 or click here to complete a short enquiry form.
I think I need co-dependency treatment, how can Life Works help me?
As with all deep rooted behavioural disorders, the sooner support for co-dependency is recognised, the more treatable it is. Life Works co-dependency treatment occurs at our residential facility in Surrey. Our treatment program offers the chance to overcome co-dependency issues. Utilising evidence based and highly individualised programmes, Life Works teaches co-dependent people to love and trust themselves while building up their self-respect. The program stresses a balance between individual needs and the needs of loved ones whilst providing a healthier way to manage anxiety. Clients will come away with the tools to create meaningful, two-way relationships. This can only be achieved in residential facilities such as Life Works, simply because it provides a safe, healthy, productive, and supportive environment in which to grow away from the destructive triggers that surround day to day life.
How can I start co-dependency treatment at Life Works?
Starting treatment for co-dependency is an easy process, but often the hardest step to take. At Life Works our highly qualified and experienced admissions professionals will take applicants through the whole admission process. Once a person has spoken to us and feels comfortable, we will provide a pre-screening assessment to ensure that we are truly the right place for the individual to enter co-dependency This treatment will give people suffering from co-dependency the best chance of reaching and maintaining a healthy long term recovery.
Life Works provides first rate support and guidance in the treatment of co-dependency. To discuss how we can help you, please call 0800 081 0700 or click here to complete a short enquiry form.

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Texas Republican Representative Jonathan Stickland is in hot water after public posts made in online forums surfaced that showed the lawmaker discussing smoking marijuana, wanting to grow his own stash, and telling a man that "rape is non-existent in marriage, take what you want my friend."
Forum accounts held by Strickland were released to the public that show the Texas lawmaker requesting a "smoking buddy" and for tips on how to cheat drug tests. Strickland appears to be a far cry from the Republican poster boy who ran on the platform of being a "Christian conservative liberty loving Republican." However, the conservative lawmaker says that those posts were made before he had children and changed his ways.
The Daily Mail reports that Texas Representative Jonathan Strickland has not directly responded to inquiries about forum posts that show the lawmaker discussing the use of marijuana and downplaying rape. The posts were discovered by Strickland's opponent Scott Fisher, who is running against Strickland in the Republican primaries. Fisher, a pastor and Tea Party member, disclosed the posts and noted that Strickland is not who he seems on the surface.
The posts, many of which were from years ago, show Strickland discussing a number of controversial topics on public forums. Strickland sought a "smoking buddy" in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who wanted to enjoy "da green" with him. In addition to requesting someone to smoke with, Strickland also sought out advice on how to cheat a drug test and how to grow marijuana at home.
Representative Strickland has not denied the allegations and notes that in 2001 and 2002, prior to becoming a father, he did use marijuana. Strickland admitted to searching for ways to cheat drug tests online and says he was also asking for advice on growing his own marijuana plants. However, he says that is not an accurate representation of who he is today.
"[I] wasted much of life, said and did things I wish I hadn't. But by the Grace of God my past sins are forgiven."
Although Strickland says he does not personally smoke marijuana anymore, he has pushed to decriminalize marijuana possession in the state. Despite being a conservative, Strickland hopes marijuana laws across the country will change. Therefore, it seems that past use of marijuana should not be all that surprising to his constituents.
Old web posts surface in which Texas lawmaker Jonathan Strickland seeks a "buddy" with whom to "smoke da green" https://t.co/nO1VmzTd3J
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) December 30, 2015
However, the posts regarding marijuana aren't the only ones turning heads. In another post, which was made on a football website, Strickland informs another forum user that "rape is non-existent in marriage." He goes on to tell the forum poster "take what you want my friend." The post came as the other user was requesting advice on having sex with his wife.
'Rape is non-existent in marriage,' claims Texan lawmaker https://t.co/3Xh90Rfj6c via @MailOnline
— Cunty Confessions (@cuntyconfessns) December 30, 2015
Although Strickland did not directly respond to the post about marital rape, he did note that he "said and did things" he wished he hadn't.
What do you think about Strickland's opponent Scott Fisher pulling up old forum posts? Are the posts relevant to who Strickland is today, or is Fisher making himself look bad for running a negative campaign? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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' Metallica ' is a great metal band . They plaing power metal but they have some symphonic songs : 'Unforgiven' , 'Nothing Else Matters' . My favourite song of Metallica is a ' Enter Sandman ' . Metallica's vocalist name's JAmes Heatfield . Moreover James is plaing on the bass guitar .
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As technology advances, so does the capability of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones. One such drone is the Switchblade 300, a small loitering munition developed by AeroVironment to precisely target beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) targets. The cost of a single unit of Switchblade 300 is around $6,000. This article will explore the capabilities and uses of the Switchblade 300, from its design to its combat applications.
The Switchblade 300 is a miniature loitering munition or suicide drone designed to neutralize a single soldier or a soft-skinned vehicle, such as a truck. The drone has a small size and a quiet motor, which makes it difficult to detect, recognize, and track, even at very close range. It can be backpacked, rapidly deployed, and operated manually or autonomously, making it a versatile weapon for combat.
The drone can deliver 15 minutes of tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA), providing real-time video against BLOS targets. The drone’s open architecture system interfaces with external command and control (C2) systems. Its touchscreen tablet-based fire control system can manually or autonomously control the munition. The Switchblade 300 is fully scalable and can be launched from various air, sea, and ground platforms.
The Switchblade 300, a remotely operated aerial vehicle, is powered by an electric engine. Its diminutive size, and noiseless operation renders it highly elusive and challenging to intercept, facilitating its ability to approach a target at a velocity of 157 km/h. With a range of approximately 10 km and the capacity to surveil a target for up to 15 minutes, this aircraft is a formidable tool for operators. The engine is situated at the rear of the fuselage and features a two-bladed propeller, enabling the aircraft to achieve swift and agile performance. The drone’s Cursor-on-Target GPS coordinates provide the operator with real-time information gathering, targeting, or feature/object recognition.
Development and Deployment
The Switchblade munition was conceived by the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and developed by the U.S. Army to counter enemy ambushes in Afghanistan. In July 2011, the U.S. Army awarded AeroVironment a $4.9 million contract for “rapid fielding” of an unspecified number of Switchblades to forces in Afghanistan. The Army added $5.1 million in March 2012, totaling $10 million.
In May 2012, the United States Marine Corps ordered Switchblades to allow troops to strike improvised explosive device (IED) emplacement teams and similar targets. In late 2012, 75 Switchblades were supplied to U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. On 28 August 2013, AeroVironment announced it had been awarded five contracts totaling $15.8 million to supply more Switchblade systems, ancillary equipment, and support to the U.S. Army.
In March 2022, the U.S. provided Switchblade drones to the Ukrainian armed forces following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. On 16 March 2022, the U.S. announced that 100 Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems had been provided to Ukraine as part of an $800 million military aid package. On April 26, 2023, AeroVironment announced the procurement of Switchblade 300 to France and another allied nation.
The Switchblade 300 loitering munition is an advanced weapon system that targets military personnel or light combat vehicles. This single-use drone is equipped with cameras, guidance systems, and explosives, which allow it to dive-bomb into its target with precision. The drone uses a tablet-based touchscreen fire-control system, which offers the option to pilot the missile manually. Depending on the operator’s commands, the operator can also disengage or abort a mission at any time and quickly recommit to another target. This feature is designed to ensure that strikes are precise and can be called off at the very last minute if there is any risk of civilian casualties or property damage.
In addition to its use against ground targets, the Switchblade has been designed to be highly effective against hostile UAVs. AeroVironment has developed software that combines the drone with sensors, enabling it to intercept enemy drones. This capability is enhanced when the Switchblade is used alongside existing counter-artillery radar and IED jamming systems, which can all be towed by Humvees.
The Switchblade’s ability to intercept enemy drones occurs in layers of defense, starting with jet fighters providing cover. If an enemy drone is too small to be targeted by these fighters or manages to get through, the fire-finding radar picks it up. Once detected, the jammer performs electronic warfare to break its data link. If the drone resists electronic warfare, the Switchblade is launched to physically impact and destroy it. The Multi-Pack Launcher (MPL) was also developed, which can carry up to six Switchblade 300 munitions, weighing 73 kg when fully loaded. The MPL can be deployed on the ground or operated from a combat vehicle, and its design is scalable from 2 to 20 rounds, enabling rapid reloading in under 30 seconds per round.
SWITCHBLADE® 300 BLOCK 20
The Switchblade 300 Block 20 is an upgraded version of the Switchblade 300, offering several operational feature improvements. This lightweight, precision-guided missile can enhance performance, including longer endurance and a high-resolution EO/IR panning camera suite. The new touchscreen Fire Control System (FCS) allows the operator to train, plan, and execute missions easily.
Weighing less than 5 pounds, the Switchblade 300 Block 20 can be deployed via tube launch in less than two minutes from various platforms, such as land, sea, or mobile platforms. This feature provides greater mission flexibility, enabling users to respond rapidly to changing circumstances.
In addition to providing tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) for over 20 minutes, the Switchblade 300 Block 20 can deliver real-time video against beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) targets. The system’s open architecture allows it to interface with external C2 systems, while Cursor-on-Target GPS coordinates offer situational awareness, information collection, targeting, and feature/object recognition.
These features provide the actionable intelligence and precision firepower necessary to achieve mission success across multiple domains. Overall, the Switchblade 300 Block 20 is a highly effective, lightweight, and flexible system designed to meet the challenges of modern warfare.
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Adhering to no fishing rules of the Marine Park important to rebuilding local fish stocks
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Nature Foundation recently removed fish traps which were placed illegally inside of the Man of War Shoal Marine Park. The fish traps or fish pots were found close to the Proselyte Dive site. Nature Foundation staff noticed the fish traps during a routine patrol in the Marine Park and removed the illegally placed traps from the ocean. “As the legally mandated Management Authority for the Man of War Shoal Marine Park we removed the fish traps from within the Marine Park before any damage to the ecosystem occured. It is listed within the rules of the Marine Park that no fishing is allowed, including trap fishing. We have a close working relationship with fishermen when it comes to the Man of War Shoal Marine Park and would like this to continue. However if we notice illegal activities within the Marine Park this will be addressed, including the removal of fish traps,” read a Nature Foundation statement.
The boundaries of the Marine Park are between 18̊ ̊N and 17 ̊-57.0 N and 63 ̊-01.03 W and 63 ̊-04.05 W, in an area better known as “the Proselyte Reef Complex “. This area includes the island’s most ecologically and economical important marine habitat, including extensive coral reef areas and seagrass beds. The Man of War Shoal Marine Park, officially established on the 30th of December 2010, is a home and migratory stop over or breeding site for 3 IUCN Red List Species, 10 CITES Appendix I species and 89 Appendix II species. It is an area with a relatively healthy population of marine mammals including migratory whales and dolphins, numerous species of shark, sea turtles and numerous fish species. Studies conducted by the St. Maarten Nature Foundation have shown that biodiversity in this area, particularly coral reef density, is high and the economic goods and services which the ecosystem provides are in excess of fifty million dollars annually.” It has been shown that no-fishing areas have resulted in an increase in fish stock. Therefore it is also in the interest of fishermen to adhere to the no catch rules of the Marine Park,” continued the Foundation.
The owner of the fish trap can reclaim his property at the Nature Foundation offices in Cole Bay. The Foundation urges all fishermen to not fish in the Marine Park in order to avoid their materials being removed. If the trap is not collected it will be donated to a group of local fishermen the Nature Foundation has been working with to control the Lionfish Invasion.


