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LONDON — The discussion about broadcast vs. Internet streaming is seemingly as old as the Internet itself; but new research, commissioned by digital radio developer iBiquity Digital Corp., seems to indicate a third way.
Price comparisons between Internet and FM transmissions are a logical place to start, yet these are complex, since an FM transmitter is charged at very different rates to Internet streaming.
An example station broadcasting to a transmission area of around 2 million people in the United Kingdom indicates that its FM transmission rental costs are around US$75,000 (approximately €55,000) per year, regardless of the size of the tuned-in audience.
The station has a 5 percent market share, and examining its audience figures, it reaches around 43,000 concurrent listeners at its peak time; and this figure — the peak concurrent audience — is generally used in larger streaming setups.
A U.K.-based streaming company, which negotiates low-bandwidth rates for its streaming customers said that streaming costs to reach these 43,000 concurrent listeners on mobile or desktop would be around US$276,000 (about €201,000) per year.
This threefold difference in cost is amplified in many countries that charge extra for music rights to broadcast online.
Battery life can be a concern for many smartphone users. Gunnar Garfors, president of International DMB Advancement Group, and advisor for Digital Radio, NRK, tested reception of an NRK radio station on his Samsung mobile phone. In a single charge, FM reception lasted 48 hours, 12 minutes, while he said streaming lasted just six hours, 53 minutes: a difference of seven times the battery life. “Battery life is just one out of many reasons why broadcasting is proving to be a must-have functionality in future smartphones,” he said. “It will make a massive difference with regards to power consumption if everyone who consumes the world’s most popular media will have to do it via IP. Mass-market radio listening, i.e. live listening to national or local programs, only makes sense to do via broadcasting, the perfect technology for the task.”
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Mobile streaming doesn’t mean bigger mobile bills, however. The U.S. census gives an average commute-time of 25.4 minutes. An average commute with a 48 kbps live radio stream being delivered to a mobile device would be equivalent to 394 MB of data over a month.
According to research published by Cisco, an average North American smartphone user consumes 1.38GB of data per month. But North American mobile companies normally recommend 2 or 3GB inclusive packages for consumers. It’s likely, therefore, that most consumers wouldn’t notice a cost for streaming live radio just yet.
In Europe, inclusive mobile data packages are typically smaller, and commute times are less in most European countries. However, the increased use of public transport in some parts of Europe, notably the U.K., means radio listening while commuting can be significantly lower than the U.S.
Capacity problems and spotty coverage are regularly cited as negative aspects of mobile networks, but the evidence shows that these will increasingly become issues of the past.
Frank Hermans, head of Market & Proposition Development for cellular network provider Ericsson, says that the difference between 3G and newer 4G networks is “phenomenal.”
“It brings a lot more capacity. And we’re working as an industry to bring 5G standards by 2020, and 4G Advanced, which again almost doubles the 4G capacity as we know it of today, with a timeframe of 2016 or 2017.”
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Hermans points out that networks are now being built for data. “Ten years ago the networks were dominated by voice; nowadays networks are designed to handle large streams of data traffic, specifically video traffic is now the dominant factor in the networks. That automatically opens up the opportunities for radio, which uses much less bandwidth, and easily can be part of this new distribution network as well.”
Hermans points to eMBMS, a broadcast/multicast system that is part of the LTE specification, as something network operators will be adding. “Looking towards the future scenarios of traffic we’re looking at, all means of enhancing the efficiency of the networks will be needed to cope with the increase of bandwidth demands in the coming years.”
The success of music services like Pandora in the U.S. and Spotify, particularly in Scandinavia, appears to show appetite for music consumption on mobile. Yet most broadcasters report that consumption of their radio stations on IP-delivered mobile is relatively low. Published figures from some U.K. broadcasters appear to show that, on average, people use their radio app twice a week for just 12 minutes each time.
FM radio is installed in some mobile phones, but the reception performance varies. Additionally, the user experience has not historically been comparable to streaming apps, which can offer album artwork and more information.
The situation is different in developing countries, with India seeing FM-equipped mobile phones as the most popular way to consume radio. Lucas Adamski, director of engineering for Firefox OS, a new, low-cost, operating system for mobile phones, says that FM is a must-have in mobile. “It’s one of the most requested features in countries like Central and South America. Radio is really popular, and it’s a big part of people’s lives there.”
An Internet sign is displayed at a store in Prague,
Czech Republic. Photo by James Cridland COMBINATION
Increasingly, broadcasters are coming to the conclusion that both broadcast and IP are the future distribution platforms for radio.
“The future for mass-market radio is still a combination of the two. The majority of the live listening will occur via broadcasting networks, but a lot of the added functionalities and most of on-demand listening will be delivered via IP. Combination is king,” said Garfors.
Nick Piggott is chairman of RadioDNS, an open hybrid radio technology project. “There’s no doubt that IP is a transformative technology that broadcasters must engage with, but its technological limitations and business risks are sometimes not given enough consideration. Conversely, broadcast radio can feel like a legacy technology but its unique strengths aren’t valued as much as they could be,” he said.
“The hybrid radio proposition is that we mix-and-match the attributes of both approaches that best suit our listeners, customers and businesses. Listeners and clients get the appealing and interactive environment they want, and broadcasters get cost-effective and reliable scale of distribution.”
James Cridland reports on the industry for Radio World from London.


IPL T20 season kicks off with its popular fantasy league game
New Delhi: As the cricket fever is all set to grip the country with the seventh season of Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled to kick-off from April 16, the T20 games` fantasy version is back again.
The second version of the IPL Fantasy League, which runs for the entire duration of the IPL league, is a digital version of T20 cricket that allows users to select their teams and play against others, earning points and winning prizes.
The digital version of the T20 cricket that debuted last year saw participation from about 550,000 players from across the globe. "Last time we expected to get a 100,000 users but it went to as high as 550,000 users. We have this time added several features, including greater emphasis on social platforms and better optimisation for mobile," TenTenTen Digital Productions CEO and Managing Director Ramesh Srivats told PTI.
Bangalore-based TenTenTen Digital has designed the fantasy game for IPL. Fantasy games are role-playing games in which the players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting.
Last time the site saw about 15 million visits and over 100 million page views in a space of 2 months and it created tremendous involvement and social buzz with lakhs of tweets and Facebook updates.
"Here the users were given the ability to create private leagues and play IPL Fantasy with their friends and colleagues, for bragging rights. Several office leagues came into being as a result of this," Srivats said.
Encouraged by the success, the BCCI went on to extend the Fantasy League to the Champions League T20 2013 with TenTenTen handling all responsibilities for the same, he added. The objective of the game was also to drastically increase the digital engagement of IPL by increasing the reach of the IPL T20 website and adding stickiness to it, he said.
Players were asked to create their own team with a name, emblem and motto and were given 10 million Fantasy Dollars using which they could pick a squad of 11 players. Players earned points based on their squad`s actual performance in the IPL matches, Srivats explained. Explaining some of the features, Srivats said the stealth mode lets players hide one`s squad changes from opponents.
