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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed concern over the tumbling global oil price below the $57 on which the 2020 national budget was premised.
Its Director-General, Mr Timothy Olawale, who raised the concern on Tuesday, therefore, called on the Federal Government to ensure that the economy did not recede back into recession.
According to him, if the price stays this low for a long while, it can plunge the economy into a negative growth rate, which when sustained for three consecutive quarters, pushes us into a recession.
“The fluctuation of the oil price is already threatening the national budget benchmark and overall revenue of the government for 2020, with consequential negative implication for the proposed capital projects and other critical expense heads.
“Further concern is the implication for the naira, because oil revenue is the major source of our foreign currency earning.
“The implication is that a lower oil price will affect the FOREX supply to the country and stability of the naira.
“That also has implications for the ability of the Central Bank to meet FX demands in the long term, ” he said.
The Director-General, in a statement, called on government to deliberately create a roadmap for a rapid diversification of the economy away from oil.
According to him, the government needs to create avenues for more economic activities to happen like diversifying the tax revenue of the government beyond oil.
“The government should show clear fiscal discipline by cutting down costs and executing projects that will impact the economy positively as a result of plunging oil price in the international market.
“The shortfall in oil prices should not be a licence to further mortgage the future of the nation with borrowing as the budget is already struggling under the weight of debt service.
“Government should resist the temptation to further tax the already over-taxed private sector.
“This will only further incapacitate the Organized Private Sector and worsen the already precarious unemployment situation in the country.
“Deliberate efforts should be made by government to seek ways to finance some of its infrastructure projects through private sector investments through Public Private Partnerships (PPP), ” Olawale said.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that global oil prices plummeted to levels not seen since mid-2017 on March 6.
This was after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil cartel failed to strike a deal to steady the market against the impact of the coronavirus by reining in production.
In 2020 alone, the oil price has collapsed by a third.
It reached almost $69 per barrel in January, before the COVID-19 outbreak, before plummeting to one-year lows around $50 a barrel and just over $46 on March 6.


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This instrumented buoy on Trout Lake is equipped with a thermistor chain and meteorological sensors that provide fundamental information on lake thermal structure, weather conditions, and lake metabolism. An acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) is associated with this buoy. Data are usually collected every 10 minutes with occasional periods of 2 minute data for short periods to answer specific questions. The thermistors are placed every 0.5-1m from the surface through 13m, and meteorological sensors measure relative humidity, air temperature and wind parameters. In the fall of 2005, the buoy also included 4 Greenspan dissolved oxygen sensors placed at depths from the lake surface to 10m. After correcting for flux to or from the atmosphere and vertical mixing within the water column, high frequency measurements of dissolved gases such as carbon dioxide and oxygen can be used to estimate gross primary productivity, respiration, and net ecosystem productivity, the basic components of whole lake metabolism. Sampling Frequency: varies for instantaneous sample. averaged to hourly and daily values from one minute samples Number of sites: 1
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The Cactus Channel & Sam Cromack : Do It For Nothing EP
The Cactus Channel and Sam Cromack deftly fuse elements of modern soul and quietly soaring widescreen indie pop rock on this addictive EP. Like UK band The Maccabees, this skilled combo whip up a cinematic sound that is both immersive and uplifting.
Ironically on I’m Not Ready To Relax the band generates a deeply relaxing groove that complements the chilled out, melodic vocals. This slow-burn song has a decidedly nocturnal vibe and boasts an expansive sound that envelops the listener. Sorry Hills weaves its way into the listener’s subconscious with an infectious melody and some quirky, imaginative sonic embellishments while Sleep Demon features poignant brass and wonderfully reflective vocals.
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Suspected to be a heavily modified variant of the Retribution Class Battleship, its internal layout and weapons systems greatly resemble its predecessor. However a key difference is the substantial level of lance systems and a Nova Cannon equipped to the ship in place of the Retribution Class Battleship's large amount of weapons batteries and torpedoes. Its exact origin nonetheless remains unclear, as the Techpriests of Mars refuse to disclose the classes records. However, there is speculation that the Victory was an attempt to replicate the highly successful Apocalypse Class Battleship. The Victory class is known to have existed as far back as the Great Crusade.
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The Northeast Tarrant County Amateur Radio Club (NETARC) will join thousands of other Amateur Radio operators to demonstrate emergency communications capabilities as the City of Southlake Emergency Operations Center plays host to the club’s Amateur Radio Field Day on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23.
This annual event is the climax of the week long “Amateur Radio Week” sponsored by the ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio. Using only emergency power supplies, ham operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools, and backyards around the country. Their slogan, “When All Else Fails, Ham Radio Works” is more than just words to the hams as they prove they can send messages in many forms without the use of phone systems, internet, or any other infrastructure that can be compromised in a crisis. More than 35,000 amateur radio operators across the country participated in last year’s event.
Despite the Internet, cell phones, email, and modern communications every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice, and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases the one consistent service that has never failed has been Amateur Radio. Ham radio operators provide backup communications for everything from the American Red Cross to FEMA and even for the International Space Station. .
“The fastest way to turn a crisis into a total disaster is to lose communications,” said Allen Pitts of the ARRL. “From the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to tornadoes in Missouri, ham radio provided the most reliable communication networks in the first critical hours of the events. Because ham radios are not dependent on the Internet, cell towers, or other infrastructure, they work when nothing else is available. We need nothing between us but air.”
Amateur Radio is growing in the U.S. There are now over 700,000 Amateur Radio Licensees in the U.S. and more than 2.5 million around the world. Through the ARRL’s Amateur Radio Emergency Services program ham volunteers provide both emergency communications for thousands of state and local emergency response agencies and non-emergency community services too, all for free. The public is invited to come and see ham radio’s new capabilities and learn how to get their own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes.
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Nearly half a million British children growing up in poverty are NOT entitled to a free school meal, a report has revealed.
The parents of 410,000 youngsters do not qualify because they are not receiving benefits.
But they are on such low incomes they are officially classed as living in poverty.
Yet they have to fork out at least £300 a year for each of their children's school meals.
The finding was in a study commissioned by the Government-backed School Food Trust.
Their report recommended ministers should fund the meals at a cost of £102million if they want to fight poverty.
Lib Dem shadow schools secretary David Laws said: "For the most disadvantaged children, a school dinner can be their only hot meal. Some of our poorest children are missing out. It's outrageous."
The report says an extra 401,000 children should get the free meals, taking the total from 1.4 million to 1.8 million.
Pupils are entitled to free school meals if their parents receive Income Support, Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance, certain immigration and asylum support or the guaranteed part of the state pension credit. Parents who receive child tax credit but are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and earn less than £14,155 are also entitled.
The School Food Trust report said: "The entitlement criteria is approximately equivalent to setting a family income threshold of £10,000 per annum, whereas the relative poverty income threshold is just over £12,000 per annum."
The 410,000 children missing out are those whose families fall between the £10-12,000 bracket.
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Sir Elton John is “surprised and disappointed” that songwriter Guy Hobbs has filed a lawsuit, claiming that the singer ripped off a song of his in the 1980s.
According to TMZ, Hobbs filed a lawsuit against Elton John over his single “Nikita,” released in 1985. Hobbs claims that the song bears a strong resemblance to a tune he wrote three years prior, called “Natasha.” While Hobbs’ song is about a Russian cruise ship waitress, Elton John’s song is about a German female body guard. Still, Hobbs claimed that he sent the song to many record companies, including to Big Pig Music Ltd. — which publishes Elton John’s lyrics.
Hobbs is suing for copyright infringement and is seeking unspecified damages. But a rep for Elton John and his longtime songwriting collaborator, Bernie Taupin released a statement to Page Six saying that the lyrics for the song were not lifted.
The statement reads: “Sir Elton John and Mr. Bernie Taupin were surprised and disappointed to learn of the lawsuit for copyright infringement brought against them by Guy Hobbs concerning the lyrics of their 80s hit ‘Nikita.’ Sir Elton and Mr. Taupin do not know the plaintiff, nor did they make use of any song lyrics he claims to have written when they wrote ‘Nikita.’ In short, the suit is completely meritless. The fact that Hobbs has chosen to wait more than 26 years after the release of ‘Nikita’ to bring this lawsuit calls his motives into question. Sir Elton John and Mr. Taupin fully expect to prevail against this baseless claim.”
