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Use of liquid chromatography coupled to low- and high-resolution linear ion trap mass spectrometry for studying the metabolism of paynantheine, an alkaloid of the herbal drug Kratom in rat and human urine
- Philipp, Anika A., Wissenbach, Dirk K., Weber, Armin. A., Zapp, Josef, Zoerntlein, Siegfried W., Kanogsunthornrat, Jidapha, Maurer, Hans H.
- Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry 2010 v.396 no.7 pp. 2379-2391
- Mitragyna speciosa, alkaloids, drug abuse, herbal medicines, humans, leaves, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, medicinal plants, metabolism, metabolites, rats, sulfates, urine
- The Thai medicinal plant Mitragyna speciosa (Kratom in Thai) is misused as a herbal drug of abuse. During studies on the main Kratom alkaloid mitragynine (MG) in rats and humans, several dehydro analogs could be detected in urine of Kratom users, which were not found in rat urine after administration of pure MG. Questions arose as to whether these compounds are formed from MG only by humans or whether they are metabolites formed from the second abundant Kratom alkaloid paynantheine (PAY), the dehydro analog of MG. Therefore, the aim of the presented study was to identify the phase I and II metabolites of PAY in rat urine after administration of the pure alkaloid. This was first isolated from Kratom leaves. Liquid chromatography-linear ion trap mass spectrometry provided detailed structure information of the metabolites in the MSn mode particularly with high resolution. Besides PAY, the following phase I metabolites could be identified: 9-O-demethyl PAY, 16-carboxy PAY, 9-O-demethyl-16-carboxy PAY, 17-O-demethyl PAY, 17-O-demethyl-16,17-dihydro PAY, 9,17-O-bisdemethyl PAY, 9,17-O-bisdemethyl-16,17-dihydro PAY, 17-carboxy-16,17-dihydro PAY, and 9-O-demethyl-17-carboxy-16,17-dihydro PAY. These metabolites indicated that PAY was metabolized via the same pathways as MG. Several metabolites were excreted as glucuronides or sulfates. The metabolism studies in rats showed that PAY and its metabolites corresponded to the MG-related dehydro compounds detected in urine of the Kratom users. In conclusion, PAY and its metabolites may be further markers for a Kratom abuse in addition of MG and its metabolites. [graphic removed]


AS IF THERE were not enough reasons to leave meat off my plate. Meat-based diets have already been clearly linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer, to name a few.
Now, the September-October issue of Preventive Medicine relates a frightening and dangerous practice carried out by meat producers across the United States: the use of manure, usually from chickens, as livestock feed. This unsavory practice is surprisingly common. In Arkansas alone, 2.6 million pounds of chicken doo-doo become breakfast for beef cattle every year.
The problem is not just aesthetic.
Millions of people in the United States fall victim to food-borne illnesses every year. We lay the blame on meat inspectors who rubber-stamp the feces-tainted carcasses in slaughterhouses or
on insufficient cooking temperature in American kitchens. But all the while, manure, laden with disease-causing bacteria, was unceremoniously dumped into feeding troughs without so much as a single inspection.
The industry's rationale for using chicken waste in cattle feed is twofold:
* Poultry "litter" - manure mixed with peanut hulls, corncobs and wood shavings - is cheap, a profitable alternative to alfalfa or other cattle feeds.
* With 7 billion chickens going through America's farms every year, the dung supply is plentiful.
Where should it all go? Farmers are constantly grappling with this environmental problem that threatens not only their land but all the rivers, streams and bays that provide fresh water. Animal wastes are processed poorly, if at all, before being released into waterways.
But here's the problem. If the chicken manure carries disease-causing bacteria to cattle, it increases the likelihood such bacteria will taint the meat and makes the meat inspectors' and consumers' jobs that much harder.
Farmers "process" wastes by two methods, both of which are surprisingly crude.
* Deep stacking involves the piling of the wastes at a height of about five feet, which causes spontaneous heating and dehydration, but the temperatures are not reliably high enough to kill such dangerous microorganisms as salmonella and E. coli.
Deep stacking brings temperatures in the litter only into the range of 110 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmonella and E. coli require heating to 145 and 155 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively, to be effectively destroyed.
* Fermentation, which involves mixing wastes with grains and grasses and storing it in an airtight silo, is another poor method of "treatment." It has often been found to be ineffective with chicken waste, since the acids produced during fermentation, which would normally kill bacteria, are often buffered by the poultry litter.
Chicken waste can be effectively sterilized with special heating and drying equipment that can bring temperatures to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, the machinery is expensive and consumes space many farmers are not willing to surrender.
So, what is the answer to the use of animal waste in livestock feed?
The most sensible response is to stop relying on meat as a basis for the American diet. We will skip the fat, cholesterol and bacteria and stop supporting an industry that is ruining our waterways.
Meanwhile, manure should simply not be used as a feed. A less desirable choice would be to give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate how farmers process it. They could not get the veterinary drugs, metals and chemical residues out of it, but at least they could check to see if salmonella is being spread from flock to herd.
Lastly, the meat industry should acknowledge its product for what it really is: foul.
Donna Hurlock, M.D., is a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Readers may write to her at: PCRM, 205 S. Whiting St., Suite 303, Alexandria, Va. 22304. This article was distributed by Knight-Ridder News Service.
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As the holiday season approaches, Oklahoma City transforms into a festive paradise, and at the heart of this transformation is the North Pole Adventure. This enchanting experience brings the spirit of Christmas to life, offering a unique adventure for families, friends, and visitors of all ages. Nestled in the bustling city, the North Pole Adventure is a hidden gem that promises to deliver unforgettable memories and joyous moments.
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One of the more interesting new bits of construction in downtown Charleston is also the least visible.
And it’s something most people probably hope they’ll never see.
Still, the story behind the design and construction of the new $1.8 million helipad on the roof of Roper Hospital is intriguing, even if the structure itself will only be fully appreciated by pilots, paramedics and their patients.
It’s just not every day that architects and engineers are asked to retrofit the roof of a seven-story building to handle a 6-ton helicopter — and do it next in a historic district with the extra scrutiny that comes with it.
Peter DiNicola, Roper St. Francis’ director of plant and biomedical engineering, says simply, “To do it right was not easy.”
The first challenge was finding the best spot on Roper’s complex, considering prevailing winds as well as nearby obstructions. The best location was the South Tower, built in the late 1970s.
Daniel Scheaffer, an architect with LS3P, says handling the historic district part may have been one of the easier elements. Instead of a vertical fence, the pad is surrounded by more of a horizontal metal mesh —one that can’t be noticed from those looking at the hospital from a distance.
“Charleston is known for its skyline,” he says. “We wanted to be as unobtrusive as possible. We want to be able to keep the pad low.”
The greater challenges were more engineering than aesthetic in nature. These included determining how to distribute the structural load; getting pipes up to the roof for firefighting purposes, ensuring the penetrations that tie the pad to the building don’t leak; creating two exits off the roof; and complying with codes for the city, State Fire Marshall and Federal Aviation Authority.