Similarly, scheduled subscriptions allows players to schedule changes one match in advance and the all Star is the place where fantasy cricket meets blockbuster entertainment and lets users create their own star-studded fantasy squad, he added.
"Apart from this, there is the Facebook Leagues, which will allow players to check their rank among their Facebook friends and Dishooms that will allow the players to send fun messages to members within their league," Srivats said.


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Accion, a microfinance organization, is launching a program to seek out startup companies who have completed their research and development phase and are ready for their first round of funding.
The Venture Lab initiative is a $10 million program, the Boston-based organization said in a news release. Investments will typically be in the $100,000 to $300,000 range, given either as convertible debt or equity. Accion is looking to make 20 investments over the next three years, most likely in companies in East Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
A domestic arm of Accion, Accion US Network (formerly Accion USA), operates the Brewing the American Dream loan program supported by Boston Beer Co. (NYSE: SAM).
Venture Lab will focus on finding opportunities in mobile financial services; credit underwriting/delivery; Internet and social media; embedded financial services; and new technology for "bottom-of-the-pyramid finance," the organization said.
Venture Lab will be directed by Paul Breloff out of Accion's Washington offices, with staff based in East Africa and India.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story did not include information about recent name changes and reorganization at Accion. The article has been updated to reflect the organization's current structure.
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Bill Clinton, speaking on behalf of his wife at a Democratic rally on Monday, slammed President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act.
‘So you’ve got this crazy system where all of a sudden 25 million more people have health care, and then the people who are out there busting it, sometimes 60 hours a week, wind up with their premiums doubled and their coverage cut in half. It’s the craziest thing in the world.’
Later, Clinton press secretary Angel Urena, in a statement posted on CNN, defended the former president’s stance on Obamacare, explaining that he has supported the legislation since it was enacted in 2010.
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UNITE 2017, the trade show formerly known as the International Christian Retailing Show (ICRS) hosted annually by the The Association for Christian Retail (CBA), took place in Cincinnati, OH from June 27-30, drawing publishers, retailers, literary agents, authors, and more.
In recent years, the Christian retailing show has struggled to maintain its position as a must-attend event for the industry, but it continues to provide a rare opportunity for publishers to meet face-to-face with retailers, distributors, and authors.
“The show is absolutely trying to reposition itself; it’s an unenviable position to be in. They are scrambling like we all are in publishing,” said Dave Hill, executive director of sales and marketing at Kregel. “But it has remained a constant for international buyers, and it’s a fantastic meeting place that unites people in the industry.”
Paraclete Press, which exhibited at UNITE for the first time in 10 years, took orders and hosted book signings for Everbloom (April) and At Home in This Life (May). “It’s been a good show,” said Sister Antonia, director of marketing for the press. “We came to reestablish relationships, look for new business, and connect with rights agents.”
Curtis Riskey, president of the CBA since 2010, said the organization is not releasing official attendee or exhibitor numbers this year. “Releasing numbers sends the wrong message; numbers mask the importance of attendance—lessened attendance does not mean lessened importance,” said Riskey.
Attendance has been in decline, dropping 43% from 2014 to 2016, and observations from the floor indicate that 2017’s turnout may have continued to fall. Also, a PW count of exhibitor listings totaled 173; a nearly 14% drop from 201 exhibitors in 2016.
“It felt surprisingly small,” said Dave Lewis, executive v-p of sales and marketing for Baker Publishing Group. “All the years I’ve been doing this, it seems like a small room with very light traffic.”
“It’s always good to come and meet people, but it’s quiet,” said Ken Peckett, sales director at Charisma House.
Larry Carpenter, president and CEO of Carpenter’s Son Publishing and Clovercraft Publishing, has been attending the show since 1987. “The show is a little more compact; it gets a little more compact every year.” He has no plans to stop attending, however. “Our business is tracking the same as last year, and it’s a good opportunity for our new authors to network with bookstores,” he said. “UNITE is more important for us and our authors as a small house.”
Despite its problems, UNITE 2017 remains a place for retailers to peruse books and gift products for their stores, while also networking with other retailers. Publishers also use the show to promote new books and products, and trading partners can come together to do business, address common challenges, and learn.
According to the CBA’s State of the Industry report, released just before the show, 45 Christian stores closed in 2016, while 20 new stores opened, for a net loss of 25 stores. Within the same time period, there has been a 6% decline in sales of Christian retail, according the CBA’s analysis.
To combat declines in the number of Christian stores, last year Riskey introduced a plan for strategic partnerships with studios, artists, and others in order to source products exclusively at CBA stores. “We’ve learned a lot this year, we didn’t see the success we’d hoped for but we have the right strategy,” said Riskey. “Exclusive products going through the brick and mortar stores and driving traffic to stores is effective, and we will have more to come soon.”
A new addition to the show this year was the CBA’s Retail Academy Online, a subscription service offering training to bookstore staff members through workshops at UNITE 2017 and online year-round. “Better training equals better sales; I’ve seen it,” said Riskey, who had 40 people “graduate” from six courses during the show. “We hope more stores sign up.”
As for the future of Christian retailing, Riskey and others interviewed at the show said CBA staff, publishers, and retailers are looking beyond the usual. They’re looking at “omni-channel” customer care—meeting consumer needs in a variety of formats and ways—and outreach to customers via pop-up stores and increased online presence.
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“I grew up in New York but I hadn’t really experienced the city in any type of touristy way…This was probably the first museum I really explored and took the time to see,” said @haileybaldwin of the @whitneymuseum. On Tuesday night, Baldwin was joined by Jemima Kirke and more at the annual Whitney Museum Gala and Studio Party, which honored Lorna Simpson, Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo and Beth Rudin DeWoody. See more photos on WWD.com. #wwdeye (📷: @lexieblacklock)
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Northern, WI 03/24/2014 (usastockreport) – The progress has been made in fraud case which forced Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) to cut its profit in 2013. In this case Oceanografia, CEO a major Mexican oil field services was held for questioning on Saturday. This was reported on Sunday by attorney general’s office.
Investigation has been Initiated
The CEO Amado Yanez major stake owner in Oceanografia voluntarily presented himself for questioning. The AG requested for temp detention order that stops Yanez from any movement or travelling. Going by the local media, who reported that interrogation session was on till Sunday?
The Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos) state run oil giant of Mexico is taking the services of Oceanografia from last few decades. It has awarded Oceanografia billion dollar of contracts for the supply and maintenance service of oil platforms and pipelines from Pemex .
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In the last month Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) reported, a case has been came to light which is related to bogus loan amounting to $400 million was given by Banamex, a Mexican subsidiary of Citigroup to Oceanografia. The bank further said the case was unearthed when invoices were reviewed. The Oceanografia said it belongs to Pemex, but on further investigation it was found that they were not valid invoices. After matching with Pemex, Citigroup found that out of $585 million of loans of collateral backing only $185 million could be verified and rest were frauds. The Mexico unit of Citibank Banamex is the second largest bank in Mexico with around 1700 branches.
The Mexican government has started a criminal investigation and has taken control of Oceanografia. The assets of Oceanografia have been confiscated. The state run anti-corruption agency has already banned Oceanografia from taking part in bidding on government contracts for 21 months. The US FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and Securities and Exchange Commission have started interrogating people in connection with fraud.
