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March is National Nutrition Month® and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to enjoy different food traditions and celebrate the role that food brings to their lives. This year’s theme, “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” points out that the how, where, when, and why are just as important as what you eat. Making sure to enjoy the sights, sounds, memories, and interactions associated with eating are essential. Slowing down and taking time to appreciate the positive emotions that accompany mealtime are also important steps to developing a sustainable healthy-eating plan. Developing an eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods is the best way to savor the flavor of eating!
Every March, the Academy sponsors its month-long nutrition education campaign to share its message that improving overall well-being requires a lifelong commitment to healthful lifestyle behaviors, including nutritious eating practices and regular physical activity. Be sure to visit the Academy's website and check out its resources on food, health, fitness, and more.
March is National Nutrition Month, a good reminder to eat healthfully and choose the best foods to fuel our bodies. This year’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” which isn’t something we can often say about dietary supplements that come in the forms of pills and powders. If you’re looking for a supplement to lose weight, build muscle, or enhance your performance, HPRC always recommends choosing nutrient-rich foods first. They taste better and are better for you. Use the Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) “Real Food” poster to see what foods can help you meet your goals.
If you’re still considering dietary supplements, be sure to visit OPSS where you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, infosheets, videos, and other educational materials to help you make an informed decision. And remember to always talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.
HPRC’s foundation is Total Force Fitness—“The state in which the individual, family, and organization can sustain optimal well-being and performance under all conditions.” The American Heart Association recommends 7 simple steps that demonstrate how HPRC’s domains can combine for your health and performance:
- Don’t smoke. Visit HPRC’s Tobacco resources for help quitting.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Explore HPRC’s Fighting Weight Strategies for ideas on maintaining a healthy body weight and condition. Don’t rely on dietary supplements as a short cut; visit Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) Weight Loss FAQs to learn why.
- Move more. Visit HPRC’s Physical Fitness Exercise pages for enough fitness programs to keep your workouts going. Information from HPRC’s Environment domain can keep you going any time, any place.
- Eat a nourishing diet. Start with HPRC’s ABCs of Nutrition and move on to Performance Nutrition to achieve your best performance.
- Manage your blood pressure. In addition to diet, keep your stress levels down. Visit HPRC’s Mind-Body Stress Management pages to learn how.
- Take charge of your cholesterol. That means staying away from saturated fats. To learn more, read HPRC’s Nutrition FAQ about fats, and while you’re there explore other Nutrition FAQs.
- Keep your blood glucose at healthy levels. Watch your carbs and sugar. Use HPRC’s carbohydrate needs calculator to make sure you don’t get more than you need. As for sugar, save it for special occasions. Learn how to read Nutrition Facts labels and spot hidden sources.
If you follow these steps, get your own personal health plan from My Life Check® – Life's Simple 7, and combine information from HPRC’s domains, you’ll be well on your way to total fitness. Pass it on. Practiced by all service members and their families, it’s a huge step toward Total Force Fitness.
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among adults in the U.S.—deadlier than any form of cancer. Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight/obesity, family history, and smoking.
So what can you do to protect yourself protect yourself and your loved ones? First, know your risk factors. There are some things that you can’t change, such as your family history, sex, and age. But there are many things you CAN change through lifestyle choices.
Regular exercise can help you manage many risk factors such as weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. By now, you’ve probably forgotten about your New Year’s fitness resolutions! Get back on track: commit to at least 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity at least 5 days a week. You can even stay active at work!
Remember to make healthy food choices and manage your stress too. Check out the newest Dietary Guidelines for the latest recommendations on eating right. Reboot those fitness and nutrition resolutions to stay ready, resilient, and fit.
Looking for easy ways to increase your fruit intake with super healthy foods? Think citrus! Many varieties are available at this time of year—at their peak of flavor, availability, and cost. Citrus include lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits, clementines, and many others. They contain essential potassium, calcium, antioxidants, and fiber—all of this in a small, low-calorie package!
Citrus have been around for centuries. Long known as a valuable source of vitamin C, British sailors, known then as limeys, took them on board to prevent scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency. If you haven’t been a fan before, experiment by trying new varieties such as super-sweet Cara Caras or tart-and-sweet Mineola tangelos! Here are some delicious ways to include citrus in your winter meals and all year long:
- Lay sliced oranges and red onions on a bed of romaine lettuce and top with kalamata olives and vinaigrette dressing.
- Halve a grapefruit, top with ½ tsp brown sugar, and broil for a few minutes.
- Cube several varieties of oranges and add some fresh mint.
- Arrange thinly sliced oranges and top with shredded coconut.
- Create a parfait of layered oranges, Greek yogurt, granola, and drizzled honey.
Since many citrus have been sprayed with pesticides, remember to wash before peeling—then eat and enjoy! Who knew eating healthy could be so tasty?
How you treat your heart today can add years to your life—that’s the best gift you can ever give your loved ones! The latest research continues to show that eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and minimally processed foods is good for your heart. Reflect on what you eat as this can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease. Make sure to include these heart-healthy foods in your nutrition plan too: luscious berries, leafy greens, a variety of nuts, and seafood (twice per week).
Want to show some love for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Cards, flowers, and chocolate are ordinary—do something extraordinary!
- Surprise your sweetie with a fabulous meal. If you’re able, dine in this Valentine’s Day. Make a delicious spinach salad and salmon with a nut topping. Serve berries, frozen yogurt, and Chocolaty Delights (see recipe below) for the perfect dessert. You’ll save money, eat like royalty, and provide the nutrients your bodies crave. Don’t forget the candles and your favorite playlist!
- Whip up Chocolaty Delights. Use cooking spray to grease the bottom of an 8 in pan. Blend one can of black beans (drained) and ¾ c water in a blender for 30 seconds. Add one box of brownie mix. Stir mixture well and spread in pan. Sprinkle ¼ c dark chocolate chips and ¼ c chopped walnuts on top. Bake according to box directions or until a toothpick (inserted in the center) comes out clean. Let your partner know that each tasty treat includes added protein, fiber, and iron—go ahead and indulge!
- Give a gift of lasting health. Consider a fitness app, pedometer, or walking shoes. Then invite your sweetheart to work out or take a long walk together.
Want to eat healthy and perform as well as the rich and famous? Often an elite athlete or entertainer has a dietitian or chef to plan meals and even do their grocery shopping. But is following someone else’s eating plan a wise idea?
- Some superstars eat mostly organic vegetables and less fruit. A diet rich in vegetables is healthy, but can be taken to extremes. Eating entirely organic foods isn’t essential. Fruit contains numerous vitamins and minerals plus fiber. The current daily recommendation is 2–3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit. It’s also unnecessary to avoid nightshades (tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, and mushrooms), as it’s not proven that they cause inflammation.
- A lot of performers pick proteins. Their pattern might include only specialty proteins such as grass-fed beef, wild-caught salmon, free-range chicken, and duck. These are good sources of protein but duck and beef should be eaten a few times per week, as they can be very fatty. Other good protein sources include eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds. Nuts and seeds are higher in fat but contain healthy oils and other key nutrients.
- Many icons avoid sugar and white flour. U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting sugar and refined grains but it’s unnecessary to completely avoid these foods. It’s best to eat at least 3 whole grains each day: whole-wheat products, brown rice, oatmeal, or popcorn are good choices.