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Three recent ICSID decisions involving Ecuador highlight the importance of language addressing the status of taxes in investment treaties.
Oil giant wins "lifetime achievement" award for efforts to evade justice
Ecuador and the European Union (EU) predict that the free trade agreement (FTA) that they have just signed in the Belgian capital, whose negotiation had ended in June, will take effect in 2016.
Ecuador’s Foreign Trade Minister Francisco Rivadeneira hopes to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement with Japan as soon as possible, he told Efe in an interview on Thursday.
A document leaked today shows that Ecuador’s government was threatened with isolation and a devastating loss to its trade if it didn’t return to the negotiating table for the EU-Andean Trade agreement.
The EU and Ecuador are publishing the documents of their new Association Agreement, which will see Ecuador joining the EU’s existing accord with Colombia and Peru.
Ecuadorian Ambassador Nicolas Trujillo Newlin called the Korean government today, urging it begin negotiations toward signing a trade agreement with the country.
The European Union finally reached a trade agreement with the world’s number one banana exporter, Ecuador.
This week, for the first time, the Ecuadorean government disclosed the results of water and soil testing conducted in 2013 by its experts — the US environmental, engineering and infrastructure consultant Louis Berger Group — at five sites once operated by Chevron predecessor Texaco.
A judge in the US has ruled that lawyers representing Amazonian villagers used bribes to secure compensation worth billions of dollars from oil company Chevron in Ecuador.
Ecuador’s hopes of winning a legal struggle against US oil supermajor Chevron Corp. pertaining to a multi-billion-dollar pollution judgment rest on the degree of "global solidarity" with the Andean nation, Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño said Wednesday.
We have resumed the negotiations, but we will not sign an FTA with the EU, but a trade agreement, Correa stressed Tuesday during a press conference in the south-western port city of Guayaquil.
Ecuador and the European Union will hold their first round of negotiations on a Multipart Trade Agreement from January 13 to 17 in Brussels, announced an official source.
Last month, a judge ruled that the Ecuadorians can pursue their case against Chevron in Canada.
An international arbitration tribunal in The Hague hearing a claim from Chevron Corp. against Ecuador pushed back a scheduled hearing to Feb. 7 from Jan. 20 and called on both parties to meet in Washington on Jan. 20 instead.
A court in Canada has ruled Ecuadorean farmers and fishermen can try to seize the assets of oil giant Chevron based on a 2011 decision in an Ecuadorean court found it liable for nearly three decades of soil and water pollution near oil wells, and said it had ruined the health and livelihoods of people living in nearby areas of the Amazon rainforest.
Last Friday, from Paris, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa expressed his hopes for a conclusion to the long-awaited trade agreement in the first quarter of next year.
Ecuador’s highest court upheld a verdict that US oil company Chevron Corp is responsible for pollution in an Amazon rainforest, but halved the fine imposed in a previous trial to $9.5 billion, a decision the company dismissed as illegitimate.
Ecuador’s decision to end bilateral investment treaties with all countries and take disputes to a new regional arbitration body has raised concerns among Chinese investors.