Brian Bates, an engineer with DWG Consulting Engineering, says another challenge was rerouting existing roof vents.
“You don’t want to blow a lot of air straight up when you’re landing a helicopter,” he says.
Also, the design had to include an oil and water separator so any leakage from the helicopter while on the pad doesn’t ultimately end up in the Ashley River.
The pad is meant only for copters to touch down, drop off and take off, so they were spared the extra complication of a refueling station.
The pad is connected to the hospital by a short walkway that leads to a set of doors that swing in, not out. An LED lighting system on the roof can be activated by the helicopter’s radio.
An elevator is nearby to take patients directly to the emergency room, and Roper officials estimate the pad can shave 15 minutes off the time it would take to transport a patient from the helicopter landing pad at the Bee Street garage a few blocks away.
The pad also includes a foam fire suppression system capable of dousing the entire roof.
“God forbid we ever have to use it,” DiNicola says.
NBM Construction built the pad, which was funded through philanthropic donations. It received its first patients earlier this year.
It’s too bad those using it will be either too busy or too ill to notice the views, but, hopefully, they may get a chance at some later date.
Reach Robert Behre at 937-5771.
The black and white numbers on Roper’s Helipad let pilots know how much weight the structure can support (12,000 pounds) and how wide a rotodiameter (44 feet).×
From a distance, Roper Hospital’s new helipad cannot be seen except when a helicopter has landed there. That, and that new small orange windsock nearby. Robert Behre/Staff×
Part of the $1.8 million cost to build the helipad was the necessity to reroute several mechanical lines and vents so they don't interfere with a helicopter's operations. Robert Behre/Staff×
A helicopter sits perched atop Roper Hospital's new helipad, which is built to handle a up to six tons. The Sgt. Jasper apartment building is visible in the upper right corner. Robert Behre/Staff×
Only a tiny fraction of Roper's new helipad can be seen from the street. It's the small portion of a metal safety platform (upper center). Robert Behre/Staff×


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|Contributions||National Research Council (U.S.). Steering Committee on Space Applications and Commercialization., National Research Council (U.S.). Space Studies Board., National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences.|
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Road and lane closure information for week of March 26, 2015
The following list includes those lane and road closures most affecting the traveling public. Also, see the Construction Newsline for short-term sidewalk and street closures. Stay up to date. Sign up for traffic email alerts.
Entertainment and Sports Center Project (Between 5th and 7th streets and J and L streets)
The Sacramento Kings have City approval to work from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with a few exceptions that will be announced in advance. See a map of the site including barricades, open businesses and access points at http://sacramentoesc.com/construction.php.
Work is on-going through the fall of 2016.
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Mondays through Fridays from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday March 9, and ending approximately Monday, April 20.
5th Street will be closed between J and L Streets beginning Monday, March 9, at 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day, through Friday, until approximately Monday, April 20.
L Street, between 5th Street and 7th Streets will be down to two lanes beginning March 4, and will continue to the end of March.
15th Annual Sacramento Cesar Chavez March
Southside Park/ south steps of the State Capitol
Saturday, March 28
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) is sponsoring the march and rally.
The staging for this event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The march will begin at 10:15 a.m. and the event is scheduled to go until 4 p.m.
Police will be facilitating rolling closures as participants march from Southside Park, west on T Street to 5th Street; north on 5th Street to N Street; east on N Street to the south steps of the State Capitol where the march will end.
Parking will be reserved for the event on the south side of T Street between 6th and 8th Streets and the north side of N streets between 10th and 12th Streets.
12th Street Safety Improvement Project
Monday, March 30, pavement restoration will be done on J Street
Tuesday, March 31, pavement restoration will be done on I Street
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There will be a closure of one traffic lane at a time, crossing all lanes for pavement restoration as part of the 12th Street Safety Improvement Project.
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Sunday, March 29, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wiz Marketing, Inc. will be sponsoring a women’s 5k, 10k, and half marathon run/walk. Street closures will be on 2nd Street between O Street and northernmost parking lot entrance/ exit south of N Street.
No parking from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. on both sides of 2nd Street between O and N Streets and numbered spaces 205-223 as well as number spaces 202-206 on N street between 2nd and 3rd streets.
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Beginning Sept. 29
- Road closure through March 31, on L Street from 7th to 9th streets, during the hours of 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The road will be reduced to one lane along the south side of the street with two lanes open between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Road closure at 7th Street between J Street and L streets, from Mar 9, through Apr 3, weekdays and Saturdays, 24 hour closure to through traffic. 24-Fitness and parking garage at 7th and J Street will be accessible, exiting on Merchant Street
- Road closure through April 10, on L Street from 7th Street to 10th streets, during the hours of 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. The road will be reduced to one lane along the south side of the street, with two lanes open between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Road closure at 7th Street between J Street and L streets, from March 9, through April 16, weekdays and Saturdays, 24 hour closure to through traffic. 24-Fitness and parking garage at 7th Street and J Street will be accessible, exiting on Merchant Street.
- Road closure at 7th Street between Capitol Avenue and O streets through April 17, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays, with intermittent work.
- Road closure at 7th Street between L Street and Capitol Avenue through April 14, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., on weekdays.
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R Street between 16th to 18th streets
Oct. 23, 2014 – June 2015
Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. to Wednesday April 1 to 6 a.m. - 16th and R street intersection closed
The intersection of 16th and R streets will be closed to all traffic, 24 hours a day, beginning Friday morning, March 27, through Wednesday morning, April 1 to safely reconstruct the intersection. Motorists will be required to detour around the intersection, which will be clearly identified by the use of message boards and construction signs. The detour will be S Street to 14th Street then onto Q Street, which will take them back to 16th Street around the project. The complete closure will allow the work to take place over one holiday weekend as opposed to closures for consecutive weekends.
The R street Improvement Project includes removing the existing roadway, installing new curb, gutter and sidewalk, placing a subsurface concrete slab as a foundation for railroad tracks and a new concrete surface at 16th and R.
R Street will be closed between 16th and 18th during construction with the exception of access to delivery trucks to businesses in the Safeway complex. Detours will be in place. Additionally, on-street parking will be unavailable between 16th and 18th street and on 17th street from the alley between R and S up to the light rail tracks north of R Street.
The purpose of the R Street Improvement Project is to reconstruct and improve areas of R Street that include a concrete roadway, on-street parking, raised walkways, decorative pavers, landscaping, lighting, improved drainage, the construction of a new water main, and the preservation of existing railroad tracks within the context of the improvements.
All improvements are part of the R Street Streetscape Master Plan. See the project website.
Guy West Bridge near CSU-Sacramento
Construction started in early July 2014 and will be completed by summer 2015.
Guy West Bridge Weekend Closure
Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. through Monday, March 30, 6 a.m.
The bridge will be closed as the repainting and repair of the bridge continues.
During the above scheduled time, pedestrians and bicyclists can cross the river near Sac State at the H Street Bridge. Due to USACE levee work occurring near the H Street bridge, pedestrians and bicyclists will access H Street on the east side via a gravel driveway that leads from the American River Parkway to the top of the levee. See map for details.
