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Buddhism has always appealed to me from a psychological, not religious, perspective. I have read Buddhist literature from all parts of Asia over my 45 years of interest in the subject. Siddhartha Gautama, one name assigned to the historic character at the core of Buddhist thought, gave rise to a practice of self-actualization in a largely illiterate world more than five centuries before the Christian Era and a millennium before the Islamic Era. Few modern self-help methodologies are unaffected by Buddhism.
The core of Buddhist thought as we have inherited it is not religious, spiritual or moralistic. It is psychological.
The intentional development of consciousness which comes from meditation, reflection and ethical non-aggressive behavior lies at the center of Buddhist practice. If you doubt this, read the Dhammapada, a collection of Sanskrit-sourced Buddhist verses allegedly transmitted over time by followers of Gautama. My favorite version, pictured above, is available here. I carry it with me often for subway and waiting-room reads. I read it and seldom quote it, because Buddhism is not about proselytizing. It is about individual choice to deepen the individual human experience.
Buddhism is about consciousness. But Buddhism is not about control. Let me explain.
In the West, we tend to conflate Buddhism with Zen, one specific formalized practice developed from core Buddhist ideas in a specific cultural context. Zen then gets conflated with martial arts in some media. And so on. I believe this clouds the simplicity of the Buddhist concept of consciousness, or awakening of the cleared mind.
Buddhism, confused with culture-based religions by that name, is also placed in a basket with Abrahamic religions in popular media as well. This is particularly annoying to me as an atheist. Abrahamic religions are dogmatically prescriptive. They actually prescribe human behaviors with the promise in return of either salvation or a good life. Don't eat lobster. Cover your head. Don't covet neighbor's wife or goods. Blah, blah.
The core of Buddhism is personal, not prescriptive. The user of core Buddhist ideas sets out on a journey of internal discovery with the resulting effect on his/her perception of reality. This awakening to personal truth is the development of consciousness, through which all else is experienced.
This core Buddhist mindset is not about not being controlled by dogma. It is not about creating a personal illusion of control upon the environment, including other living beings. Its core goal is controlling one's own mind and actions. Its beauty, for me, is its caution from the beginning that this in itself may be impossible to achieve in the real world. This strikes me as brilliant in the context of Gautama's time.
Shedding the mental pollution of Roman Catholicism has been hard for me. I was brainwashed as a child into believing that "goodness", defined by dogma's prescriptions, is its own reward. I have found that the human brain mishandles this conditioning readily into a sense of moralistic entitlement. This reads, "If I am good and holy, I will be blessed." Quid pro quo, in other words. Corrupt politics and business certainly work on this principle, but this has nothing to do with "goodness". On the contrary, the good-bad paradigm of religions is at the root of most of the evil and violence in human societies.
Practicing consciousness development is its own point in core Buddhist thought. It is practice for practice's sake. It is polishing a lens through which all else is perceived, not controlled. It is learning to take in uncontrollable external reality to be processed by a clear mind. The clear mind is more prone to take non-aggressive, compassionate action or no action at all in response. Surrendering all polluted illusions of control over other people and events leads to developing a mind which can actually contribute more to the practitioner's environment.

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As some Ugandans gathered in Kyotera to mark Uganda’s 57th Independence Day, Uganda Waragi Pineapple treated its customers to an Independence Day boat cruise on Lake Victoria. Borrowing from its descriptor of a relaxed, chill and catch up over a bottle of UG Pineapple.
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Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems Market
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems Market Analysis by Product (CHP Systems Up to 30 MW, 30 MW to 60 MW, Above 60 MW), by Fuel (Natural Gas, Coal, Biomass powered), by Prime Mower, by Application, by Region - Global Insights 2031
Market Outlook for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems
The global combined heat and power systems (CHP) market will likely expand 1.5x until 2031, bucking initial scepticism about how the market would perform during a global pandemic. Total sales of combined heat and power systems is estimated to reach US$ 26 Bn by 2031.
As per Fact.MR, demand for CHP abounds in the industrial sector and is the segment with the greatest potential for growth. Advocates for energy efficiency have set a goal of increasing CHP capacity to 20% by 2031.
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Consumption Analysis of Combined Heat and Power Systems during 2016-2020 Vs Future Outlook for 2021 to 2031.
The demand for combined heat and power systems thrived at a CAGR of nearly 4% to reach US$ 18 Bn by 2020. Extensive developments in the energy sector have heightened demand for combined heat and power systems worldwide.
Based on application, the greatest portion of current installed CHP capacity is in the industrial sector with 1/3rd revenue share, exhibiting the greatest expansion potential.
Manufacturers are inclined to capitalized on the surging demand across the Asian markets. Shifting preference towards replacing conventional energy systems owing to operational cost and uninterrupted utility supply is projected to surge market growth.
According to Fact.MR- market research and competitive intelligence provider- consumption outlook for CHP systems according is to surpass US$ 26 Bn with an expansion rate of over 4% over the forecast period 2021-2031.
How are Energy Efficiency Requirements Widening CHP Systems Adoption?
Owing to snowballing requirement for energy-efficient equipment in end-use industries, demand for CHP systems has accelerated in recent years. Compared to a standard power plant, which operates at about 45% efficiency, a CHP facility typically operates at 80% efficiency, resulting in reduced operational costs.
To avoid energy wastage in the power sector, manufacturers are inducting AI and IoT in CHP facilities which is likely to boost the demand in upcoming years. As per International Finance Corporation (IFC) AI, has the potential to cut energy wastage, lower costs, and facilitate the use of renewable energy sources in power grids worldwide.
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According to EPA, the technical and cost-effectiveness potential of CHP systems makes it a feasible solution for power supplies in residential, commercial buildings, municipal, institutions and manufacturers.
Furthermore, advanced economies are leading the way in the application of AI in the power sector. For example, DeepMind, a subsidiary of Google, has been applying machine learning algorithms to predict power output 36 hours ahead of actual generation. Hence, the demand for CHP systems is projected to offer lucrative opportunities for manufacturers worldwide.
How is the U.S. Facilitating Uptake of CHPs in Recent Years?
In the U.S, individuals consume over 3x as much electricity per year as they did 50 years ago. Additionally, it consumes nearly 25% of the world's energy. Based on such high consumption requirements, uptake of CHPs is on the incline across the country.
According to Fact.MR, the United States combined heat and power systems industry is expected to reach US$ 520 Mn by 2031. Manufacturers are striving to introduce energy efficient and cost saving CHP systems, a trend which will majorly influence demand growth.
Why are Combined Heat and Power Systems Flourishing in China?
China’s CHP equipment market was worth US$ 5 Bn as of 2020. According to IEA, China is the only major economy where coal demand increased in 2020. Strong economic growth underpins electricity demand in 2021, while post-COVID stimuli measures support production of steel, cement and other coal-intensive industrial products.
The Chinese coal power fleet represents around a third of global coal consumption. This includes combined heat and power plants. This demand is only anticipated to accelerate in the future, paving way for future market expansion.
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Why Natural Gas is Gaining High Traction by Fuel Type?
Owing to properties such as easy transportation and less carbon footprint, natural gas based combined heat and power systems demand is surging, with an anticipated absolute $ opportunity worth US$ 5 Bn through 2031.
The surged demand forecast can be met by conventional assets that were previously approved or under development before the pandemic, mainly in Russia and the Middle East. Supply is also prospective to be enhanced by new investment in U.S shale gas production to support export capacity for liquefied natural gas (LNG) that is currently under development.
Why Demand for Gas Turbines is Increasing Worldwide?