- Some celebrities only eat foods cooked with coconut oil. It’s better to include a variety of unsaturated fats in your nutrition plan.
- Several VIPs dodge dairy. This isn’t recommended unless you have an allergy or intolerance. Dairy contains valuable nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, protein, and potassium.
Want to be ready for the locker room or the red carpet? Follow a balanced plan and eat what works best for you.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for brain development and function, but they also may help protect against damage from concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Several animal studies have shown that omega-3 supplements given before or after a traumatic event not only reduce the severity of damage in certain parts of the brain but also improve mental performance during recovery. Similar studies haven’t been completed with humans yet, and although the results of these animal studies are promising, there isn’t enough current evidence to recommend taking omega-3 or fish oil supplements to reduce the risk of or assist in the recovery from concussions or TBIs. In addition, FDA has warned consumers to avoid using products marketed for these purposes. For more information, please read FDA’s Consumer Update.
Although omega-3 supplements haven’t been proven to help with TBIs, omega-3s are still important for your brain, heart, and overall health. It’s best to get your omega-3s from food, but if you choose to take supplements, do so under the supervision of your doctor. For more information on omega-3 supplements, please visit “Omega-3 Supplements: In Depth” from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) just released the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines help shape policies for school lunch and breakfast programs, Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC), and nourishment programs for the elderly and military. The skinny is that they’re based on evolving nutrition science. They offer practical guidance on how to develop a nutrition plan too. Remember you can also seek a dietitian’s help to meet your goals towards healthy eating and performing well. Read more here.
Chia (Salvia hispanica) seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. As such, they have become a popular food item, and you can also find chia (seeds and oil) in many dietary supplements marketed to support heart and digestive health. On its own, chia will not produce a positive drug test. However, when you look at ingredient lists on product labels, don’t confuse Salvia hispanica (chia) with Salvia divinorum (Diviner’s sage), which is banned by some services. There are many types of salvia, so please read the OPSS FAQ about salvia for more information. If you’re interested in learning more about chia seeds, visit this webpage from MedlinePlus.

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An Interview with A Place To Bury Strangers 05/15/2018
A couple months ago while catching up on some of this year’s SxSW highlights, I came across the band A Place To Bury Strangers. The author chose to use them as the main photo for the article, but the description of the band itself left a lot to be desired (writing a review for 30+ bands is no small feat). I saw that they had a show booked at The Earl on 5/28 and had just put out a new album, Pinned. I checked out the album and figured it would be a pretty great way to spend a Monday night. As luck would have it I was later put in touch with Oliver Ackerman, the founder of APTBS. He was kind of enough to do a quick phone interview with me.
Jason: I first heard of A Place To Bury Strangers while reading up on SxSW bands this year. SXSW is known as a place where bands can launch careers, but also where bands can get lost in the noise. How do you think you were able to stand out?
Oliver: I think we’re doing things in a way that remind people what it used to be like to go to a rock show. People have forgotten what bands could be like, destroying things on stage, creating chaos in a moment, not worrying about recreating the album experience and creating a new one that stands on its own. Going to a show should be inspirational and a place where you can let loose. People need that outlet to dance or fight or do whatever they need to get out of the world.
Jason: APTBS has been going for a while now. How have your goals for the band and the music you create changed over the past decade?
Oliver: I think our goals have stayed pretty consistent, but the way we’re going about them have changed. There was a time when I wanted APTBS to be picked up by a label and to do all the things that bands should do. I wanted to do everything the “right” way. That was really tough because I was placing limits on the group without realizing it and it made us feel like we weren’t going in the right direction. At some point one of our fans begged to let him release some of our demos and the other members pushed for it, “it can’t hurt to put it out, we’ll have a CD to sell at the merch table.” I’m glad that we ended up doing that, he released the demos and let us keep 100% control over the music. The response went well, and we figured out that we needed to stay true to who we were and that this is what it looked like. Our first record contract was written on a napkin, that’s the kind of band we are.
Jason: I’ve never seen you live, but I can’t wait to catch the show at The Earl on May 28th. I’ve heard your live shows can get pretty chaotic.
When did you decide to start embracing and sometimes creating problems on stage?
Oliver: Mistakes just happen, that’s a part of life. When you push something to the limits, beyond what it was designed to do, things are bound to go wrong. We turn our amps up as loud as they can go, we push things over and throw our instruments. The problems that happen on stage and the way a band solves those problems is just as much a part of the experience as the songs being played. There have been times when one of the other members comes up to me after a performance and says they felt like they had just played the worst show, and I would think, “That show was fantastic.” Everything that just happened was so awesome, so cool and had nothing to do with playing a song the way it was supposed to be played. It was something that no one who saw or heard it would forget.
Jason: Do you try to plan out chaotic breaks in your set, or would you consider it true improv?
Oliver: I think when you try to plan out something that’s supposed to be in the moment, you lose the pure magic of those moments. If the point is to create something on the spot, you’re cheating yourself and the audience from having a genuine experience by planning out parts of it ahead of time. A lot of bands spend their performances trying to recreate the studio version as closely as possible, but we believe in creating unique experiences for people to tell stories about. That was the feeling that I got when I went to shows as a kid, where you can unleash whatever you’ve been holding in. You don’t plan how you release those feeling, and I don’t think a performance should always be some rigid structured experienced. If I wanted that there are plenty of jobs I could get that pay a lot better.
Jason: Do songs that you improvise live ever make it to the albums?
Oliver: Definitely. For our latest album Pinned we released a Deluxe version that includes a second album of live and improvised songs. It’s such a major part of who we are as a band, we definitely want to share those unique versions and exclusive songs with our fans. We also will include live tracks on our albums if we feel like the recording presents the song the way we want it to be heard. “I Will Die” off of Transfixiation was a song that was originally recorded with just 2 mics in a practice room. We tried to recreate it with different setups, both as live versions and in the studio, but the original recording just seemed to say everything that we wanted to say, the way we wanted to say it. We’re not scared to put something imperfect on a record because it captures a moment in time and that’s what we’re trying to do.
Jason: How has your song writing process changed, moving from a loud practice space to quiet apartment? Do you think it’s forced you to write in a way that’s helped APTBS’ sound?
Oliver: No matter where I am, I want to create music. Being around musicians in an open and creative space, collaborating and having access to helpful feedback can be a great thing. Being isolated can be a growing experience as well, where you’re forced to overcome something that feels restricting. Embrace the situation you’re in, that’s how I see it. Overcoming a struggle can be more enjoyable than the thing that you’ve created, when you realize you can do something that you couldn’t do before.
Jason: What about APTBS do you think resonates with your fans. What would you tell someone in order to give you chance, whether as a listener or a show goer?
Oliver: People appreciate that we do what we think is right. They appreciate the risks that we take and how honest we are. It’s a rare thing in this life to see something that’s so vulnerable as people taking risks and not knowing what’s going to happen. We’re over the top and exciting. I would tell someone if you want to see something that’s crazy and loud, we do that.
Jason: Do you have influences that have remained constant over the years? Who are some of your modern influences?
Oliver: Influence change over time, there are few that I would say have stayed consistent from when I was younger to now. I used to have a very strong sense of exactly how I wanted my music to sound, and now there are so many bands doing cool things I think it’s better to keep yourself open to finding inspiration in whatever form it comes. Surfbort, Buck Gooter who we just did a European run with, and Slowdive who just put out a great record are some that come to mind.