Bercut Drive and Bannon Street (map)
Friday, June 21, 2013 through end of June 2016
Bercut Drive will be closed between Bannon Street and the south property line of the Sacramento River Water Treatment Plant so the property can be used for contractor access and the staging area for the treatment plant rehabilitation project.
Both lanes of Bercut Drive will be closed south of the intersection of Bercut and Bannon Street.
Traffic will be routed to Bannon Street. Residents can expect some traffic delays and noise.
Cosumnes River Boulevard and Bruceville Road (map)
Now through summer of 2015, weekdays, 7a.m. to 6p.m. Some construction will take place at night.
Work is on going to extend Light Rail from the Cosumnes River College to downtown.
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See project webpage at http://blueline2crc.com/
NEW INTERCHANGE AT I-5 AND COSUMNES RIVER BOULEVARD EXTENSION (Between Pocket Road/Meadowview Boulevard Exit and Laguna Boulevard Exit off I-5)
April 2013 through Spring 2015
The project will construct a new interchange at Cosumnes River Boulevard at I-5 located 1 mile south of Meadowview Road and construct a new 4 to 6 lane road extension of Cosumnes River Boulevard from Franklin Boulevard west to Freeport Boulevard.


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Spoiler Alert: I’m going to spoil the film here. Which probably doesn’t matter, because pretty much everyone has seen this classic…
Well, on Star Date 9/13/16, this rogue scientist finally–FINALLY–saw the film that many Star Trek fans say is the best of the Star Trek films: The Wrath of Khan. The Denver Film Society has put on a Star Trek at 50 series at the Sie Film Center, with showings of two TOS episodes and three Star Trek films plus discussion with local professor and Star Trek fan Vincent Piturro.
Incidentally, I watched the film only days after seeing “Space Seed,” the Star Trek TOS episode where Khan is first introduced. That was a first for me as well.
To be honest, as much as I love Star Trek, I never did watch the original series. I tried about 10 years ago, but the pilot was enough and I never developed an interest to see any more. Hey, it was before my time! And although I am old enough to have watched it in syndication before The Next Generation was released, I had no interest at that age.
I recall an old boyfriend of mine insisting we watch one of the first episodes of TNG (“The Naked Now“). He, like many men my age, grew up watching TOS in syndication. I was dubious but watched all the same. I had no idea that several years later, having graduated with a science degree and moved to Colorado during winter (where I knew only one person), I would see that very same episode with a new eye and begin my journey as a Star Trek lover.
Anyway, on to the film. First, I liked “Space Seed” too. When the camera closed in on Khan’s still-hibernating face, I gasped. I knew that face. That was Ricardo Montalban. That was Khan! Of course, once he awakened, I immediately disliked him, which means he would turn out to be a great villain. My only gripe about the episode is how they portrayed the historian as such a feminine fool, willing to subjugate herself so easily to Khan and risk the ship. But such portrayals of women are a function of that period in our history, and we can’t beat Star Trek too hard with the diversity/strong-female-character stick since the show was so far ahead of other shows from that time.
For the film, the powers that be shuttled Roddenberry to a consultant role and found a new director, all in the hopes of getting better reception than they had for the first movie. The film, released 15 years after “Space Seed,” was well-received by fans and critics. When still on the drawing table, many of the starring actors initially resisted accepting their famous roles, feeling like it had been too long or that they were too old. Through various means, the bosses managed to get them to sign on.
I enjoyed the film. It was well-paced, well-shot, and had good performances. I still marvel at how different Shatner seems in his role as Kirk than his more contemporary roles (Miss Congeniality comes to mind, a film I’ve always enjoyed). He was so serious, so understated. I can see why he’s so popular and why many choose him as their favorite Star Trek captain. And it was really fun to see Kirstie Alley play a Vulcan in her first major role.
Somehow, I managed to be surprised when Spock dies at the end. It didn’t upset me as much as it normally would, given that I know he appears in later shows, having aged. He’s EASILY my favorite TOS character.
Next week, Star Trek: First Contact.


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A well-planned pricing strategy can make or break a company. So, let us quickly go over the dropshipping pricing strategies.
Let me guess dear dropshipper, you work so hard in earning profits, and still see no success? Then you start overthinking where the problem is.
Whether is it the marketing strategy, maybe the wrong product niche, or maybe it’s you?😕 Should you find someone to review your store?
No, No, and No! But, we understand your concerns, because we’ve been there a lot, so don’t worry!
The answer to your “profit problem” may lay in the perfect dropshipping pricing strategy for your business.
In this article, you will learn about what a dropshipping pricing strategy is, various pricing strategies you can use, how to choose the ideal price and how to price dropshipping products, the best way to round your product’s price, and what is a good profit margin, and much more!
What is a pricing strategy?
Pricing strategy is a methodological approach that answers your question: How to price my dropshipping products?
It is an indicator to potential customers about how much you appreciate your brand or product.
It’s one of the first things that can sway a customer’s decision to buy your product or not. As such, it should be calculated precisely.
A pricing strategy considers, segments, ability to pay, market conditions, competitor actions, trade margins, and input costs.
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Dropshipping pricing strategies to have in mind
Below we will discuss a few most common strategies that lead dropshippers to success. So let’s start!
In this pricing strategy, first, we simply calculate total business costs, second, we add on the given profit margin, then we calculate the selling price.
1. Calculating costs (expenses) – in this calculation, you need to include your dropshipping expenses, like:
- Salaries and payments
- Sourcing products
- Platform fees
- Returns and refunds
- Bank and processing fees
- Software etc.
2. Profit margins – when setting profit margins, first you think about making your products buyable! Here the balance is a win-win! Don’s set them too high and deliver high prices, this is a lose-lose situation, and don’t set them too low, this also is a lose-lose situation! You can read more about profit margins below in this post.
✏Note: This strategy leads to lower awareness of the market, so think twice before you choose it, maybe you should choose a strategy where you pay more attention to analyzing the market.
Fixed Markup on Cost
There are two strategies you can consider using:
🔸 Fixed dollar markup strategy – A fixed dollar markup simply means that you add a specific dollar amount to the product’s price at your supplier.
For example, let’s say that product already costs you $5, you set a $10 profit margin per sale, so this will make the retail price for your product $15, and by this, you can cover your business expenses.
🔸 Fixed percentage markup strategy- with this strategy you set your product’s retail price at a certain percentage of your purchase price.
✏ Note: When using this strategy, it’s for your best to go with higher profit margins, like 3x(300%).
For example, let’s say that you purchased the product for $5, when you apply your profit margin to your supplier price, you get a $15 retail price. In order, for the price not to look high in the eyes of customers, you use a rounding price, like $14.99, and Bam 💥, you gain sales!
Tiered markup on cost
Tiered markup on cost is a pricing strategy that is most commonly used when the supplier has a variety of products ranging in value from low to high.
It allows you to avoid overpricing your expensive items while also profiting from your low-cost items.
You can create tiers or levels for your items so that items under $10 have a higher markup, let’s say 50%, while items between $300-500 have a lower markup, like 15%. You can even have multiple tiers.
Manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP)
MSRP is another common strategy used by smaller retail shops to avoid price wars while still making a decent profit. It is a very suitable strategy for dropshipping beginners, where, you set your prices best on suppliers’ given recommendations.
Psychological dropshipping pricing strategy
Psychological pricing strategy lies in the “odd-pricing” method, where you set prices lower than the real price, using cents ending values, 5,7, or 9. For example, instead of setting your price at $15, set it as $14.99, or $14.95.
Maybe your first thought about this is like, “okay, it’s the 21st century and everybody knows it”, but believe us, it works!
✏ Note: If you realize that your competition has a lot of products listed with prices of 99 or 95 cents, you can consider lowering it to 85 or even 55, you may gain extra sales just for a few cents low.
Bundle pricing refers to giving a sales promotion to your customers, like, as customers can buy your product and a different matching product and get a discount for both.
For example, “buy one, get the second piece for free”, or “buy all three pieces and get a 40% discount”.
This strategy can also be a way to lower your product’s retail price.
It may be a smart move for you as a ‘fresh dropshipper” to the market to lower your prices below the competitors to quickly gain market share. After you build brand awareness and result in an increased customer base, you can set your prices higher step by step.
How to determine the best price for my dropshipping products?
Like my grannie used to say,” for every pot, there is a suitable lit”.😀 This is what popped up to me when I wrote this heading right above.
For every product niche, there’s a suitable dropshipping pricing strategy, and for every business and type of product as well.
Since all of them rely on a specific market or target audience, etc. So be free to experiment, even if you don’t succeed at the beginning.
Your best chance of profitability may rely on that you:
✅ First, get to know your customers and their buying behavior and habits,
✅ Then, do not forget to analyze your competitors, but also don’t copy them!
✅ Determine the nature of your costs, whether they are fixed and who are they, which one is variable, and how they vary.
✅ Determine the perceived value your product delivers, Is it worth paying for?
These factors might help you when determining the best price for your dropshipping products. For example, some dropshippers play around with prices like:
▪ For product prices varying from $0.99-$4.99, they set the selling price at $19.99
▪ For product prices around $4.99-9.99, they set selling prices around $29.99
As you can see, they give a lot of emphasis on using psychology prices and they find it successful.
Also, you can realize that they use 3X profit margins. These are usually businesses that have a lot of variable costs, so in this way, they secure their profits. Others use bundling pricing and most businesses that sell skincare and beauty products.
As you can see, it is like that, “for every pot there is a suitable lit”.
What we wanted to recommend to you, and we think is equally important is: Lower revenues do not always mean lower profits! So stop chasing revenues, but chase your COGS, they might be more important!
Example of how to price dropshipping products
Let us give you an example.
Let’s assume that the maximum revenue for your product is $20, and you will sell 60 pieces at this price. Also, let’s assume that your variable costs are high, and your COGS (Costs Of Goods Sold) is $14. So let’s do the maths:
Revenue: $20 * 60 pieces = $1.200
COGS: $14 * 60 pieces = $840
Profit: $1.200 – $840 = $360
Now, let’s assume that you have risen your prices by 10%. This means that your selling price will rise from $20 to $22.
Also, in another scenario, let’s say that as a result of this your sales decreased, and you will see a 10% decrease in sold pieces. This means you will sell 54 pieces instead of 60. All other remains the same. Let’s do the math now:
Revenue: $22 * 54 = $1188 COGS: $14 * 54 = $756
Profit: $1188 – $756 = $432
Your revenue has decreased by $12, but your profit increased by $72. Are we on the same road now?
So, always try to determine a price from which you will gain maximum profit and not maximum revenue!
What is a good profit margin in dropshipping?
And yet here we come to one of the most popular questions, What is a good profit margin for my dropshipping products?
And you are question is right, because profit margins play a big role here, they indicate how much of your total sales your business keeps.
So to be realistic, we should start talking about the average profit margin, that most dropshippers get.
The average dropshipping profit margin is around 15% and 20%. But, this depends on the dropshipping niches you choose, and the average cost of your products too.
To get the best out of your dropshipping product sales, we recommend you aim for a profit margin even higher than 20%.
However some dropshippers have profit margins of 100%, or even up to 300%, and this in most cases depends on what prices you get from your suppliers, and of course your variable costs.
If you are interested in any tips and advice on how to increase your profit margins, we recommend you read this article.
Pricing tips from 6-figure dropshipping sellers
Here is a list of additional pricing tips for you to consider using to enhance your dropshipping pricing strategy:
1. Experiment, and adjust your prices up and down
2. Use the word FREE, customers want to read it
3. Use cross-selling pricing
4. Use lower discounts
5. Provoke your customers to act quicker, using words such as Limited, last one on stock, etc.
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Pricing your products may be a very challenging thing, but if you are far away from reading this conclusion, you are one step ahead of many other dropshippers that think, that it is the right way to just copy prices from competitors.
To sum all this up, as we can realize, it’s very important to keep track of our COGS, and all other business costs that your dropshipping business has. Another thing is that Profit margins are a very important thing!
So keeping them around 20% and a bit higher, might be a smart move!
To find the perfect and suitable strategies for your dropshipping business you need to know the dropshipping niche very well, and examine a lot of aspects, like target audience, perceived value your dropshipping products deliver price elasticity, etc.
And of course, as a help to you, we offer you some of the best dropshipping strategies to choose from, and more pricing tips to include to give a little more spark to your chosen dropshipping pricing strategy.

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Beautiful, Fun and Relaxed Wedding Videography in Lancashire, Liverpool, The Wirral, Lake District & Beyond.
My name is Charlene (Charlie to my husband). I’m a videographer and I LOVE everything about what I do for all my wonderful couples and their families all over the North West and beyond.
From wedding advice and recommendations before the day, helping everyone with those pesky buttonholes through to keeping things calm and on schedule on your wedding day.
From laid back and discreet filming on the day to personally editing you the most beautiful wedding video you’ll LOVE watching back.
I really do like to live up to the hashtag one of my Groom’s gave me ‘more than a wedding videographer’
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Imagine having a wedding videographer who is as passionate and excited about your wedding day as you are.
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From your wedding video you want to watch something that takes you right back to those moments.
Actually seeing all your family and friends enjoying themselves and not a film full of pretty details and posed romantic shots.
Something really beautiful, relaxed and personal. Something that shows the fun day you really had.
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Love Gets Sweeter Wedding Videography is all about standing out from the usual wedding films and videos.
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What made 2002 wonderful was the mind-blowing work from new writers. Marnie Woodrow, Mary Lou Zeitoun and others not mentioned here, including Christy Ann Conlin (Heave), made huge impressions. Not that the vets crapped out -- Sarah Waters and Carol Shields definitely delivered the goods. Sure, it's unusual to put a fresh face like Nancy Lee at the top of a list like this, but that's the kind of year it was.