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Sea salt is also utilized in cosmetics. Sea salts are a decent ingredient to utilize for their curative properties. It contains many varieties of salts”, the main one being, of course, Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
You wouldn’t add salt to watermelon. The most important thing sea salt has going for it’s happy vibes.
Table salt is absolute sodium chloride. It is the most common kind of salt found in the average kitchen. Table salt that doesn’t have iodine is fantastic for neti-pots and gargles.
Kosher salt is created by evaporation approach. Kosher salt typically does not include any additives though some businesses may add a few minerals to allow it to be free flowing.
All salts aren’t created equal. Iodized salt is less expensive than sea salt. Finally, regular coarse salt might be used.
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Deer meat is extremely lean and simple to dry out when cooking. By tasting food alone won’t likely show you which foods have an abundance of sodium. First the food has to be raw. So that you can decide what’s the healthiest food to eat. Thus how do you decide what’s the healthiest food. It’s simply not a full food. There’s a selection of different orchid foods can be found the marketplace and through orchid clubs.
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Using a garden sprinkler is one of the easiest ways to ensure your lawn, vegetable garden, or flower beds get the attention they need. They’re easy, reliable, simpler and less time-consuming to take care of and maintain.
When it comes to the best garden sprinklers, there are plenty of great choices. We come with different watering schedules, different materials, and different price points. There are plenty of available choices and you can find the best one for your yard.
How to Pick a Sprinkler for Garden?
If selecting a garden sprinkler, the most important thing to think about is the area it protects and the spray pattern.
Some of these items are meant to flush out smaller spaces, such as gardens and flower beds, while others can cover most or all of your lawn.
When you plan to use your sprinkler on new growth or a delicate flower plant, it’s always a good idea to consider whether or not you can use low water pressure to avoid damage.
Also, there are sprinklers intended to defend your yard from intruders, such as raccoons or rabbits, which might create havoc in your backyard.
If you are looking for such a sprinkler, choose one that has a robust motion sensor with customizable settings so that you can switch it off when it is not needed.
10 Best Greenhouse & Lawn Sprinklers
There are lots of safe, simple to use solutions out there when it comes to finding the best sprinkler for your lawn. Here are some of the best accessible choices.
1. GrowGreen Sprinkler, Rotating Lawn Sprinkler
This 360-degree revolving lawn sprinklerlawn sprinklerlawn sprinklerlawn sprinkler provides the rule with full visibility and is environmentally conscious too.
This offers an equal amount of water without any unnecessary pollution being poured out. The nozzles can be completely modified and spray in every direction so that you can configure them in your backyard.
It’s easy to install, just add the hose to the quick-connector and position it anywhere you want to water. The speed of rotation is quickly slowed down or increased simply by changing the strength of water flowing from the hose.
- This sprinkler produces water pressure of 80 PSI and a spray radius of 32.8 feet for optimum coverage.
- It has a weighted foundation for holding it in place and it won’t shift about.
- Designed to last and offer worry-free performance, high-quality ABS plastic, and rust-proof polymer design.
- Such sprinklers can be used as a fun sprinkler kit for your kids to cool down on a hot summer day and are flexible enough to spray your lawn.
- Many users recorded this sprinkler broke after only a couple of uses.
2. Rain Bird 25PJDAC Brass Impact Sprinkler
If you are looking for a sprinkler with brasssprinkler with brasssprinkler with brasssprinkler with brass effects, take a look at this one from Rain Bird.
Built of copper, iron, and stainless steel, it is far more robust than traditional zinc sprinklers and creates the iconic copper effect tone so you know when your lawn is soaked.
This sprinkler is based on the initial 1933 Rain Bird Impulse Sprinkler formula, updated with new engineering reliability.
- This sprinkler will cover a complete 360-degree circle or adjust with infinite template modification between 20 and 340-degree, and you can change it to spray just the lawn and not the sidewalk or driveway.
- The spray size can be changed from a range of 20 to 41 miles, which can reach up to 5,200 square feet.
- A simple diffuser screw breaks down water into tiny droplets that enable for consistent delivery and a distance reduction of up to 25 percent.
- The white bronze spray arm regulates the stream of water, retaining water as much as possible and avoiding side splash into driveways, sidewalks, and highways.
- Over time, this sprinkler will get trapped in one place.
- A low-pressure water machine won’t operate.
3. Aqua Joe SJI-OMS16 Indestructible Metal Base Oscillating Sprinkler
This Sun Joe oscillating sprinklerJoe oscillating sprinklerJoe oscillating sprinklerJoe oscillating sprinkler is an extremely versatile device covering a wide area. It includes completely adjustable shielding patterns and sections that are leak-resistant and you can drink without wasting.
Using a basic slider device, you can change the width and length, and it provides an onboard cleaning method to ensure the nozzles remain clean year after year for consistent service. Not all of this, it is also protected by a 2-year guarantee.
- This sprinkler covers detailed and customizable distribution designs up to 3,600 square feet.
- Connections with leak protection and 16 clog-resistant nozzles mean that you have maximum coverage without wasting additional water.
- The extra-large solid-metal foundation is indestructible and ensures protection while in action to keep the sprinkler from sliding about.
- A wide thumb wheel allows the installation of an ordinary garden hose very convenient for simple and easy configuration.
- While the frame is made of long-lasting sheet metal, it is constructed of plastic and is not as robust.
4. Melnor XT4200M XT Metal Oscillating Lawn Sprinkler
The one from MelnorMelnorMelnorMelnor is probably the most flexible sprinklers around town. The TwinTouch control device changes the width and length of the watering pattern so that it can be modified to encompass the whole yard, or even a specific flower bed or greenhouse.
This product is simple to set up and change plus it features a smooth operation Infinity Turbo Drive which helps prolong the life of the sprinkler. Currently, it is protected by a fixed lifespan guarantee.
- This sprinkler has 20 precise nozzles and provides up to 4,200 square feet of coverage.
- The Zoom option changes the total watering region from a small patch of freshly grown grass to a large area of your lawn to allow for even more precision.
- The smooth oscillating pattern offers even coverage and avoids puddling to help in waste removal.
- This comes with a nozzle cleaning device to avoid clogs and keep stream movement specific.
- This is a rubber sprinkler and not very robust.
5. Orbit 62120 Garden Enforcer Motion Activated Sprinkler
Check out this movement-activated alternative from OrbitOrbitOrbitOrbit for a sprinkler designed to protect your yard, rather than spray it.
It includes a 35-foot flexible impact sprinkler and a 30-minute watering timer system for your yard to be efficient and humane pest deterrent.
If you’re trying to hold raccoons away from your manure at night or rabbits away throughout the day from your yard, this sprinkler is the ultimate dissuasive.
It senses intruders from up to 40 meters away and offers coverage of 1,600 square feet.
- The smart sensor system combines optimized water distribution and battery efficiency.
- The 120-degree sensor may be modified to be triggered at night, day only or at any time based on what bugs you are attempting to stay away from.
- The sensor operates on four AA batteries that should last about 7,500 cycles of activation.
- The sturdy metal tripod stretches to 54 inches, making it simple to adapt as your plants expand.
- It might not always work correctly with the sensor.
- Any parts are made of plastic and may become likable.
6. Kadaon Lawn Sprinkler, Automatic Garden Water Sprinklers
One of the great things about this Kadaon lawn sprinklerKadaon lawn sprinklerKadaon lawn sprinklerKadaon lawn sprinkler is that you can adjust the pressure, size, and scope of the water so it’s perfect for a specific application that saves water on your yard. This may also be used on a reduced surface region of low-pressure spray.
This sprinkler is made of ABS plastic which is durable and is immune to corrosion. This flexible sprinkler can also be used as an entertaining way for your children to enjoy on a sunny summer day in the sun.
- This sprinkler is the right model for small to wide lawns and protects up to 3600 square feet.
- Each of the sprayer’s three arms has four nozzles to also provide coverage.