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Celebrating the movement of people – Tim Farron
Out next month is The Alternative: Towards a new progressive politics edited by Green MP Caroline Lucas, Labour MP Lisa Nandy and Liberal Democrat candidate (and biographer of Nick Clegg) Chris Bowers. Its blurb says, “There is a growing recognition that cross-party cooperation among the progressives could reinvigorate politics and inspire a credible alternative to the Conservatives. Those who want a good society can and must work together – and, by doing so, they can deliver better answers and more inclusive government.”
Among the contributors are Norman Lamb (as revealed in LDN #75) and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron. Farron’s chapter looks at immigration and you can read it exclusively below. The book itself is out next month and can be pre-ordered here.
Celebrating the movement of people – Tim Farron
For hundreds of years, migration has enriched our language, culture and society, and has helped to drive innovation, productivity and economic growth. Over the decades, we’ve seen ebbs and flows in how many people come into the UK, but over the last decade, due in large part to the adoption of free movement of people in the European Union, we have seen sustained higher levels of immigration. Sadly, misreporting and exaggeration by some politicians, pressure groups and sections of the press have turned this debate toxic, with immigrants blamed for all the ills of the country. This culminated in immigration playing a central though bogus and misrepresented role in the EU referendum debate, and following the narrow Leave vote, there is a bigger responsibility than ever for sensible, progressive politicians to frame the arguments in favour of immigration in a way that first acknowledges genuine concerns and then seeks to address them. There are challenges posed by high levels of immigration, and we should address them positively, not ignore them.
A quick glance at national polls in the early part of this year – before the referendum debate got into full swing – shows that most people consider immigration to be the biggest challenge facing the country at the moment. However, it is striking that when people are asked what challenges face them and their family, immigration concerns drop out almost completely. Most people are scared of the abstract principle, rather than because they feel the impact of any problems themselves.
Some of this has been to do with the pressures behind the EU referendum, but it is very unlikely that it will change. People will still come to the UK from overseas, whether under freedom of movement within the EU (in the short term) or migration from anywhere in the world. We will still face many challenges, and the fact that the refugee crisis in the Mediterranean is expected to be three times bigger in 2016 than it was in 2015 will ensure that the issue will not go quietly away. Too often progressives have resorted to burying their heads in the sand and hoping nobody asks about immigration on the doorstep or in media interviews, or, worse, defaulting to the easy attack of implying that everyone with worries about immigration is stupid or bigoted. It is high time for progressive politicians to take a fresh approach that address the concerns head-on. We need to have positive solutions and a clear vision.
Progressives need to be making the positive case for immigration. There are many reasons and arguments for this. Firstly, a very simple view – immigrants are people too. They deserve opportunity and freedoms. This applies especially strongly to those seeking asylum. We know that people driven from their homes as a result of war and persecution deserve our help and support. The British public are at heart fair-minded people, and just as there was mass support for the Kindertransport, to save thousands of innocent children from the horrors of Nazi Germany, so we must muster support for the millions displaced from Syria and elsewhere. Of course we cannot house all of them, but then not all want to be housed – most just want to be able to go and live in their homes in peace. But we can make a difference to many thousands of people who need our help.
So there is a clear moral case for immigration – and for many of us that is compelling. But we should also not be afraid to make other, more pragmatic cases – especially to persuade those unmoved by the moral arguments. We should be comfortable highlighting the benefits immigration brings to those of us already here. We should demonstrate that self-interest and generosity are in this case aligned. We need only to look to the National Health Service to see how important immigration is – statistics produced by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) showed that, in 2014, 26 per cent of NHS doctors were non-British, and the British Medical Association have been clear that, without immigrants, ‘many NHS services would struggle to provide effective care to their patients’. With an ageing population placing more pressure on the NHS, immigrants will be instrumental going forward.
The challenge for progressive politicians is to formulate and articulate an immigration policy that makes the most of the many benefits of immigration while reassuring British nationals that the overall balance is right. Changes to the current rules will happen as a result of the EU referendum – progressives need to use what influence they have to ensure that the new system is fair to everyone. Sadly, there are those who exploit the rules – we must be robust in tackling labour exploitation and those who abuse the spirit of Britain’s willingness to welcome people from abroad.
Migration does not benefit everyone equally
A good place to start is to accept that, without certain policies in place, immigration does not benefit everyone equally, all the time. Much like trade, the overall economic benefit of immigration is indisputable, but that does not automatically equate to better circumstances for all. Current policies in the UK combine with immigration to make life harder for some people.
The cry ‘immigrants take our jobs’ is crude and reductionist, but, as is the case with the trade of British versus Chinese steel, ultimately capitalism is driven by competition, and immigration introduces more competition into the labour market at the same time as it fills its holes. As the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) highlights, where immigrants do compete with the native work force, it tends to be a very localised problem and very much dependent on the specific industry of the area (MAC, 2015). This is supported by research by Christian Dustmann from the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM) at University College London, which shows that while the majority of workers are either unaffected by migrant labour or positively affected, there is a negative impact on those with the lowest incomes. Often this is not because most migrants are low-skilled themselves, but because educational attainment and work experience do not translate well across borders, meaning many migrants find themselves ‘downskilling’ on arrival in the UK. Thus, when an employer has the choice of a British employee with low level skills or an immigrant with greater skills who is willing to take lower-paid work, the British worker is likely to lose out.
So how can we make sure that migrants in the labour market do not undercut local wages or lead to the exploitation of workers by paying under minimum wage?
Proper enforcement of the minimum wage is vital. The Gangmasters’ Licencing Authority has done excellent work in this area – clamping down on unscrupulous businesses and helping exploited workers. Increased penalties for those who break the law, which came in as part of the Immigration Act that passed through Parliament in early 2016, are welcome. This is especially important given that the government is set to increase the minimum wage in this parliament. Without sufficient safeguarding, there is a serious risk that more companies will seek ways to prevent having to pay the increased rate. This method also creates a more predictable tax revenue from both native and foreign-born workers, and diminishes the risk of exploitation of other regulations, such as those around health and safety.
Further research by CReAM shows that most migrants only stay downskilled for a short period of time – often it’s just two or three years before they move on to higher-skilled placements. This means the low-skilled, low-paid part of the job market remains constantly busy. This trend could be mitigated by stronger policies around transference of qualifications between countries and sufficient investment in English language education. This first suggestion is especially critical when you consider the currently increasing holes in our labour market. In 2013, the so-called skills gap was particularly problematic in science, technology, engineering and maths (‘Stem’) industries, with an estimated shortfall of 30,000 graduates per year (CEBR, 2013). Where businesses can be confident that foreign educated workers have the transferable qualifications, they can hire them into those roles immediately and avoid any unnecessary pile-up in other parts of the job market.
It is also worth emphasising at this point that we cannot continue to allow high-skilled immigration to make up for the continual failure to equip British people with the education needed to fill this shortfall themselves. More needs to be done to ensure that our school system gives children the best start in life, and that it is accessible to those at all stages of life who wish to train for higher-skilled, higher-paid jobs. The coalition made enormous leaps forward in increasing apprenticeships in the 2010–15 period, and this should be built on further. Immigration should complement the skilled workforce we already have in Britain, not replace it.