1dead girls by Nancy Lee (McLelland & Stewart) Vancouverite Lee has written a collection with an unforgettable urgency. In pointed, unflinching prose, Lee details the lives of street people or soon-to-be-street people, those they touch and the families they've abandoned. In the background lurks a serial killer, an obvious reference to the over 60 women who may have been murdered on the now-infamous pig farm. Lee knows how to convey a serious sense of dread. Watch out for her.
2the lost garden by Helen Humphreys (HarperFlamingo) Humphreys's awesome third novel is so beautiful it makes you weep. The story follows the emotionally insecure Gwen Davis as she heads up a team of teen volunteers tending a garden in the English countryside. But the soldiers billeted up the hill are pulling the girls' focus, and Gwen absolutely craves the experience of love. Humphreys describes each flower as if it experiences all of life's changes. You'll never look at peonies the same way again.
3 unless by Carol Shields (Random House) Craft so expert you have to stop every couple of pages to catch your breath. Writer and translator Reta's almost perfect life in a small town outside T.O. unravels when her eldest daughter takes up residence on the street corner of Bathurst and Bloor. Devastating.
4shakey by Jimmy McDonough (Random House) Shakey is a biography with everything going for it: a skilled journalist author and a rock-star subject, Neil Young, who has no internal editor. McDonough talked to over 300 of Young's friends and colleagues and interviewed the rockin' hero for 50 hours over a six-year period. Young left nothing out, including his jealousies, drug use and rages. An insightful portrait depicts the creative process of a strung-out egomaniac who seems not at all distressed about the fact that his talent has gone into the toilet. Thorough, and thoroughly appalling.
5 fingersmith by Sarah Waters (Little Brown/H.B. Fenn) The author of Tipping The Velvet comes through with another hot and heavy bodice-ripper set in the Victorian era. Professional thief Susan conspires with Mr. Rivers to fleece a naive and wealthy heiress, except that the heiress turns out to be not so naive, and Susan winds up hopelessly smitten. Waters has no compunction about showing us that women can do bad things to each other and, true to her form, the sexual suspense makes you squirm.
6spelling mississippi by Marnie Woodrow (Knopf) With her first novel, a steamy love letter to New Orleans, local light Woodrow takes a big leap in literary maturity. Cleo, on the run from Toronto, becomes obsessed with a woman she's seen leap fully clothed into the Mississippi River. Of course they will eventually meet, and their connection is so intense they're convinced something must be terribly wrong. Wake up and smell the magnolias -- Woodrow's doing something very right.
7CUMBERLAND by Michael V. Smith (Cormorant) In spare and direct prose, Smith tells the story of a divorced mill worker who's about to lose his job thanks to free trade and his sense of identity thanks to his late-night gay sex escapades in the park. A subtle, poignant novel that creeps up on you.
8AT THE HANDS OF PERSONS UNKNOWN: THE LYNCHING OF BLACK AMERICA by Philip Dray (Random House) As the United States gets set to go to war to defend what it calls freedom, Dray looks at that nation's own history of injustice. Between the Civil War and the 1930s at least 3,000 blacks were lynched in a series of ritualized slaughters. Dray documents the trail of death and the bold black resistance that it spawned. Terrifying and important.
9THE NIGHTiNGALES by Patricia Seaman (Coach House) This dreamy, intoxicating and totally urban novel tracks an unusual triangle of young women desperate to find love. Problem is, they keep choosing the wrong guys and hating each other for it. Toronto never sweltered so convincingly.
1013 by Mary Lou Zeitoun (Porcupine's Quill) Zeitoun gets right into the head of a teenager growing up in 1980 in this kick-ass comic novel. Marnie is 13, hot for John Lennon and desperate to fit in. Typical! But then again, that's the point. Credit Zeitoun for luring a whole new generation of young readers.
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The Womanizer: A Man Of His Time by Rick Salutin (Doubleday)
Is there no shit detector at Doubleday? We have no idea what Salutin was thinking when he unleashed this barely veiled autobiography focusing on his sexual conquests. Stick to the op-ed page, Rick.
The autograph man by Zaidie Smith (Penguin)
Up-and-comer Smith scored big with her debut White Teeth, then follows it up with a novel about the perils of celebrity. Puh-lease. As for the Jewish content, if you're looking for it UK-style, you're way better off with Linda Grant's Still Here (Little Brown UK).
Blur by Michelle Berry (Random House)
Talk about not keeping your promise. Berry's first novel, What We All Want, the story of a family reuniting for a funeral, had so much soul. Her second, Blur, a melodramatic mystery set in Hollywood, is as soulless as its setting.
Why do great writers release bad books? Why don't their editors stop them? HarperCollins should have saved Findley from himself and spared us Spadework, his flaccid take on unfettered ambition at the Stratford Festival.
Rock and Roll Novels
In 2001 Canadian fiction lapsed back into its comfy relationship to period. With the exception of Timothy Taylor's Stanley Park, all the books shortlisted for the Giller Prize fell into the category of historical fiction, and every nominee had that all-Canadian obsession with landscape. Edgy urban fiction was painfully low-profile, and the rock 'n' roll novel was almost invisible. Yashin Blake's Titanium Punch had some energy -- Blake really kicks it in when he's writing about music -- but no craft or characters. We're still desperately seeking a book that reflects contemporary T.O.'s city slickness.
Rita Mae Brown
The once edgy role model for lesbian writers is coasting. She used to write about the clash between southern manners and Yankee values, but Alma Mater, her tale of wealthy college coeds' southern discomfort with coming out -- how 70s! -- marks her as a writer who's out of touch with anything that matters.
They're not dead yet, but the fact that most major publishing companies have discontinued their e-book-only releases doesn't bode well for the cyber-lit movement. E-book companions to paper publications are still being produced, but let's face it, tech editions aren't exactly taking over. People still love the feel of a real live book. SGC
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Essex councils win parking partnerships trophy
Essex County Council has devolved responsibility for parking to districts and boroughs that now work in a spirit of partnership
The twin Essex Parking Partnerships were created after a review of highway parking services by Essex County Council. The initiative joined all parking matters into a single point-of-contact for the six districts in each grouping - North Essex and South?Essex.
The new service is council-run and is a partnership between the county and lead councils for the areas - the North Partnership is led by Colchester Borough Council and the South Partnership by Chelmsford Borough Council. “The...


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By: Debbie Dance Uhrig
Just a few weeks ago I spoke about a new margarita dessert that I was writing. I
debuted the Margarita Pie at a recent speaking engagement and the group truly
enjoyed it. They had their spoons diving for a taste of this fun dessert. The week
after New Year’s I shared a recipe called, ‘white jello, as many of you will recall.
At that time I mentioned I was going to twist this little recipe into another. The
margarita pie is just that; an inversion/twist of another dish.
When I began to formulate the pie in my mind I knew I desired a pretzel crust. To
sort of mimic the salt rim on a margarita glass. You will not find it to be too salty
in the least. I do recommend you use a good brand of pretzels. If you put a good
quality pretzel against an off-brand you can truly taste the difference. There’s
also room to put nuts in the crust if you desire, I would probably use almonds. If
you use a food processor, like I did, for the crushing of the pretzels, do an entire
bag and freeze the crumbs. This allows you to prepare a pretzel crust in no time
flat it they’re already crumbled and ready to go.