The investigation of the fraud and the corresponding punishment will stop many companies from going this path. It is good finally it was unearthed and will serve as a lesson for Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) to tread with cautious.


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Patrick Donohue’s life changed when his daughter Sarah Jane was born on June 5, 2005.
Five days later, his life changed again when he noticed Sarah Jane was noticeably lethargic and he decided to take her back to the pediatrician. A number of tests were run and a few weeks later, they discovered that she had lost 60 percent of the rear cortex of her brain — the result of being violently shaken by her baby nurse.
“I’ll never forget, the first day we took her back to the hospital and they were trying to stick an IV in her,” says Donohue, who lead a successful career as a political consultant. “Tears were rolling down her face. Her mouth was wide open but because of the brain injury she couldn’t cry. From that moment on I knew I needed to be the voice of Sarah Jane.”
Ever since, Donahue has been advocating for children with brain injuries. In 2013, he founded the International Academy of Hope, which is the only school in New York City that specializes in kids with brain-based disorders. Currently, the school has 24 students and 50 full-time staff members, causing a year’s tuition to run $135,000. The cost is reimbursed by the New York City Department of Education, but only after parents sue, claiming that there is no public school to serve their child’s needs.


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The Blyth Festival will launch the 2022 season with and outdoor production of The Drawer Boy on June 22nd.
Artistic Director Gil Garratt says at this point, the entire season will be presented on the new outdoor Harvest Stage, but depending on COVID restrictions, there could be some indoor presentations near the end of the summer.
Garratt says the outdoor Harvest Stage was a huge success last year as it allowed them to bring performers and audiences together and he says it also seemed to trigger new ideas in the writers who have been writing for the Festival for years.
“And then we learned a lot about it too. I think there’s a bunch of improvements we’re going to try to make this coming year, like we’d like to see the shade that we put over the audience to protect the audience from the sun, we’re going to build that up a little bit more so that there’s even more shade for people.”
Garratt admits, there is some risk involved in staging an outdoor season and it was something they worried about all of the time.
But he says of one hundred performances, they only had to cancel five.
“We had a pretty good procedure set up, we didn’t cancel shows until we were about three hours before. We could still call people while they were at home and not lose out. That’s what we tried to do.”
Garratt points out, a lot of restrictions have already been lifted or are scheduled to be lifted in the near future, so they’re not ruling out a few indoor productions in late summer or early fall.
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Calprotectin ELISA Kit (S100A8/A9) ELISA Kit
- Target Alle Calprotectin (S100A8/A9) ELISA Kits anzeigen
- Calprotectin (S100A8/A9)
- Sandwich ELISA
- 0 μg/mL - 2000 μg/mL
- Untere Nachweisgrenze
- 2.5 ng/mL
- This test kit is intended for use in the quantitative determination of human calprotectin (neutrophil cytoplasmic protein S100A8/A9) levels in stool samples. It is for in-vitro diagnostic use. The test is useful for detecting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
- Analytische Methode
1. Calprotectin Antibody Coated Microplate
One bottle containing 30 mL of 20-fold concentrate. Before use the contents must be diluted with 570 mL of demineralized water and mixed well. Upon dilution, this yields a ready-to-use Extraction Buffer for fecal sample extraction and dilution. The diluted Extraction Buffer may be stored at room temperature and is stable until the expiration date on the kit box.
- Benötigtes Material
1. Fecal sample collection tube
2. Precision single channel pipettes capable of delivering 50 µL, 100 µL, 500 µL, etc.
3. Disposable pipette tips suitable for above volume dispensing.
4. Disposable plastic 100 mL and 1000 mL bottle with caps.
5. Aluminum foil.
6. Deionized or distilled water.
7. Plastic microtiter well cover or polyethylene film.
8. ELISA multichannel wash bottle or automatic (semi-automatic) washing system.
9. Spectrophotometric microplate reader capable of reading absorbance at 450 nm and 650 or 630
- Zu unserem meistverkauften S100A8/A9 ELISA Kit
- 4 h
- This ELISA is designed, developed and produced for the quantitative measurement of human calprotectin in stool samples. The assay utilizes the two-site sandwich technique with two selected antibodies that bind to different epitopes of human calprotectin. Assay standards, controls and patient samples are added directly to wells of a microtiter plate that is coated with antibody to calprotectin. After a short incubation period, the plate is washed and horseradish peroxidase (HRP)-conjugated human calprotectin specific monoclonal antibody is added to each well. After the second incubation period, a sandwich of solid-phase antibody human calprotectin HRP-conjugated monoclonal antibody is formed. The unbound monoclonal antibodies and buffer matrix are removed in the subsequent washing step. For the detection of this immunocomplex, the well is then incubated with a substrate solution in a timed reaction and then measured in a spectrophotometric microplate reader. The enzymatic activity of the immunocomplex bound to the wall of each microtiter well is directly proportional to the amount of human calprotectin in the test sample. A standard curve is generated by plotting the absorbance versus the respective human calprotectin concentration for each standard on a point-to-point or 4-parameter curve fitting. The concentration of fecal human calprotectin in test samples is determined directly from this standard curve.
- Aufbereitung der Reagenzien
(1) Prior to use allow all reagents to come to room temperature. Reagents from different kit lot numbers should not be combined or interchanged.
(2) ELISA Wash Concentrate must be diluted to working solution prior to use. Please see REAGENTS section for details.
(3) Reconstitute all assay standard level 1 to level 7 and controls by adding 0.5 mL of deminerialized water to each vial. Allow the standards and controls to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes, and then mix well by inversions or gentle vortexing. One must make sure that all solid is dissolved completely prior to use. These reconstituted standards and controls may be stored at 2 ? 8 C for up to 3 days or at ?10 C or below for long-term storage. Do not exceed 3 freeze-thaw cycles.
(4) Test Configuration
(5) Place a sufficient number of calprotectin-coated microwell strips in a holder to run human calprotectin standards, controls and unknown samples in duplicate.
(6) Prepare Tracer Antibody working solution by 1:21 fold dilution of the Calprotectin Tracer Antibody by adding the tracer antibody into the Tracer Antibody Diluent . Following is a table that outlines the relationship of strips used and antibody mixture prepared.
1. Only one fecal sample is required. Fresh fecal sample must be collected by using Epitope Diagnostics Fecal Sample Collection Tube. This tube is specially designed for easy collection of a substantially small amount of fecal sample into the tube pre-filled with sample extraction buffer. The collected fecal sample may be transported at ambient temperature, stored at 2-8 C and tested within 3 days. Fecal sample may be stored below -20 C for a longer storage period. Avoid more than three freeze - thaw cycles for each specimen. The validation data of this test were generated by using Fecal Sample Collection Tube! To order this tube, please order Fecal Calprotectin/NGAL Sample Collection kit. Each kit contains 50 tubes filled with extraction buffer. A different calprotectin test result may be obtained by using a different type of fecal sample collection tube.