One huge tragedy in UK immigration policy is the way that some of those on the right have attacked non-EU migrants excessively. New rules that came into force in April 2016 will see the majority of Tier 2 visa immigrants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) having to earn £35,000 or more to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) – a move that will significantly impact immigrant teachers, nurses, scientists and IT professionals. It is possible that such rules will apply to immigrants from the EEA once Britain leaves the EU. Meanwhile, British citizens are separated from their wives or husbands, if they hold foreign passports, if the British partner earns below £18,600. Or, to put that another way, almost half of the British population do not earn enough to fall in love with a foreigner. This is cruel and unBritish.
The right are obsessed with having a debate about numbers of migrants, which is a fight they cannot win without severely damaging our economy in the process. Until now, these measures could be applied to workers who come to the UK from within the European Union, so they have chosen to hit non-EU workers much harder and more brutally. With Britain’s exit from the EU imminent, everyone from overseas stands to be treated with equal brutality. Such proposals do very little to ease pressure on the low-income labour market, while simultaneously having a negative impact on our universities and high-tech industries – and our humanity.
The myth of diluted welfare
Another topic that has dominated the debate on immigration is the notion that British citizens are benefiting less from the welfare state as a result of migrants coming here to receive state handouts. In many ways, this narrative is the fault of politicians, who have realised that tweaking welfare access for migrants is something that has very little impact but which is populist and within their ability to effect. Various parties have set their standards at different levels and use this as an easy policy to point to when attempting to prove they are strong when dealing with immigration. The most recent example of this was the current government’s EU renegotiation plan, which included measures that would be used to deny EU migrants access to in-work benefits for four years. Despite what this race for longer waiting periods suggests, there is little evidence to prove that benefits are a ‘pull-factor’ for migrants to choose Britain, and consequently that making people wait longer for in-work benefits is in any way a deterrent.
People do rightly raise concerns about limits on housing, on school places, and on the NHS. And they are right to do so – these are problems in many areas. But the solution to a shortage of school places is to expand schools or build new ones, not to blame the migrants that are coming here to contribute to society. They should not be blamed for government incompetence.
Decades of failure to build sufficient housing, to provide adequate school places and to properly fund our NHS were exposed by the economic crisis in 2008, allowing migrants to become a convenient scapegoat for what had been a system left to crumble. Migration tends to be predictable, with areas of rapid population growth easily identifiable. However, it is surprisingly difficult to find localised information on migration and therefore difficult to analyse how immigration actually impacts on local services. The census is the only standardised model of collecting this data at the moment, but once a decade is not frequent enough to make use of the information for proper community planning. High priority should be given to developing mechanisms that take better account of pressures on public services in local areas facing rapid inward migration. And where pressures are identified, sufficient resources should be allocated to relieve them. In fact, the European Union has specific funding available for this, the European Social Fund, but the option of such funds being tapped and spent in areas where public services are strained has now gone with the Brexit vote. Calculations made by the Liberal Democrats in 2013 estimated the UK would be eligible for £1 billion from the ESF. This would not simply have assisted new provision for new residents, but would have been a genuine investment of help for the whole neighbourhood and community.
If we accept the overwhelming evidence that immigration – from the EU and elsewhere – is good for our economy and, indeed, sustains our welfare system by reducing the ratio of workers to non-workers, we must ensure that we invest in using that strong economy to benefit all people. This is why progressives were in favour of Britain remaining in the EU – because freedom of movement helps our economy. Research by CReAM showed that over the period from 2001 to 2011, European immigrants contributed more than £20 billion to UK public finances. We can use that money to support public services like schools and hospitals in the areas where immigration is happening – and still leave more left over. Part of any progressive ethos should be to ensure that as much freedom of movement is protected as possible, and we have the example of Norway as a country that is outside the EU but has signed up to freedom of movement.
Another look at the polling reveals that the other big issue that concerns people is the economy, and evidence in a couple of our close European neighbours, Denmark and the Netherlands, shows that populist anti-immigrant policies can soon become less popular when clampdowns on immigration do start to have an economic impact.
A programme for positive migration
It is the job of progressive politicians – both during and after the period when Britain’s exit from the EU is negotiated – to set out a programme for positive migration, one that voters can see is credible and works for them. This vision should be based on four things I have identified above:
- Positive and clear language about the overall benefits we get from immigration.
- Understanding and reacting to the genuine concerns of those parts of the population who feel threatened by mass migration.
- Clear and strong control of borders that allows better management and more precise information about migratory trends.
- Separating out asylum from the immigration debate as far as possible.
We should not shy away from the fact that we want to maintain control of immigration – this is not an issue just for the right. We need to show that progressives are just as concerned about, and willing to invest in, secure and well-managed borders. This means handing powers currently with the government back to Parliament. It should be Parliament that decides and votes on what measures are needed each year to ensure that we are open for business to the best and brightest, and those who want to contribute, while maintaining control to keep us safe, secure and prosperous. It would be naive to insinuate that by handing this over to Parliament rather than the government we can deflate the political football that migration has become; however, by embracing independent advice and allowing for lengthy and intelligent parliamentary debate, we can at least help to mitigate the spin and force Members of Parliament to come face to face with the facts.
In addition, we should proudly say that we are open for business and growth without being blind to public concern. This concern stems from fear, and that can only be fought by raising the UK workforce’s confidence, and showing that we are investing in ‘UK plc’ not at the expense of losing foreign talent but in conjunction with it. Apprenticeship schemes in the UK have proved to be hugely successful and there is no reason that these could not be extended so that an element of the ‘training up’ of the native workforce is included as an element of the visa requirements for highly skilled migrants coming to the UK. By highlighting the tangible benefits migration brings and creating people-to-people links, we can strengthen our hand as well as strengthening our economy. Progressives are well placed to make this argument that unites opportunity and economic interests.
Finally, it is the job of progressives to ensure that we do not allow immigration and asylum to get confused. We have seen that the general public sympathise with the plight of genuine asylum seekers; however, all too often politicians and the media confuse – whether on purpose or not – asylum seekers and economic migrants. We need to continually and robustly fight against this conflation and this will mean fighting for further separation of the systems. For example, the indefinite detention of asylum seekers paints these innocent people as criminals. It is our duty to not only help dispel these myths when we speak out but also to seek change in legislation to ensure that our asylum system is humane and treats these people in accordance with the demands of international law.
Anti-immigration rhetoric has been an easy win for the political right, and if progressives in politics hope to prevail, it is time to meet the challenge head-on and reclaim the debate. Though our exit from the EU is deeply regrettable, it means the immigration debate can become clearer, in that the right can no longer shamelessly blame the EU. This is therefore an opportunity, but one that will require us to address the real fears behind the rhetoric, like jobs, communities and welfare.
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The present investigation was carried out at Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi an unique campus of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar in year 2016-2017. Soils of North Bihar extending between 88°17'17.04" E to 83°54'18.02" E longitude and 27°17'4.44" N to 25°29'58.17" N latitude having a vast area of 52,925 sq km.
Potassium (K) is the third major nutrient after N and P, required by plants for buildup of biomass. It exists in soil in different forms and these forms are in quasi equilibrium with each other. Now a day, K is recognized as an important limiting factor in crop production.