This past weekend I took this recipe to McPherson, Kansas for my sizzlin’
Valentine class on Saturday the 7th. I made a double of the pie recipe and put it
into a 9 x 13 pan for transporting. This would also work for other presentation
purposes. On the top of the pie I just did a ‘poof’ of whipped cream and a twist of
lime. As I have mentioned you can also add a light sprinkling of sea salt.
Sometimes chefs will put a bit of green food coloring into a pie of this nature. I
usually refrain from the use of food colorings unless it’s really necessary.
This was a good closure to the Mexican Dinner which featured Cocktail da
camaron (next week) queso dip, candied jalapenos and beef and chorizo
enchiladas. The pie will also fill the bill this summer when the heat is on and
you’re looking for something refreshing and unique.
Versatility is what cooking and life in general is all about. This dish could be
turned into individual parfaits with just a few easy turns. Or, you could forego the
pretzel crust for a regular graham cracker crust. Calorie content too high? OK,
because of the gelatin in this dessert you should be able to use Neufchatel cream
cheese. You could also switch to skim milk or only 2% milk. On the whipped
cream use store bought cool whip/lite. Take away the sugar and use a sugar
substitute. It won’t be as rich and creamy, but you will have knocked quite a few
calories to the side. Or, what I usually try to do is just enjoy a smaller piece of the
Have fun with this refreshing dessert and don’t allow the blah’s of winter to get
you down. Spring is just around the corner! Simply yours, The Covered Dish.
1-(9 inch) pie pan, standard, not deep dish
1 1/4 cups finely crumbled pretzels
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
Melt the butter and pour it into the pretzel and sugar mixture. You will want to do a very fine
crumble using a plastic bag and rolling pin or your food processor. Press crumble mixture into
pie pan bottom and sides. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 12-14 minutes. Remove and
allow to cool.
1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin, (2 1/2 teaspoons)
1/3 cup thawed limeade concentrate
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Triple Sec
2 tablespoons Tequila
1 cup milk or half and half
1 medium zested lime
1 (8 ounce) heavy cool whip
Dissolve gelatin in room temperature limeade; then heat in a small saucepan or microwave,
bringing to a boil. Set aside and cool, may sit in refrigerator for a few minutes.
Together cream the sugar into the ‘softened’ cream cheese; now add triple sec and tequila and
milk or half & half. Incorporate the gelatin/limeade into the cream cheese mixture, blending
until smooth. Lastly with a gentle hand turn in the 8 ounces of heavy cool whip and the zest.
Spoon into cooled pie shell. Allow the dish to set up for 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
The pie could also be frozen if desired. Top with a puff of whipped cream, a slice of lime and a
sprinkling of sea salt. May also consider crumbling a few extra pretzels for the top! Serves 8
For large gatherings make two recipes and prepare in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Cover the entire top
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Cablegate: The Electoral Process Begins
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
141822Z Dec 05
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 LIMA 005291
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PE
SUBJECT: THE ELECTORAL PROCESS BEGINS
1. President Alejandro Toledo, on 12/8, officially
proclaimed the dates for the next general election (4/9/06)
and, should it be necessary, presidential run-off (5/7/06).
Currently four alliances and 21 individual parties have
registered to present candidates for President, First Vice
President, Second Vice President, 120 congressional seats,
and, for the Andean Parliament, five legislators and 10
alternates. Up to 14 additional parties are attempting to
register by the deadlines for presenting presidential and
2. The electoral calendar runs as follows:
-- 12/10/05: deadline for registering electoral alliances.
A total of four alliances registered: "Unidad Nacional"
("National Unity" - made up of the Popular Christian,
National Solidarity and Renovation parties), the "Central
Front" (made up of the Accion Popular, Somos Peru and
National Independent Coordinator parties), "Decentralized
Harmonizaton" (Social Democratic Party and the Peruvian
Humanist Movement), and "Alliance for the Future" (the
pro-Fujimori New Majority and Change 90 parties).
-- 12/19/05: deadline for parties' internal elections for
presidential and vice presidential nominations.
-- 01/09/06: deadline for registering presidential/vice
-- 01/18/06; deadline for parties to select their
-- 01/19/06: deadline for the National Electoral Board to
approve the list of eligible voters.
-- 02/08/06: deadline for the registration of congressional
-- 04/09/06: first round of elections for all elective
-- 05/07/06: second round of elections for president/vice
presidents, should no ticket receive an absolute majority in
the first round.
3. The presidential/vice presidential vote will be held on a
nationwide basis. The ticket that obtains an absolute
majority of the popular vote wins. If no ticket achieves
this majority in the first round on 04/09/06, a second round
will be held four weeks later.
4. Congressional seats are apportioned on a district basis,
with each of the country's 24 departments, plus the city of
Callao, entitled to one legislator each. The remaining 95
seats will be divided between the 25 electoral districts
based on the each district's percentage of the national
population. Lima, the most populous district, has 35 seats,
while Madre de Dios, the least populated, has but one.
5. Voters cast their ballots for a single party's
congressional list in their respective districts, and will
also be entitled to register up to two "preferential votes"
for individual candidates from the party they chose. In
order for a party to obtain a congressional seat, it must
either receive four percent of the national congressional
vote, or win six seats in a single electoral district (in
other words, in Lima). The parties that meet either of these
requirements will then divide up the congressional seats
district-by-district, based on the percentage of the vote
obtained in each respective district.
6. The individuals elected to the Congress will be the
candidates from the winning parties who gained the most
preferential votes. For example, if party "A" runs five
candidates in Puno and wins 40 percent of the vote, it will
be entitled to at least two of the five congressional seats.
These seats will go to the two party "A" candidates who
received the largest number of preferential votes. Thus,
while parties can rank their candidates in order of
preference, the voters have the power to alter this rank
order in determining who will actually represent them in
7. The voting for five Andean Parliament legislators and 10
alternates will be decided on the basis of a single
nationwide district. As with the national congressional
race, voters will choose between different party lists and
can cast up to two "preferential votes" for individual
candidates on the list they choose. The winners will also be
determined on the same basis as the national congressional
election, with seats distributed among the parties based on
their proportional vote (provided they obtain at least four
percent support), and the candidates ranked within each party
based on their "preferential vote" tallies.
8. The Supreme Decree convoking the general elections also
instructed the Ministry of Economy and Finance to take the
necessary steps to transfer the funds budgeted for carrying
out the elections. The National Office for Electoral
Processes (ONPE) is due to receive some 300 million Soles
(USD 88 million), and ONPE Director Magdalena Chu has warned
that delays in providing this funding would complicate her
organization's ability to organize the elections, print up
the ballots and candidate lists, and provide the necessary
training for officials and the citizenry.
9. Septel will report on the status of the presidential and
congressional races as the formal electoral campaign kicks


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An historic account of the extinct high rainfall grasslands of the Soutpansberg, South Africa.