2. It is an alternative to collect fecal sample with a commercial stool sample collection device. The collected sample can be stored at 2-8 °C for up to 6 days. The collected sample should be diluted in two steps with 1:40 and 1:9 before measurement. Following is a detailed sample extraction process. (a) Label and tare an empty polypropylene tube together with an inoculation loop. (b) Weigh 50 ? 100 mg of stool using the inoculation loop by placing it into the pre-tarred tube. (c ) Record the net amount of sample and break the inoculation loop, leave the lower part of the loop in the tube. (d) Add Extraction Buffer (39 parts of the stool volume, 1 g stool = 1 ml) into the tube: (e) Vortex to dissolve stool sample. Let the sample set at room temperature vertically for 30 min for sedimentation or centrifuge the sample at 3000 x g for 5 minutes. (f) Transfer 0.15 mL clear supernatant (no particles) to a clean tube with 1.2 mLExtraction Buffer. Mix the sample by gently vortexing. This extracted sample is ready to be measured for fecal Calprotectin.
- Aufbereitung der Proben
If the Epitope Diagnostics Fecal Sample Collection Tube is used, there is no sample preparation required.
(1) Add 50 µL of Assay Buffer into the designated microwells. Gently tap the plate to coat the wells evenly.
(2) Add 50 µL of Standards, Controls and extracted patient samples into the designated microwells.
(3) Seal the plate wells securely, cover with foil or other material to protect from light, and rotate on an ELISA plate shaker (small orbit radius) for 1 hr. 5 minutes at 400 to 450 rpm.
(4) Just prior to the end of the incubation time, dilute the proper amount of Tracer Antibody for the assay.
(5) Wash each well 5 times by dispensing 350 µL of working wash solution into each well and then completely aspirating the contents. Alternatively, an automated microplate washer can be used.
(6) Add 100 µL of diluted Tracer Antibody to each well.
(7) Seal the plate wells securely, cover with foil or other material to protect from light, and rotate on an ELISA plate shaker (small orbit radius) for 45 minutes 5 minutes at 400 to 450 rpm.
(8) Wash each well 5 times by dispensing 350 µL of working wash solution into each well and then completely aspirating the contents. Alternatively, an automated microplate washer can be used.
(9) Add 100 µL of ELISA HRP Substrate into each of the wells.
(10) Cover the plate with aluminum foil to or other material to avoid exposure to light. Incubate plate static, at room temperature, for 12 minutes (Optional 8 - 15 minutes).
(11) Remove the aluminum foil. Read the absorbance at 620 nm (optional wavelengths from 595 nm to 650 nm depending on available filters) immediately.
(12) Immediately add 100 µL of ELISA Stop Solution into each of the wells. Mix gently. (13) Read the absorbance at 450 nm with reference filter at 620 nm or 650 nm.
It is recommended to use a point-to-point or 4-parameter standard curve fitting.
1. Calculate the average absorbance for each pair of duplicate test results.
2. Subtract the average absorbance of the level 1 standard (0 ng/mL) from the average absorbance of all other readings to obtain corrected absorbance.
3. The standard curve is generated by the corrected absorbance of all standard levels on the ordinate against the standard concentration on the abscissa using point-to-point or log-log paper. Appropriate computer assisted data reduction programs may also be used for the calculation of results. The fecal human calprotectin concentrations for the controls and the patient samples are read directly from the standard curve using their respective corrected absorbance. The use of the two absorbance wavelength at A 620 nm and A450/620 nm allows for two ways to calculate sample results. It is recommended to get sample results by using the primary standard curve at A 450/620 nm for samples with value below standard level
5. For samples with calprotectin value above standard level 5, it is recommended to use the secondary standard curve at A 620 nm.
- The intra-assay precision was validated by measuring three sample extracts in a single assay with 12 replicate determinations. The inter-assay precision was validated by measuring two samples in duplicate in 4 individual assays.
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- The reagents must be used in a professional laboratory. The source material for reagents containing bovine serum was derived in the contiguous 48 United States. It was obtained only from healthy donor animals maintained under veterinary supervision and found free of contagious diseases. Wear gloves while performing this assay and handle these reagents as if they are potentially infectious. Avoid contact with reagents containing TMB, hydrogen peroxide, or hydrochloric acid. TMB may cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes and cause an allergic skin reaction. TMB is a suspected carcinogen. Hydrochloric acid may cause severe irritation on contact with skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale fumes. On contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Use Good Laboratory Practices.
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- Target Alle Calprotectin (S100A8/A9) ELISA Kits anzeigen
- Calprotectin (S100A8/A9)
- Andere Bezeichnung
- Calprotectin (S100A8/A9 Produkte)
- 60B8AG, CAGB, CFAG, CGLB, L1AG, LIAG, MAC387, MIF, MRP14, NIF, P14, Mrp14, MRP-14, p14, TSP-1, TSP1, Thbs-1, tbsp1, 60B8Ag, AW546964, BEE22, Cagb, GAGB, L1Ag, S100 calcium binding protein A9, thrombospondin 1, S100 calcium binding protein A9 (calgranulin B), S100A9, S100a9, Thbs1
- Quantitative determination of fecal calprotectin is an indication of the severity of bowel inflammation. Also, higher levels of calprotectin in the stool are associated with an increased risk of relapse in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).1 Low stool calprotectin levels correlate well with a low risk for intestinal allograft rejection. This assay uses specific monoclonal antibodies to ensure only calprotectin is detected.
- S100 Proteine


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Fourth Annual Kobo Emerging Writer Prize Shortlist Announced
Canada’s hottest new books have been selected in three genres: Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction and Mystery
Toronto, ON – May 1st 2018 – Rakuten Kobo, in search for the best new books written by debut Canadian authors, today announced the shortlist for its fourth annual Emerging Writer Prize. The award was created with the goal of kick-starting the careers of debut authors, with a $10,000 CAD cash prize awarded to a book in each of three categories: Non-Fiction, Literary Fiction, and Genre Fiction (Mystery this year). In addition, each winning author will receive promotional, marketing, and communications support through 2018.
The 2018 shortlist, selected by Kobo’s team of booksellers and booklovers—with book completion rates, customer ratings and reviews considered—comprises six books from each genre. The shortlist will now move on to the final selection process led by top Canadian authors: Lori Lansens for Literary Fiction, Jay Ingram for Non-Fiction and Linwood Barclay for Mystery. The winners will be announced on the evening of June 19th, 2018.
The Church In The Wildwood by Alanna Rusnak - Alanna Rusnak Publishing
Death and the Intern by Jeremy Hanson-Finger - Invisible Publishing
American War by Omar El Akkad - McClelland & Stewart
Uncertain Weights and Measures by Jocelyn Parr - Goose Lane Editions
The Last Wave by Gillian Best - House of Anansi Press
Dominion by Shane Arbuthnott - Orca Book Publishers

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I have to be honest, when we walked in it looked and smelled like a restaurant located in a 3rd world country and I tried to talk my family into leaving. It was really cold outside and we were on foot so I was over ruled. I will list the items we had and what we thought of it. Crab... More
It had been years since we had first eaten at Catchers, so last night we were able to go to dinner and we are very happy we did. We made the reservation on Opentable.com and when we arrived we were seated at the bar and ordered. The oysters on the half shell we fresh and wonderful. The fried Calamari was... More
Used a Groupon with no hassles for beers and oysters. The oysters were terrific - fresh and just a bit of salt flavor, and the beers were local and refreshing. Service was friendly and made us feel completely welcome. Sort of "beach shack" decor. Definitely a fun place to spend an afternoon down at the beach.