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Her name, Shamsia, means “sun”: well, the rays of this sun, a young 27-year-old sculpture teacher at the Fine Arts Faculty in Kabul, have for some time been reflected on the walls of the Afghan capital. In fact Shamsia Hassani portrays blue burqas – as Jessica Cugini reports in Combonifem – that come to life by means of aerosol cans, acrylic colours and paint brushes, covering walls in parts of the city. Shamsia decided to exhibit this art to all those who frequently had been able to live surrounded only by images that speak of war. She chose to do so outside so that her graffiti could be accessible to people through “symbolic images that succeed in saying what it would be difficult to express in public in spoken words”. Born in Iran in 1988, Shamsia is a daughter of Afghani refugees originally from Kandahar, the homeland of the Taliban, where her dream to paint and to study art would not have been able to come true. However in 2005 her family decided to move to Kabul and a new story began for the young woman. It led to her winninga prize in 2009 as one of her country’s leading artists and then to herexpressing herself publicly in street art. She conceived the idea after having attended a workshop with an English artist, Wayne “Chu” Edwards, famous for his three-dimensional graffiti. “The true problem,” the young woman recounted, “is not so much the police who are not concerned with these things as rather my own safety” in a country in which only 14 per cent of women know how to read and write, and where in order for a woman to go out a veil is required. It isn’t easy to work undisturbed: it isn’t only insults that rain down on Shamisa but often stones too. Harassment is the order of the day. Yet Shamsia does not lose heart. If she can’t intervene immediately, she photographs her chosen views of the city and, on returning to her studio, creates digital designs on the computer and decorates them or prints out the photos she has taken and paints on top of them. She has given a name to this alternative, Dreaming Graffiti, because from the photos, sooner or later – she is certain – the drawing will reach the wall. “I paint,” she told Cugini, “mainly women in blue burqas, a colour that I associate with freedom and serenity. I would like to tell their stories, to find a way of saving them from the darkness, to show them in another way, to give visibility to a reality about which one can’t talk. People are convinced that the main problem of Afghani women is the burqa. But this is not so. There is a mentality to combat that excludes the female sex from the channels of learning, relegating women to the home, forcing them into a life that has already been decided on in which they can only be mothers and wives”. It is not by chance that her most famous graffito portrays, precisely, a woman in a burqa sitting on the steps of a house in ruins: she represents feminine uncertainty today. “She is wondering whether she will succeed in going up those symbolic steps that are nothing other than society, or whether instead the steps will crumble beneath her feet. I painted her because women in Afghanistan must pay attention to every step they take”.
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Auto parts supplier DENSO Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, and Toyota Motor Corporation have reached a basic agreement to start consideration of changing the capital structure of automotive electronics manufacturer FUJITSU TEN, in which the three companies have stakes. DENSO is part of the Toyota Group.
In the automotive field, the interface between the driver and vehicle is becoming increasingly important due to remarkable technological innovations. Against this backdrop, DENSO has agreed with Fujitsu and Toyota to review specific changes to make FUJITSU TEN a group company of DENSO and to enhance cooperation between the two companies in developing in-vehicle ECUs, millimeter-wave radar (earlier post), advanced driver assistance / automated driving technologies, and basic electronic technologies, among others.
The companies will conduct a review to determine the specific changes, and the companies plan to reach a final agreement by the end of fiscal year ending 31 March 2017.
Fujitsu believes that information and communication technology (ICT) will become increasingly important in developing next-generation vehicles (e.g. connected cars, automated driving). Fujitsu will enhance its collaboration with DENSO and FUJITSU TEN to strengthen the automotive business and mobility IoT business.
By continuing on as FUJITSU TEN’s major shareholder, Toyota is expecting the increase of FUJITSU TEN’s corporate value, which is coupled with the strengthening of the competitiveness of its products. This in turn, contributes to Toyota’s goal of making ever-better cars.
FUJITSU TEN, formerly Kobe Industries Corp., was established in 1949 following the dissolution of Kawanishi Machine Works (founded in 1920). After Kobe Industries Corp.’s merger with Fujitsu in 1968, FUJITSU TEN was established in 1972 as a spinoff of Fujitsu’s radio division.
Since Toyota and DENSO took stakes in 1973, FUJITSU TEN has offered various products and services as a manufacturer of car electronics products including audio and multimedia. Recently, FUJITSU TEN has strengthened its Vehicle ICT business to create new value, while accelerating collaboration with the Fujitsu Group companies to transform itself from a supplier of standalone products to a system manufacturer that proposes and provides connected in-vehicle information equipment and services.
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I've been going about posting my experiences on various boards, just to see whether anyone else has had the experience I had. To make a long story short, I began seeing a personal trainer originally to aid in getting leaner and more defined, and the relationship eventually became sexualized as we realized that it turned us both on for him to fetishistically monitor and restrict my diet and to impose exercise quotas and physical standards upon me--a kind of secret dom/sub trainer/trainee relationship, in which I was weighed in daily, my food intake was dictated and sometimes highly restricted (2-3 days of fasting per week, at his request), and exercise/cardio quotas were imposed to meet ever more stringent standards of bodyfat percentage, waist size, muscle definition and appearance, with success rewarded with sexual activity, and failure punished by various penances. This relationship went on for 18 months, and since him, I have had two much shorter-term experiences of this kind, intentionally sought out, with dominant trainers. Has anyone else had this kind of experience with a controlling boyfriend, kinky trainer?

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NEC sells laser printer biz
Fuji Xerox pays 20bn yen
Fuji Xerox is to buy NEC's laser printer business at the end of September.
Fuji Xerox is to pay around 20 billion yen ($166 billion) for all outstanding shares in NEC Niigata - the company that runs the laser printer business, Japan's Nihon Keizai Shimbun reports, via Asiabiztech.
The move will hoist Fuji Xerox's share of the Japanese domestic market for laser printers from three per cent to thirteen per cent.
The printers will still sport the NEC brand name, while Fuji Xerox will continue to use NEC's sales channels to sell the printers as extras with NEC computers.
In the future, the outfit will also produce Fuji Xerox-branded printers. ®
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text: 1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the wilderness. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, and silver, and gold. 3 And he went to the place whence he came, into the wilderness as far as Bethel, as far as the place where his tent was before, between Bethel and Ai, 4 to the place of the altar, which he built there at first, and Abram there called on the name of the Lord. 5 And Lot who went out with Abram had sheep, and oxen, and tents. 6 And the land was not large enough for them to live together, because their possessions were great; and the land was not large enough for them to live together. 7 And there was a strife between the herdsmen of Abram’s cattle, and the herdsmen of Lot’s cattle, and the Canaanites and the Perizzites then inhabited the land. 8 And Abram said to Lot, Let there not be a strife between me and thee, and between my herdsmen and thy herdsmen, for we are brethren. 9 Lo! is not the whole land before thee? Separate thyself from me; if thou goest to the left, I will go to the right, and if thou goest to the right, I will go to the left. 10 And Lot having lifted up his eyes, observed all the country round about Jordan, that it was all watered, before God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, as the garden of the Lord, and as the land of Egypt, until thou come to Zoar. 11 And Lot chose for himself all the country round Jordan, and Lot went from the east, and they were separated each from his brother. And Abram dwelt in the land of Canaan. 12 And Lot dwelt in a city of the neighboring people, and pitched his tent in Sodom. 13 But the men of Sodom were evil, and exceedingly sinful before God. 14 And God said to Abram after Lot was separated from him, Look up with thine eyes, and behold from the place where thou now art northward and southward, and eastward and seaward; 15 for all the land which thou seest, I will give it to thee and to thy seed forever. 16 And I will make thy seed like the dust of the earth; if anyone is able to number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed be numbered. 17 Arise and traverse the land, both in the length of it and in the breadth; for to thee will I give it, and to thy seed forever. 18 And Abram having removed his tent, came and dwelt by the oak of Mamre, which was in Hebron, and he there built an altar to the Lord.