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It has been estimated that approximately 30% of the grassland biome of South Africa has been permanently transformed. An account of the demise of these high rainfall grasslands of the Soutpansberg, which occurred on soils derived from weathered basalt using historic accounts and photographic records, is given. This article also strives to quantify the extent of these extinct high rainfall grasslands using the concept of a climatic N-value in correlation with the underlying geology of the area. Historic as well as photographic records show the rapid demise of these grasslands with the main period of transformation occurring between the 1920s and 1950s. Modelling the extent of the extinct grasslands using a combination of basalt distribution and climatic N-value has shown that they covered approximately 10% of the Soutpansberg. Regional habitat change in combination with over exploitation has led to the localised extinction of 14 mammalian herbivore species, nine of which were specialized grazers. The contributing factors to the demise of these grasslands are complex and usually entail an interaction of various influences. Most of these contributing factors are as a direct result of anthropogenic activities.

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This paleo zucchini bread recipe is made with coconut flour, almond flour and shredded zucchini, which makes it a healthy baking must for the summer! It's easy, super moist and filled with chocolate chunks. If you follow a paleo diet or are just clean eating, this recipe is for you!
I can't believe it's been three years since I launch WMM and I don't have any zucchini recipes on my site! That's three summers of fresh-from-the-garden zucchinis that I've totally let go. Today that changes!
Today we're making paleo zucchini bread! I knew I need to start my zucchini archives with a classic so this paleo chocolate chip zucchini bread was the natural choice.
It's really moist with just enough sweetness you'll think you're eating a rich dessert but it's actually filled with really good quality ingredients! For an extra treat, pop a piece in the microwave then top it with high quality grass fed butter. The chocolate will melt and the butter will drip down the sides and you will be in HEAVEN.
If you aren't as familiar with paleo baking then this paleo zucchini bread recipe is a great place to start! It's made with simple ingredients you can find in your local grocery store. The coconut flour and almond flour being two of them!
Why using almond flour and coconut flour in paleo zucchini bread?
This recipe calls for both almond flour and coconut flour to help with the consistency of the paleo zucchini bread. The almond flour gives the recipe structure and a base and because there are quite a bit of liquid ingredients, the coconut flour absorbs them and helps with the overall structure.
Coconut flour absorbs A LOT of moisture in baked goods. It's the reason why you can't evenly swap out one for the other in a recipe. If you use too much coconut flour your baked good could be too dry.
How to prep zucchini for paleo zucchini bread:
To get the zucchini ready to bake with, start by grating the zucchini. You don't need to peel the zucchini to do this. Just start grating finely with a thin cheese grater!
You'll want one cup of shredded zucchini, which comes out to be about 1 medium zucchini.
Once you've shredded it all, lay out some paper towels and place the zucchini on top of it. Pat it dry with more paper towel to get as much moisture out as you can. You don't want extra moisture in that bread!
Once you've prepped the zucchini it's really simple to make the rest of this zucchini bread.
How to make paleo zucchini bread:
Start by mixing all of the wet ingredients together including the mashed banana, eggs, coconut oil and maple syrup. Mix in your prepped and shredded zucchini then add the dry ingredients to the bowl. Fold gently to combine then fold in the chocolate chips.
Spray and line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the paleo zucchini bread batter into it, spreading evenly on top. Sprinkle with some extra chocolate chips because it makes it look pretty:)
Bake the bread at 350°F for 35-40 or until set in the middle. Allow to cool completely before cutting!
I absolutely LOVED this recipe and I can't wait for you to try it! If you make it, don't forget to tag me on instagram with @what_mollymade or #whatmollymade so I can see and feature you!
A few more paleo baked goods:
- paleo pumpkin chocolate chunk blondies
- caramel apple paleo cake
- coconut flour chocolate chip cookies
paleo zucchini bread
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 large ripe banana mashed
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- 4 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated zucchini from about 1 medium zucchini
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks plus more for topping (I used Enjoy Life chocolate chips)
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Grate the zucchini and spread the zucchini out on a few layers of paper towels. Place more paper towels on top and press out as much water as possible. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup, and coconut oil on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Fold the zucchini into the mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Add the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients and stir gently. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle with additional chocolate chunks.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for 30-40 minutes. Lift the the bread out with the sides of the parchment paper and place back on the cooling rack to cool completely.
- To store, place in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.


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The article presents the scientific-practical study on the transformation of the value of health in the situation of quarantine restrictions. The empirical study on manifestations of a health-care postponing mechanism in the context of the experienced value of health during the coronavirus pandemic is presented. The article describes the training for personal development, developed on the basis of the performed study, aimed at prioritizing health in the system of personal values; the results of its approbation are given. The training for personal development has been tested and has shown its effectiveness and efficiency.
The factors influencing manifestations of health care procrastination during quarantine restrictions and self-isolation have been identified and analyzed. The study identified factors that have a strong influence on the practical aspect of health consciousness, namely: psychological well-being, locus of control, and the emotional aspect of health consciousness.
Currently, social isolation is one of the most important social changes. An important construct of the value of health is psychological well-being, which is defined as the attitude and assessment of a person’s own mental state. An individual’s psychological-emotional state in the epidemiological situation depends on individual characteristics, external circumstances and the chosen strategy in the uncertain conditions. The psychological phenomenon of procrastination is inevitably manifested in the health area under conditions of quarantine restrictions.
The study results and the identified trends as for the value of health during the quarantine have confirmed the need for work aimed at creating theoretical and empirical models to get ideas about the real health state of representatives of various social groups, as well as the introduction of trainings aimed at forming an individual’s positive attitude to their own health and adequate protective strategies that help relieve psychological stress during the quarantine.
Maksymenko, S.D., Karamushka, L.M., Benderets, N.M., Shevchenko, A.M., Kredentser, O.V. (2020). Psykholohichne zdorovia personalu orhanizatsii v umovakh pandemii COVID-19: problemy ta tekhnolohii zabezpechennia. Mizhnarodnoi naukovo-praktychnoi onlain-konferentsii z orhanizatsiinoi ta ekonomichnoi psykholohii, 14, p.54. [in Ukrainian]
Foucault, M., Agamben, G., Nancy, J. L., Esposito, R. «et al» (2020). Coronavirus and philos-ophers [Еlektronnнi resurs]. - URL: https://www.journal% psychoanaly-sis.eu/coronavirus%and%philosophers/
Fedotova, V. H. (2020). Zhyzn v uslovyiakh koronavyrusa. Ynstytut fylosofyy Ran, 3, pp. 90-98. [in Russian]
Hryshyn, V.Y., Domashchenko, D.V., Konstantynova, L.V., Koshkyn, A.P., Ustiuzhanyna, E.V., Shtukhno, D.A., Shubenkova, E.V. (2020). Zhyzn posle pandemyy: ekonomycheskye y sotsyalnыe posled-stvyia. Moscow: Vestnyk Rossyiskoho ekonomycheskoho unyversyteta ymeny H. V. Plekhanova, 3, pp 5−18. [in Russian]
Kassandra, A., Katherine, S E., Jennifer, L B., Diver, R, Patel, A V., «et al» (2019). Social Isolation and Mortality in US Black and White Men and Women. American Journal of Epidemiology., 188,1. H. 102.