- While being tiny and lightweight, it is successful in creating a large spray that is suitable for watering your lawn or encouraging your children to play.
- This package is one of the lowest-cost choices on our chart.
- Each model will not come with an adapter that might be required to suit older hoses.
7. Gardena 1951 Small Area Garden Spray Sprinkler
This Gardena spray sprinklerGardena spray sprinklerGardena spray sprinklerGardena spray sprinkler has a clear and compact configuration, which is quick to use and offers the perfect coverage for a small garden. The quick-connect adapter connects to most garden hoses and simple to set up.
The polished bottom is one of the best aspects of the sprinkler. For flexibility and accuracy, it helps you to place the sprinkler precisely where you need it. Small flower gardens or vegetable beds are excellent options.
- The component is protected, free of price, by parts for 12 months and job warranty for restoration or removal.
- A compact yet powerful sprinkler, which has a full width of up to 1,000 square feet and 36 pounds.
- When you decide to water an even smaller area, the spray can be changed by turning down the pressure on the trousers.
- This sprinkler has a soft spray, which is soft even on delicate plants and seedling.
- The spike is made of plastic and may crack with time with use.
8. Gilmour Circle Pattern Twin Spot Sprinkler
That easy Gilmour sprinkleGilmour sprinkleGilmour sprinkleGilmour sprinkle was made to last. The metal design features two wider coverage spray openings and can be easily attached to most hoses. You can use it to monitor the spray with high or low water pressure.
It’s really easy to set up, just attach the hose and place the little sprinkler right where you need to water it. It is suitable for tiny flower beds or triangular lawns and for freshly grown grass it is soft enough.
- This product is made of heavy-duty die-cast zinc which is resistant to impact and designed to last long.
- Just rising or lowering the water intensity will change the spray and it covers a distance of 707 square feet with a circular spray pattern about 30 feet in diameter.
- Even with regular use, this sprinkler has two openings that won’t clog.
- It’s covered by a 3-year warranty.
- With high water pressure, this lightweight commodity will not consistently remain in place.
- Low pressure from the water does not always provide an effective spray.
9. Nelson Traveling Sprinkler RainTrain
If you haven’t realized the sprinklerssprinklerssprinklerssprinklers might be flying across your yard, you do now. This innovative concept allows you to take control of the entire yard using the power of water to move it along a personalized route.
The device protects a wider region than most sprinklers because it’s compact, which is a better option if you have a wide yard.
What you need to do is position it at the top, click it on and let it go. It is reliable, tough and covered by a lifetime limited warranty.
- Each moveable sprinkler occupies a minimum of up to 13,500 square feet to protect the whole yard.
- Just set up a design course with the hose, and the sprinkler should pursue it up to 200 meters.
- It includes a robust cast-iron frame with a chip-resistant, powder coat and flexible aluminum spray arms that span between 15 and 55 feet in diameter.
- The sprinkler follows the route to the shut-off bridge and then shuts off automatically to stop wasting water.
- The sprinkler will move very slowly and get caught in the ground, depending on the water level.
10. Melnor XT Mini-Turbo Oscillating Sprinkler
The compact design of this oscillating sprinkleroscillating sprinkleroscillating sprinkleroscillating sprinkler provides a small, easy-to-use design for the coverage of a bigger sprinkler. Easy running tabs and single-touch change controls help you to quickly modify the design.
Another nice aspect about this sprinkler is that to improve the watering method, you will make micro-adjustments and this is just what you need. You will simply spin the sprinkler 360 degrees to the maximum.
- The watering pattern may be modified from 10 to 75 feet and customizable to the middle, left or right.
- This device has been equipped with a flow-through foundation, so you can attach several units to cover a wider region.
- The smooth operating infinity turbo motor works with both low and high pressures and has an extended life gear for transmission.
- It covers a length of 3,900 square feet and can be changed from 75 feet to only 15 feet long to cover an area.
- This sprinkler is made of plastic and can frequently break with use.
Garden Lawn Sprinkler Buying Guide
Having a decent sprinkler will benefit you and significantly reduce weight. The sprinkler will do the job of updating the lawn. Nonetheless, selecting an appropriate sprinkler that fits the type of lawn you have is your prerogative.
Though sprinkler may just seem like watering your lawns, more thinking is involved than that. There are many things you’ll need to understand and keep in mind to make the best choice. We have also done comprehensive work on discovering the best garden hose reels available on the market, in addition to this reference.
What is the Best Garden Sprinkler?
The GrowGreen Garden Sprinkler 360 Degree Rotating Lawn Sprinkler is our choice for the best lawn sprinkler.
The drug provides an outstanding water pressure of 80 PSI and has a spray diameter of 32.8-feet and will reach most lawns and gardens.
You may also create a great many modifications to this sprinkler. Adjust the nozzles for your backyard, and then adjust the water pressure to speed up or slow down the speed of rotation.
The sprinkler is kept in place by a weighted foundation and the high-quality ABS plastic and rust-proof polymer structure is made to last.
How does a sprinkler work in the Garden?
Garden sprinklers like this are an easy-to-use, cost-effective alternative to costly in-ground sprinklers or irrigation systems. The typical homeowner may not require anything involving which is why inexpensive sprinklers such as these are so enticing.
Both these sprinklers operate a little differently, depending on the water delivery system used. Others use spinning wheels and others stick to the traditional oscillating style, but the thing they share in common is that they both use water to drive movement.
There is a rotating or oscillating arm within each of these sprinklers, a brace with a normal cam to change the water, a hydraulic motor and a place for the sprinkler to attach to the hose. Once the water is switched on it spins an engine that moves the gears to regulate the water’s direction and power.
There are a few other sprinkler models that are worth noting which we have included in our article:
Simple and quick
There are some pretty easy solutions out there that don’t have any rotating inner parts at all and depend on the sprinkler’s form to push the water out into a pattern that will essentially cover the lawn. Such sprinklers aren’t as versatile but are perfect for limited bodies of spray.
Sprinklers on the run
We also added a walking sprinkler that is going through your yard, following the direction you laid out with the hose and use water friction to move it. The friction presses into the inner arms to produce torque that rotates the worm gear afterward.
The worm gear then triggers the motor, powers the axel, and spins the rear wheels of the sprinkler. These sprinklers work very slowly yet if used correctly, can be very successful.
Whether you’d like a sprinkler built to help discourage pests from your yard, pick one with a motion sensor. If the machine picks up some movement, a stream of water would be released to drive away from some creatures without damaging or injuring them.
How to install Sprinkler Device in Garden?
Such sprinkler devices are fairly simple to install. Instead of underground water pipes, they all use a standard garden hose which is far more costly and difficult to install. You just have to add them to the hose and turn the water on.
With such easy sprinklers, what’s a little more difficult is changing the spray to provide the coverage you need.
Normally, you may turn the spray from left, middle, or right orientation on single-dial sprinklers. This will not offer you many choices but it avoids needless sidewalk and driveway watering.
Dual-adjustment sprinklers require you to use a plus and minus function to create a more accurate course to increase and decrease the volume of water on either side of the sprinkler.
Some of the certain sprinklers are much more challenging to switch. The controls themselves are fairly easy but it may take a lot of adjustment to get them to cover the correct area.
Tips and Tricks
Make small, frequent adjustments when trying to get the perfect coverage area, until you get the right path. Be patient, because it may take some time to get it right.
Although these sprinklers work great with limited monitoring, before walking away you can make sure that they function properly. Unless it doesn’t spin or oscillate correctly, you could wind up with a mess on your side.
The best time to water your lawn is early in the morning because less moisture will be lost to evaporation and less water is wasted.
To ensure that your lawn and garden get the right amount of moisture, this helps you to know what kind of soil you have. Sandy soils lose water quicker than clay soils, which require more regular watering.
When it comes to caring for your lawn or yard, one thing you can do to make it a little easier for yourself is using the right outdoor sprinkler system. With so many choices open, you’ll find one that’s just right for your yard.
The items we have provided in this analysis are user friendly and highly successful. If you’re searching for something to water the whole lawn or make sure the flower beds or vegetable garden get ample water in the dry season, there’s plenty you’ll find that fits you.