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Cement trucks were involved in two recent serious trucking accidents recently. On January 18, a woman on the upper East Side of Manhattan was hit by a cement truck, severing her leg. The second truck accident occurred in the Bronx on January 20 when a driver lost control of his cement truck and crashed into an apartment building. The driver died at the scene.
A previous blog discussed the Bronx accident. The East Side accident occurred when a 63-year-old woman was crossing Second Avenue around 10 a.m. when she was hit and dragged by the cement truck belonging to Queens Ready Mix Concrete. The truck was turning right onto 2nd Avenue from 68th Street. The woman was in the cross walk and had the walk signal.
Her leg was severed below the knee. The driver reported that he did not see her and only knew that he had hit something when a pedestrian waved at him to stop.
The driver remained on the scene, holding the head of the victim until the ambulance came. He said that she was lying under the cement mixer in agony and that he held her head until the ambulance arrived. And transported her to Bellevue Hospital. Other passersby also stopped to help.
The 52-year-old Jackson Heights driver said, “I’m really sorry for her. I want to know how she didn’t see my truck, such a big truck?”
The woman is listed in critical condition but is expected to survive.
Source: Daily News, “New York City traffic accidents kill 2, seriously injure 1,” Jan. 18, 2014.


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Tesco Bank join efforts to boost the livability of Edinburgh Park
October 11 2021
Tesco Bank is staging a pre-application consultation over plans to create around 300 new homes, retail, commercial space and a nursery at South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh.
Occupying vacant land and car parking currently owned by Tesco Bank the project would further efforts to diversify Edinburgh Park as a mixed and well-integrated portion of the city through a more balanced selection of uses, including new houses and flats by Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
The key to this approach will be opening up pedestrian and cycle links to the surrounding area by rationalising car parking around the existing office block, freeing up the remainder of the site for new streets, public spaces and landscaping.
Accommodation will comprise a mix of apartment blocks of up to six floors, three-storey colony housing and a commercial block comprising a ground floor nursery and Tesco store with two levels of office space above.
In a statement, the applicant wrote: "The development will sensitively respond to the surrounding development, with flatted blocks backing onto the south-western and northern boundaries and new frontages established to South Gyle Crescent to the south-east. A mix of development densities and accommodation types, including apartments blocks and colony housing will establish architectural variety and alternating street structure."
Overseen by EMA the outline plans will be subject to an online chat this Thursday, 14 October, between 15:00 and 19:00.
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Excursion Old Tbilisi
We begin the tour from Freedom Square (central square of Tbilisi). Let’s see the quarter of the Georgian medieval nobility, the Anchiskhati Basilica
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We begin the tour from Freedom Square (central square of Tbilisi). Let’s see the quarter of the Georgian medieval nobility, the Anchiskhati Basilica (VI century). The tower and puppet theater of Rezo Gabriadze – the author of “Mimino”, “Do not Cry!” “Kin-dza-dza”, we pass the right bank of the Old Town, from there you can clearly see the huge rock massif, steeply and steeply falling to the Kura River. Metekhi Cathedral, built in the second half of the 13th century, effectively crowns it. Further … We rise to the fortress of Narikala. Amazing views open from the ramparts. Wonderful place for memorable photos.
A visit to the modern glass bridge, which was given the name “Peace Bridge”. The bridge is one of the ten original designed bridges in the world.
Visit of sulfur baths in an amazing place of Abanotubani. We show them from the inside and tell you how to use them.
Excursion to the National Gallery, where you will get acquainted with the works of Niko Pirosmanashvili. Walk along Chardin Street, named after the French Catholic missionary. Now it resembles the Champs Elysees with numerous restaurants and cafes, boutiques and salons. This is a cult place in Tbilisi. Here in the oldest part of the city you find yourself in a real fairy tale. Optionally, we’ll wrap up in a good liquor store with a 17th-century cellar for wine talk and tasting.
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Tour cost: $ 15 per person.
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Duration of the tour: 4 hours.
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Beyoncé, Jay Z, And DJ Khaled Just Dropped A Surprise Single
Immediately following the 59th Grammy Awards, Beyonce, Jay Z, and DJ Khaled released a new single, and it's definitely one we'll listen to on repeat.
Following their recent record-breaking pregnancy announcement, it's no secret that Beyoncé and Jay Z have been making sweet, sweet music together lately, but this time it's a little different.
Immediately following the 59th Grammy Awards Sunday night, Bey, Jay Z and DJ Khaled dropped a surprise single, "Shining," to be featured on Khaled's upcoming album, and although a lot of people are focused on Queen B's Lemonade missing out on the top titles of the awards show to Adele (who we love, BTW), this song is all about her wins. Because let's be real, she still (and forever) slays.
"All of this winnin' I've been losin' my mind, yeah / Oh, hold on, hold on, baby / Don't try to / Slow me down."
The song is the first time Jay Z and Bey have performed together on the same song since 2013's "Drunk in Love," and it's the perfect reminder that even when Beyoncé doesn't win, the Queen still reigns.