By prime mower, gas turbine CHP systems are expected to register a CAGR of approximately 3.8% during the forecast period. Global electricity demand is increasing, and it doubled within the last two decades. It is estimated to expand at 2x the pace of energy demand as a whole, in the next 25 years.
This progress can be attributed to the increasing demand for electricity, availability of efficient power generation technology, rising demand for natural gas-fired power plants, impact of the shale gas revolution, and reduction in the emission of carbon dioxide.
Prominent players are embracing innovative approaches such as ground-breaking marketing tactics, technological advancements, mergers, and acquisitions.
- In March 2021, The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) collaborated with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) to decarbonise heat and power at Kirkwall Airport through green hydrogen technology.
- 2G Energy was selected to deliver a CHP plant which generates heat and electricity of 100% hydrogen – The first one in the UK.
- In July 2021, Capstone Green Energy signed a 10-year service contract on 1.2 MWs of micro-turbines installed in the fourth-tallest building in New York City. The skyscraper's 1.2 MW energy efficiency plant consists of two Capstone C600S microturbines with Capstone's Integrated Heat Recovery Modules.
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- CHP Systems Up to 30 MW
- CHP Systems 30 MW to 60 MW
- CHP Systems Above 60 MW
- Natural Gas powered CHP Systems
- Coal powered CHP Systems
- Biomass powered CHP Systems
- Other Renewable Resources powered CHP Systems
- Gas Turbines powered CHP Systems
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- Fuel Cells powered CHP Systems
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As of 2020, sales of combined heat and power systems reached US$ 18 Bn
From 2016 to 2020, sales of combined heat and power systems expanded at nearly 4% CAGR
From 2021 to 2031, demand for combined heat and power systems is expected to surge at above 4% CAGR
Adoption of natural gas and future developments of solar CHPs is likely to open new doors for combined heat and power systems across key industries
Increasing awareness about the environmental impact and emphasis on energy wastage have surged the demand for combined heat and power systems products worldwide
Demand for combined heat and power systems in the Asian region is expected to account for 51% of revenue until 2031
The combined heat & power systems revenue in the U.S is slated to reach US$ 520 Mn by 2031
As of 2020, CHP systems sales in China reached US$ 5 Bn in value terms
Siemens AG, 2G Energy Inc., Capstone Turbine Corporation, Aegis Energy Services, Inc., Cummins Inc., are some prominent CHP system manufacturers included in the report.
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First-half UK coupon redemptions reach 365 million
The number of coupons redeemed in the United Kingdom from January through to June 2014 was 33% higher than the same period in 2013, and 11% higher than in the second half of 2013, according to figures from UK-based coupon and voucher services provider Valassis.
The first half of 2013 saw 275 million coupons redeemed and 328 million redeemed in the second half of the year.
The rise in coupon redemption was driven predominantly by retailers, with 43% more retailer-issued coupon redemptions in the first half of 2014 than in the same period in 2013.
This contrasts with manufacturer-issued coupons which, despite a sharp growth over the previous 18 months, were relatively flat in the first half of 2014.
Overall, the number of coupons redeemed by UK consumers more than trebled since 2006, from 109 million in the first half of 2006 to 365 million only eight years later.
"Many supermarket shopping trips are now driven by savings behaviours and coupons form a key part of this, with consumers searching for the best discounts before they set foot in store," concluded Charles D'Oyly, managing director for Valassis. "This often means that supermarket choice is determined by the most attractive and relevant offers."

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Uganda Police on Friday released 3 journalists who had been detained on suspicion of illegally possessing government prescription drugs. The 3 people, 2 Ugandans and 1 Kenyan were among a to... Read more
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The victory raised the Bruins’ record to 16-2 overall. The ninth-ranked Lions fell to 8-5.
Sophomore All-American Rachel Fattal and senior Victoria Kent each scored three goals as the Bruins built a 4-0 lead in the first nine minutes and were never threatened. Kodi Hill, India Forster and Emily Donohoe each scored a pair of goals. Goalkeeper Sami Hill made eight saves in three quarters of play, and Alex Musselman added one in the fourth quarter.
Fattal scored the first three goals of the game for UCLA and the Bruins led 3-0 after the first quarter. After LMU’s Ivanna Castro scored the first of her three goals at 5:01 of the second quarter, the Bruins scored twice on goals from Kodi Hill (3:35) and Forster (0:26) to open a 6-1 lead. After a UCLA exclusion with 14 seconds remaining in the half, LMU’s Alexandra Honny scored at the buzzer to narrow the lead to 6-2.
After an LMU exclusion within the first 30 seconds of the third period, UCLA’s Alys Williams scored at 6:53. Donohoe scored next, followed by a goal from Kent and the lead had increased to 9-2. Following an LMU goal by Bridgette Alvarez, UCLA’s Mackenzie Barr scored an extraman goal at 1:34. Sami Hill blocked a penalty at 1:19 and the Bruins ended the period ahead 10-3.
Donohoe (7:17), Kodi Hill (5:34), Kent (4:39), Forster (3:42) all scored in the fourth quarter, and Coach Brandon Brooks emptied his bench. The Bruins had won their 21st game against the Lions in the all-time series.
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Goals: UCLA (Rachel Fattal, Victoria Kent-3; K. Hill, Forster, Donohoe-2; Williams, Barr-1). LMU (Castro-3, Alvarez, Beck, Honny-1)
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Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out yet another draw in the 2016 Sinquefield Cup on Monday against Chinese grand master Ding Liren to remain at the top of the standings. Apart from Anand, Wesley So, Levon Aronian, and Veselin Topalov are also on top with 2.5 points.
After a draw in his third-round against American chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, Viswanathan Anand’s defensive game against Ding Liren earned him yet another draw in the 2016 Sinquefield Cup, a part of the Grand Chess Tour in St. Louis USA. Ding Liren, who had three draws in his first three rounds, was aware of Anand’s tricks and made sure that the India had a hard time in the match. With Ding Liren matching him move for move, Anand settled for a draw to remain in the joint lead.
Apart from Anand, Wesley So, Levon Aronian, and Veselin Topalov are also on 2.5 points with five more rounds remaining in the tournament. Anand will next face Wesley So of United States in the Round 5 match today.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE Musician turned musicologist Ned Sublette unravels the histories and sounds that shaped New Orleans, our most “American” city. Part one of a two-part interview.
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Paul Bowles took Rey Rosa under his wing while he lived in Morocco in the ‘80s and early ’90s. Like his mentor’s, Rey Rosa’s prose is equally at home with acts of violence and with beauty. Rey Rosa discusses his native Guatemala’s legacy of fear.
The Portuguese writer’s series are set respectively in an undefined Central European country beset by constant war, and in a mutable locale inhabited by famous authors. At their core is an exploration of history, literature, and evil.
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Two vastly powerful trends are reshaping the world around us. Now, every business must ask itself: Which side of the line do we fall on?
I work in central London and live in the southeast of the city. Almost every night on my way home from work, I stop at the London Bridge outpost of M&S Simply Food (yes, my life is that glamorous). The place is always packed, but the queue moves quickly because there are 12 staffed checkout tills. Or, they were staffed. Last month the 12 conventional tills were replaced by 12 self-checkout touchscreens and two roaming staff members. Overnight, pretty much all the familiar faces were gone.
The unspoken statement could not have been more clear: the future is coming. Technology is eating jobs. No wonder so many books are being dedicated to the question: Are we heading towards a workless future? And what does that mean?
But to believe in a workless future, I’m coming to think, is to see only half of the picture. To see the whole we need to take a step back and understand that this phenomenon — technology eating jobs — is only one side of a two-sided story.