Best of all, these basic sprinklers are only a fraction of a costly in-ground system’s expense and can be mounted without the mess. You are the best of both worlds. Without big financial commitment, you get the convenience of an automated sprinkler device.
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A SPINSTER BY CHOICE When Willa Wright's fiance abandoned her, he ended all her hopes for romance. Now she dedicates herself to teaching Pinewood's children, including the new pastor's young wards. If she didn't know better, Reverend Calvert's kindness could almost fool Willa into caring again. Almost.... Though Matthew Calvert adores his niece and nephew, he wants a family of his own, too. The more he sees of the pretty schoolteacher, the more he wants that future with her. Yet Willa, so warm to her pupils, is ice-cool toward him. But where there's a woman like Willa, there's a man determined to guide her back to love. Pinewood Weddings: A village where faith and love turn into happy ever after.
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Do genetics hold the key to personalized treatment of psoriasis?
Published online: December 19, 2018
Psoriasis is a common inflammatory skin disease that results from a complex interplay of factors relating to the immune system. In severe cases it is painful and debilitating, and significantly reduces patients’ quality of life. In recent years, several biological therapies (biologics) have become available for the treatment of psoriasis. Although these can be remarkably effective in patients who respond to the treatment, they place a substantial economic burden on patients and health providers due to their high cost.
In a recent article published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI), Dand and colleagues hypothesised that genetics may help to predict which of the biologics are most likely to induce response in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. For 1,300 patients taking either of the two first-line biologics, adalimumab and ustekinumab, the authors ascertained which version of the gene HLA-C they carried. HLA-C is one of a complex of immune genes that recognise foreign molecules in the body, and it has been firmly established that individuals in the general population that carry one specific allele (or version) known as HLA-C*06:02 are at greatly increased risk of developing psoriasis. The researchers tested whether a patient’s HLA-C status was associated with improved Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score at 3, 6 and 12 months after starting adalimumab or ustekinumab treatment.
The authors found that patients who were negative for the HLA-C*06:02 allele – that is, patients carrying other versions of the HLA-C gene – were significantly more likely to respond to adalimumab than to ustekinumab at all time-points. This difference in response rates between the two drugs was even more marked in patients who were both negative for HLA-C*06:02 and positive for psoriatic arthritis, a common comorbidity. Conversely, in patients that were positive for HLA-C*06:02, little difference in response rates was observed - except for suggestive evidence in patients without psoriatic arthritis that ustekinumab may be more effective at the later time-points. The authors also demonstrate that the observed effects are specific to HLA-C*06:02, and not likely to relate to other HLA genes.
This study offers an important insight into response to biologics, and may offer a first step towards stratified or fully personalised treatment of moderate and severe psoriasis. Ascertainment of HLA-C status is straightforward, and as such the study results could have substantial clinical relevance for treatment selection. Ultimately, this could contribute to better outcomes for patients and more effective use of scarce healthcare resources.
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Chart of the Day: EURJPY
While there is much event risk to focus on globally, the market is also looking closely at this Thursday’s Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting (no set time), and whether the BOJ cut the deposit rate for the first time since early 2016.
While there is much event risk to focus on globally, the market is also looking closely at this Thursday’s Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting (no set time), and whether the BOJ cut the deposit rate for the first time since early 2016. The swaps market has discounted a 76% chance of a cut, although, I feel this is too high and see upside risks this week in the JPY. That said, the BOJ will be cognisant not to cause too great a reaction in the JPY and will offer an outlook that keeps JPY bulls from pushing the JPY too much higher.
Of course, there is more to trading the JPY than simply the central bank meeting, and broad market semantics and implied volatility are equally important. It certainly doesn’t feel as though we will see a sharp pick up in implied vol, that is unless we’re genuinely disappointed in the Fed’s outlook or we see a negative turn in the US-China trade talks. So, the EURJPY short positions may face headwinds if market sentiment continues to improve.
Technically, EURJPY looks interesting, with price working in a channel, and with a series of lower highs, should we see 120.37 give way, then it could see price head towards horizontal support at 120.03, where we’ll be looking for buyers to support. A break of 120 and it’s onto the 20-day EMA.
I have focused on downside levels, but on the other side of the trade, I'll turn outright bullish on this pair on a close through 121.35.
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"Indeed, Andy Jassy, the AWS chief, is set to announce during his keynote address on Wednesday that Amazon now counts more than 1 million businesses and government agencies among its customers. The company has previously said its active customers numbered in the hundreds of thousands.Amazon Conference Showcases Another Side of the Retailer’s Business - Digits - WSJ
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YANKEES 20, BRAVES 6
The Yankees came into Atlanta having surrendered first place to the Toronto Blue Jays, missing its top home run hitter and run producer in Mark Teixeira and desperately struggling to score runs. They left having swept the Braves by a combined score of 38-11 in three games.
Jacoby Ellsbury hit a three-run home run and Chase Headley and Stephen Drew added two-run shots off right-hander Julio Teheran while Nathan Eovaldi rolled to his ninth straight victory as New York thrashed Atlanta at Turner Field on Sunday.
Drew, who collected four hits and Headley, who added three, each drove in four runs as the Yankees scored eight runs in 4 1/3 innings against Teheran (9-7).
When the Braves managed to rally for two runs in the third inning and three runs in the sixth against Eovaldi (14-2) to draw to within 8-5 and chase the 25-year-old right-hander from the game, the Yankees put together a nine-run seventh inning against left-hander Ross Detwiler, right-hander Peter Moylan and right-hander Jake Brigham to put the game out of reach.
Pinch-hitter Alex Rodriguez, Brian McCann and Headley each drove in two runs in the inning in which the Yankees sent 14 batters to the plate and pounded out nine hits.
The Yankees added three more runs off Brigham in the eighth inning, capped by an RBI double by rookie relief pitcher Branden Pinder.
Teheran, who entered the game with a 7-1 record and a 2.55 ERA at home this season, was charged with season-high tying eight runs on nine hits and three walks with four strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings.
The rookie right-hander Brigham, who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, was charged with eight runs on nine hits and four walks with three strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings.
Eovaldi yielded five runs on eight hits and two walks with seven strikeouts to run his career-best winning streak to nine games spanning his past 13 starts. The nine-game winning streak is the best in Major League Baseball this season.
However, Eovaldi needed help from right-hander Adam Warren and Chasen Shreve to get out of the sixth inning. Pinder and right-hander Bryan Mitchell pitched the final three innings to preserve the victory.
Including the 1996 and 1999 World Series, the Yankees have now 17 of the 19 games they have played at Turner Field.
With the victory the Yankees improved to 72-57 and they remain 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. The Braves, who have now lost 12 of their past 13 games, are 54-76.
- Drew has been batting under .200 for most of the season after batting .162 last season. But he was 4-for-4 with a homer, three singles, two walks, three runs scored and four RBIs. The four-hit game raised his season average to .201.
- Headley was 3-for-3 with a homer, a double, a single, two walks, three runs scored and four RBIs. Headley was 6-for-11 with a home run and seven RBIs in the three-game series. He raised his season average to .277. While most of the team has been struggling in August, Headley is batting .297 for the month.
- After a prolonged slump at the plate, Ellsbury is showing signs of life. He was 2-for-6 with a homer, a single, a walk, two runs scored and three RBIs in the game. Since Aug. 13, Ellsbury is 24-for-69 (.348) with two homers and six RBIs and he has scored 10 runs. That has raised his season average from .260 to .278.
- Eovaldi seems to get bogged down when he gets a big lead, which happens often since the Yankees provide him with more than seven runs a game. Even with a 7-0 lead he ended up allowing the Braves back into the game and left after giving up three straight hits to begin the sixth. He has to do better despite the fact he is 14-2.
With Teixeira still nursing a deep bone bruise on his right leg, manager Joe Girardi is having Rodriguez resume workouts at first base as a potential right-handed option along with rookie Greg Bird, who bats left-handed. Rodriguez has not played in the field since May 23, when he finished a game at first base.
The Yankees will open a three-game series with the last-place Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park starting on Monday.