Tilburg T. G. van, Steinmetz S., Stolte E., Roest H. van der, Vries D. H. de. (2020). Loneliness and Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study among Dutch Older Adults. The Jour-nals of Gerontology. Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 20, 20. Pp. 1-7.
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i will be using american airlines miles ....does not fly into Salzburg.....suggestions re best way to get there....i know the suggestions are likely munich or vienna but i would like your thoughts.....i have been to neither of those locales....do i want to try to spend time in either before beginning this 2 week trip when that is close to all the time i have
I think Munich is your best option, then 2 hr train to Salzburg. The Vienna airport is a smaller one, so you will most likely have fewer convenient options into/out of Vienna by air.
Although I don't particularly expect June to be a rough COVID period, if things go wacko shortly before your trip, you might prefer not to have a second country in the mix, which might be a reason to give Vienna serious consideration as your landing point.
But- with Vienna you will most likely transfer through another country, which COULD be an issue. Last Sept, 2019, we had to cancel the Italy portion of our trip because we transferred thru Heathrow, and at that time, we would have been required to quarantine in Italy as a result. Other countries did not have that requirement regarding airport transfers [in early Sept.]
Just so many unknown variables! Good luck!
thank you for your thoughts.....i just received a response to inquiry to American Airlines...turns out they have currently suspended travel to Austria...only get there using partner airlines...i assume if this mess improves i will be able to fly into Salzburg...may be a good reason to stay in the states again this year

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By JARETT WIESELMAN
March 27, 2013
Hollywood often zeroes in on ideas so nice, they've gotta make 'em twice. And while there's often a year or more between releases (The Truman Show and EdTV, Capote and Infamous, Without Limits and Prefontaine), other times the cinematic cushion is less sizable, meaning movies revolving around the same idea come out in the same year!
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White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen are 2013's example, and while Gerard Butler's actioner stormed the gates first, a newly released trailer for Channing Tatum's Oval Office assault leads me to think he'll command the larger audience when all is said and done.
But since first doesn't always mean best, check out the cinematic showdowns that have come before and see which twin picture reigns supreme!


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Sugar warehouse in Las Pinas raided
July 9, 2011, 12:39pm
MANILA, Philippines — Stepping up its campaign against syndicates engaged in economic crimes, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) under Director Samuel Pagdilao staged simultaneous raids in Metro Manila that resulted to the confiscation of a 40-foot container van.
Pagdilao said CIDG agents raided a warehouse in Las Piñas City where suspected hijacked sacks of sugar were being repacked, and intercepted the van in Valenzuela City.
Pagdilao said the CIDG’s Task Force Maverick seized assorted brands of sugar and empty sacks of imported sugar and sacks threads from the warehouse in Rosal St., Dona Manuela 1 Subdivision, Las Pinas and Crispina Avenue in Las Pinas Village.
In his report to Pagdilao, Maverick chief, Senior Supt. Rhodel O. Sermonia said the raid in Las Pinas was launched on June 29 by virtue of two search warrants issued by Judge Amor A. Reyes of the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) against the owner of the establishments for violation of Article 85 Of RA 7394 or the Consumers Act of the Philippines.
Sermonia said that the following morning, while members of the raiding team were doing an inventory of the seized items, the lawyers of the owner of the establishment arrived and questioned the warrant.
Sermonia said 640 sacks of seized sugars were brought to the Jett Fire Trading Inc. in Iba, Meycauyan, Bulacan, for proper disposition.
Saturday, a CIDG team was dispatched to Karuhatan, MacArthur Highway to respond to a report about a hijacked van.
Maverick operatives intercepted the van with license plate RGH-483 and with markings Gold Pillars Enterprises at Valenzuela City. The driver, Noli L. Naval, 40, of Quarry Site, Area D, General Mariano Alavarez, Cavite, and his companion, Roland G Marbel, 36, of Barangay Pingki-an, Sauyo, Novaliches, could only produce a gate pass from the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).
Sermonia added the van had no custom guard escort and instead, was being escorted PO3 Rowel Velo assigned at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD). Finding no sufficient documents, the operatives brought the van to Camp Crame, Quezon City, for further verification and proper documentation.
Two hours later, a certain Tina Pacheco, who said she owned the van, and Customs guard Francisco Cleofe arrived at the CIDG office and presented photocopied documents. Pacheco claimed that the cargo of plastic resin was consigned to Xurich Corporation and was about to be brought to its bonded warehouse at Trinidad St., Victoria Village, Canumay, Valenzuela.
However, the entry sheet form indicated that cargo was released from the MICT and its supposed destination was Port of Manila.
Sermonia suspects the cargo had been illegally diverted or smuggled into the country.
He said the CIDG is considering an investigation of policeman Velo, Mrs. Pacheco and Customs Guard Cleofe for possible violation of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines (TCCP).


Ford Focus Electric gets butterflies when it thinks about going further on a charge:
To coincide with the announcement Ford made yesterday about the Focus Electric getting an estimated 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), the automaker invited a group of journalists to the Michigan Assembly Plant where it will build the EV alongside the gas-powered Focus and other vehicles. In fact, the MAP has already begun building Focus EVs, since the car goes out for its first deliveries in January. You can go on a visual tour through the plant in the gallery below.
While there, we got a few more details about the new EV, including that it will use a modified version of the leaves in the SmartGuage cluster from the first Fusion/Milan hybrids from 2008. This time, instead of leaves, the car will show drivers butterflies. What they mean, in general, is how much "surplus" range the driver has. "Surplus" here isn't some magic battery genie who grants you three wish miles whenever you rub his lamp. It's simply a graphical representation of how many EV miles you have after reaching your destination, should you input that into the navigation system. What's interesting is that the number of butterflies will vary for a particular number of miles depending on the particular car's history. Thus, careful drivers will see more butterflies to indicate 20 miles beyond the destination than someone who regularly jackhammers the go pedal.
Also, once you're arrived at your destination, the dashboard will show the driver what the efficiency results of the previous drive were, and there is a recapturing energy coach to give you instant feedback about how much of the potential braking energy you actually recaptured when you come to a stop. So, the car itself will offer a lot of information about how much range you have left in the battery and how to "get" more.
But here's the kicker: Ford isn't talking about official range estimates for the Focus Electric quite yet. Still, there were hints sprinkled around the press event yesterday, from a display showing a charging battery with the "full" coming at the 80-mile mark (pictured above, right. The image on the left was meant to illustrate how handy the 6.6 kW on-board charger will be to drivers who top off during the day) to an iPhone app demo that showed "full" being 96 miles (see this pic). We heard a rumor that Ford is predicting a 70-mile EPA range, but no one will say anything official. Remember, the Nissan Leaf is officially rated at 73 miles from its 24-kWh battery pack, so 70 miles seems about right, given the Focus' 23-kWh pack.Permalink | Email this | Comments


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