Two trends are sweeping through consumerism and business right now. Perhaps the two most powerful trends of the 21st-century. They are automation and humanization. And they are really two sides of a single coin. What’s more, they should cause any business leader, CEO, startup founder or marketer to ask two fundamental questions.
On the one hand there is rising expectation that ever-more aspects of life be fast, easy and frictionless. The automation of everyday services delivers just that, by cutting out the often slow, inefficient human component of the service.
On the other hand, in a world of material abundance and increasing automation, we place ever more value on rare, surprising and enriching experiences. Just check your Instagram feed. It’s a #plethora of people eager to let you know that they’re having amazing experiences, right?
And here’s the thing: given humans are social animals, the involvement of other people is typically fundamental the experiences we value most.
That’s the two sides of the coin. Much of daily life is becoming faster, more frictionless and more automated. And for a whole range of tasks and interactions we’re embracing that. But the more automated and faceless the world around us becomes, the more we value — and the more time we have for — the bespoke, intimate and human.
Two of the 21st-century’s most iconic business sum up this dichotomy: Uber and Airbnb. Uber is all about making A to B travel in your city as frictionless as possible — and they hope that eventually driverless cars will mean that you the customer are the only human involved in the entire process.
Meanwhile, the appeal of Airbnb has always been about a holiday that is more authentic and human. And what is Airbnb’s strategy for the next 10 years? It goes way beyond being simply a platform to let you book accommodation. Airbnb want to become the global platform that connects travelers to knowledgeable and passionate locals at their destination. The global platform for human travel. That’s what the Experience Host program is all about. Let me cook you our local delicacy! How about a tour of our vineyards! Have you heard about the artist collective downtown?
We’ll Always Have Each Other
See these two powerful, related trends as a whole and it becomes clear that the workless future is far from certain.
Yes, automation will kill a ton of jobs in the coming years. But in an automated world there will also be ever-greater demand for the truly human, and new ways for individuals to profit from their unique knowledge, passion and personality.
In other words, in a world where the functional and transactional is automated, what we’ll have left is each other. New jobs, and a new kind of economy, will be built on new ways to entertain, inspire, inform and simply be with your fellow humans.
This shift is already throwing up some modes of work and some business models that look pretty weird from a conventional standpoint. Think about Instagram influencers and YouTube stars. Think about the Pearl Bro from China, who is making millions by livestreaming himself opening mussels and allowing viewers to gamble on the outcome: will this one contain a pearl or not?
Take the world that has already turned Pearl Bro into a sensation and extend it outwards. That’s where we’re heading.
Two Questions for Business
As these two hugely powerful trends reshape the world around us, any business leader or startup founder must ask two questions.
First, which side of the automation/humanization coin do we fall on?
We recently saw what can happen if startup founders don’t think this question through. When the founders of the Bodega vending machine used the word Bodega, they explicitly took aim at a consumer experience that most people see through the lens of the humanization trend: the mom-and-pop store. And they took a ton of heat as a result. How different might the reception have been if they’d simply positioned their service on the automation side of the divide, as a smartphone-fueled, cashless reimagining of the traditional vending machine?
Of course, a single business might fall on different sides of the divide at different points in the customer journey. The key thing is to think all this through. Otherwise, you’re flying blind when it comes to automation vs humanization.
The second question: I’ve argued in this piece that new forms of work will be created as the trend for automation fuels the related trend for humanization. All very well. But the hard truth is that this won’t help many millions of those who will lose their jobs as a result of this emerging shift. It most likely won’t help the checkout staff at my local store, who had to go when the touch screens arrived. As with previous periods of intense technological change, many lives are set to be upended by automation. It’s going to be painful.
So the other pressing set of questions for any business to ask itself is: what responsibility do we have to help those adversely affected by these changes?
It goes beyond simply doing the best you can for the people you let go. In the 21st-century, business needs to come together with government — with all of us — to reimagine a society and a mode of capitalism that can prioritize human dignity. That, above all else, is the vast challenge posed by these two trends.
David Mattin is Global Head of Trends & Insights at TrendWatching.


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Lake Peipus Living Room is a permanent exhibition that gives visitors information about the natural conditions in Lake Peipus and the lives of people living by the lake. You can see models of the 34 species of fish that inhabit Lake Peipus. There is also a three-dimensional model of the lake that is 4 m long and 1.4 m wide and also shows the location of the towns and villages, accommodation establishments, museums, watchtowers and other places of interest near the lake. The Mustvee beach by Lake Peipus is marked with a yellow National Geographic window; it is one of [...]
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The exhibition's collection contains more than 50 samovars from various eras, countries, with different shapes and heating methods. The oldest samovar dates back to 1810. Samovars are accompanied by a multitude of tea glass holders (more than a hundred pieces). Photos of Russian Old Believers illustrate the walls. The exhibition also contains traditional items of the Old Believers, such as tea time and everything it entails, clothing, furniture, church equipment, icons, iconostasis, lampada, lestovkas, podrusniks, etc. You can also buy souvenirs, handicrafts and novelty products by the brand Varvara Gourmet.
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The magnificent Neo-Renaissance style manor with a white main building was built during the time of G. J. Mannteuffel in 1860. In 1918, Julius Kuperjanov established a partisan battalion in Puurmani castle. At present, the castle houses the Puurmani Upper Secondary School. You can visit Puurmani castle and learn about its history in the course of the Forgotten Manors program during the visiting days in the summer. You can also order a tour of the manor house, manor park and the entire Jõgeva County. In the manor, we will look around different floors where you can see the countess's boudoir, [...]
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Kuremaa Classicist manor house was built in 1837-1843 by the von Oettingen family. The manor house was designed by the architect E. J. T. Strauss from Tartu. There is also a room for a museum in the castle which gives an overview of the region and of the history of Kuremaa Agricultural School. At present the rooms of the castle are used for organising conferences. The park rich in species descends towards lake Kuremaa which attracts visitors with its well-kept beach and possibilities for taking a rest.
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Udu Farm is a lovely holiday complex on the shores of Lake Kuremaa. The historical Palamuse and Kuremaa castles are just a few kilometres away. Guests have the use of 12 cabins, a sauna, a large party building, 4 covered areas, an extreme plastic film sauna and a children's play area. You can also rent the sauna complex, which has its own kitchenette and which accommodates 12-19 people on the upstairs level. Boats are available for hire and you can go fishing on the lake.
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Pajusi manor was constructed in the 17th century. Its long, stone main building in Classicist style is thought to have been erected in the early 19th century. It was one-storey; only the central section was adorned with a small upper floor, which bears a distinct decorative window. In addition to the main building, the manor as a whole includes a number of other buildings and a large park. Did you know...? *Remaining of the main building of the manor are its central part and right-hand wing, which is home to Pajusi Community Centre
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Virtus Hostel forms part of a large sports complex. It provides accommodation to athletes and those attending sports camps. It is situated far away from the nearest town to allow visitors to enjoy true peace and quiet, but close enough to allow them to walk there within just 10 minutes.
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The historical Palamuse Parish Schoolhouse is now open to visitors as it was seen in 1895. There, you will find the classroom and the living rooms of the parish clerk, known from the movie Kevade. The heart of the museum is located in the freshly completed main building, where you will also find a classroom and a workshop. The main exhibition of the main building is meant for the whole family, reflecting the history of the Estonian parish schools through Kevade. The text introducing the entire building seems to have been written by the character Toots from the movie: you can learn [...]