We had decided to go to Beachside for dinner but when we got there it was closed. So we decided to go to Catcher's instead. It is next door. I had low expectations and the place was empty. We decided to try the happy hour menu, everything was half off on the appetizers. Wow was I delighted. The owner, Rowland... More
I had the Key Kombo for dinner and it was great! It consisted of Jerk shrimp (quite tasty), broiled zucchini squash, coconut lobster (fried with a coconut sauce), and pineapple scallops (scallops on top of a roasted pineapple slice). Had some Octoberfest beer to wash it down too. Yum!
There are so many "raw bar" type places in the area, there is no reason to go to Catchers. It's dingy, the service is so-so. Food is only okay. We often see very good bargains for this place, but just can't return...even with free parking, which is an important commodity in this area.
We had the most fun time with Roland. I ordered lobster tacos and they were terrific. Great value. Right on Rehobeth Ave. we liked the food so much Roland catered our beach Wedding in June 2016. He did a great job and remembered all the little details that make it special. You can go right off the beach in shorts... More
We went to this restaurant because of so many people commenting very positively on it! We were recognized and seated immediately. The food was prepared with great care, and presented well. The portions weren't anything to sneeze about. Well done Catchers!!!
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These devices let you know exactly where something is (like a vehicle) with just a few quick clicks of a button. Because of this ability, they can be great for theft prevention, fleet tracking (in the case of hardwired or OBD options) and other situations where such real-time, geographical information can help you accomplish a goal.
Car tracking devices are relatively simple, yet powerful devices. Most of them use a GPS or Global Positioning System transmitter, as well as cellular technology, plus a network of satellites orbiting around the world.
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Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by Dr. Renger. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile!
Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.

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If there's anything more frustrating than all the big names in media hyping up a band, it's when they're right. The good news is, Blitzen Trapper lives up to every ounce of the superfluous praise they've garnered from SPIN, Rolling Stone and various other indie kingmakers. The sextet mellowly sashays to combined keyboards and flippant vocals that prove the band doesn't take itself too seriously. Joining Blitzen Trapper on the road are Oregon alumni the Parson Red Heads, who have relocated their sunshine sound to California -- and it seems to be agreeing with them. Pop gems like "Punctual As Usual" and "Got It All" punctuate their new album, Owl & Timber, a focused, heartfelt work of sixties-loving guitar riffs and love-rants that could make Matthew Sweet proud.


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Don't mess with taxes.
That is, unless you have a good tax strategy. Some savvy financial advisers are employing exchange-traded funds to minimize Uncle Sam's take of their clients' bounty.
Tax harvesting can be done throughout the year, not just at year-end, and market volatility offers a chance to offset capital gains. As this week's top story discusses, ETFs are useful tax-harvesting tools for some of the reasons they've become popular investments: ETFs are easily traded and reflect many market sectors and investment styles.
Other stories look at the sluggish pace of mutual-fund reform, a controversial move to register hedge funds, and columnist Paul Merriman advises Fidelity Magellan shareholders to jump ship, all on this week's Mutual Funds pages.
"Shine on tax-harvest moon" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but attuned investors still sing its praises ...
Jonathan Burton, mutual funds editor
The harvest moon shines every fall, but tax harvesting glows in any season. This tax-efficient strategy is particularly worthwhile for investors when the stock-market is volatile -- as it's been this year - and exchange-traded funds, used properly, can be powerful tools to reduce the tax bite in taxable accounts. See ETF Investing
Shareholders should sell their shares in the mammoth $62 billion Fidelity Magellan, and Fidelity should be embarrassed by its flagship fund. See Guru's Corner
Fidelity bond fund veteran retires
Fidelity Investments, the biggest U.S. mutual fund company, said it has named portfolio managers Jeffrey Moore and Ford O'Neil to replace bond fund manager Kevin Grant, who plans to retire Jan. 1. See full story.
Slow and unsteady
More than a year after Eliot Spitzer exposed widespread corruption in the mutual-fund industry, reform measures aimed at ending the most glaring abuses are still awaiting action by federal regulators. See Mutual Understanding
Refund points to market timing
Ever since the mutual fund industry first got nailed for allowing improper trades, investors have been left with the nagging suspicion that someone really got hurt. everyone suspected there had to be cases where rapid-fire trading led to much bigger performance woes. Simple mathematics suggested that the impact of improper trading had the potential to devastate a tiny fund. The proof came last week. See Chuck Jaffe
Trimming the hedges
A narrow majority of Securities and Exchange Commission members voted to require hedge funds to share more information with the agency. The move means that the fund managers must register with the agency as investment advisers. See full story.
ETFs splash across the pond
Although there are numerous exchange-traded funds tracking growth and value indexes in the U.S., until now so-called "style" ETFs have not been introduced in Europe. See ETF Focus
Funds aren't collectors' items
Mutual funds are not collector's items. They don't come in "limited editions." But it is increasingly hard to treat the Wasatch funds as anything but collector's items: interesting to talk about but hard to acquire and build a portfolio around. For proof, look no further than the firm's next fund, which will open next year. See Chuck Jaffe.
Breaking into China
As Edmund Harriss trolls the Hong Kong stock market with what he calls a "bottom-up stock selection process," he tries to choose wisely based on four key criteria. "We want reasonable quality, a return on investment above the cost of capital," said Harriss, portfolio manager of the Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund. See The Stockpickers
Map of the stars
When it comes to investing, Lee Grout doesn't try to choose the best stock-market sectors -- he's looking for individual standouts. See The Stockpickers
Michael Corbett, by his own admission, spends a lot of time "kicking tires" on unknown companies, looking for tiny, undiscovered corporate gems. See The Stockpickers
Favoring the underdog
Is Mr. Market punishing your company's shares because its business is in the doghouse with investors - like say, insurance? Then David Nicholas wants you. See The Stockpickers

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CATERPILLAR’S DIGITAL DNA: DATA MAGIC
It’s estimated that Caterpillar is connecting assets every five minutes, or roughly 6,500 per month. That number is expected to grow exponentially.
Bringing in the data from those connected assets is good, but having a “data translator” like Suba Ramani to make sense of it is what you’d call a major key.
“We turn the data to English from zeroes and ones,” Suba says. “You just realize how many different ways there are to slice and dice the data, and we can’t get enough of it.”
Her team will do everything from distributing the raw data to Caterpillar’s engineering groups to combing over to giving reports to customers on what they should be doing to help optimize their fleet.
Suba is also part of the team working on Caterpillar’s digital platform, which will allow customers to access information about their fleets in one convenient location.
“The platform is hopefully going to be one hot place where all this information comes in and goes out,” Suba says.
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Alabama's Gulf Coast welcomes Brandon Styles and the 1st live production show!