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There are three basic methods of mixing concrete for a DIY project. These include hand mixing, using a mixer, and using a wheelbarrow. In this article, we’ll discuss each method in more detail. If you’re not sure how to mix concrete, start by reading through the following article. Once you have a general idea of the steps, you’ll be well on your way to completing your project. Also, keep reading for tips and tricks on how to use each tool.
Hand mixing method
When using a hand mixing method to mix concrete, there are some things you need to have on hand. A wheelbarrow, tool, and tray are important tools for this task. A bag of concrete weighing 80 lbs should be mixed in 3 quarts of water. When it’s mixed correctly, the consistency should be thick oatmeal, with no dry areas. To determine if the concrete is ready to use, apply slight pressure and release.
Depending on the size of the bag, the amount of water required to create the right consistency varies from one batch to another. A good rule of thumb is to add about one quart at a time, as more than one quart can weaken the concrete’s consistency. If you have a bag that’s less than full, use a bucket to hold the dry ingredients and add a bit more water as you mix.
The best hand mixing method for mixing concrete requires you to wet the concrete drum before adding it. This makes clean-up a breeze. The amount of dry mix to water should be approximately one quarter of the total. Make sure to test the ratio frequently so that you don’t over-mix. If you’re mixing concrete for a building project, make sure to mix the concrete thoroughly before you begin the project. It will go a long way towards making a great concrete-making project.
Using a mixer
Using a mixer to mix concrete is an easy way to create a large quantity of the material. The mixer will mix the powder and water before it is added to the concrete form. It is also a convenient way to move the concrete to various locations. However, users should keep in mind some safety precautions before using the mixer. The following tips will help you prevent injuries while using a concrete mixer. Keep in mind that the concrete you mix should not harden, so it is important to mix the concrete in small batches.
Firstly, make sure you buy a good quality mixer. A good quality mixer will have durable wheels that make it portable. In addition, a high-quality model will come with sturdy wheels for easy transport and storage. Its double agitator will mix the concrete without causing it to stick. A good mixer will be able to handle up to 90 liters of concrete. It will mix both viscous and thin types.
Secondly, check the concrete mix for consistency. Mix the concrete according to the instructions on the bag. Adding a little less water is recommended if the mix is bagged, but you should add the rest of the water gradually. If the concrete is not completely mixed, you should wait a few minutes to check if it is of the correct consistency. Another precaution to keep dust at a minimum is to cover the mouth of the mixer with a plastic trash bag.
Using a bucket
Before pouring concrete into a form, you must first prepare the bucket by wetting it. You can use a water hose to do this. This will help you make sure that all of the dry ingredients are mixed properly. Once the bucket is thoroughly wet, you can begin scooping the concrete into the bucket. Then, pour the concrete into the form. Once you’ve mixed the concrete to the required consistency, you can finish pouring the finished concrete.
To mix concrete, you need to add about 3/4 of the amount of water recommended on the container. Next, add the liquid additives. Make sure to distribute the water evenly over the mix. After that, tilt the bucket horizontally to prevent spills. Add the rest of the water, 8 oz. at a time, until you reach the desired consistency. When the concrete is done, transfer it to a wheel barrow.
For smaller projects, mixing concrete by hand is easy. You can use a 5 gallon bucket or a washtub to mix concrete. If you don’t have a mixing bucket, you can use a plastic sheet or tarp to mix concrete. While mixing, wear gloves made of thick material – thin ones will tear easily. A hand trowel is also helpful to scrape the bucket. If you don’t want to do the mixing by hand, you can use a paddle mixer attachment to mix the dry material.
Using a wheelbarrow
You may be surprised to learn that a wheelbarrow is not just for hauling materials. In fact, a wheelbarrow can be used for mixing wet concrete. Whether you’re doing landscaping or constructing a new driveway, a wheelbarrow can be a useful tool. Here are some tips on using a wheelbarrow to mix concrete. It can be easy to get a little bit of the material out of the container, but if you need to mix a lot of the concrete, a wheelbarrow is an easy way to handle the material.
A wheelbarrow can be purchased in various price ranges. Some of these are cheaper and can be purchased with a dual-tire kit. You may want to invest in a durable wheelbarrow as it will last longer than a cheaper model. Regardless of the price, a wheelbarrow can help you complete your concrete projects faster and more effectively. However, it is important to note that you should buy a wheelbarrow that has a good quality rubber tire for maximum stability.
A wheelbarrow is a good tool to use if you’re mixing up to 60 pounds of concrete. It is easy to mix up a mixture of dry ingredients in a wheelbarrow, but be careful when you’re mixing it because it can get very soupy if you don’t know how much water to add. It is also helpful to keep a bag of dry concrete mix nearby in case the mixture becomes too thin.
Using a scale
For weighing separate ingredients, a scale is essential to make sure that you are using the correct amount. These instruments come in many different sizes, prices, capacities, and levels of precision, so choosing the right one can save you time and money while also giving you greater control over the finished product. Some scales even allow you to weigh concrete in kilograms instead of grams. A digital scale is easy to use and offers highly accurate readings. Analog scales, however, are more accurate, but they also have their drawbacks.
To avoid errors, always weigh your ingredients before beginning to mix. Cheap scales may lie about the weight of ingredients, so it is crucial to know what the exact weight of your ingredients is. Make sure that your concrete is exactly the right weight before attempting to use the scale. Also, use a reputable scale to measure concrete, as cheaper ones may lie about the amount of water added to the mixture. For example, if you want a darker-colored concrete, add linseed oil. Make sure to apply it evenly.
The proportions of cement, sand, and aggregate are often given in water-to-binder (w/b) ratios. The ratios of these two components are inversely proportional to their strength, so the more water that is added to the mix, the weaker it will be. Using a scale to measure the proportions of each of these components is essential for achieving high-quality, uniform concrete.
Using a plastic sheeting
Using a plastic sheeting to mix the concrete is not recommended for a flat surface. This type of sheeting can cause the concrete to crack or discolour. In this situation, it is better to use an insulated curing blanket, which is available in DIY stores. You should choose a polyethylene sheeting that is at least four millimeters thick, as it will help in reducing the curing time of the concrete. The type of plastic sheeting you choose will depend on the temperature. Dark-coloured plastic will absorb heat, while white or metallic ones reflect light, keeping the concrete cooler. Clear plastic is better for temperatures in between.
To make use of a plastic sheeting, place it over the exposed part of the concrete slab. Be sure that the sheeting extends over the edge of the slab. The use of a plastic sheet will also allow you to apply membrane-forming curing compounds, which are chemical products that are sprayed over the surface of the concrete. These compounds will help retard the loss of water from the concrete by forming an impermeable membrane.
Using a plastic bag
Before beginning to mix concrete, you’ll want to get your materials together. It’s a good idea to get a sheet of 6 mil plastic and a piece of wood for your form. Next, mix the dry ingredients together in the bag, using a rocking motion. You’ll want to keep in mind that there’s a chance that a little dust will come out of the bag, so make sure to wear respiratory protection when mixing the concrete.
While the concrete that comes packaged in plastic bags is more durable than that from paper bags, the plastic ones are more environmentally friendly. Using a plastic bag for concrete mixing has many benefits, and is a great way to make concrete when you’re working on a smaller project. You can save money by mixing the concrete yourself, and it’s recyclable! However, you’ll want to make sure that you store it properly. If you’re planning to use the concrete immediately, you should store it in a cool, dry place.
Before using a plastic bag to mix concrete, you’ll need to make sure that you’re using the correct amount of water. The exact amount of water needed depends on the size of the bag. Ideally, you should add about an inch of water per cubic foot of concrete. When you add water, keep in mind that the concrete will get soupier, so you’ll need to keep a dry mix in case you don’t have enough water.


