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More than 6,000 people in restive Wukan - a Guangdong fishing community where villagers have been in a stand-off with authorities for months over dodgy land grabs - cast ballots yesterday for a committee that will oversee elections for a new village chief next month.Thursday, 2 February, 2012, 12:00am
Macau's election commission yesterday declared void nearly one in 20 of the ballots cast in Sunday's legislative election, and delayed its declaration of the results.22 Sep 2009 - 12:00am
The Taiwanese opposition has called for a recount and an independent inquiry into irregularities in the election. These are some key areas of concern.
Claims that Mr Chen engineered the shooting to win sympathy votes.
Taiwan's military was put on round-the-clock combat readiness status after the assassination attempt, preventing soldiers from voting.22 Mar 2004 - 12:00am
Human error and a computer glitch were to blame for ballot-counting confusion, the head of the election watchdog, Mr Justice Woo Kwok-hing, said.
The announcement of final results was delayed for 45 minutes and updates could not be carried out on time, keeping candidates and reporters waiting for hours at the counting centre in Wan Chai.12 Sep 2000 - 12:00am
ACADEMICS have accused senior electoral officials of trying to control voters' behaviour after advising people not to cast blank ballots.
They warned that such a suggestion breached the principles of democracy and predicted more people would cast blank ballots as a subtle protest against the undemocratic system of government.10 Sep 2000 - 12:00am
Nothing better illustrates the case against ultra-small functional constituencies than the persistent problems with the Regional Council seat.5 Sep 1998 - 12:00am


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The alternating hunger strike held in parallel with Nasir Yagiz’s indefinite non-alternating hunger strike in Hewler continues on day 101 with a new group.
The alternating hunger strike launched in Hewler against the isolation imposed upon Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Ocalan continues with the 51st group.
RJAK Member Semire Salayi issued a statement in the name of the group taking over the hunger strike and said, “We celebrate March 8 International Day of Working Women for all. Today, the enemy of humanity and peddler of women in markets ISIS is coming to an end in Rojava. As women, we must defend the resistance more. We must defend the hunger strike resistance led by Leyla Guven and increase it. Women must participate more in the resistance to end the isolation imposed upon Leader Apo.”
Meanwhile, health of HDP Member Nasir Yagiz, who has been on a hunger strike for 101 days, continues to deteriorate. Despite pressing issues, Yagiz is refusing treatment and says he will continue his protest until the end.
A committee from Shengal and TAJE members visited the hunger strike in Hewler for support. TAJE member L. Sheme Remo said they salute the hunger strikers in the persons of Leyla Guven and Nasir Yagiz.