From Justin Bieber to Frank Sinatra this classy show has something for the whole family! You will be awed during Brandon's live performance of nearly 60 different celebrity singing & speaking impressions. Brandon Styles has incorporated the perfect amount of comedy, magic, dance, ventriloquism and audience participation into this fast-paced 60 minute Vegas style show!
Get your tickets on BrandonStyles.com or at the door. The Showroom is located in Downtown OWA, 101H S. OWA Blvd., Foley, AL 36535.
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Algae Bloom in Caloosahatchee River
Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
Gov. Rick Scott issued an emergency order in Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties on July 9 to help combat algal blooms caused by Lake Okeechobee water discharges from the Army Corps of Engineers. Read Executive Order No. 18-191 (Emergency Management - Lake Okeechobee Discharge/Algae Blooms).
Department of Health: Avoid Contact with Algae
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County Issued a Health Advisory June 28, 2018 for Alva Boat Ramp, Davis Boat Ramp and Franklin Locks based on water sampling results from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that found blue-green algae. Get more information.
How Do I Find Current Water Conditions for Area Beaches & the Caloosahatchee River?
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County participates in the Healthy Beaches Program. Thirteen Lee County beaches are sampled and monitored weekly for bacteria. View results of the samples and any posted weekly advisories by clicking on the first link the chart below.
The chart below also contains current and forecast conditions for
red tide and other
harmful algal blooms (HABs) along area beaches and the Caloosahatchee River.
Blue-Green Algae FAQ
(Source: Florida Department of Health, unless otherwise noted)
Lee County Additional Links & Resources:
Lee County Commissioners have made decades of significant funding commitments in the tens of millions of dollars to water-related projects and infrastructure, as reflected in the documents below.


Fairness Moyana, Hwange Correspondent
THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) plans to roll out a wildlife restocking exercise in Hwange and Tsholotsho Districts as part of efforts to ensure communities derive benefits from the resource.
The project falls under the Hwange Sanyati Biological Corridor (HSBC) and would see Sidinda ward under Hwange Rural District Council (HRDC) being restocked with different species that will be managed by the community.
Representatives from different stakeholder organisations recently visited one of the sites where restocking is underway.
ZimParks acting director responsible for conservation, Mr Arthur Musakwa, said the project would be rolled out in phases starting June this year.
“We are going to be restocking Sidinda ward with non-carnivorous animals that will include buffalo, sable, zebra, giraffe, impala, water buck and many more grazers and browsers. This will be done in phases with the exercise starting between June and July after the rains,” he said.
“We realised that the only way people can conserve wildlife is to ensure that they get direct benefits from wildlife management. The community here must be applauded for having maintained their ecosystem, which has been very suitable for turning Sidinda into a sanctuary.”
Mr Musakwa said preparations for the restocking exercise were at an advanced stage with the construction of two base stations, which will be used for anti-poaching processes having been completed.
ZimParks would train community game scouts in resources protection among other things. The animals will be kept in holding bomas over a period of three weeks before they are released into the wild to allow them to acclimatise and adjust to the new environment, he said.
Mr Musakwa said the project would benefit the community through non consumptive activities such as photographic safaris while harvesting for meat will be done on a moderate basis over a period of time.
“We want to create and promote non- consumptive activities, which are sustainable and can improve income for communities involved,” he said.
Mr Musakwa also said live sales would be conducted after exceeding carrying capacity with alternative land use being considered.
He said the project would be funded by the World Bank at a cost of $5.6 million covering 5.4 hectares of land over a period of two years.
The initiative is expected to support the Campfire system that will open new opportunities to communities and allow them to play a greater role in the management of their natural resources.
Mr Musakwa urged other rural district councils to emulate what HRDC was doing to derive benefits from their natural resources.
Meanwhile, Chief Shana welcomed the move to reintroduce wildlife in the area describing it as a positive development.
Sidinda ward used to be home to a variety of wildlife species before poaching activities mostly by Zambians decimated their numbers.


We may have the best intentions, but our minds may still play tricks on us. This can complicate situations in ways that we’re not even aware, and produce negative outcomes. Want to avoid unintentional bias? Learn how to “wake up” from it.
Becoming aware of unintentional bias is essential to great leadership. In no case is this greater than in the issue of diversity. Big Think has written about how diversity strengthens organizations, even leading to better decision-making. It’s in the best interest of leaders to build diverse organizations. Unfortunately, in the quest for diversity, too many leaders are unaware of how unintentional bias is getting in their way and actually undermining the people they’re seeking to help.
“Discrimination and bias and inequities is one of the most important topics of the day today. One of the reasons why is that many, many companies are becoming increasingly diverse. Companies value diversity. They think it's really important,” says Valerie Purdie-Vaughns, the Director of the Laboratory of Intergroup Relations and the Social Mind at Columbia University. “And yet the way our brain works we still engage in many different kinds of biases and they happen outside of our awareness.”
For more on Purdie-Vaughns’s insights into unintentional bias, including the disturbing differences commonly found in letters of recommendation written for men versus those written for women, watch this clip from Big Think’s interview:
Upstreamism advocate Rishi Manchanda calls us to understand health not as a "personal responsibility" but a "common good."
- Upstreamism tasks health care professionals to combat unhealthy social and cultural influences that exist outside — or upstream — of medical facilities.
- Patients from low-income neighborhoods are most at risk of negative health impacts.
- Thankfully, health care professionals are not alone. Upstreamism is increasingly part of our cultural consciousness.
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Revealed: England's young lions... 15 teen stars YOU should get excited about
READ JAMIE REDKNAPP ON HIS FEARS FOR ENGLAND...
Jamie Redknapp sparked a debate on MailOnline yesterday when he raised his concerns for the future of English football.
Adrian Durham used his column today to tackle the subject, too.
The FIFA Team of the Year did not feature a single English player, the Barclays Premier League consistently turns to top foreign talent and the perception continues that England's best young talent seem more interested in getting their hands on the latest Baby Bentley.
On paper, the situation seems hopeless.
But Robbie Fowler got all excited this week when Jordan Rossiter came on for Liverpool during their 4-1 thumping of Inter Milan in the NextGen Series. Perhaps there is hope?
Fowler tweeted: 'A young lad just about to come on for a few mins for Liverpool in NextGen... Jordan Rossiter, big shout but potentially a young stevie g #who's your club's next big thing?'
There is talent out there but not yet at the elite level - that's the crux of Jamie's argument. But here Sportsmail's experts reveal the best youngsters in England, which should offer some hope (you'll just have to wait a few years)...
Everton, midfielder, Age: 17.
England Under 17 star signed first professional contract last week. Everton took him from Bradford and he has already drawn comparisons with Paul Gascoigne. Technically good, has an eye for a pass, can go past players and score.
Liverpool, striker, 16.
Holds record as Liverpool’s youngest player after appearing against former club West Brom earlier this season as a late substitute. Has good pace and scores goals. Still growing but draws comparisons with clubmate Raheem Sterling.
Mersey beat: Everton's George Green (left) and Liverpool's Jerome Sinclair (right) are hot prospects
Liverpool, midfielder, 17.