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The Mustvee Guesthouse is located in the small, green town of Mustvee just a 10 minute walk from the centre of town and Lake Peipsi, and the Jõhvi-Tartu highway. The Mustvee Guesthouse has been opened since 2000. It is an ideal place for smaller and larger groups with rooms for people of all tastes. We have a conference room, fireplace room, kitchen, sauna and parking lot. We offer pleasure trips and fishing on Lake Peipsi -- by boat in the summer and by sleigh in the winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many shipwrecks are there in South Australia?
- What is considered a historic shipwreck?
- What is considered a historic relic?
- Why are historic shipwrecks important?
- What is a protected zone?
- Who is responsible for administering the Historic Shipwrecks Act?
- Do any other laws protect historic shipwrecks in South Australia?
- What are South Australian waters under the Historic Shipwrecks Act?
- Why are shipwrecks automatically protected after 75 years?
- Are there any other forms of underwater cultural heritage protected by the South Australian Historic Shipwrecks Act?
- How do we ensure compliance with the Act?
- What is considered illegal activity and how do I report it?
- How do I apply for a permit to explore shipwrecks?
- Do permits have any expiry date?
- Can I explore shipwrecks without a permit?
- Where are SA's ships' graveyards and shipwreck trails?
- Where can I find information about historic shipwrecks?
How many shipwrecks are there in South Australia?
There are over 800 vessels known to have been wrecked along South Australia’s coast and inland waters. Of these, 276 have been declared under South Australia’s Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 and 163 have been declared under the Commonwealth Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018. They include more than 70 wrecks that have ended their days in 19 identified ships’ graveyards. Apart from those located in the sea, shipwrecks may also be located in rivers, harbours and lakes, or on riverbanks and foreshores.
What is considered a historic shipwreck?
Any wreck in South Australian waters which is 75 years old is automatically protected under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981. Under this Act, historically significant shipwrecks that are less than 75 years old, may be protected by Ministerial declaration. A protected historic shipwreck includes articles associated with the ship, including moveable artefacts.
What is considered a historic relic?
Articles that have been situated in territorial waters of South Australia for 75 years or more and that were associated with ships are considered to be historic relics under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981. In addition, articles that have been removed from territorial waters of South Australia that were associated with ships are, after the 75th anniversary of the date on which the articles first came to rest on the seabed, considered historic relics.
Why are historic shipwrecks important?
The remains of historic shipwrecks are an important part of our heritage and are valuable educational, recreational and tourism assets. They offer a unique insight into our past and the lives of people who travelled by sea. Shipwrecks are interesting sites to explore and offer a one of a kind experience to divers and snorkelers. An assortment of marine life can often be found in and around shipwrecks. People are encouraged to visit these sites on a look but don’t interfere basis.
What is a protected zone?
A historic shipwreck protected zone is an area not exceeding 100 hectares, declared by the Minister by notice in the South Australian Government Gazette. There are two such historic shipwreck protected zones in South Australia; one around the barque South Australian, and the other one around the historic shipwreck Zanoni. Entry into the protected zone of the South Australian is strictly prohibited. Entry to the Zanoni protected zone requires a permit. It is an offence to enter this protected zones without a permit.
Historic shipwreck protected zones are identified on coastal navigation charts and on signage posted at publicly accessible boat ramps in the vicinity of the zones. Information is also available online through the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) website. The department has published a number of media releases reminding the public to exercise caution in the vicinity of historic shipwrecks and protected zones.
Who is responsible for administering the Historic Shipwrecks Act?
Heritage South Australia in the department is responsible for overseeing and administering the Act.
Do any other laws protect historic shipwrecks in SA?
In 1976 the Commonwealth government acknowledged the need to protect significant shipwreck sites and relics with the introduction of the (Commonwealth) Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 for Commonwealth Waters extending from the low water mark to the edge of the continental shelf. Complementary South Australian legislation followed a few years later with the (South Australian) Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 for South Australian Waters.
On 24 August 2018 the Australian Parliament passed the Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018 that replaced the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 (Commonwealth). The Underwater Cultural Heritage Act 2018 commenced on 1 July 2019 and applies to all historic shipwrecks and sunken aircraft, their associated artefacts, as well as other declared underwater cultural heritage, located in Commonwealth or Australian waters. Read more about the changes here. Please note that the changes do not apply to underwater cultural heritage in South Australian waters, which continues to be administered under the South Australian Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981.
What are South Australian waters under the Historic Shipwrecks Act?
South Australian waters under this Act are defined as those waters within Spencer Gulf (north of a line between Cape Catastrophe and Cape Spencer), Gulf St Vincent (north of a line between Troubridge Point and Cape Jervis), historic bays (Anxious Bay, Encounter Bay, Lacapede Bay and Rivoli Bay), inland rivers and lakes, and above low tide everywhere else along the coast. All other water are Commonwealth or Australian waters.
Why are shipwrecks automatically protected after 75 years?
Under both State and Commonwealth legislation, all wrecks and associated articles, become ‘historic’ when they are 75 years old. This means that wrecks in State and Commonwealth waters may be treated in the same way. The consistency between the two Acts provides clarity for the community, certainty for developers and creates greater uniformity across Australia. (All states have a 75 year automatic protection rule for Historic Shipwrecks, except New South Wales, which has a 50 year rule.)
Are there any other forms of underwater cultural heritage protected by the South Australian Historic Shipwrecks Act?
In 2010 the States and Territory governments signed the Australian Underwater Cultural Heritage Intergovernmental Agreement to support the Australian Government pursuing ratification of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. The Convention aims to protect a broader definition of underwater cultural heritage to include archaeological remains and aircraft wrecks. The Agreement established that the Commonwealth would first redraft its legislation to include underwater cultural heritage and ultimately replace the Commonwealth’s Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976. The States and Territories were to follow with complimentary legislation. While the Commonwealth amendments have progressed, changes to the South Australian Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981, to include underwater cultural heritage, may be expected to follow.
How do we ensure compliance with the Act?
Heritage South Australia and DEW are committed to administering the legislation in a way that helps the community do the right thing to minimise impacts on our maritime heritage. We provide guidance and information to the community enabling them to enjoy our maritime heritage while protecting it for future generations. Our compliance team manages risks and monitors activities around historic shipwrecks and protected zones, and where necessary use regulatory tools to achieve compliance. More information.
What is considered illegal activity and how do I report it?
The Historic Shipwrecks Act 1981 lists a number of activities and actions that are prohibited:
It is illegal to damage, destroy, interfere with, or to dispose of, any historic shipwrecks or historic relics. In addition, it is an offence to remove a historic shipwreck or relic from South Australia’s territorial waters – this includes removal from the surface or subsoil of any land submerged by those waters, or from a reef in those waters.
It is illegal to do the following in a protected zone:
To bring into or use the following equipment where the use of the equipment would be likely to damage or interfere with historic shipwrecks or relics within the protected zone:
Equipment constructed or adapted for diving, salvage or recovery operations, and
Explosives instruments or tools.
To cause a vessel carrying the above equipment, explosives, instruments or tools to enter or remain within a protected zone.
To trawl, dive or engage in any underwater activity.
To moor or use a vessel.
If it appears to the Minister that a person has, or may have had, possession, custody or control of an article that is or may be part of a historic shipwreck or relic, then the Minister may issue a notice for the person to provide certain information. It is an offence to refuse or fail to comply with the notice, or to knowingly furnish information that is false or misleading.
If a person has possession, custody or control of an article that is or may be part of a historic shipwreck or relic, then the Minister may issue a notice to take specific action in relation to the article. It is an offence to fail to comply with the notice.
It is important to realise that these requirements are designed to adequately protect historic shipwrecks and relics from actions that may harm them so that all South Australians may enjoy them.