Right-hander Ivan Nova (5-6, 4.50 ERA) will start the series for the Yankees. Nova is coming off two straight losses and gave up seven runs in a loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
The hapless Red Flops will counter with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (7-5, 4.39 ERA). Rodriguez gave up two runs on seven hits in six innings in a no-decision last Monday against the Kansas City Royals.
Game-time will be 7:10 p.m. EDT and the game will be telecast nationally by ESPN and locally by the YES Network.
YANKEES 2, RED SOX 1
With the series between the Yankees and Red Sox on the line in the seventh inning on Thursday it would stand to reason that the deciding hit would come from a former Red Sox star – and one that was coming into the series struggling at the plate.
Jacoby Ellsbury launched a 2-1 pitch from left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez into the second deck of the right-field stands to break a 1-1 tie and give New York a decisive series victory over rival Boston in front of a paid crowd of 48,608 at Yankee Stadium.
Ellsbury’s fifth home run of the season broke up a spirited and emotional pitcher’s duel between 35-year-old veteran left-hander CC Sabathia and the 22-year-old rookie Rodriguez.
The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the third inning on a two-out single by Brett Gardner and an RBI double off the bat of Alex Rodriguez.
But the Red Sox broke through against Sabathia in the fifth on a one-out single by Ryan Hanigan, a costly two-out walk to Jackie Bradley Jr. and an RBI single by Rusney Castillo that just eluded shortstop Didi Gregorius enough to allow Hanigan to score.
The Red Sox extended the inning when Xander Bogaerts drew a four-pitch walk to reload the bases. But Sabathia bowed his neck and struck out David Ortiz swinging on a 1-2 fastball to leave the bases loaded. Sabathia punctuated the moment by shaking his fist and screaming as he left the mound.
Unfortunately, on a night where Sabathia displayed his best stuff in what has been a frustrating season for him, he was not able to get the victory. But he did hold the Red Sox to one run on just three hits with three walks and a season-high eight strikeouts in six innings.
“Hopefully, I can just keep building on this and take this into my next start, and give us a chance to win,” Sabathia told reporters.
Left-hander Justin Wilson (4-0) gave up a two-out single but struck out the side in the seventh to earn the victory in relief. The Yankees vaunted “Twin Towers,” right-hander Dellin Betances and left-hander Andrew Miller, threw a scoreless frame each to preserve the victory. Miller was credited with his 24th save in 24 chances this season.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez held the Yankees to one run until Ellsbury came to the plate with one out in the seventh and launched a massive blast into the bleachers to bite the team that had drafted him and for which he played seven seasons.
“It’s nice to put some good swings on balls and get results. Tonight for sure was a big hit, contributing to a win,” Ellsbury said.
Rodriguez was charged with two runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in seven innings.
Sabathia’s emotion spilled over with one out in the fourth inning when home-plate umpire Rob Drake called a 2-2 pitch to Hanley Ramirez – Sabathia’s seventh pitch of the at-bat – a ball. Sabathia turned away from home plate visibly upset with the call.
Drake walked out to the mound and said something to Sabathia that angered him even more. After Sabathia retired both Ramirez and Mike Napoli on groundouts he shouted at Drake again as he walked to the dugout.
“I didn’t complain about one pitch all night, so for him to come out and tell me not to walk around the mound, it pissed me off,” Sabathia told reporters.
For the Red Sox it was another game and series loss that has been the story of their dismal season. Their offense is dreadful and their bullpen leaks more a bamboo roof. That is why they are playing out the string and the Yankees are planning to make a huge playoff run.
The Yankees ran their season record to 61-46 and they are 4 1/2 games ahead of the second-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. The Red Sox are 48-61 and in last place in the division 14 games behind the Yankees.
- Ellsbury’s average was .324 when he was injured on May 19. Going into this game he was 19-for-94 (.202) since then to lower his average to .277. But on Thursday, Ellsbury was 2-for-4, including his game-winning blast. If the Yankees are to succeed they need Ellsbury to get on base and create havoc with his speed.
- Sabathia’s effort was just special to see unfold. Coming into the contest he was 4-8 with 5.54 ERA in his 20 starts. But his velocity and his slider were big reasons why he looked like his former ace self. “CC pitched great,” Ellsbury told reporters. “I thought his velocity was up, his location, showing emotion out there.”
- I can never give too much credit to the Yankees’ bullpen. It has been the foundation of this team and they are deadly when the Yankees take a late lead as they did on Thursday. Wilson, Betances and Miller combined to strike out five of the last nine outs they recorded. They just give a team no hope to come back.
- After struggling to hit off a gimmick pitch like a knuckleball on Wednesday the Yankees struggled to get anything going again tonight. It may not be a sign of anything. But with a big series coming up it is a concern.
Brian McCann sat out a second straight game due to a strained right knee. McCann, according to manager Joe Girardi, is available to pinch-hit and he could catch in an emergency. But Girardi said McCann needs a few days to allow the injury to heal and he is still day-to-day. John Ryan Murphy started in McCann’s place and he was 0-for-3.
The Yankees will begin a huge three-game series with the hot Blue Jays on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (11-2, 4.30 ERA) will open the series for the Yankees. Eovaldi has been just as hot as the Blue Jays, having won eight straight decisions including a 13-6 thrashing of the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Eovaldi, 25, gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings.
The Yankees will face a knuckleball pitcher again. The Blue Jays will use right-hander R.A. Dickey (6-10, 4.06 ERA). Dickey, 40, shut out the Kansas City Royals on two hits and two walks with six strikeouts in seven innings on Sunday.
Game-time will be 7:05 p.m. EDT and the game will be broadcast by the YES Network.
YANKEES 5, RED SOX 1
The Boston Red Sox came into Friday’s opener against the New York Yankees riding a four-game winning streak and hoping to elbow their way out of the cellar to get closer that the 5 1/2 games back they were in the American League East.
Instead they ran into right-hander Michael Pineda and they may have lost their ace pitcher to a serious elbow injury.
Pineda used his laser-like control to hold the Red Sox to one run over 6 2/3 innings and the Yankees took advantage of Clay Buchholz leaving the game in the fourth inning as New York downed Boston in front of a national TV audience at Fenway Park.
The Yankees won their third straight game and not only maintained their three-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the division but also dropped the last-place Red Sox to 6 1/2 games back.
Pineda (9-5) only gave up a solo home run to Mookie Betts with one out in the fifth inning to bring the Bosox to within three runs at 4-1. Pineda yielded one run on seven hits and no walks while he fanned six batters to record his first victory since he defeated the Miami Marlins 2-1 at Yankee Stadium on June 17.
Meanwhile, the Yankees took an early lead on Buchholz and the Red Sox with two out in the first inning when Alex Rodriguez blasted his 17th home run of the season over the Green Monster in left and onto Landsdowne Street.
Coming into the contest Rodriguez was 11-for-27 (.407) with two home runs in his career against Buchholz.
The Yankees added to their slim lead in the fourth in an inning that the Red Sox committed two errors while the Yankees batted around and scored three runs by getting only two balls into the outfield.
Brian McCann started the rally with a bloop single to shallow left-center. One out later, Didi Gregorius laced a double off the Green Monster in left to advance McCann to third.
After Buchholz delivered a ball to Stephen Drew to even the count at 1-1, the right-hander called his catcher Sandy Leon and later the team trainer to the mound. Without testing his right elbow, Buchholz left the game in favor of left-hander Robbie Ross Jr.
That is when the Red Sox fielding issues and the speed of both Jacoby Ellsbury and Brett Gardner came into play to allow the Yankees to extend their lead.
Drew hit a ball to first baseman Mike Napoli but the ball caromed away from him and Ross was unable to get his foot on the base to retire Drew for an error, which loaded the bases.
One out later, the Red Sox had an opportunity to end the inning but All-Star infielder Brock Holt bobbled a grounder off the bat of Ellsbury and he was unable to beat him with his throw to first.
Gardner then hit another routine ground ball to Napoli. But Gardner was able to slide head first into the bag before Ross could get his foot down for an RBI single. Ross then compounded the Red Sox problems by walking Rodriguez on a 3-2 pitch to force in a run.