He appeared as a late substitute against inter Milan in the NextGen Series on Tuesday. His performance was brief but enough for Robbie Fowler to comment that ‘he could be the next Steven Gerrard.’ Has the attributes for the praise not to become a burden.
Shrewsbury, goalkeeper, 16.
Already 6ft 1in, this confident keeper has followed in the footsteps of Joe Hart at Shrewsbury and been capped at England.
Everton, midfielder, 17.
A complete midfielder, he has already played for England U19s. He is dynamic and sets a tempo for his side. He was one of only two England players picked out by the European Championship tournament committee as among the best U17 talents in Europe last year. They commented on his ability to ‘begin attacking movements’ for his team.
Pass master: Lundstram
New Gerrard? Rossiter
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Chelsea, midfielder, 16.
Crewe, striker, 18.
He is being tipped to follow in former team-mate Nick Powell’s footsteps and join a Premier League club. He has scored regularly for England youth sides and started the season well at Crewe, winning the League One player of the month for August. Arsenal and Man Utd have been linked with moves for him.
Loftus-Cheek has been at Chelsea since he was eight and played for the club’s youth team while still an Under 15. A box-to-box midfielder, he has attracted interest from both Manchester clubs and Barcelona.
Southampton, defender, 17.
Shaw has been dubbed the new Gareth Bale. There were fears that he might not yet have the mental strength to hack it in the Premier League but he was handed a chance and has since been one of Southampton’s best players. His first top-flight start coincided with Saints shoring up the leakiest defence in the league and he has since become a regular in the side. Shaw is as good going forward as he is at the back, fitting the Bale comparisons.
Top-flight experience: Southampton's Luke Shaw (right) battles with former Saint Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during Arsenal's visit to St Mary's this season
Cheeky lad: Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek (left) and Max Clayton of Crewe (right) have both shown promise
Derby, midfielder, 17.
This starlet is the name on all lips. He caught the eye of Barca when he played for England in a youth tournament in the Algarve. Left-footed and sparkling in Derby’s midfield.
Chelsea, defender, 18.
A highly rated central defender who has impressed as a holding midfielder during a successful loan spell at Watford which has been extended to the end of this season.
Aston Villa, winger, 17.
Exciting winger who has been in the first team squad. Plays international football for Republic of Ireland but qualifies for England.
Jack the lad: Aston Villa's Grealish (left) and Sheffield United starlet Diego Girolamo (right)
Charlton, centre back, 16.
Gomez is a very athletic centre back at a crunch period of his development. Has been watched by chelsea, arsenal and Liverpool and charlton have tied him up on a good contract.
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Sheffield United, striker, 17.
Striker who made his debut this season and already attracting attention from top scouts. Plays international football for Italy but eligible for England, born in Chesterfield and nurtured at Sheffield United’s academy.
Charlton, midfielder, 17.
Diego Poyet is a midfielder who has represented England and has good technique. Has potential and also been watched by Arsenal. Has an intelligent father in Brighton manager Gus to keep him progressing.
Boy done good: Little Diego Poyet larks about at Chelsea's training ground (left) during the time his father Gus played for the Blues and (right) now a budding star at Charlton Athletic
West Brom, forward, 16.
Talented wonderkid in the classic No 10 mould who is considered one of the country’s best prospects.
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Detonation combustors provide advantages over current deflagration combustors due to their pressure gain and simplicity of design. Rotary detonation engines (RDEs) offer advantages over pulsed detonation engines (PDEs) due to a steadier exhaust and fewer total system losses. All previous research on turbine integration with detonation combustors has focused on utilizing PDEs to drive axial and centrifugal turbines. The objective of this thesis was the integration and testing of an axial turbine driven by a rotary detonation engine (RDE) to determine turbine operability. In pursuit of this objective, convergent nozzle sections were placed on the RDE to simulate the back-pressurization that would occur when placing the turbine behind the RDE. Nozzle testing showed that back-pressurizing the RDE increases the operational space of the RDE. Results from the nozzle testing were used to properly integrate the turbine with the RDE. The turbine was driven by the RDE with successful detonation runs, showing turbine operation with RDEs is possible. The RDE operated similarly for both nozzle and turbine testing, demonstrating that a nozzle can properly simulate the presence of a turbine behind a RDE.
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Tellefsen, Jonathan R., "Build Up and Operation of an Axial Turbine Driven by a Rotary Detonation Engine" (2012). Theses and Dissertations. 1071.


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It is no secret the technology is there to make Bali (and many other places) a greener, more eco-friendly place to live and to visit. The money is there too. And for years, it has been regular folk who have been supporting groups and communities with initiatives around beach cleaning and waste management.
But now the missing piece of the jigsaw could well be in place – political will.
There is a ‘green wave’ rolling through Bali and the new administration of Governor Wayan Koster and Vice Governor Cok Ace appear to be the ones riding it.
In the short space of time since they started their administration in September, Koster and Ace have taken some bold moves to point Bali in a more environmentally friendly direction. Some plans and initiatives may not eventuate, but the intention is certainly plain to see.
The new administration almost immediately publicly scrapped the idea of the Benoa Bay reclamation project, which has been causing concern for many local communities since its inception in 2013/14. However, it is worth remembering, as Gapura Bali reported in September, that the Governor does not have the power to scrap the project. Only a Presidential decree can do this. But it’s the thought that counts.
Bye-Bye Plastic Bags
Back in 2013, two sisters from Bali’s Green School, Isabel and Melati Wijsen, created the ‘Bye Bye Plastic Bags’ movement. They spent years trying to convince then Governor, Pastika to ban plastic bags in Bali. Eventually, their petition was heard and Pastika agreed to make Bali plastic bag free by 2018. Unfortunately, this never happened.
But this last week, according to Coconuts Bali, Mayor Mantra with support from Koster, announced Regulation no. 36/2018, which states the local government will be prohibiting the use of plastic bags in shops starting January 1, 2019.
Bali still relies heavily on Java for its energy supply. But this has proved to be insufficient for Bali’s growing power needs as tourism numbers swell. PLN, proposed the Java-Bali Crossing to address this and that would mean the construction of two 376-metre tall towers in West Bali to make use of excess power generated from the Paiton Steam Power Plant in East Java.
However, a number of cultural and religious objections have stalled the idea, as tall constructions are considered inappropriate in Bali. This in turn has prompted more initiatives for Bali to produce its own power through New and Renewable Energy (EBTs) including geo-thermal, solar, wave and wind power plants.
Last week, the Provincial Government of Bali together with the legislative body prepared a Regional Regulation (Perda) on the island’s energy plans. According to Merdeka, this was then followed up by Governor Koster with a Governor Regulation (Pergub) concerning the use and development of clean energy in Bali. “We have to prepare an independent energy preparation scenario for the next 5-10 years,” Koster said.
Impact on Tourism
Republika are reporting this will have a significant impact on Bali’s tourism industry, which accounts for 67 percent of the total gross regional domestic income and affects around 70 percent of the island’s population. Why? Because of air quality according, to Greenpeace Southeast Asia climate and energy researcher Adila Isfandiari, who cited the negative impacts of the Celukan Bawang Steam Power Plant (PLTU) in North Bali, which is powered by coal.