Debut album from The Candles out April 13, 2010 on The End Records.
New tour dates announced
The Candles, the first solo project from singer/songwriter Josh Lattanzi encompasses the varied styles and influences he's picked up while recording and touring with the likes of Ben Kweller, Albert Hammond, Jr. (The Strokes) and Tinted Windows.
On April 13th, Between The Sounds will mark the debut release from Josh Lattanzi, who most recently toured with The Lemonheads' Evan Dando in early 2010.
With the first significant free time he's had in years, Lattanzi began the process of crafting his debut in June 2008, writing and recording demos in his New York City apartment. The recording process then moved to a studio in Celeste, TX and the album was finished in NYC in early 2010.
The west coast sounds of the seventies that snaked like a vine from Gram Parsons through Evan Dando and Ryan Adams nestle up nicely to Lattanzi on such tunes as "Let Me Down Easy" and "Between The Sounds," while "Here Or Gone" finds the singer delivering a big "roll down the car windows" chorus that would make Tom Petty smile.
SPIN Magazine agrees, saying "It's a vibe we've heard resurrected before, but when executed with Lattanzi's emotional precision and sure sense of craft it still holds the power to be as moving as watching the sun set over Topanga Canyon."
The Candles will be playing some Northeast shows in the coming months, with more to be added soon.
2010 tour dates:
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Sat Apr 24 - The Living Room, NYC
Candles headlining, Hymns support
record release show
Fri May 1 - Maxwells, Hoboken
w/ Fountains of Wayne
Sat May 21 - Mercury Lounge, NYC
Sat June 4 - The Paradise, Boston MA
Between The Sounds track listing:
1. Waiting for the Truth
2. Here or Gone
3. Let Me Down Easy
4. Anywhere Tonight (Featuring James Iha of The Smashing Pumpkins on guitar)
5. Not Enough
6. Between the Sounds
7. On My Side
8. Who We Are
9. Road Song
10. Life Will Shine


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Despite all fingers pointing towards sustained friendship between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, it appears Kanye has got other ideas on how to keep his relationship with his soon-to-be-ex-wife and her famous family. The 44-year-old rapper has unfollowed Kim Kardashian and her family on Twitter, just days after being spotted with his rumoured new Russian girlfriend, supermodel Irina Shayk.
In spite of the unfollowing, cutting ties with the Kardashian-Jenner family may not translate to real life, after all Kanye and Kim share four children together and they have agreed to co-custody. The multiple Grammy winner is still following Travis Scott, his sister-in-law Kylie Jenner’s ex-boyfriend and the father of her daughter Stormi Webster. Kim is also the only person Kanye follows on Instagram.
The unfollowing is just the latest social media move between the long time couple—and it surely catches the eye, given the overall positive vibes between the exes recently. Earlier this week, Kim penned a birthday message to the “Heartless” rapper on Instagram, writing, “Happy Birthday. Love U for Life!”
Other members of the Kardashian clan also shared Instagram tributes to Kanye for his birthday, with Khloe Kardashian writing in the caption of a beach pic of herself, her partner Tristan Thompson, Kanye and Kim, “Happy birthday to my brother for life!!! Have the best birthday Ye! Sending you love and endless blessings!!”
To read about Kanye’s rumoured romance with Irina Shayk and what Kim thinks about it, check out this post.

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As Australia gears up to celebrate its national day on January 26, Liverpool FC are delighted to announce an early Australia Day present for our fans on the other side of the world.
Today marks the official launch of @LFCANZ - a dedicated LFC twitter channel for supporters in Australia and New Zealand.
Having already reached out to supporters in other countries around the world with the launch of localised Twitter accounts for the likes of Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey and India, @LFCANZ will be dedicated to bringing fans in Australia and New Zealand ever closer to the club they love.
The Reds have always enjoyed a massive following in Australia and New Zealand and the appearance of local heroes Craig Johnston and Harry Kewell in Liverpool shirts attracted even more fans to follow the club from afar.
Today, the connection remains strong through international Brad Jones and Academy youngster Brad Smith, born in Penrith, keeping the Australian flag flying on Merseyside.
In fact, in terms of supporters, Liverpool has more international members from Australia and New Zealand than from any other country in the world while outside of fans in the UK, Australians spend more money in the official online store than anyone else. When it comes to visiting the official website, only the UK, the United States and Ireland send more fans to www.liverpoolfc.com on a daily basis than Australia.
Now, with the launch of @LFCANZ, as well as giving fans in both countries a voice and platform to more easily engage with the club, we'll tailor content specifically for followers in the region - increasing the volume of what's relevant and cutting out what's not. The account will also act as hub for fans in both countries - making supporting the Reds and connecting with fellow fans easier than ever before.

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Marion Harbormaster Isaac Perry and Deputy Harbormaster/Shellfish Officer Adam Murphy have their work cut out.
In the aftermath of Shea Doonan’s pulled aquaculture license, the two have worked countless hours cleaning up Doonan’s former gear and product. But they cannot bring closure with a new licensee because the town’s Board of Selectmen wants a reset on rules and regulations before its members will consider candidates to take over the site. So reported Perry and Murphy to the Marion Marine Resources Commission during the latter’s January 18 Zoom meeting.
The applicants for the site have been notified. “They’re obviously not too happy about that,” said Murphy, noting the timeline has all but ruled out a new license holder capitalizing in 2021.
It cost $11,000 to clean up Doonan’s sites.
“When landing the shellfish, they’re required to call us and report,” said Murphy. “Shea Doonan was a perfect example…. He never reported a single thing. It was a shock what was out there and the disarray it was in…. I’d like to give my recommendation from other towns on what seems to work before we put the cart ahead of the horse here, and I’m in the same mess again.”
In a previous meeting, the Board of Selectmen asked for research on other towns, some of which require aquaculture applicants to post a bond in case of such an event as what happened in Doonan’s case so the town would be guaranteed the necessary money to perform a cleanup. Perry explained that there are differences in aquaculture licensing practices from Wellfleet to Rhode Island. One potential tweak in the regulations would deem the product to be considered part of the gear for the purpose of pulling it out of the water on a timely basis.
“I see two big things, what I believe they’re looking to get out of this,” said Perry, reporting on his meeting with the selectmen. “Some type of bond,” and secondly, an increase in the annual license fee. Presently, Marion charges a state-mandated fee of $25/acre; since Marion awards half-acre sites, that amount translates into $12.50 per year for the mooring permit under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 91, Section 10A.
“I’m sure there’s a lot of other things we’ll look at, but those are the two big-ticket items,” said Perry, who submitted an invoice to the Board of Selectmen for the Doonan site cleanup. “We’re waiting on the decision if that invoice is going to be sent.”
MRC Chairman Vin Malkoski restated the MRC’s opinion that the invoice should be sent and asked Perry and Murphy why a proposed increase in fees. Murphy said that much of the work performed comes out of the Harbormaster’s budget, including site visits by agencies.
“It’s basically to offset the amount of effort,” said Murphy, noting that the 2021 season will be more expensive with predator nets for birds. “There’s a lot more things coming down the pike that are going to take a lot of time,” he said.
The delay and uncertainty didn’t sit well with member Scott Cowell, who felt that the local government is holding the applicants hostage. “Especially after this year when the industry has taken such a hit … I feel they should issue the permits, and the people that have them have to abide by them,” he said. “Right now, they should be ordering their seed for February.”
“It’s almost too late at this point,” said Perry.
Member Toby Burr asked if bonds are retroactive to existing licenses, but Perry said it’s all in the conversation stage right now. Murphy added that new regulations would not hold up existing license holders in good standing. “This isn’t going to affect them. The Board of Selectmen wants to grandfather them,” said Murphy. “Those existing sites can function as they have been. I’m going to send them all a letter on what we can expect for the 2021 season. Once we revise the regulations, we’re going to let them know.”
In light of the questions, Perry suggested that the MRC write the selectmen a letter asking for more specific concerns to guide the review and revision process more effectively.
The next regular meeting of the MRC is set for February 22, but the members voted to meet on February 8 to discuss aquaculture regulations. Murphy will email the MRC with examples of what other towns are doing.
Perry also reported that Officer Dave Wilson completed his field training with the Marion Police Department. Last week was Wilson’s first with the Harbormasters office, and he still needs to take his shellfish course. “He’s getting a lot of on-the-job training,” said Perry.
Perry also told the MRC that he has completed commercial regulations but has not submitted them. Malkoski agreed with Perry that a face-to-face meeting is better, “But we need to get [the regulations] to the Board of Selectmen.” Perry indicated he would get that information to the selectmen this week.
Under the Harbor Management and Capital Projects report, Perry expects to have a rendering of the proposed new Harbormaster’s facility from the architect over the next two weeks. He reported working on the FY22 budget and said he is looking to add another $1,000 to the motor-vehicle line item. Perry expected to meet this week with the Finance Committee with a plan to get a budget to the MRC by the weekend.
The Atlantis Drive renting situation, said Perry, has become difficult. The Harbormaster is storing a patrol boat at the facility formerly owned by the town. “I foresee us without a maintenance facility for a few years until the town can get all those pieces,” he said. “In the short term, we’ll make it work; we always do.”
Town Meeting approved an appropriation to cover the loss of an outboard motor on the town’s patrol boat, but Perry said the engine likely wouldn’t become available until March. The new motor will go on another single-engine workboat that remains in service at Island Wharf, and the engine from that boat would be then transferred to the patrol boat.
The next meeting of the Marion Marine Resources Commission is scheduled for February 8.
Marion Marine Resources Commission
By Mick Colageo