Buchholz (7-7) ended up being charged with three runs (one earned) on six hits and no walks with three strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings.
He left the game in what was reported later by the team as tightness in his right elbow. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI late Friday to determine the severity of the injury but there was no report on what the results indicated.
The Yankees added a final run in the eighth inning off right-hander Matt Barnes and left-hander Craig Breslow. Barnes walked Chris Young and then hit Gregorius with a pitch. Breslow entered the game and managed to retire Young at third on a botched sacrifice bunt by Drew and Cole Figueroa on a weak popup. However, Ellsbury slapped a single to center to score Gregorius to extend the lead to 5-1.
The Yankees turned to their vaunted bullpen to close out the Red Sox and preserve the victory for Pineda.
Left-hander Justin Wilson, right-hander Dellin Betances and left-hander Andrew Miller held the Red Sox hitless over the final 2 1/3 innings to seal it.
With the victory the Yankees are now 47-39. The Red Sox fell to 41-46.
- Pineda managed to follow up an excellent pitching performance by Masahiro Tanaka against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The Yankees’ right-handed duo combined to give up just three runs (two earned) on nine hits and one walk with 12 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings. That is a 1.26 ERA and a 0.70 WHIP. If Pineda and Tanaka pitch like this on a consistent basis there is no team in the division that stay with the Yankees in the second half.
- Rodriguez added to his totals against Buchholz with the home run and a single he hit in the third inning. He is now 13-for-29 (.448) with three home runs in his career against the right-hander. Rodriguez was 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBIs on the night. He is now batting .279 with 17 home runs and 49 RBIs on the season.
- Ellsbury came back to haunt his former team by going 1-for-5 with an RBI. But it was his and Gardner’s speed that set the stage for the three-run inning that sunk the Red Sox. Running out the error allowed the Yankees to load the bases and Gardner’s infield RBI single started the scoring. This is the toughest 1-2 hitting tandem in baseball, period.
Pineda was great. A-Rod got two big RBIs and the Yankees’ speed helped force some shoddy defense. If the Red Sox lose Buchholz for any length of time, which looks very likely at this point, they will have a very difficult time climbing out of the division cellar. How could things be any better for the Yankees?
Although third baseman Chase Headley ran in the outfield before the game Friday, the Yankees did not use him in the game. Manager Joe Girardi said it is possible that the Yankees could elect to rest Headley until after the All-Star break. Headley, 31, has missed the past three games with inflammation in his right calf. Figueroa started in his place on Friday and was 0-for-4. . . . Outfielder Carlos Beltran, 38, is scheduled to play a few minor league rehab games in Tampa, FL, during the All-Star break and he hopes to be able to return to the team on July 17 when the Yankees play host to the Seattle Mariners. Beltran was placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 1 with a left oblique strain. Beltran is hitting .260 with seven home runs and 30 RBIs in 66 games. . . . With the Red Sox scheduled to throw two left-handers this weekend, the Yankees are planning to recall rookie second baseman Rob Refsnyder from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Refsnyder, 24, is batting .290 with seven homers and 37 RBIs in 81 games with the RailRiders. Refsnyder bats right-handed and Drew, who bats left-handed, is hitting .182 with 12 homers and 25 RBIs in 78 games.
The Yankees will have a chance to win the three-game series against the Red Sox on Saturday.
Right-hander Ivan Nova (1-2, 2.65 ERA) will make his fourth start of the season for the Yankees. Nova, 28, surrendered three runs on six hits and three walks with one strikeout in five innings in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.
The Red Sox will send left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (4-2, 3.69 ERA) to the mound. Rodriguez gave up one run on six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in five innings in a no-decision against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
Game-time will be 7:15 p.m. EDT and the game will be broadcast nationally by FOX Sports.


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The Moomin mugs by Arabia of Finland have landed at twenty21.
In 1945 the first Moomin story – The Moomins and the Great Flood – was published in Finland and Sweden. The story is about Moominmamma and Moomintroll’s search for the missing MoominPappa and how in the process they found their way to Moominvalley. From this first story, the Moomins were born.
Finnish brand ARABIA, known for its high quality ceramics, launched the very first Moomin series in the 1950s in collaboration with the writer Tove Jansson.
The Moomins share a straightforward approach to life; they live in harmony with nature, they welcome visitors and wanderers in their life and home. Every now and then they go on journeys of explorations, knowing they always have a safe home to return to. They also like to organised parties. These and other moments of Moomin life are depicted in the series of ARABIA mugs now available in store and online.
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Plenty of speculation swirled around Overwatch prior to the additions of Sombra and Ana to the game. Now, the guessing game has begun anew as evidence is pieced together of a new character coming soon, Doomfist.
The latest Public Test Realm update for Overwatch has some significant character changes. but one seemingly insignificant change to the payload on the back-end of the Numbani map, found by reddit user Venxa, shows the container has been broken. Inside had been the gauntlet of Doomfist, who has yet to be seen, but has been referenced several times throughout the game. Right now, this is not in-game either on live or the PTR, but is still within the source files.
In addition, reddit user DeadGirlDreaming found a new music track added to the PTR that sounds significantly evil and Doomfist-ish.
Blizzard has had Doomfist references in-game since before the game was out. The reveal cinematic for the game had Widowmaker and Reaper trying to steal a gauntlet that had belonged to Doomfist. The Numbani map also shows three posters of Doomfist.
Actor Terry Crews visited the Blizzard studios in December and announced via reddit that he "would love to play Doomfist." He even playfully auditioned for the voice role earlier this month, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson offering his endorsement.
So evidence is building that Doomfist is coming. The timing, however, is uncertain, as are the character's potential abilities. But if the reveal cinematic is any indication, the character will pack quite a punch.
John Keefer posted a new article, Overwatch's Next Hero Could Be Doomfist
it's the Numbani map that has the posters, not hollywood


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2022 - β subunits of GABAA receptors form proton-gated chloride channels: Insights into the molecular basis
SyncroPatch 384 publication in Communications Biology (2022)
Garifulina A., Friesacher T., Stadler1 M., Zangerl-Plessl E., Ernst M., Stary-Weinzinger A., Willam A., Hering S.
Communications Biology (2022) doi:10.1038/s42003-022-03720-2
Gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptors (GABAARs) are ligand gated channels mediating inhibition in the central nervous system. Here, we identify a so far undescribed function of β-subunit homomers as proton-gated anion channels. Mutation of a single H267A in β3 subunits completely abolishes channel activation by protons. In molecular dynamic simulations of the β3 crystal structure protonation of H267 increased the formation of hydrogen bonds between H267 and E270 of the adjacent subunit leading to a pore stabilising ring formation and accumulation of Cl- within the transmembrane pore. Conversion of these residues in proton insensitive ρ1 subunits transfers proton-dependent gating, thus highlighting the role of this interaction in proton sensitivity. Activation of chloride and bicarbonate currents at physiological pH changes (pH50 is in the range 6- 6.3) and kinetic studies suggest a physiological role in neuronal and non-neuronal tissues that express beta subunits, and thus as potential novel drug target.

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It’s been a busy week for me, following the (totally unsurprising) announcement that the BBFC will be getting the power to block websites that breach its own rules. Or to put it another way, a private organisation is going to be writing its own law and applying its own punishments without oversight from Parliament or the courts.
Below are some press links from the Guardian, Huffington Post and the Independent. These are article I’ve written or in which I’ve been quoted. I’ve also been on the radio, and have made a video on this subject.
- ‘Blocking Extreme Porn’ is a Gateway to Internet Censorship (me in Huffington Post)
- Porn is Just the First Victim of the Government’s Censorship Crusade (me in the Independent)
- Pornography sites face UK block under enhanced age controls (Damien Gayle in the Guardian, quoting me)
- UK to censor online videos of ‘non-conventional’ sex acts (Damien Gayle in the Guardian, quoting me)


05 Jul The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Recruitment and Hiring Processes
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Recruitment and Hiring Processes
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technological advancements are reshaping various industries, and Human Resources is no exception. One area where technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing HR practices is in recruitment and hiring processes. AI technologies, such as machine learning algorithms and natural language processing, are being increasingly utilized to streamline and enhance these crucial aspects of HR. This article explores the role of AI in transforming recruitment and hiring, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations.