In an article published earlier this year, Reuters reported local fishermen near Singaraja were complaining the pollution and emisions generated by the plant were reducing the number of fish they were able to catch.
The result is Governor Koster is encouraging environmentally friendly and sustainable clean energy. Kuta News is following Koster’s movements around something called Bali Mandiri Energy. This appears to be focused on the utilization of renewable energy including solar power, hydropower, wind power, biomass, ocean currents, gas (LPG, LNG, CNG) as clean and environmentally friendly alternative sources of energy.
“The development and utilization of renewable clean energy will continue to be developed, with energy sources that are environmentally friendly,” said Koster, “so the nature of Bali will be clean, with clean and healthy air the community will be healthy. This is in line with the vision of Nangun Sat Kerthi Loka Bali, which maintains the balance of nature, people and culture in all aspects.”
Koster is being reported as saying he hoped the use of LNG in hotel operations can be a driving force for other industries in a commitment to use clean energy on a small or large scale, which in turn will support economic growth and community welfare.
The latest green initiative getting the support of the local administration is that of an electric train, which is being pushed to replace the recently terminated public bus network most observers would agree failed miserably.
The proposed train system will be the second major infrastructure programme after what is being called the Shortcut Point 5-6, a 1.9 kilometre stretch of road connecting the Wanagiri village area around Yeh Ketipat Temple to the east, to Pegayaman, Banjar Wirabuana and Gitgit in the northern regency of Buleleng, the regency earmarked to be the site of the next Bali airport.
An electric train system, however, is not being greeted enthusiastically by many local communities because of what they see as ‘land constraints.’
A greener, more environmentally friendly Bali is no longer a utopian dream. The economic impacts have brought the issue well and truly into mainstream consciousness, especially since other tourist hotspots in the region, such as Boracay in The Philippines and Maya Bay on Ko Phi Phi in Thailand, have literally closed down and suffered enormous financial losses from pollution and poor waste management after being inundated with more tourists than they could handle.
Zero Dollar Tourism
This latter point is also something Governor Koster is well aware of, recently criticizing tour operators and agents for running monopolies and exploiting the growing Chinese tourist market, which currently dominates Bali’s tourism industry.
Koster believes unscrupulous syndicates are selling Bali too cheaply with package holidays at rock bottom prices, bringing in thousands of Chinese tourists who do not contribute to the local economy because they do not spend.
Around 3,000 – 3,500 Chinese tourists arrive in Bali every day, according to a recent report in Bisnis, 60% of which are on cheap tour package schemes.
Detik Travel are also reporting Chinese businessmen are working with illegal travel agents in Bali who use shops owned by Chinese selling goods made in China but claimed to be made in Bali or Indonesia. Minister of Tourism Arief Yayha told Detik Travel this Zero Dollar Tour business has negative implications for both countries as Chinese tourists feel cheated and the local Balinese economy sees no benefits.
Sustainable Travel Trend
The perception this creates is also worth taking seriously as it undermines Bali’s reputation as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations, especially in the high-end luxury space.
Travel Agent Central recently released the findings of the Booking.com’s Sustainable Travel Report, published earlier this year, which claims 87 percent of global travelers want to travel sustainably. This means staying in eco-friendly or green accommodations to reduce environmental impact, eating in local restaurants using local ingredients and buying local souvenirs as a result.
The report surveyed more than 12,000 respondents across 12 markets; Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, France, India, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK and the United States.

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Nitrogen Effects on Herbage Nitrogen Use and Nutritive Value in a Meadow and Loblolly Pine Alley
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Herbage response to N is poorly understood in alley cropping systems. Our objective was to determine site specific effects of N on herbage N use and nutritive value in separate experiments conducted in a meadow and a loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) alley (995 trees ha−1) near Booneville, AR. Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) was the predominant herbage species. Fertilizer N was broadcast as split-applications at six rates (100 kg ha−1 increments from 0 to 500 kg ha−1 yr−1). The proportion of total herbage as tall fescue was favored at rates ≥ 200 kg N ha−1, but these rates increased concentrations of herbage NO3 −–N in the pine alley to potentially harmful levels for grazing ruminants (>2300 μg NO3 −–N g−1). Cumulative herbage N use efficiency (CNUE) was 23 and 10 kg dry weight per kilogram supplied N for the meadow and pine alley, respectively. Cumulative N acquisition efficiency (CNAE), not cumulative N conversion efficiency (CNCE), appeared to be the primary driver of low CNUE in the pine alley. The apparent increase in crude protein (CP) in pine alley vs. meadow herbage appeared to be a mechanistic response to decreased specific leaf weight. Only maintenance levels (≤100 kg ha−1) of N fertilization should be applied to pine alley herbage given the low CNUE, and risk of NO3 −–N toxicity to ruminant livestock at higher N rates.Please view the pdf by using the Full Text (PDF) link under 'View' to the left.
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This blog is about trains and places related to railways in Sweden and other countries. Most trips are started from Stockholm.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
North of Sweden: Luleå
Day 5 on my northern journey goes to Luleå which is the largest city up here.
Boden is working as a railway junction, where Malmbanan goes east to Luleå.
In a similar way as Umeå Östra station is placed next to Norrlands hospital, a station next to the hospital in Luleå is also located, 15 km from the centre of Luleå.
Sunderby hospital station was opened 2000, and the bridge over the tracks was installed 2010.
Next on the way to Luleå is Gammelstad. The station was here until 1988.
One can still find name of the street telling that a station is close.
Gammelstaden is the oldest part of Luleå, even though it is placed a bit from the centre.
The main building is the church surrounded by 408 small cottages. The farmers in the outlying villages built their church cottages in order to be able to stay the night there in connection with attending church.
The third station on the way to Luleå centre is Notviken.
Next to the station is the server hall of Facebook, the first in Europe. Why here? Cold climate - good to cool down the servers.
First time I can see a traffic sign in russian here in Sweden.
Street art about the immigration issues
Parking space for SJ Norrlandståget in Luleå
Luleå central station.
Monument to one of the first trains on Malmbanan (Iron Ore Line).
X52 train in Luleå. Behind are the building of the newly developed area Kronan, which was a military base before.
Malmbanan is operated first of all by Iron Ore trains (can see one behind X52).
The train has the highest load in Scandinavia: 8600 tonne. The first part of the railway was built between Gällivare and Luleå and the first train left 1888. The new locomotive IORE was developed by Bombardier and delivered between 2000-2007. Today it is one of the most powerful locomotive in the world.
Another X52 is arriving, strangely not same colours as the other one (both are operated by Norrtåg).
X52 is used here for services between Luleå and Kiruna.
The beach may be looking good in the summer, but the Ice breakers behind reminds of the long winter period here and the need for them.
Ice is one of the reasons why Malmbanan was built further west to Narvik, where the port is ice free thanks to the Gulf Stream.
Local beer that can be found anywhere in Sweden.
Inside a night train.
A typical sleeping coach compartment.
In this first class (Sovvagn) each compartment has its own bath room.
A second class sleeping coach with 6 beds (Liggvagn).