In the absence of adequate K fertilization, significant depletion of soil K reserve takes place, effect of which is substantial yield loss and higher economic risk of farmers. In the year 2020, the deficit of K in Indian agriculture is projected to be around 10 million tonnes/annum while the estimates for N and P balances are positive (Srinivasarao et al., 2001). Such a deficit will create serious nutrient imbalances with major implications on factor productivity and environment. It is worthwhile to note that even the most progressive and productive states like Punjab and Haryana, have most skewed N:P2O5:K2O ratio. The focus has been on N followed by P and very little use of K resulting in a huge imbalance.
One hundred twenty one samples were collected on grid basis with coordinates through GPS and thematic soil maps were prepared using TNTmips (2010) GIS software.
Wide variation in water soluble K (3.5 ppm to 67 ppm), exchangeable K (12 ppm to 274 ppm), available K (17 ppm to 330 ppm), non-exchangeable K (65 ppm to 2101 ppm), nitric acid soluble K (126 ppm to 2431 ppm) and total K (469 ppm to 22471.20 ppm) were recorded in soils of North Bihar and are present in following order viz. total K > nitric acid soluble K > non-exchangeable K > available K > exchangeable K > water soluble K.
\Spatial distribution of pools of potassium generated on the basis of interpolation of point data provides spatial information for potassium management in North Bihar. Soil map generated by combination of exchangeable and non-exchangeable K of soil into nine classes among which, Class I, Class II, Class IV and Class VII cumulatively cover 45.23% area comprising in Motihari, Bettiah, Jaynagar, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga, Kisanganj, Purnia and Araria districts of North Bihar, where K application must be done to realize full yield potential of different cropaping systems.

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A thermal model to predict the heat generation during the charge and discharge of a battery pack is an essential tool to manage the thermal behavior, performance and life of the batteries. In this work, a battery cell (LiFePO4) is modeled on COMSOL Multiphysics with the Batteries and Fuel Cells module. Once its heat generation known, the corresponding heat source term is used to study the temperature reached in a battery pack made of multiple cells. The thickness of the electrodes, the weight, the area, and the size of the particles were measured and implemented in the model. A 5C discharge (Ref. 2.) was then simulated. The temperature elevation (about 14°C for a single battery cell) was compared to an experiment to validate the result (Ref. 2.). The heat generation was then implemented for the simulation of the battery pack and the temperature elevation increased to 19.6°C. The models were set up with the general parameters to end up with an error of about 9% on the temperature elevation in the pack. This is a good approximation to do preliminary design in engineering.


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The POES satellites follow orbits that pass close to the north and south poles as Earth rotates beneath them. They orbit at about 840 kilometers altitude, providing continuous, global coverage of the state of Earth's atmosphere, including essential parameters such as atmospheric temperature, humidity, cloud cover, ozone concentration, and Earth's energy budget, as well as important surface data such as sea ice and sea surface temperature, and snow and ice coverage. All current and near-future POES satellites carry five primary instruments:
Other instruments do not fly on every POES mission. Instruments in this category include:
The Stratospheric Sounding Unit (SSU), a three channel instrument, has flown on all NOM POES satellites except for NOM-12. It measures the intensity of electromagnetic radiation emitted from carbon dioxide at the top of the atmosphere, providing scientists with the necessary data to estimate temperatures through the stratosphere. The SSU is used in conjunction with HIRS/2 and MSU as part of the TlROS Operational Vertical Sounder System.
The Solar Backscatter Ultraviolet Radiometer/2 (SBUV/2) measures concentrations of ozone at various levels in the atmosphere, and total ozone concentration. This is achieved by measuring the spectral radiance of solar ultraviolet radiation "backscattered" from the ozone absorption band in the atmosphere, while also measuring the direct solar spectral irradiance. The SBUV is flown on POES PM orbiters only.
The Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System (SARSAT or S&R) locates signals from emergency location transponders onboard ships and aircraft in distress, and relays these data to ground receiving stations, which analyze them and transmit information to rescue teams in the area.
The Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE) was flown only on NOM-9 and NOM-10. This research instrument consists of a medium and wide field-of-view nonscanning radiometer, operating in four channels that view the Earth and one channel that views the sun, and an arrow field-of-view scanning radiometer with three channels that scan the Earth from horizon to horizon. ERBE measures the monthly average radiation budget on regional to global scales, and determines the average daily variations in the radiation budget.
NOM currently has four POES satellites in orbit. NOM-11 and NOM-12, launched in September 1988 and May 1991, respectively, are operational, while NOAA-9 and NOM-10, launched in 1984 and 1986, are essentially in a stand-by mode. However, the ERBE instrument on NOM-9 continues to return limited data on the Earth's radiation budget, and the SBUV/2 instrument on NOM-10 continues to return useful information on ozone concentration in the atmosphere. NOM plans to upgrade several of the POES instruments in the near future. The SSU and MSU will be replaced with the Advanced Microwave Sounding Units (aboard NOAA K-M), AVHRR will gain an additional channel, and the ARGOS system will have expanded capacity. NOM is planning additional improvements (in the latter part of the 1990s) to AVHRR, HIRS, and AMSU and expects to add a Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) to the platform.
NOTE: The SSU is contributed by the United Kingdom; ARGOS is a contribution of the French Space Agency CNES; and the SARSAT instrument is a joint project of Canada and France.
SOURCE: Office of Technology Assessment, 1993.

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As Fat’ life was coming to an finish one different, very completely different, pianist’s occupation was simply getting underway. Nat King Cole began performing within the mid-30s, whereas nonetheless a youngster, and his first hit was ‘Straighten Up and Fly Correct’, which supplied over 500,000 copies for Capitol Data in 1943. It was as a singer that Nat Cole captivated so many, and this usually signifies that of us overlook what an outstanding jazz pianist he was. The Rolling Stones did sound new and distinct. And a part of what then fueled the distinction was an instrument present in a secondhand music store in London, a secret weapon for producing the nasty tones this outfit hottest. It was a guitar, made by the venerable Gibson firm, that bore the name Les Paul. Thanks to Keith Richards and certain different British rockers, this Les Paul guitar would quickly rise once more to become Fender units’ prime companion and rival—merely as the person it was named after had been a number of years earlier.
Now when the drum sounds begin rolling by the air, I hear for a second, smile to myself, and resume my work. I am nonetheless amazed, but I’m not outraged or disconcerted. Humorous the way it not interrupts my focus. Humorous, and funky. That is truly the heaviest of the options on the report, though it’s nonetheless extremely delicate compared to different guitars, and your instrument may very well end up weighing less than the listed 10 kilos. The rationale it is able to be so light is due to the mahogany used within the building of the physique. This is a softer and extra porous wooden than one thing like spruce or alder, which in flip makes the general weight of the instrument a bit bit extra manageable. Educate your self. Gibson presents more sub $a thousand guitars than one other U.S. firm. In case your music occupation turns right into a legit business, not only a pastime, then you definately possibly can benefit from all the enterprise pleasant tax incentives.
Jazz—A History of America’s Music.