If you see an offence being committed please contact Heritage South Australia on (08) 8124 4960.
How do I apply for a permit to explore shipwrecks?
Some shipwrecks are surrounded by protected zones which prohibit boating activity within a 550 metre radius of a shipwreck site. A permit is required to enter those protected zones to carry out any activity, such as boating and diving. Currently just one historic shipwrecks has a protected zone requiring a permit, the Zanoni. Apply for a permit here.
Do permits have an expiry date?
Yes. Permits granted (by the Minister's delegate) for exploring shipwrecks have expiry dates that are specified in the permit.
Can I explore shipwrecks without a permit?
Yes but only the shipwrecks that are not in protected zones. For example you can enjoy a variety of shipwreck experiences, such as the wrecks in any of the 19 ship's graveyards or diving/snorkelling along any of the nine shipwreck trails. However every effort must be made to prevent accidental damage to the wrecks in these areas.
Where are SA's ships's graveyards and shipwreck trails?
The 19 ships’ graveyards are located in waters around South Australia, with the largest concentration of sites near metropolitan Adelaide. The vessels can be found in a variety of locations from muddy banks, tidal creeks or amongst the mangroves. Others have been scuttled at sea in shallow coastal waters and deeper below the surface. More information.
There are nine shipwreck trails along the South Australian coast and River Murray. These trails explore the ships' graveyards and their abandoned vessels. More information.
Where can I find information about historic shipwrecks?
Historic shipwrecks and relics are registered under the South Australian Register of Historic Shipwrecks. This information is available online via the Australian Underwater Cultural Heritage Database, the NatureMaps website and LocationSA.


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The Psychological Impact of Weight Loss
The psychological impact of weight loss can be a complex and multifaceted experience, encompassing both positive and negative aspects. It can depend on various factors like the individual’s motivations, methods used, expectations, and personal history. Here’s a breakdown of both potential benefits and drawbacks:
- Improved self-esteem and body image: Successfully losing weight can often lead to feelings of confidence and pride in one’s appearance. This can be associated with a more positive self-perception and increased social self-assurance.
- Boosted mood and motivation: The accomplishment of weight loss goals can trigger feelings of happiness, satisfaction, and a sense of control over one’s health. This can translate into heightened energy levels and increased motivation to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Reduced risk of chronic conditions: Losing weight can significantly improve health outcomes by lowering the risk of developing conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and sleep apnea. This can lead to a sense of well-being and improved quality of life.
- Greater physical capabilities: Weight loss lipotropic injections can enhance physical mobility, stamina, and overall physical therapy performance. This can open up new possibilities for enjoying physical activities and hobbies that were previously difficult or inaccessible.
- Obsessive focus on weight and food: In some cases, weight loss can become the central focus of a person’s life, leading to obsessive thoughts about food, dieting, and calorie counting. This can consume mental space and negatively impact relationships and daily life.
- Anxiety and stress: The pressure to maintain weight loss or achieve unrealistic goals can trigger anxiety and stress. Constant self-criticism and fear of weight regain can be detrimental to mental health. Auction software shouldn’t be stressful. Try Innova.
- Disordered eating: Unhealthy and restrictive weight-loss practices can increase the risk of developing disordered eating patterns, such as binge eating, restrictive eating, and compulsive exercise. These can have severe consequences for both physical and mental health.
- Social isolation and stigma: Individuals struggling with semaglutide weight loss may experience social isolation due to fears of judgment or stigmatization related to their body image. This can further exacerbate negative emotions and hinder progress.
Navigating the psychological aspects of weight loss:
- Focus on sustainable, healthy habits: Rather than obsessing over quick fixes or restrictive diets, prioritize long-term, sustainable lifestyle changes that incorporate healthy eating, regular physical activity, and adequate sleep.
- Celebrate non-scale victories: Don’t solely focus on the number on the scale. Acknowledge and celebrate improvements in energy levels, strength, stamina, and overall well-being.
- Practice self-compassion: Accept that setbacks are part of the journey. Be kind to yourself and avoid negative self-talk.
- Seek support: Surround yourself with supportive individuals and consider seeking professional help from a therapist or registered dietitian.
Remember, the psychological impact of weight loss is highly individual. It’s crucial to prioritize your mental health and well-being throughout the process. If you struggle with any negative psychological effects, seeking professional help can be invaluable in ensuring a sustainable and healthy approach to weight management.

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Diversity Initiatives in the Wake of Google’s Anti-Diversity Memo
The many reactions, thoughtful op-eds, and often times angry commentary have been pouring in ever since the controversial Anti-Diversity memo from a now ex-Googler leaked into the mainstream last weekend and caused an uproar within the tech community.
As a woman who has worked in Silicon Valley and experienced gender bias, I’m the first to say that we need to invest in diversity.
And I understand why people immediately jump to the kinds of knee-jerk reactions we’ve seen, especially given the wrong and negative portrayal of female stereotypes in the Screed. But here’s the hard truth – you can blame, point fingers and even fire every offender you want, but that’s not a sustainable strategy to building inclusive cultures. We owe it to ourselves to answer the $60,000 question: Why aren’t our well-intentioned diversity and inclusion programs moving the needle in any tangible way and worse, creating a backlash?
If our goal is to increase women in STEM education, attract and retain more women in those fields, and move them through the pipeline into leadership positions, then we need to look at this issue from a deeper perspective.
1. Invite men to engage as allies: It starts with inviting men into the conversation, not blaming and shaming them just because they are a product of a system not designed to value the strengths of women. Engaging men as allies and encouraging them to partner with women needs to be part of the solution, instead of blaming them as part of the problem. Up till now, diversity initiatives have traditionally been silo’d – with Resource Groups categorized by minority group – LGBT, African-American, Asian-American, Women etc. Not only does that separate the various minority groups which prevents any type of cohesive diversity strategy, it sends the message to the broader culture that these people are different and they need special attention. When it comes to women, most women’s initiatives have been presented as a “women’s issue” that women need to figure out through more skills training, mentorship etc. It has traditionally NOT included men, who by the way still hold 86% of leadership positions in Fortune 500’s. Would you develop a product excluding 86% of the consumer demographic you were catering to?
The backlash we are seeing from white, straight males whether it’s the Anti-Diversity Screed or the men and boys who participated in the riots of Charlottesville exactly one week later, is not happening in a bubble. We need to listen to what they are saying. We need to really hear what they are asking for – even if we think WTF! What do YOU have to complain about?! They are begging to be included, to be respected, to be taken into consideration. And that is exactly what we should be doing.
2. Redesign the workplace: Here’s another hard truth – the workplace was never designed for women. It was designed for men; to play to their strengths and their way of operating in the world. Same goes for leadership and how organizations have been traditionally structured – hierarchical, command/control environments designed for maximum output. In the 20th century, when many of the jobs were in manufacturing or factory type jobs, this top-down model worked really well and made a lot of sense. But as we have moved into the 21st century where output and competitiveness are measured by innovation and new ideas, we see that those outdated models no longer apply.
At the same time, women entered the workforce and empowered themselves through their careers. But even though they gained a seat at the table, nothing else around them changed all that much.
Everything from how people are hired, the way companies are structured, how jobs are evaluated, these are all predominately still based on male characteristics that will always play to the advantage of men over women.
Downplaying the biological differences that exist between men and women and pretending that men and women are designed exactly the same and therefore should be treated equally is a big part of the problem and a common response I’ve seen online. Ever since the feminist revolution of the sixties women have been trying to prove this and as a feminist I can understand why. It was something we needed to do to get to where we are today. But fast forward fifty years and we’re still fighting that fight, so maybe it’s time for another approach.