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SOME LEGACIES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN. "I love the feeling of a magical world existing just beneath the surface of our own and this story gave me everything I wanted: incredible characters, ancient lore and secret societies – all grounded in our very real, very flawed world . . ." –Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and BoneAn explosive fantasy debut that is taking TikTok by storm. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas and Cinderella is Dead! Filled with mystery and Southern Black Girl Magic, Tracy Deonn’s New York Times bestselling Legendborn offers the dark allure of City of Bones with a modern-day twist on a classic legend . . . After her mother dies in an accident...
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Editor's Note: Officials across the country are illustrating the Chinese approach to modernization at the local level.
Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, is accelerating the development of a national computing power and algorithm supporting base with participation of leading information technology companies, and aiming to help drive the digital economy of the country, its mayor Ma Ningyu said.
"In the future, computing power will become a public product available to every company and individual as its cost of use will decrease and threshold will be lowered," said Ma who is also a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress.
"Using computing power will be as easy as using electricity from a power grid," Ma said.
However, the computing power resources are not evenly distributed in China, with most data centers located in eastern areas. This aspect has potential strategic security risks, he said.
Besides, a lot of electricity from western regions will need to be transmitted to the data centers in the eastern areas, he said.
In early 2022, China initiated a program to encourage construction of computing power infrastructure in more western regions as they boast adequate supply of electricity. Guizhou is one of the eight national computing power hubs. And the Gui'an data center cluster is one of the 10 such national clusters.
The cluster now has seven super-large data centers for three telecom giants — China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom — and tech giants Apple, Tencent and Huawei.
Internet bandwidth out of the province reached 38,000 Gbps, linking directly to 32 cities on the internet, data from local authorities showed. By 2025, the cluster will have 4 million servers. ("Gbps" stands for Gigabits per second. 1 Gbps equals around 1,024 Megabits per second or Mbps — or around 1 billion bits per second. Gbps is a common measure of data transfer speeds between hardware devices.)
Besides serving top IT companies, the cluster also expects to facilitate financial institutions, centrally administered State-owned enterprises, and national ministries and commissions.
This year, three data center projects are about to be completed, nine are under construction, and eight have been newly introduced. They include expansion of existing centers, and new ones serving companies such as tech firm Net-Ease, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, Industrial Bank and State Power Investment Corp.
At a ceremony in February to mark the start of major projects of Guizhou for the first quarter of 2023, Ding Lei, CEO of Net-Ease, said the company plans to move its core data to Gui'an New Area for settlements and calculations.
The NetEase Gui'an data center is expected to start trials in September. In the following five years, there will be 40,000 servers, to realize an estimated business revenue of 450 million yuan ($64.6 million). The center will host major business lines of the company like metaverse, cloud music, intelligent learning, e-commerce, media and games, he said.
Ma said the central government attaches great importance to the digital economy, and has built an integrated computing power network nationwide, which helps promote flow of data, improves global competitiveness and drives investment.
"Many countries have demand for data centers, with the competition in computing power heating up. The United States has 53 percent of the world's super-large data centers and China accounts for 16 percent.
"Now the demand for computing power cannot be met in eastern China alone because of the limited land and electricity resources, which have restricted the pace of industries' upgrades. However, western China mainly stores and backs up data, whose potential has not been fully explored."
The deputy suggested moving related businesses like the manufacture of digital centers' equipment, digital content services and artificial intelligence training to western China, and guiding the eastern regions to focus on midrange and high-end applications.
"The optimization of resource allocation will help promote integrated development of eastern and western areas, and lead them to common prosperity."
In recent years, Guiyang, known as a major big data hub, has been working to promote construction of information infrastructure. Last year, eight super-large data centers were introduced in the city with a total investment of 29.42 billion yuan. Located in a mountainous area, the city enjoys cool weather even in summer, which suits large-scale big data centers.
Last year, Guiyang's GDP reached 492 billion yuan, with its digital economy contributing 44 percent of it, data from local authorities showed. Revenue growth of software and other IT services reached nearly 88 percent, contributing 44.5 percent to economic growth.


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Faith by Numbers
Deciphering Doctrine with Biblical Numerology
If God was trying to teach you something through His intentional use of numbers in the Bible, would you want to know?
Numbers matter in many aspects of our lives. They matter in the Bible too. Whether we realize it or not, Christ teaches us through the numeric rhythms of His Word.
Faith by Numbers is a thematic approach to the Scriptures which helps Christians examine the Bible in a unique way, while reinforcing the core tenants of our beliefs. Several numbers in the Bible, specifically 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, & 40 reoccur many times and with deep significance. These numbers connect quite readily and often point to their catechetical counterparts of doctrine like; the Trinity, the Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, the Ten Commandments, Holy Communion, and Confession & Absolution.
Lutheran pastor and author, Rev. Eric Eichinger, employs his wit and wisdom in this joy of a study tool. New and seasoned readers of the Bible will be delighted to discover the not often recognized underlying meanings and theological relevance of this Biblical design pattern.
By examining these Biblical numbers, the way God uses them, we find meaning not easily seen, which further illuminates the gifts we have in Jesus.