Enhancing Candidate Sourcing
AI has significantly improved candidate sourcing by automating the process of searching and filtering through vast pools of potential candidates. By utilizing AI-powered tools, HR professionals can save considerable time and effort previously spent manually scanning resumes and job applications. AI algorithms can analyze keywords, experience, skills, and other relevant criteria to match candidates with specific job requirements, thereby identifying top talent efficiently.
Streamlining Resume Screening
With the volume of resumes received for a single job opening, resume screening can be a daunting and time-consuming task for HR professionals. AI-powered systems can now process resumes swiftly, objectively, and with reduced bias. Machine learning algorithms can learn from historical data to identify patterns and prioritize resumes based on qualifications, experience, and other desired criteria. By automating this process, AI helps HR teams focus their attention on candidates who best fit the job requirements, ultimately resulting in more efficient and effective screening processes.
Improving Interview Processes
AI technologies have the potential to transform the interview process, both for candidates and interviewers. Virtual interviewing platforms that incorporate AI can conduct initial screening interviews using chatbots or video interviews. These AI-powered systems can analyze facial expressions, tone of voice, and speech patterns to provide insights on a candidate’s personality traits, communication skills, and suitability for the role. Such technology helps standardize the interview process and reduce subjective bias, leading to more objective and data-driven decision-making.
Reducing Bias and Enhancing Diversity
One of the significant advantages of AI in recruitment is its potential to reduce bias in the hiring process. Traditional methods often suffer from unconscious bias that can influence decision-making, leading to unintended discrimination. AI algorithms, when properly trained and monitored, can help mitigate bias by focusing on objective criteria and eliminating factors like gender, race, or age from the decision-making process. However, it is crucial to ensure that the data used to train AI models is diverse and representative to avoid perpetuating existing biases.
Ethical Considerations and Challenges
While the benefits of AI in recruitment and hiring are evident, it is crucial to address the ethical considerations and challenges associated with its implementation. Ensuring privacy and data security is paramount, as AI systems often handle sensitive candidate information. Transparency in AI algorithms is also crucial to understand how decisions are made and identify potential biases. HR professionals must be mindful of legal and ethical guidelines to avoid discrimination, unfair treatment, or the violation of candidates’ rights.
Human Oversight and the Human Touch
While AI is transforming recruitment and hiring processes, it is essential to remember the importance of human oversight and the human touch. AI should augment and support human decision-making, not replace it entirely. HR professionals should interpret AI-generated insights, exercise judgment, and consider contextual factors that might not be captured by algorithms alone. The personal interaction between candidates and recruiters should remain an integral part of the hiring process, as building rapport and assessing cultural fit often require human judgment.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing recruitment and hiring processes, empowering HR professionals to enhance efficiency, reduce bias, and improve the candidate experience. From candidate sourcing to resume screening and interview processes, AI technologies offer valuable tools to streamline and optimize HR practices. However, as we embrace the benefits of AI, we must also navigate the ethical considerations and challenges associated with its implementation.


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Futures spreads down by 365 basis points
Futures spreads decreased by 356 basis points during the outgoing week ended on January 4, down to 7.93 percent. Trading activities on the futures counter also decreased during the week. Average daily volumes declined by 70.9 percent to 5.97 million shares.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2013
The average daily trading value also witnessed downward trend as it fell by 69.8 percent to Rs 444 million.


ESI Showcases Engineering Solutions for Smart Factories at Global Industrie 2018
Paris, France – March 20, 2018 – ESI Group is a leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, announces its presence at the 1st edition of Global Industrie tradeshow, in Paris from March 27th to 30th. Under the high Patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France, this event will gather key actors in the industry transformation ecosystem around a common vision for the Smart Factory. ESI will demonstrate to international participants how its disruptive solutions for manufacturers enable the technological leap towards Industry 4.0.
ESI experts will present solutions to support the Industry 4.0 transformation
This large-scale European event, bringing together 4 different tradeshows, marks a major milestone for the Industry of the Future program in France. ESI is proud to attend the 1st edition of Global Industrie and to reassert its commitment to support the greatly disruptive industrial transformation. At booth 4L32, ESI will be located near its partner, the Industry of the Future Alliance (“Alliance Industrie du Futur”), whose role is to assist French companies in transforming and modernizing their industry using digital technologies.
ESI will demonstrate how its Virtual Prototyping solutions empower manufacturing companies to introduce innovative products, processes and materials – while respecting the constraints of safety regulations, weight reduction targets, timing, and cost. Combining Virtual Prototyping with system modeling and artificial intelligence technologies, Smart Virtual Prototyping creates the possibility to merge physical-based design, data-driven intelligence, and decision systems.
ESI has recently introduced the concept of Hybrid TwinTM, which provides a methodology that will enable plant operations managers to leverage the data they collect from their manufacturing plants and thereby boost their production performance, reduce scrap rates, and improve manufacturing quality, while reducing down-time and energy consumption. The Hybrid TwinTM will be featured on ESI’s booth, along with insightful videos, demos and a series of live presentations, including:
- Experiencing the Hybrid Twin ™ of a manufacturing line
- Understanding Big Data for improved Industrial Operations Performance
- Realize the Potential of Additive Manufacturing
- Securing Composites for mass production in Automotive manufacturing
- Leverage Virtual Reality to experience human centric Smart Factories
- Achieve accurate high precision machined parts with Virtual Manufacturing
In the field of Metallic Additive Manufacturing, ESI will present its manufacturing and engineering solutions that enable cost-effective production and help anticipate material performance requirements for certification and qualification.
Also to be found in ESI’s portfolio is the ability to leverage virtual reality for immersive engineering – creating human-centric smart factories, based on realistic interaction throughout the manufacturing and assembly processes. Here ESI joins one of the key actors in the industry, Assystem Technologies, at booth #3G78 where they present their Factory 4.0 concept ‘nex[r]volution’ developed with Virtual Reality solution ESI IC.IDO:
“For Assystem Technologies, it is fundamental to foster the use of digital design and simulation tools in factories today. This revolution reduces development cycle times and strengthens technological choices. By using ESI’s immersive 3D solution IC.IDO, supporting collaboration between remote sites, we’re able to meet ergonomic requirements for assembly processes,” says Soffien Gardoud, Vitrolles Branch Director at Assystem Technologies.
Visitors will experience this custom-tailored IC.IDO demo with Head Mounted Displays.
For more ESI news, visit: www.esi-group.com/company/news
ESI Group – Media Relations
Delphine.AvomoEvouna [at] esi-group.com (Delphine Avomo Evouna)
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6. Deadwood: The Movie
After the initial success and cancellation of the HBO television series that introduced the gritty violence of the fledgling community of Deadwood, there were long gestated rumblings of returns and movies. This is the culmination. About ten years are the show finished we pick up with the same characters, who have aged but not lost their witty, curse riddled verbal patter, which was always the strength of the show.
Creator David Milch is one of the great living dialogue writers regardless of medium or form. His best lines, arguably, are given to Al Swearengen, a mean spirited, foul mouthed prince of the west, played by Ian McShane. The films subtle plot lines, the quality of the performances and the general world building more than honour the original show. This was the perfect ending to one of TVs more entertaining shows, and an invaluable modern addition to the western tradition.
7. Johnny Guitar
Legendary director Nicholas Ray’s most successful western subverts the classic role of the homesteader makes good in the western wilderness, (aka The American Dream) by making this go-getter a woman, played by a charged Joan Crawford. The tension, as it often does, comes from the arrival of the railroad and just who in the village can capitalise on its particular path.
This anxiety reaches its apex when a local mob want to lynch a wounded gunslinger and, saloon owner, Vienna (Crawford) comes to his defence. The mob has been whipped up and encouraged in large part by a young, seemingly sexually confused local, Emma Small (Mercedes McCambridge). She imagines Vienna has stolen the affections of her desired man, and so pushes the town to go against Vienna, yet it is really Vienna to whom she seems to be attracted. This psychosexual energy, along with a fraught on set relationship between the two actresses which is evident in the film makes this a most interesting western.
8. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
This is the most famous spaghetti western and has gained this caveat for a reason. It’s a great film. The plot is simple: three hardened veterans of the west attempt to outsmart and outmanoeuvre each other in pursuit of a buried fortune.
The scope of this simple premise, played out over two and a half hours, is impressive. Ennio Morricone composed the soundtrack and it’s probably his best known, maybe the best known score in all of cinema. With this and the cinematography alone, notably the graveyard stand off scene, you have all the requirements for an excellent film. Add to that a cast of Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef, the latter two being among the most iconic figure of the 70s western period, and you can’t go wrong.
9. The Proposition
This is an Australian western, written by Nick Cave, who instills a sense of spare, gothic apocalypse which wouldn’t surprise anyone acquainted with his music. Given the desert landscape of much of Australia and its penal colony history, it’s the perfect location to play out a story of greed and betrayal.
The central divide being the attempt on the one side to civilise the land (another common western trope) and the outlaws on the other hand relishing the chaos and freedom. The former conviction is help by a colonial enforcer (Ray Winstone) who is driven by the need to capture a murderous villain and his brothers, the Burns family. The outback itself is a character here, infecting the film with a sense of dread and hostility, that despite the expanse of the Australian outback it will make you feel a clammy claustrophobia.
10. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Endlessly re-watchable, this is perhaps the lightest film of the bunch, and a large portion of the enjoyment comes from seeing Paul Newman and Robert Redford (in the title roles) act out the dream bromance of anyone with half a heart. These heroes despite their propensity for gunplay, on the part of Sundance at least, ultimately rely more on on their cunning to pull off bank jobs and outsmart the police or the federales. This makes for fine watching, as Butch comes up with inventive plan after plan. The famous final scene is reason enough to check out this film.


When it comes to planning for the next possible conflict, military planners are often forced to take into account emerging trends in technology, and find both uses and countermeasures for them. And when it comes to future wars at sea, possibly fought in the Straight of Hormuz or the Sea of Japan, a number of startling developments are being taken into account, and solutions drawn up!
One such “solution” is the new robot sub-hunter being jointly created by the Science Applications International Corporation and DARPA – the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. That unmanned maritime robot, called the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vehicle, or ACTUV, doesn’t exist yet and won’t for years. But the SAIC’s plan does have the backing it needs, and presents an idea that is likely to inspire fear in submariners everywhere!
For one, the unmanned vehicle will be capable of operating for periods ranging between 60 and 90 days, significantly longer than any aerial drone is capable of staying airborne. What’s more, SAIC is designing the ACTUV to be way more autonomous than contemporary drone aircraft. Once powered up, all a ship need do is release the drone and allow it to rely on its long-range acquisition sonar and other advanced sensors to scan for submarines, while at the same time steering clear of any nearby surface ships.
And then there is the advanced technology powering the drone’s sonar arrays. Unlike other ships, the ACTUV’s sensors create an acoustic image of its target to know it has the right one. Once the ACTUV thinks it’s got something, it pings nearby Navy ships through a satellite link, which they can either confirm or deny, either giving the ship the green light to hunt or instructions to search elsewhere.
And last, but not least, the ACTUV can operate alongside its surface fleet, remain in constant communication with a mothership as well as naval aircraft as they deploy sonar charges to help it hunt subs. This is a level of coordination that is rarely seen in aerial drones, which are either sent into action far from the front lines or controlled remotely by infantry in the field to offer fire support.
Ah, but there’s one thing: the drone isn’t armed. Primarilyy developed to help Naval ships with hunting silent subs and/or cheap diesel-electric models, the ship may be capable of operating autonomously, but cannot take action to end lives. This feature may be the result of the Pentagon’s recent decision to limit the killing powers of UAV and autonomous drones, which amounted to ensuring that a human being will always be at the helm wherever the death of human beings is involved.
What’s more, the drone is designed with all kinds of futuristic and present-day scenarios in mind. While silent subs – ones that use advanced drive systems to generate little to no noise (a la The Hunt for Red October) – are one likely scenario, there is also the possibility of the US Navy running into the cheap diesel models which are technologically inferior, but can be much quieter and harder to track than anything nuclear. Russia is known to sell them and Iran claims to have them, so any military analyst worth his salt would advise being prepared to meet them wherever they present themselves.
And of course, the SAIC was sure to create a video showing the ACTUV in action:


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Gary Lineker has come under criticism for defending his club’s star striker Jamie Vardy over an incident last summer. The Leicester City top goalscorer was filmed calling an Asian man a ‘Jap’ whilst in a casino, and the face of Walkers Crisps moved to defend him.
Lineker claimed that football was generally not racist, and that the striker was most likely caught up in the moment, as a passionate person, who participates in a passionate sport. ‘People make mistakes. They say stupid things. He did it and he apologised.’
Danielle Lineker is probably better known for being married to Match of The Day presenter Gary, or for “that dress” she wore to his 50th birthday party last year, but now the model and WAG has embarked on a career in acting as she has taken to the stage in the hit show Calendar Girls.
Danielle, 31, has joined the long running play, but is sure to disappoint many, as her shapely figure will remain under wraps.
Gary Lineker’s sexy missus, Danielle Bux, seems to be a little schizophrenic about whether it is good for the England players to have their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) supporting them at the World Cup.
First of all the London Metro has talked to her and quotes her on being rather keen to have the girls cheering on their men. She said: “The WAG thing, well obviously at the last World Cup people said it was a distraction,”.
“I think it’s nice that they are there to support them and for the players it’s nice to know that they have someone watching them,”


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If two sets enter the box - If conductors are tapped together in the box, remove the wire nuts and connect a piece of wire about 7" long to the black and white groups and replace the wire nuts. Look at your receptacle and you should see a thin flat copper strip with a small bent tab sticking up between the screw on each side of the receptacle. Take a pair of pliers and break the strip and remove the piece completely that breaks free. You then attach the two 7" leads under one screw on each side of the receptacle and attach the two wires from the switch to the other two. This is called split wiring a receptacle.
If power enters the switch box first you will need a length of 4-wire conductor (red, black, white, ground) to replace the wire from the switch to the receptacle box. The rest is about the same in regards to breaking the copper strip, but you will need two 7" pieces of white insulated wire to tap together and connect to the screws on the same side of the receptacle. The red connects under one screw on the other side and the black under the other.


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I’ve been gunkholing around South Puget Sound for near a month so it is time to head north. I move from McMicken to Longbranch with a stop at Zittle’s Marina at Johnson Point to get gas, water and dump the porta-potti and a swing by Eagle Island State Park. The plan was to stay at … More Heading North
The Potters are going to Gig Harbor and then some are thinking they will then go to Blake Island. We all depart Longbranch heading for the Tacoma Narrows to catch the ebb north. Most motor and some try to sail in the very light wind (I motor). South of the Narrows Bridges a light southerly … More North through The Narrows
The evening was nice and quite at Jarrell Cove. I wake to this scene – After breakfast I go to the State Park dock to complete few on-land tasks, cross the cove to get gas at Jarrell’s Cove Marina and head for Hope Island State Park (there are two Hope Island parks … this is … More Hope Island and Olympia
I taking the ferry from Edmonds to Kingston and arrived in Port Townsend about noon. Had the SWEET PEA rigged by 2pm, I’m really out of practice, and she was in the water shortly thereafter. Everything seems to be working just fine and the centerboard even went down! The cruise of the Salish Sea begins!
With my new freedom and in preparation for my Spring/Summer/Fall 2018 extended cruise I’ve begun to read more closely some www-sites that were helpful when I last was actively cruising and living near the Salish Sea. One that has good local knowledge is Three Sheets Northwest. A bit about the site – As boaters and … More Three Sheets Northwest
Here I’m sailing SWEET PEA across Rosario Strait –
November 3rd 2013 … time goes quickly. In the time since my post below I have driven to the East coast twice and the west coast twice with Sage 17s in tow. I have also made another west coast trip to collect Sage 17 trailers. while on the East coast I delivered a boat to … More Busy sailing and driving boats around USA

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