Latest neuroscience research shows us that men and women are wired differently and bring complimentary strengths to the table, which is not actually a bad thing – nature probably intended it that way so we could collaborate with each other for basic survival. When we translate that into the workplace we can see how that could benefit both parties as well – each gender playing to their strengths, being evaluated for their performance accordingly, and working together toward a shared goal. These studies do not show a difference in mental aptitude or intelligence.
But forcing women to think like men, behave like men, or compete like men puts them in a proven double bind that is not only exhausting to navigate, but counterproductive. One of my favorite articles in response to the memo is from a former senior engineer who argues that the strengths women bring are exactly the strengths that make great engineers. Things like understanding customers, working cross-collaboratively and good emotional skills are skills shown to drive organizational performance and are the stuff that make up great leaders.
3. Evaluate job performance on non-traditional competencies: The competencies used to evaluate job performance have traditionally been linked to male competencies, so being perceived different than men immediately puts women at a disadvantage. Competencies like assertiveness, risk-taking, quick decision-making play to male strengths. Feminine qualities like empathy, relationship building, collaboration, or long-term thinking haven’t really been at the top of the list when it comes to evaluating performance. Instead, those with the loudest voice in the room, who aren’t afraid to say what’s on their mind, even talk over people, interrupt and generally act “alpha” are seen as leader-like or promotion material. Those people get ahead and over time the unconscious message to women is: Show up like men or don’t show up at all.
Now I’m not saying that all men possess only one set of characteristics, or all women possess another. There are always shades of grey, behaviors can be learned and adapted and there are always exceptions to the rule. But because women are more often associated with communal traits like nurture, care and motherhood and men with leadership traits, you get a lose-lose situation for women: women have to work harder but are given less credit for their accomplishments, feel as if they have to prove their value, are criticized more harshly for perceived mistakes, and have to deal with maternal bias that says women can’t be good mothers and good performers. Being able to navigate subtle forms of gender bias (which women hold against other women as well by the way), is a huge feat. Women in leadership positions are usually there because of great sacrifices they’ve had to make along the way to get there, including leaving their strengths at home.
Until we begin to value the distinct strengths that women bring to the table, and demand that our workforce value those qualities starting from the hiring process all the way to the promotional process, women will continue to face these unconscious biases. You cannot train bias out of people, and in fact it can actually backfire and make the problem worse. But building an inclusive workforce is much more than that – it’s about honoring the differences that exist between all types of people, and making sure we’re leveraging their potential.
Redefining success and leadership to include women’s strengths is the first step to creating gender-balanced organizations.

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Abstract: Aerospace vehicle requires structures to withstand intense aerodynamic heating and propulsion system to provide very high effective heat exchange. In order to satisfy both requirements of effective thermal exchange and mechanical properties, high temperature materials, or sometimes dissimilar metals with different properties must be joined together. In this study, it is demonstrated that diffusion welding process can be applied to manufacturing lightweight integral structures of aerospace structural parts with titanium and stainless steel. The results show that the technology to design and develop the diffusion welding process of high temperature metals can be applied for manufacturing of aerospace components for high temperature application.
Abstract: The selection of optimum machining parameters plays a significant role for the quality characteristics of products and its costs for grinding. This study describes the optimization of the grinding process for an optimal parametric combination to yield a surface roughness using the Taguchi method. An orthogonal array and analysis of variance are employed to investigate the effects of cutting environment (A), depth of cut (B) and feed rate (C) on the surface roughness characteristics of mold steels. Confirmation experiments were conducted to verify the optimal testing parameters. The experimental results indicated that the surface finish decreased with cutting-fluid and depth of cut, but decreased with increasing feed rate. It is revealed that the cutting fluid environment had highest physical as well as statistical influence on the surface roughness (71.38%), followed by depth of cut (25.54%), but the least effect was exhibited by feed rate (1.62%).
Abstract: Aluminum and its alloys are widely used materials in industrial and engineering applications. They are second in use after steel due to their attractive properties e.g. strength-to-weight ratio, their electrical and thermal conductivities, and corrosion resistance. However, against these attractive properties commercially pure aluminum has certain limitations in the cast condition because it solidifies in large grain size columnar structure which reduces its mechanical strength and surface quality. It is, therefore, always alloyed with other elements to reduce or eliminate these defects. In this paper, the effect of copper addition at a rate of 4% Wt. to commercially pure aluminum both in the cast and after rolling conditions is investigated. Aluminum sheets and aluminum-4% copper sheets were cold rolled in three successive passes, from 4 mm to 3mm to 1.3 mm. After each pass, the grain size, Vickers micro-hardness and surface roughness were determined and discussed. It was found that addition of 4% Cu to commercially pure Al in the cast condition resulted in refining its microstructure both in the cast and after rolling conditions. Furthermore, the rolling process resulted in enhancement of the surface quality only after the first and second passes.
Abstract: Magnesium and its alloys are the lightest constructional available materials on earth with a maximum density of 1.78 g /cc and melting point of 650 ͦC, with good damping characteristics. Therefore; they are alloyed or micro alloyed with other elements. In this paper comparison between the addition of Ti and Ti+ B to this alloy on its grain size and its mechanical characteristics is investigated both in the cast and after direct extrusion and the obtained results are presented and discussed.
Abstract: Aluminum and its alloys are widely used materials; they are next to steel in use mainly in the automobile industry due to their high strength – to – weight ratio and corrosion resistance beside its other attractive properties. Against their attractive properties; they have the disadvantage of solidifying in columnar structure which tends to reduce their mechanical characteristics and surface quality. Therefore it became customary to grain refine them either by Ti or Ti+B to overcome this discrepancy. In this paper, comparison between Molybdenum addition to commercially pure aluminum grain refined by Ti and Ti+B on its grain size and mechanical characteristics both in the cast and after pressing by the ECAP process is investigated and the obtained results are presented and discussed.
Abstract: Impact conditions involve velocities below the sonic speed, which is normally of the order few hundreds up to few thousands m/s. The implications of impact depend on projectile and target materials, impact velocity, incident angle and the mass and shape of the projectile impacting head. The superimposition of progressing and reflected waves can lead to local stress levels that exceed the material’s strength, thus causing cracks and / or fracture at significant velocities. At low impact velocities, plastic deformation normally prevails. With increasing velocities the projectile will leave a hole in the target. With decreasing target thickness, the effects range from perforation, via internal cracks, and finally to plug formation. In this paper, the damages caused by impact which include: perforation, plugs formation and their fracture, metallurgical changes e.g. shear bands, twinning, recrystallization and phase transformation and fractures both in the projectile and the target plate are presented and discussed.
Abstract: To explore the relationship between the properties of the PTFE micropowders and the irradiation conditions, several PTFE micropowders were prepared by electron beam irradiation from 5 to 4000 kGy in air at room temperature. The properties of the irradiated PTFEs were characterized by particle size and its distribution (PSD) determination, differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) and thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, melt flow rate (MFR) and contact angle (CA) measurements. The results indicate that the particle size, the melting and crystallization temperature (Tm and Tc) and the melt viscosity of the irradiated PTFE are lower (smaller) than those of the pristine PTFE. By linear regression, the correlation between Tm (or Tc) of the PTFE micropowder and irradiation dose is established. The variation of surface properties of the irradiated PTFE micropowder is also reported.