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The Aurora Foundation in Los Angeles which has held benefit concerts to raise funds for scholarships and grants programs in Japan every year since 1998, introduced Wednesday Angela Aki to Japanese press as the featured artist for the Aurora Benefit Concert 2015 which will be held on Sunday, October 18 (new date), 2015 at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center in Redondo Beach.
As a versatile musician / singer-songwriter, Angela Aki has a stellar recording and performance career in Japan.
Angela Aki has always performed as solo with playing piano on television, in videos and commercials, as well as in concert throughout Japan, including at the renowned-14,000-seat Nippon Budokan in Tokyo every year from 2006 through 2014. She is most known for her signature black glasses, and casual attire that she wears for her concerts.
Born in September 1977 as Kiyomi Aki in Tokushima, Japan, to a Japanese father and an Italian-American mother, Aki went to a middle school in Okayama, and a private college preparatory school in Honolulu, and she graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with major in political science.
In spite of spending years in a prestige university, her heart was always attracted by music, and Aki started professional music activities in Washington D.C. after the graduation of the university
After releasing indie albums in the U.S., in 2003 she returned to Japan. In 2005, Aki was selected as the singer for the theme song “Kiss Me Good-Bye” of the bestselling video game “Final Fantasy XII.”
In 2009, Aki composed a piece called “Tegami” (Letter To My 15-Year Old Self) for the NHK All-Japan School Chorus Competition. When released as a single, “Tegami” remained on bestselling lists for 80 weeks. The lyrics of “Tegami” have also been incorporated into social studies textbooks in schools throughout Japan to encourage discussion of emotional psychology that could lead to bullying, depression or teen suicide.
In November 2013, at the peak of her career, she announced an indefinite hiatus of her music activities after August 2014, and a plan to study at a music college in the U.S. starting in Fall 2014. Currently Angela Aki is living in Los Angeles with her husband and a son. The Wednesday press event was set because she recently finished her first year at a music college in Los Angeles.
Angela Aki Aurora Benefit Concert in LA will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 5 pm at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. All reserved seats. Tickets are $125, $100, $75, $55, and $35.
Benefit Awards Dinner & Auction Gala Celebration will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015, at 5 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles, 120 South Los Angeles Street, CA 90012. Tickets are $100 per seat and $1,000 per table.
For tickets of both events, contact Aurora Foundation at (323) 882-6545 or email AuroraFoundation@usa.net

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I ran across this idea on Facebook and had to immediately share it with you all. I absolutely LOVE the idea of this. Here is the recipe to make homemade paint for your kids, and a picture included to show how they are using what looks like Ketchup/ Mustard type of bottles, pretty genius if you ask me.
Recipe for Homemade Kids Paint
- 1 cup or 240 mL of salt
- 1 cup or 240 mL of flour
- 1 cup or 240 mL of water
- food coloring (for the colors)
That’s it! Super easy and super cheap too! Simply mix all the ingredients together place the mixture (before food coloring) into the appropriate containers, add in the food coloring and ta da! You now have paint.
Happy Painting everyone! Let me know how it works, and share up some of your kids art pictures using this paint on our Facebook page, I’d love to see their master pieces! I’ll try making this and write up a follow up post with some of my kids art work as well.

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An old classic, black muscat table grape. The oval berries are variable in size, but the flavour is consistantly excellent. Resists cracking fairly well. Muscat Hamburg is a cross between Muscat of Alexandria and Trollinger (Schiava Grossa). It comes only in the black berried form producing plump shiny fruit. This grape is grown chiefly as a table grape but can be used also to produce wine.
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"Supports Green Initiatives" designates a hotel's participation in an optional environmental program that includes the use of energy-efficient lighting, guestroom towel/linen re-use, and on-premise recycling. "Supports Green Initiatives" does not represent an official certification of any kind.
Bleachers is the indie pop project of singer/songwriter Jack Antonoff. Best-known as a member of Fun., Antonoff kept his side project under wraps until he dropped Bleachers's debut single "I Wanna Get Better," in 2014. Shortly after, he unleashed his full power pop sound on the full-length album, Strange Desire.