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Two months ago I was being challenged repeatedly by my eldest. She was driving me to exhaustion in parenting. She was generally well-behaved but occasionally turned defiant and extremely irritating to her little sister and to me. One Sunday in church she was so naughty during the sacrament that I started to cry. She stared at me and then, get this, laughed at me. That afternoon, the girls took a nap and I turned to read the ancient account of the ressurrected Savior visiting the inhabitants of Ancient America. At this particular part that I felt I needed to re-read, He called the little children to Him. He ministered to them and blessed them one by one. I felt that I needed to read that part to remember how much He loves them and how much I should feel honored to take care of His little ones. (Even when a particular little one nearly drives me crazy once a week)
That night I dreamed that I was in Ancient America, I was dressed like a Nephite Woman
and I was surrounded by a multitude of others excited by Christ’s appearance. He was calling the little ones to Him. I was thrilled. I don’t know where Kamryn was, but I know Emerson was with me, hand in hand, I would not let her go until she was blessed and healed. For some reason at the beginning of this dream I saw Emerson as being broken and needing to be “fixed”. I felt such an urgency to get her to the front of the line, but I was also trying to be patient with all the other good people around me. When it was finally her turn, He smiled at her and helped her sit on a big boulder for her blessing. As soon as she was settled, His eyes locked with mine and He didn’t release His smiling stare until the blessing was over. He blessed Emerson that she would learn how to love others by watching her mother. He blessed her that she would become obedient by watching her mother and that she would learn how to repent and to become what He knew she could become by watching her mother. I choked up and my heart jumped into my throat. I was shocked to realize how much I needed Emerson. I need her not to be fixed, but to help fix me. He knew I could do it. He knows I can love more, obey more and change more. He locked His eyes with mine to give me the hope and love that I need to move forward and parent with courage.
He was calling the Little Ones to Him. He calls us all to Him. We’re still Children.
He knows us. He loves us. We are His Children. He gives us what we need. Often we need our children much more than they need us. Emerson has been continuing to "fix" me and shape me into what I know, and He knows I can become.


Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Pierre-Hauges Herbert make Montpellier an all-French affair
Pierre-Hagues Herbert ensured it would be an all-French final in Montpellier against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga after he downed Tomas Berdych in the semis.
Herbert was in fine form, overcoming the former world number four 6-2 7-5, and he will now face wildcard Tsonga in the final.
Berdych was badly out of sorts in the opening set, but rallied in a tense second.
However, at 5-5 Berdych cracked under the pressure to hold, with Herbert, who won the Australian Open men’s doubles with Nicolas Mahut last month serving it out to book his final spot.
Tsonga, meanwhile, is trying to work his way back up the rankings after a wretched time with a knee injury.
The 33-year-old, a former world number five, is currently ranked outside the world’s top 200, but can win his 17 career title on Sunday.
He absolutely breezed through his semi-final, easily overpowering Moldovan Radu Albot 6-1 6-3 despite suffering an early break of serve in the second set.
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Chronic subthalamic nucleus stimulation and striatal D2 dopamine receptors in Parkinson's disease - A [C-11]-raclopride PET study
ABSTRACT Subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation mechanism of action remains a matter for debate. In animals, an increased striatal dopamine (DA) release due to STN stimulation has been reported.
To determine in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients using positron emission tomography (PET) and [11C]-Raclopride, whether STN stimulation induces a striatal DA release.
Nine PD patients with bilateral STN stimulation were enrolled and underwent two [11C]-Raclopride PET scans. The scans were randomly performed in off and on stimulation conditions. Striatal [11C]-Raclopride binding potential (BP) was calculated using regions of interest and statistical parametric mapping.
For PD patients, the mean [(11C]-Raclopride BP (+/- SD) were, in Off stimulation condition: 1.7 +/- 0.3 for the right caudate nucleus, 1.8 +/- 0.4 for the left caudate nucleus, 2.6 +/- 0.5 for the right putamenand 2.6 +/- 0.5 for the left putamen. In On stimulation condition: 1.7 +/- 0.4 for the right caudate nucleus, 1.9 +/- 0.5 for the left caudate nucleus, 2.8 +/- 0.7 for the right putamen and 2.7 +/- 0.8 for the left putamen. No significant difference of BP related to the stimulation was noted.
STN stimulation does not produce significant variations of striatal DA release as assessed by PET and [11C]-Raclopride.
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ABSTRACT: Subthalamotomy allows a reduction of doses of L-DOPA in dyskinetic patients while its antiparkinsonian benefits are preserved. However, the mechanisms of the potentiation of this response to medication remain to be elucidated. Hence, dopamine D1 and D2 receptors as well as the dopamine transporter were investigated using receptor binding autoradiography. D1 receptor, D2 receptor, preproenkephalin and preprodynorphin mRNAs levels were measured by in situ hybridization. Four dyskinetic 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) parkinsonian monkeys that underwent unilateral subthalamotomy were compared to four controls, four saline-treated and four L-DOPA-treated MPTP monkeys. Dopamine, its metabolites and its transporter were extensively and similarly decreased in all parkinsonian monkeys. D1 receptor specific binding was decreased in the striatum of all MPTP monkeys. The L-DOPA-induced decrease in D1 receptor specific binding was reversed in the striatum ipsilateral to subthalamotomy. D1 receptor mRNA levels followed a similar pattern. D2 receptor specific binding and mRNA levels remained unchanged in all groups. Striatal preproenkephalin mRNA levels were overall increased in MPTP monkeys; the STN-lesioned parkinsonian group had significantly lower values than the saline-treated and L-DOPA-treated parkinsonian monkeys in the dorsolateral putamen. Striatal preprodynorphin mRNA levels remained unchanged in MPTP monkeys compared to controls whereas it increased in all monkeys treated with L-DOPA compared to controls; subthalamotomy induced a decrease in the dorsolateral putamen ipsilateral to surgery. The improved motor response to L-DOPA after subthalamotomy in the parkinsonian monkeys investigated may be associated with an increased synthesis and expression of D1 receptors ipsilateral to STN lesion of the direct pathway.Experimental Neurology 08/2014; 261. DOI:10.1016/j.expneurol.2014.08.018 · 4.62 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Electrochemical techniques have long been utilized to investigate chemical changes in the neuronal microenvironment. Preclinical models have demonstrated the successful monitoring of changes in various neurotransmitter systems in vivo with high temporal and spatial resolution. The expansion of electrochemical recording to humans is a critical yet challenging goal to elucidate various aspects of human neurophysiology and to create future therapies. We have designed a novel device named the WINCS (Wireless Instantaneous Neurotransmitter Concentration Sensing) system that combines rapid scan voltammetry with wireless telemetry for highly resolved electrochemical recording and analysis. WINCS utilizes fast-scan cyclic voltammetry and fixed potential amperometry for in vivo recording and has demonstrated high temporal and spatial resolution in detecting changes in extracellular levels of a wide range of analytes including dopamine, adenosine, glutamate, serotonin, and histamine. Neurochemical monitoring in humans represents a new approach to understanding the neurophysiology of the central nervous system, the neurobiology of numerous diseases, and the underlying mechanism of various neurosurgical therapies. This article addresses the current understanding of electrochemistry, its application in humans, and future directions.Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery 02/2013; 91(3):141-147. DOI:10.1159/000345111 · 1.48 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To elucidate the dynamic effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the subthalamic nucleus (STN) during activity on the dopaminergic system, 12 PD patients who had STN-DBS operations at least 1 month prior, underwent two positron emission tomography scans during right-foot movement in DBS-off and DBS-on conditions. To quantify motor performance changes, the motion speed and mobility angle of the foot at the ankle were measured twice. Estimations of the binding potential of [(11)C]raclopride (BP(ND)) were based on the Logan plot method. Significant motor recovery was found in the DBS-on condition. The STN-DBS during exercise significantly reduced the [(11)C]raclopride BP(ND) in the caudate and the nucleus accumbens (NA), but not in the dorsal or ventral putamen. The magnitude of dopamine release in the NA correlated negatively with the magnitude of motor load, indicating that STN-DBS facilitated motor behavior more smoothly and at less expense to dopamine neurons in the region. The lack of dopamine release in the putamen and the significant dopamine release in the ventromedial striatum by STN-DBS during exercise indicated dopaminergic activation occurring in the motivational circuit during action, suggesting a compensatory functional activation of the motor loop from the nonmotor to the motor loop system.Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow & Metabolism advance online publication, 5 December 2012; doi:10.1038/jcbfm.2012.183.Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism: official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 12/2012; DOI:10.1038/jcbfm.2012.183 · 5.34 Impact Factor