Abstract: The aligned carbon microcoils having the straight type overall geometry could be obtained using C2H2/H2 as source gases and SF6 as an incorporated additive gas under the thermal chemical vapor deposition system. Their morphologies and crystal structures were investigated and compared with the randomly grown carbon microcoils having the coil or twist type overall geometry. We could observe the enhancement of the (002) peak in XRD spectra of the aligned carbon microcoils indicating the existence of the more regular structure in the aligned carbon microcoils. The aligned carbon microcoils were formed as a bundle shape, while the randomly grown carbon microcoils were appeared as an individual shape. The systematic growth mode for the developing aspect of the aligned carbon microcoils was proposed.
Abstract: Carbon coils could be synthesized using C2H2/H2 as source gases and SF6 as an incorporated additive gas under thermal chemical vapor deposition system. Bunch-type large-sized (100 ~ 200 μm in diameter) Ni grains were used as the catalyst for the formation of the carbon coils. According to the different reaction processes, the injection time of SF6 gas flow was varied from 1.0 min to 60 min. The characteristics (formation density, morphology, and geometry) of the deposited carbon coils on the substrates were investigated according to the different reaction processes. Finally, both the high production yield of carbon coils and their geometry control could be achieved merely by manipulating SF6 gas flow injection time. Two cases growth patterns were proposed according to SF6 gas flow injection time in association with the fluorine’s characteristics for etching the materials or enhancing the nucleation sites.

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Last year, the Tennessee Lady Vols’ losses almost always came down to the basic issues of free throw shooting and turnovers. Those are things coaches need to handle, so the responsibility falls on Kellie Harper’s shoulders.
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Now, free throw shooting was across the board, but when one of your main scorers in Rae Burrell struggles on that front, it’s an issue. Still, with the arrival of Jordan Walker, the development of Jessie Rennie to be able to use her more and the continued presence of Rennia Davis and Jordan Horston, this team should be fine on that front.
When it came to turnovers, that was only in the backcourt. Assuming Horston develops more at combo guard and maybe even point guard, she should be able to cut down on her turnovers significantly as well. That could make her one of the best players in the nation.
If all goes to plan, Harper should have a solid two-deep backcourt with Davis, Burrell, Horston, Walker, Rennie and one of the freshmen, Destiny Salary or Tess Darby. There’s a combination of multiple elite sharpshooters, scorers and lockdown defenders in this group. It really all comes down to Burrell’s free throws, Horston’s turnovers and Rennie’s development.
Those three things will determine if the Tennessee Lady Vols are built the way Harper wants them to be built, which involves stretching the floor to allow for the inside game to exploit its height advantage. UT should have that and a few scorers who could bail them out now.


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501 Portuguese Verbs (Barron's 501 Verbs) (Paperback)
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Barron’s 501 Portuguese Verbs teaches you how to use the 501 most common and useful Portuguese verbs. Fluency starts with knowledge of verbs, and the authors provide clear, easy-to-use guidance. Each verb is listed alphabetically in easy-to-follow chart form—one verb per page with its English translation.
This comprehensive guide to is ideal for students, travelers, and adult learners. It includes:
- Conjugations in all persons and tenses, both active and passive
- A bilingual list of more than 1,250 additional Portuguese verbs
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- Verb drills and short practice sets with clear explanations
- Review of reflexive verb usage, object pronouns, passive voice, the progressive tense, and irregular past participle
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John J. Nitti earned a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he was a professor of Spanish and Portuguese for more than fifteen years. His history with exploring Old Spanish lexicography led to major government funding from the U.S. and Spain, allowing him (along with his mentor, Lloyd Kasten) to devise innovative ways to bring computing to bear on the Old Spanish Dictionary project, which the Wisconsin Seminary of Medieval Spanish Studies had been at work on since the 1930s. In addition to his directorship of the Old Spanish Dictionary project (1975–2001), Nitti and Kasten founded the Hispanic Seminary of Medieval Studies (HSMS), initially to disseminate the large numbers of transcripts and other materials that the dictionary project was producing. Today, this nonprofit organization become an important publisher of texts in Hispanomedievalism and related fields.
Born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Michael Ferreira received his doctoral degree in Hispanic Philology and Linguistics and his M.A. in Luso-Brazilian Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Ferreira is an associate professor and director of the Portuguese language program in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at Georgetown University. He also teaches in the Center for Latin American Studies in the School of Foreign Service. He has edited and transcribed several Old and Early Portuguese texts, and currently is the director of the Dictionary of the Old Portuguese Language Project. He has taught workshops in Portugal and Brazil on paleography, electronic transcription and edition of Old Portuguese texts, as well as computer-based lexicography techniques.

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- SignalStar Vector incorporates the Data Physics DSP centric Abacus hardware in a modular, expandable system, providing comprehensive vibration control capabilities with powerful analysis features. The SignalStar user interface makes Vector easy enough for the novice while providing advanced control and analysis features to meet the most demanding test requirements.
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Comprehensive Vibration Control and Analysis
SignalStar Vector incorporates the Data Physics DSP centric Abacus hardware in a modular, expandable system, providing comprehensive vibration control capabilities with powerful analysis features. The SignalStar user interface makes Vector easy enough for the novice while providing advanced control and analysis features to meet the most demanding test requirements.
- 4 to 32 input channels
- 24-bit ADC and DAC for 120 to 150 dB dynamic range
- 32-bit floating point digital signal processors
- Channel selectable IEPE/ICP power
- Full suite of vibration control and analysis: sine, random, classical shock, transient shock, SRS shock, mixed mode (sine and random on random), time replication, and dynamic signal analysis
- Intuitive user interface
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SignalStar Vector is a vibration controller, or random vibration controller, that runs on Abacus, the world’s first DSPcentric engine. Vector provides a comprehensive system satisfying all modes of vibration testing: Random, Sine, Resonance Search and Dwell, Classical Shock, SRS, Transient, Sine on Random vibration testing, Random on Random, and FFT Analysis.
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Closed loop vibration control requires a large amount of real-time computation. SignalStar Vector Vibration Controller distributes this burden over multiple Digital Signal Processors. Vector can be configured with 4 to 32 channels, any or all of which can be combined into one control signal as an averaged or external spectrum. Remaining inputs may be used as measurement and limit channels to protect the test item. Differential inputs on all channels eliminate potential ground loop problems and provide a high level of protection against noisy environments. With a 24 bit ADC per channel, you get increased signal-to-noise ratio for accurate measurements required to control “high-Q” resonances or deeply notched references. Dual cascaded DACs with reconstruction filters generate pure analog signals for all applications, including true analog sine-sweep to excite all frequencies in a specified band.
SignalStar Vector Vibration Controller interfaces to any PC, desktop or laptop, running Windows via a high speed Ethernet connection.
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Vector benefits from more than 30 years of ongoing development of proprietary algorithms for closed loop vibration control. Vector vibration control software encompasses the complete range of vibration environments. Multi reference limit profiles provide the ability to limit the drive signal at frequencies where vibration levels can cause damage to the test article. Sine employs high quality digital tracking filters to accurately measure amplitude of true continuous swept sine signals. The resonance search and dwell option automates the identification of resonances and enables phase tracked dwell for fatigue testing.
All inputs are available for the analysis of the dynamic response of devices under test. The powerful user interface makes extensive online analysis possible, and the displays can be configured with up to 32 graph windows containing up to 16 signals each. All relevant signals are available for live display such as Control, Response Channels, Drive, Error, Transfer Functions, Reference, and Tolerance Limits. Vector has the ability to make independent measurements of transfer functions, auto spectra, and cross spectra during random vibration control tests. These measurements may be independently scheduled to occur at any time during the random test and may be tailored to the analysis task. Measurement data may be used for further analysis, such as operating deflection shape and operating modal analysis.