This can be a guitar agency that has been round for the reason that Nineteen Thirties, they normally carried out a key part inside the early days of rock and roll. Bands like the Beatles helped to carry the Rickenbacker title to the forefront. The device has a MicroSD enlargement slot for further storage and a person-replaceable rechargeable battery. The battery could possibly be charged via both an AC adapter or a micro-USB 2.zero cable, every included with new nooks. The system additionally includes a web browser, a constructed-in dictionary, Chess and Sudoku, an audio participant, audio system, and a three.5mm headphone jack. By February 1947, Rooster was out and again in the studio sounding higher than ever, and after he finished in Los Angeles he went back to New York. Right here he shaped a new quartet with Miles Davis, Duke Jordan, Tommy Potter and Max Roach, recording extra nice sides throughout the autumn of 1947, and his reside appearances included a reside performance at Carnegie Hall with Dizzy.
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Today was another tale of two worlds as stocks outperformed everything as broadly speaking risk assets leaked notably lower post Europe's close and accelerated post Nowotny. Financials led the exuberance (in stocks not credit) on a day when volume was certainly not terrible and credit market indices tracked stocks (ES) almost tick for tick (which along with desk chatter suggested little activity in credit today as credit dealers reracked along with futures movements). HYG dipped significantly into the close - after a decent drop in the middle of the day that was saved - only to be held up by its VWAP. For the second day in a row, VIX closed higher on a higher S&P close and implied correlation is sending those trend fade warnings once again but it was the broad-based disregard for any and every other asset class today (by stocks) - as Treasuries remained near their low yields of the day, Crude, Gold and the commodity complex all sold off, FX carry reverted back to risk-off after Europe closed, and apart from a minor leak higher in the last hour bond curves were notably flatter - that was surprising (and unusual in recent weeks/months). In the medium-term, credit remains considerably less sanguine than stocks here and the late day disappointment from Nowotny ahead of LTRO2 may have just taken the jam out of the equity market's doughnut for now.
The trading day seemed broken into 5 segments. Through the European market (early morning), risk was leaking lower broadly speaking as all asset classes stayed together. Then around 8am ET, Crude and Gold took off while the rest of risk assets deteriorated (looked like a QE/LTRO trade), then as the US opened, risk assets awoke broadly even as Treasuries remained at their low yields of the day. This print-fest-prone action lasted until Europe closed at which all momentum was lost. Stocks leaked higher as broad risk assets drifted lower (and Treasuries remained bid). Then finally Nowotny's comments incited some realization that the ECB is really not (at least not yet) a bottomless pit of money for everyone to borrow and lever forever, which saw commodities leg lower, USD leak higher, VIX accelerate higher (inverted on the chart), and even stocks give some back (as AAPL and the financials also gave some back right at the death).
HYG tried and failed in the middle of the day to sell-off as once again a decent drop was saved from nowhere (as it crossed Friday's closing VWAP and today's VWAP at the time). Credit indices tracked rather remarkably well to ES for a change, suggesting little actual flow occurring - although we do note that when HYG dipped, so IG and HY were also underperforming - only to catch up at the close.
Trying to put today's equity strength in CONTEXT, the following charts may help. Upper left shows the equity ETF (SPY) diverging upwards notably away from its empirical relationship with Vol (VXX), rates (TLT), and credit (HYG). Upper right shows the more broad-based CONTEXT (our proxy for risk assets overall) deteriorating from around the European market close - even as stocks leaked higher and higher.
In the lower left, our VIX model (based on equity/credit/vol relationships) was once again very informative as the aggressive open to VIX (over 19%) was well above where equity and credit would have thought. VIX compressed back to 'fair' but there was a clear demand for macro-protection as it pushed higher into and after the European market close. The last hour of the day saw correlations (lower right chart) start to pick up once again as equities regained some sanity and drofted lower with risk assets.
FX was volatile with a slow drift lower (vs USD) broadly into the US open (aside from JPY which gained over 1% from Friday's close). AUD rallied handsomely to drive broad risk assets up on carry but as Europe closed all that exuberance faded once again and we limped lower in JPY and USD and sideways in EUR and DXY broadly - to end with the USD +0.2% or so from Friday's close.
Commodities were extremely volatile as tomorrow's LTRO print-fest remains front-and-center. WTI wobbled around $108-109 but eventually lost $108 post Nowotny - even though the Brent-WTI spread was stable around $15.5 all day (since Thursday now). Gold is modestly down (along with Silver) as they tracked USD's moves with a higher beta today.
Treasuries rallied almost 7bps in the long-bond today before giving a little back into the close and 2s10s30s dropped 4-5bps overall dragging risk off in general.
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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have appealed for information after a Zimbabwean couple was found dead Friday morning at their East London home.
The deceased have been identified as Simbiso Aretha Moula, 39, and husband Garikayi Moula, 51.
A Met Police spokeswoman confirmed that officers were called to couple’s home Rainham home by London Ambulance Service paramedics at 07.50am on Friday after the two were found unresponsive.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene with the Met saying the deaths were, “at this early stage”, being treated as unexplained.
Lead investigator Det. Ch. Insp. Paul Considine said: “At this very early stage we are piecing together our understanding of how the man and woman died, and we would like to thank those members of the public who we have spoken to us as part of our enquiries thus far.
“We are ensuring that their next of kin are being fully supported at his most difficult of times.
“If you heard or saw anything that seemed out of place or of concern between the hours of 10.30pm on Thursday and 8.00am on Friday please don’t hesitate to contact us.”
Friends and colleagues immediately expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy in posts sent to social media groups Simbiso belonged to.
Read one post’ “She left an adult daughter and 2 younger sons and we kindly request you to be sensitive and considerate to the family at this difficult time.

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NJ Pharmaceutical Company Employees Sentenced to Prison for Selling Drug Samples, Defrauding Schering-Plough
NJ Pharmaceutical Company Employees Sentenced to Prison for Selling Drug Samples, Defrauding Schering-PloughSubmitted by Robin Mathias on Wed, 02/02/2005 - 11:07am. Fraud Cases | Links to Press Releases
NEWARK - Two former employees of major New Jersey pharmaceutical companies were sentenced today for the illegal sale of nearly $300,000 in prescription drug samples to pharmacies in New Jersey and Florida, as well as a separate scheme to defraud Schering-Plough Corp. of more than $500,000, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced. U.S. District Judge Faith S. Hochberg sentenced former Schering-Plough employee Alexander Best, 35, of Lincoln Park, to 16 months in prison and ordered him to pay $547,331 in restitution to Schering-Plough. Former Novartis sales representative Philip Zamloot, 35, also of Lincoln Park, was sentenced to 12 months in prison and ordered to pay $156,997 in restitution to Schering-Plough. In their guilty pleas, they admitted paying pharmaceutical sales representatives to steal prescription drug samples from their inventory and from the doctors they visited. Zamloot also stole drug samples from the physicians he visited. Zamloot and Best then removed the packaging, or “shucked,” the pills, placed them in plastic bags, and sold them in bulk to a pharmacist in Paterson and two pharmacists in Florida. Investigators calculated that the three pharmacists paid Best and Zamloot approximately $294,000 for prescription drug samples between 2001 and 2003.


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Wright Brothers Borough Market
Head chef Rob Malyon’s speciality is great ingredients cooked simply and includes classics such as oysters, fruits de mer, moules marinière, as well as a daily-changing specials board featuring the best seafood and seasonal produce. It doesn't get fresher than this.
If you are unable to make an online reservation – please call the restaurant directly.
Great food, great service. Lots of hustle & bustle. Loads of great options in the menu.