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Topic: Is there a way to load low level map tiles to replace the high?
I'd like to use the Online Maps offline through loading the downloaded map tiles. In fact, I just download low level map tiles of the world map and the high of some local area.
When I zoomd the map or move it to some degree, the editor would throw an error saying "You are trying to load data from a www stream which had the following error when downloading." and show grey blank tiles in corresponding place. I could see the reason for the mistake that there was no corresponding map tiles.
But I hope to avoid this situation. Is there a way to load low level maps tiles to replace the high when there was no corresponding downloaded map tiles.


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The Lies Within is about a detective and a woman who’s to become a member of Congress, tracking down the truth about her father’s death and missing husband.
- Drama: The Lies Within (English title) / Everyone’s Lie (literal title)
- Revised romanization: Modooui Geojitmal
- Hangul: 모두의 거짓말
- Director: Lee Yoon-Jung
- Writer: Jeon Young-Shin, Won Yoo-Jung
- Network: OCN
- Episodes: 16
- Release Date: October 12, 2019 —
- Runtime: Sat. & Sun. 22:20
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Investigation
Jo Tae-Sik was once an enthusiastic detective, but he now wants a different kind of life. He longs for a peaceful and ordinary existence. Because of this, Jo Tae-Sik applies for a transfer to a police substation in a small country village without many residents. Meanwhile, Jo Tae-Sik takes a case involving the death of Lawmaker Kim Seung-Cheol. He died in a car accident, but Jo Tae-Sik senses that the car accident is not so clear-cut. The lawmaker’s son-in-law then goes missing.
Kim Seo-Hee is the youngest daughter of the late lawmaker and her husband is now missing. She married her husband to benefit both of their families, but their relationship hasn’t been so good. Kim Seo-Hee becomes a lawmaker to find the truth behind her father’s death and save her missing husband.
Jo Tae-Sik and Kim Seo-Hee soon uncover a conspiracy and try to reveal the truth.
The Lies Within
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Fundación TECNALIA Research & Innovation (https://www.tecnalia.com ) is the largest private, non-profit applied research centre in Spain, a benchmark in Europe, and member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA). We collaborate with companies and institutions to improve their competitiveness, people’s quality of life and achieve sustainable growth. Our main areas of action are fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): smart manufacturing, digital transformation, energy transition, sustainable mobility, personalised health, and urban ecosystem. TECNALIA employs around 1,472 people (266 PhDs) with an income of 113, 5 million € in 2020. It has been granted over 777 patents and promote more than 30 spin-off companies.
TECNALIA is a key agent in the European Research Area. TECNALIA actively participates in the governing bodies of several European Technology Platforms, PPPs and JTIs (EEB, FOF, SPIRE, ARTEMIS…) and associations. TECNALIA has participated in 252 H2020 projects, coordinating 73 of them, and on 35 HORIZON EUROPE projects under negotiation by April 2022 coordinating 6 of them.
The Membrane Technology and Process Intensification group of the Material and Processes Dept. in the Energy, Climate and Urban Transition Unit will be involved in the project. The group develops advanced membranes and membrane reactors for Industrial Gas and liquid Separation demands. Aiming at increasing the efficiency, reducing the operating and capital costs as well as physical and environmental footprint in different applications. Some examples, H2 purification and production, CO2 Capture and conversion, natural gas processing, biogas upgrading and olefin/paraffin separation among others. We have extensive testing and membrane manufacturing capabilities, and we have experience on working from proof-of-concept to relevant industrial scale.
Role in AMBHER:
TECNALIA will act as Project coordinator and will be in charge of the development of membranes for ammonia (NH3) synthesis in a catalytic membrane reactor to allow hydrogen storage in the form of ammonia in a cost-efficient and resource effective process at lower temperatures and pressures compared to conventional systems.

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Toast brews award-winning beer with fresh surplus bread. And give all of their profits to @feedbackorg to end food waste.
In the UK, bread is top of the list of our most wasted household food items. We waste almost 900,000 tonnes of bread every year – around 24 million slices every day.
All of the waste bread is sourced locally. Toast currently sells a pale ale, an APA a session IPA and a craft lager.
Based in: UK