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Michigan farmers can plant industrial hemp this year, under a new pilot program announced Thursday by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
“Michigan is uniquely positioned to grow, process and manufacture industrial hemp. We are one of the nation’s most agriculturally diverse states -- growing 300 different commodities on a commercial basis -- making it a natural fit,” Whitmer said in a statement. “This emerging crop not only cultivates new opportunity for our farming community, but it also creates an avenue for new businesses to crop up across the state.”
Industrial hemp became legal in Michigan as a result of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act that voters approved in November 2018, just a month before the federal government legalized hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill.
While regulations from U.S. Department of Agriculture for industrial hemp are not expected until later this year, Michigan officials are moving forward now to allow farmers, processors and universities to put crops in the ground this year.
The 2014 Farm Bill allows state agriculture departments to implement their own industrial hemp pilot programs for research purposes. Previously, Michigan has not launched a program under that provision due to hemp’s illegal status federally.
“Michigan’s pilot program allows our farmers to explore the production and processing for hemp to determine whether or not this is a financially viable crop for them,” said Gary McDowell, director of the state’s agriculture department, in a statement. “It also helps pave the way for Michigan growers as we move toward a permanent licensing program next year to identify and expand value-added hemp processing and new market prospects.”
In order to grow hemp in Michigan this year, farmers will have to register with the state and obtain a license. The grower registration fee is $100, and a license to process and handle hemp costs $1,350.
“If someone is interested in selling industrial hemp or an industrial hemp commodity/product, then they will need to have a processor-handler license,” said Jennifer Holton, spokeswoman for MDARD.
Registration forms are available online as of April 18. Applications will be accepted by the state as of April 23.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will be holding hemp licensing events at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in Lansing during the following times:
- Tuesday, April 23: 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 24: 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monday, April 29: 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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If you’re a pet parent who’s dealt with dog food allergies, the following story might sound all too familiar:
“I have a 1-year-old Staffordshire Terrier named Kiki who I adopted about four months ago. Right away she had an ear infection, and our veterinarian prescribed antibiotics. She got better but developed two more ear infections in the next couple of months.
At first, I thought Kiki was just prone to ear infections. But then she started getting flaky skin and some scabs that recently have gotten a lot worse. Kiki scratches and bites at her skin until it bleeds. She’s on a good flea control medicine, so I don’t think that’s the problem. I’ve tried giving her baths with an oatmeal shampoo and switched her to a grain-free dog food, but nothing has helped.”
That is an edited version of a message I received from a very worried parent awhile back. The symptoms Kiki exhibited were classic signs of dog food allergies.
Dog Food Allergy Symptoms
At this point you might be thinking, “Food allergy? Doesn’t that cause stomach problems?” The answer is “sometimes,” but dogs with food allergies more typically experience some combination of the following symptoms:
- Chronic itchiness
- Skin lesions caused by self-trauma or infection
- Recurrent ear infections
- Gastrointestinal upset (in rare cases)
All of these symptoms should remain fairly consistent (regardless of changing seasons, for example) as long as the dog’s diet does not change.
Diagnosing Dog Food Skin Allergies
Unfortunately, the symptoms associated with dog food skin allergies also are seen with a very long list of other canine health problems. When faced with a dog like Kiki, veterinarians typically start the diagnostic process with a complete history, physical examination and some diagnostic tests and/or treatments to rule out conditions like fleas, bacterial and yeast infections, mange, ringworm and allergies to environmental triggers, like pollen and mold.
Only then will most veterinarians turn to the possibility of food allergies. Why? Because food allergies are rare, and the diagnostic process involves a lengthy and inconvenient food trial. Blood tests and skin “patch” tests are available, but they do not generally produce reliable results.
Appropriate Diets for Food Trials
Prescription diets that are made from novel or hydrolyzed proteins are appropriate for food trials. Novel proteins come from ingredients that a dog has never been exposed to before.
For example, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Selected Protein Adult PR Dry Dog Food is made with rabbit meal, while Hill's Prescription Diet d/d Skin/Food Sensitivities Duck Formula Canned Dog Food contains duck. Novel proteins work because it takes prior exposure to an allergen for an allergic reaction to develop. Therefore, you must be 100-percent sure that your dog’s previous diets did not include any of the novel protein sources in the diet you plan to use for a food trial.
Hydrolyzed proteins can come from almost any source but are broken down into such tiny fragments that the immune system no longer reacts to them. Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Original Skin/Food Sensitivities Dry Dog Food contains hydrolyzed chicken liver, while Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Hydrolyzed Protein Adult HP Canned Food is made from hydrolyzed chicken liver and hydrolyzed soy protein.
These types of diets also typically include relatively hypoallergenic or novel carbohydrate sources.
Prescription dog foods for dogs with allergies are superior to over-the-counter options because the former comply with strict quality control measures that virtually eliminate the chance that they will contain (or be cross-contaminated with) ingredients other than those described on the label. Homemade diets also can be used during a food trial, but they should be designed by a veterinary nutritionist to be complete and balanced.
A hydrolyzed diet called Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Ultamino Dry Food is unique. Its protein source is feather meal, which is literally poultry feathers that have been hydrolyzed down to “an amino acid level.” It also uses corn starch (from which most of the potentially allergenic protein has been removed) as a carbohydrate source. All of these characteristics—as crazy as they may sound—are sometimes necessary to diagnose and manage dogs with severe dog food allergies. In fact, my own dog’s food allergy-related inflammatory bowel disease is best managed with Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets HA Hydrolyzed Formula Dry Dog Food, which is made from corn starch and hydrolyzed soy protein isolate.
How to Perform a Food Trial
Whichever diet is used during a food trial, it must be fed for 8-12 weeks to fully assess the dog’s response. During this time, your dog can drink only water and eat the novel or hydrolyzed protein diet, avoiding all other foods, treats and even flavored medications. Dogs with food allergies should experience a significant reduction in their symptoms during this time as long as they are not allowed to “cheat” and the food used in the trial was appropriate.
Once a food allergy has been diagnosed, some veterinarians recommend a dietary challenge with the dog’s original diet to confirm the diagnosis. When food-allergic dogs eat their old diets, their symptoms should return within two weeks or so and then resolve once they are put back on the novel or hydrolyzed protein diet used during the food trial.
At this point, you can try to identify your dog’s exact triggers so they can be avoided in the future. A recent study found that in dogs with food allergies, the most common allergens were:
- Beef (34%)
- Dairy products (17%)
- Chicken (15%)
- Wheat (13%)
- Soy (6%)
- Lamb (5%)
- Corn or egg (4% each)
- Pork, fish or rice (2% each)
- Barley, rabbit, kidney bean and tomato were food allergens for single dogs
How to Treat Dog Food Allergies
In comparison to diagnosing dog food allergies, treatment is relatively straightforward. Dogs should never eat their triggering ingredients. In other words, if Kiki was diagnosed with allergies to beef, chicken and wheat (yes, multiple food allergies are common), then she should never eat beef, chicken or wheat.
In dogs with multiple, severe food allergies, this may be accomplished best by continuing to feed them the prescription novel protein or hydrolyzed protein dog food for dogs with allergies that was used during their trial. Milder cases may respond adequately to appropriate over-the-counter dog foods, limited ingredient diets or grain-free dog foods (assuming the dog is allergic to one or more grains). But remember that flare-ups are possible if these diets are contaminated with ingredients not listed on the label. Talk to your veterinarian to determine the best dietary options for your dog.
At the end of the day, food allergies cannot be cured, but they can be managed successfully with the right dog food for dogs with allergies.

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