The seafood is soooo great and fresh！
Great food. Relaxed venue. Not too noisy but enough background noise. Oysters were superb !
It's a refreshingly simple, charismatic seafood bar and casual restaurant. We sat the bar watching the cooking, which is done to order and all with simple and fresh ingredients. It's got a good buzzy atmosphere, ideal for a casual experience rather than a truly comfortable finer dining one. We thought it was good value for money and the quality of the ingredients and cooking is excellent. The service was attentive and friendly.
Wright Brothers is always a great experience. They know the difference between service and hospitality here and they make you feel right at home while you fill your soul with oysters and wine. Such great staff and brilliant seafood.
Terrible welcome & rude staff. We booked for a birthday celebration. After staff initially acknowledging us (8.20) and saying we have a table booked at 8.30, we were just ignored & weren’t offered a drink order. At 8.29 we asked how long we might be waiting & we were told “your table is booked for 8.30, it’s not 8.30 yet.” Unfortunately this set the tone for the evening and I wish we’d gone elsewhere despite our waiting staff being helpful thereafter. Whilst when we asked for the bill we were offered a complementary dessert, it didn’t make up for the 2 staff members who should rethink their positions in a customer service industry.
It was my birthday with my family and they only had one special dish left all the rest had sold out and no Malbec either. I have been here many times and this has never happened. I was very disappointed
Love this restaurant. Buzzy, friendly and fun. Food is great and staff super
We love the no nonsense cosy ambiance that feels rustic but service and food are impeccable. Great value for money for London standards. Great value drinks list too. One of the best seafood experiences in London both in taste, cooking and authenticity. We loved it so much booked again to go back in a couple of days.
Outstanding food with friendly efficient service on a very busy Friday evening
Excellent for fish and seafood lovers! Was drawn by Native Lobster Special Deal. However, on arrival (very early for lunch) to check they still had them, was told they didn't that day! I had sent an email with my booking explaining this is why I was coming specially and so was a bit disappointed to hear that even if the offer does state that it is first-come-first-serve and it is an offer for weekdays and we were there for the first possible sitting at lunchtime (the offer is weekdays lunchtime till 5pm). The rest of the menu is pretty expensive - albeit delicious looking! I wondered if this wasn't a cheeky way of getting you in to spend a good deal more than the £20 deal at lunchtime. However, 2 lobsters were found after I'd expressed surprise, given the email and confirmation and it was delicious, simply and perfectly cooked. I would love to come back for a special occasion, but obviously knowing that the usual prices mean it has to be a special occasion (especially for lunch on a weekday)!
I've been to Wright Brothers in Spitalfields before but not Borough. Nice restaurant, good atmosphere. We were sat on the bench overlooking the kitchen which was a little on the noisy side but OK. We shared a house platter and had some king scallops as well, all were absolutely delicious and very fresh. The scallops were perfectly cooked. Great service and reasonable prices, we’ll definitely be back!
One of my favourite places in London its so good! Been here 30 plus times, never disappoints!
Regular and never disappointed.
Staff very accommodating and food as usual superb and very fresh. Dressed crab, pint of prawns and sweetest mussels.
Amazing fresh fish, I give 4* and not 5 because the seating area is very small. But food is really good!
Lovely meal and the usual buzzing atmosphere.
The perfect place for a birthday celebration for my partner
One of those places were they would rather fit more people in as they can, rather than worry about customer comfort. I know it's a fish place, but treating customers like sardines is a bit much
Service was not great. Being told that the staff member 'had been on a wine course' and so I was incorrect in expecting a white wine not to be orange was a bit off. Or not waiting for the full order before walking away.
Food was the normal high standard, but expensive. Better deal on (nicer) oysters cross in the market.
Good Morning Simon, I'm sorry to hear you were less than impressed with your recent visit to our restaurant. We are a very small and busy restaurant however we aim to make all our guests feel comfortable, I'm sorry we fell short this time round. I am very appreciative for your feedback on our service, we will take these points into consideration as we are always looking to improve. I'm glad you loved our food and oysters. Kind Regards, Josh
Excellent food & tremendous atmosphere. We will certainly revisit.
The oysters were sensational and the ambiance of sitting out near the busy borough market streets was just so lively. The staff were helpful and friendly. Will definitely be going back.
The plaice was first class, so too starters of oysters, whitebait and fish soup. Delicious Albarino.
But it was so very noisy. Difficult to have a decent conversation. The staff are not trained to do their work quietly and there is a huge amount of crashing of dishes and cookware by the chefs and waiting staff. I am not sure we will return, which is a shame, because the food is outstanding.
I love this place - been coming here for years. Fish is always expensive in London but I think Wright Brothers is reasonably priced. The format, layout, ambience of the place is what makes it. Another great night. Thanks Wright Brothers!!
Our second visit and just as good. Excellent food, attentive service, and a lively atmosphere. The oysters Rockefeller were superb, as was the Wright Bros fish pie. Highly recommended.
We've been meaning to go for awhile to check out the Wright Bros. Lovely oyster selection which is what we came for. Definitely a good idea to book if you are going to be around Borough and know you will be stopping in.
Lovely restaurant, staff and food. Highly recommended. The crab was particularly nice.
The ambiance was good and buzzing. We were seated at the bar and were served attentively. Food was lovely and fresh.
We had the full house seafood platter and it was the nicest seafood we have ever had. The service was exceptional and we were lucky enough to have seats overlooking the kitchen. We will definitely be returning, thank you!
Sat by the bar and watched our food being cooked. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Birthday treat meal, staff were attentive and very accommodating and obviously love working there as were having fun and chats with each other, lovely to see. Would def go back
Wright Brothers is easily my favourite restaurant in London. The oysters are the best I've had and the fish is fresh and delicious. Definitely look at the blackboard instead of just ordering off the menu.
Delicious food as usual. Oysters and lemon sole were very fresh and well seasoned. Wait staff was helpful and patient. Great service. Would definitely return soon.
Shame owners have ruined the seafood platters not like it used to be. small portion less quality and higher price.
Big shame as staff do a good job.
Poor service. Menu badly explained. And average food.
Good evening Julian, I'm sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience with us. We do our best to ensure our guests have a great time but clearly on this occasion it was not great. I would love the opportunity to discuss your experience in greater detail if you're willing. Please email me directly on email@example.com. Best Jhonnie
Lovely place. Amazing food amazing food. Best place in borough market
Disappointed because no more scallops, no more octopus available... It's suppose to be a "FISH RESTAURANT", isn't it ???
Lovely place for a date! Staff amazing, food delicious. Atmosphere. Not super intimate, but cozy and nice!
Lovely meal, service was excellent. Buzzy ambience in a great location
For me - this is by far the best oyster joint in town. I keep coming back and they keep delivering. Absolutely brilliant.
Great place,great food . Very fresh seafood,amazing oysters.
only slight let down was we ordered a good bottle of rose. We asked if it could be colder and the staff got very defensive rather than just replacing it with a colder one.
Overall great but just this let it down ...
Really high consistent quality of food, in atmospheric surroundings.


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September NUI Galway and Galway International Arts Festival herald graduates
NUI Galway and Galway International Arts Festival herald graduates
More than half of productions at the 2021 GIAF feature former students of the University
NUI Galway and Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) have joined forces to herald the role of the University’s graduates in this year’s theatre productions.
More than half the shows at the 2021 GIAF feature former students working behind the scenes and on stage to bring a wealth of drama, arts and culture to audiences as they flocked back to live, in-person events.
Patrick Lonergan, Professor of Drama and Theatre Studies at NUI Galway, said: “We began partnering with Galway International Arts Festival from our shared desire to ensure that the next generation of theatre-makers and artists would have the skills and experiences needed to build sustainable careers, both here in the west of Ireland and in other national and international contexts.
“Through programmes like the SELECTED internship scheme, our students have gone behind the scenes to meet artists, producers, and other professional experts on GIAF shows. We're seeing the fruits of that approach now, with more than half of this year's theatre productions featuring recent NUI Galway graduates.”
Among the alumni are recent graduates from the BA in Drama who took part in the SELECTED programme this summer and went on to work as stage manager, assistant stage manager and props person on Cogadh Na Saoirse.
Others are playing key roles in the performances on stage, with actor Catherine Denning, a BA and MA graduate, featuring in Branar's Sruth na Teanga, while Cogadh na Soairse was written by MA graduate Philip Doherty and After Love was written by BA graduate Dani Gill.
NUI Galway graduates are also working on the Abbey Theatre's Happy Days on Inis Oírr and Druid Theatre's The Seagull.
Professor Lonergan highlighted that NUI Galway is also proud to support the Irish premiere of Enda Walsh's Medicine, starring Domhnall Gleeson, and that another production, Ar Ais Arís, emerged from the University’s Aistriú project.
John Crumlish, chief executive of the Galway International Arts Festival, said: “Galway International Arts Festival's partnership with NUI Galway on SELECTED has been very rewarding. We always envisaged the programme being a support for young people who wanted careers in culture, so we are delighted to see alumni working for arts organisations that are part of the festival programme itself. We hope to work with NUI Galway to further develop the programme over the coming years and play our part in developing the careers of the next generation of arts professionals."
Professor Lonergan added: “The development of this SELECTED programme as a conduit from the University to the Galway International Arts Festival is an important part of our contribution to Irish culture and Irish life.
“Our University believes in engagement, both as an important part of our teaching and as a societal good - and our partnerships with the Galway International Arts Festival is an important manifestation of those values.”
The two week SELECTED programme offers an opportunity for a number of NUI Galway students to experience a unique academy initiative which gives them full access to many aspects of the Galway International Arts Festival and a behind-the-scenes insight into how the programme is put together.

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- Volume 19 Issue 3
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Effect of Steaming, Blanching, and High Temperature/High Pressure Processing on the Amino Acid Contents of Commonly Consumed Korean Vegetables and Pulses
- Kim, Su-Yeon (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Kim, Bo-Min (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Kim, Jung-Bong (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Shanmugavelan, Poovan (Department of Chemistry, Kalasalingam University) ;
- Kim, Heon-Woong (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Kim, So-Young (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Kim, Se-Na (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Cho, Young-Sook (Functional Food and Nutrition Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Choi, Han-Seok (Fermentation and Food Processing Division, National Academy of Agricultural Science, Rural Development Administration) ;
- Park, Ki-Moon (Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University)
- Received : 2014.05.28
- Accepted : 2014.08.28
- Published : 2014.09.30
In the present report, the effects of blanching, steaming, and high temperature/high pressure processing (HTHP) on the amino acid contents of commonly consumed Korean root vegetables, leaf vegetables, and pulses were evaluated using an Automatic Amino Acid Analyzer. The total amino acid content of the samples tested was between 3.38 g/100 g dry weight (DW) and 21.32 g/100 g DW in raw vegetables and between 29.36 g/100 g DW and 30.55 g/100 g DW in raw pulses. With HTHP, we observed significant decreases in the lysine and arginine contents of vegetables and the lysine, arginine, and cysteine contents of pulses. Moreover, the amino acid contents of blanched vegetables and steamed pulses were more similar than the amino acid contents of the HTHP vegetables and HTHP pulses. Interestingly, lysine, arginine, and cysteine were more sensitive to HTHP than the other amino acids. Partial Least Squares-Discriminate Analyses were also performed to discriminate the clusters and patterns of amino acids.
Grant : Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science & Technology Development
Supported by : Rural Development Administration
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Plans progress for Gateway Market Center redesign and expansion
Newly filed plans show the owner of the Gateway Market Center is planning to construct five new buildings.
The Gateway Market Center at 7751-8229 9th St. N. is one of the largest shopping centers in St. Petersburg. It’s anchored by Target and Publix Super Market.
Engineering firm Kimley-Horn filed an application for stormwater permits on behalf of its client InvenTrust Properties Corp., a real estate investment trust that has owned the shopping center since 2010.
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A lease for another major tenant, Beall’s, expired this January and the tenant will not continue their lease, Dave Joss, the company’s vice president of development and construction, previously said.


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Ahmed Mohamed Al Zayed won the fourth Annual Bahrain Amateur Open at the Royal Golf Club (RGC) yesterday, beating off a determined challenge by Qatar’s Saleh Al Kaabi, who eventually fell short by only two strokes.
The Bahrain Golf Club’s Al Zayed, who had led Al Kaabi, also by two strokes after the second day of the competition after carding a par-72 to go with his one-under-par 71 in the first round, started the day by increasing his lead to five shots from the front nine.
But Al Kaabi, who plays for the Doha Golf Club, scored three birdies in the first four holes of the back nine to bring Al Zayed’s lead back down to two strokes.
More drama unfolded over the last five holes as Al Zayed, seeking to maintain his lead, scored three bogeys, affording Al Kaabi an opportunity to catch up. But the Qatar player failed to take advantage of the situation and scored three bogeys himself to let Al Zayed off the hook with the Bahraini player continuing his march to victory.
Al Zayed eventually finished with a two-over-par 74 in the final round with a total gross of 217. Al Kaabi also carded a two-over-par 74, ending the tournament with a total gross of 219.
“Congratulations to Ahmed for winning the Open for the second time,” Bahrain Golf Association (BGA) vice president and tournament director, Daij Khalifa told the GDN. “This is the second time he has won the tournament – he triumphed in 2019 also.”
Staging the tournament had achieved a few of the BGA’s objectives, Khalifa added.
“Firstly, it will allow a new Bahraini youth golfer to be included in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR),” he continued.
“Secondly, we saw a number of junior players participating in the championship, both Bahraini and expatriates, who claimed prizes in the Net division.
“Finally, the tournament provided an opportunity for Bahraini golfers to compete on a world-class golf course. The majority do not have the opportunity to participate in such an environment.”
Defending champion, Khalifa Mohamed Al Merisi, who dropped out of the reckoning after a four-over-par showing in the front nine, improved his performance in the back nine by shooting a two-under-par to clinch third place with a 221 gross.
Fahad Al Hakam, with 223, finished in fourth place while Khalifa Al Kaabi, who carded 226, ended up in fifth place.
RGC captain, Ronan Armstrong took the sixth spot with a gross of 227.
“We hope all the competitors had a good three days and hope to see them again for the fifth edition of the event,” tournament coordinator, Sam Hobday told the GDN. “It was a pleasure working with Daij Khalifa and the team at the Bahrain Golf Association and we look forward to running the King Hamad Trophy with them in November.”