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</tr> </table> Integer BASIC, written by Steve Wozniak, was the BASIC interpreter of the Apple I and original Apple II computers. Originally available on cassette, then included in ROM on the original Apple II computer at release in 1977, it was the first version of BASIC used by many early home computer owners. Thousands of programs were written in Integer BASIC. Apple originally called it Apple BASIC; it was renamed to Integer BASIC once the newer "floating point" Applesoft BASIC became available.
Little Brick Out
Steve Wozniak, who had earlier been involved with Atari in the development of the original version of Breakout, set as an internal goal in the design of the Apple II computer to be able to faithfully reproduce that game, using only BASIC instructions. This is seen in the design of the "low-res" graphic modes and making the Apple II one of the first microcomputers to use color graphics. This design goal was realized with the program "Little Brick Out" when it was demonstrated at a meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club in 1976. It should also be noted that Wozniak did not have any software development tools for the 6502 processor other than an assembly language reference manual, and instead wrote out the software with pen and paper and then hand assembled the instructions into raw machine code for the 6502.
Relationship to Applesoft BASIC
The most frequently cited flaw of Integer BASIC was, as one might expect from the name, that its variables were all 16-bit integers and it was very difficult to write a program that could do calculations using floating point numbers, or even integers outside of the range -32768 to +32767. It was therefore very difficult to write financial or math programs.
Apple Computer licensed a more full-featured (but also much slower) BASIC from Microsoft, introduced some tweaks, named it Applesoft BASIC, and included the second version of it in the ROMs of the Apple II Plus, which was released in 1979. Integer BASIC was relegated to a file on the system floppy disk that Apple II Plus users could load into a RAM card for backward compatibility, if needed. Applesoft BASIC was included in the ROMs all Apple II models from the Apple II Plus forward, and eventually became the platform for far more programs.
Integer BASIC's speed advantage was partly due to some syntax checking being performed at entry-time, as well as numbers being converted to binary form, rather than these things being done at run-time. (A popular speed optimising technique in most interpreted BASICs — including Applesoft — is to put all frequently used constants into variables, because fetching the variable's value is faster than converting a number from text — a difference which becomes significant, given perhaps hundreds of iterations. This method is superfluous in Integer BASIC.)
The Mini-Assembler and other auxiliary firmware
The Integer BASIC ROMs also included a "Mini-Assembler" that let programmers type assembly language programs, line by line, which were entered into memory. This was of course far easier than looking up the corresponding opcodes in machine language and typing those in. These ROMs also included an interpreter for a 16-bit bytecode language, called SWEET16, which was very simple, compact, and worthy of study. These two features, some cassette tape I/O routines, and a few seldom-used floating point math routines were removed in the transition from the Integer BASIC ROMs to the Apple II Plus ROMs, in order to accommodate the larger size of the Applesoft BASIC interpreter.
Switching between BASICs
When running Apple DOS, it was possible (at the expense of clearing the current BASIC program from memory) to switch between Applesoft BASIC and Integer BASIC by typing either INT (to enter Integer BASIC) or FP (to enter Applesoft BASIC)—provided, of course, that the requested language was either in ROM or loaded into RAM.
There was also a plug in board available that could be installed into slot 0 that allowed the user to switch between the on board or external ROMS.
The command-line prompt for Integer BASIC was a right-facing arrowhead (greater-than symbol) (>). (Applesoft's prompt was a right square bracket (]), giving the user a clear indication which BASIC they were using.)
The editing method for Integer BASIC (actually part of the system monitor's line-input subroutine) was a slightly more primitive version of the method available in the Apple II Plus firmware. Pressing Escape followed by A, B, C, or D would move the cursor right, left, down, or up, respectively. It was necessary to press Escape each time — unlike with the later Escape K, J, M, and I (Apple II Plus and later) and Escape right, left, down, up (Apple IIe and later). Each successive version supports all previous methods; for example, even on the Apple IIe, one could press Escape then A and move just one space.
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Orchids are a beautiful and popular flower, but did you know that they can bloom more than once? In fact, with the right care, orchids can bloom several times a year. Here’s what you need to know to get your orchid blooming again and again.
First, it’s important to understand that there are two types of orchids: reblooming and non-reblooming. Reblooming orchids will bloom multiple times without any special treatment, while non-reblooming orchids may only bloom once before they need to be repotted. If you’re not sure which type of orchid you have, ask your florist or look it up online.
Once you know what type of orchid you have, the next step is to provide the proper care. Orchids need bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil; too much sun will scorch their leaves and too much water will rot their roots. They also prefer high humidity (around 60%), so if your home is on the dry side, consider placing your orchid in a bathroom or kitchen where there’s more moisture in the air.
If you’re lucky enough to have an orchid that blooms, you may be wondering if it’s possible for them to bloom more than once. The answer is yes! Orchids can actually bloom multiple times a year, although the frequency will vary depending on the species.
Some may only bloom once every few years, while others may put on a show several times a year. The key to getting your orchid to rebloom is providing the right conditions. Most importantly, they need a period of dormancy where they rest and store energy.
This typically happens in winter, when there’s less light and cooler temperatures. Once spring arrives and the days start getting longer, your orchid will start to prepare for blooming again. This process can take several months, so be patient!
To encourage your orchid to bloom, give it plenty of bright indirect light and water it regularly (but don’t overdo it). You may also want to fertilize it monthly with an Orchid fertilizer during its growing season. With proper care, you should be rewarded with another stunning display of flowers in no time!
Your Orchid Will Bloom all Year Round. 7 Growing Orchids Tips You Should Know | iKnow
How Do You Get an Orchid to Bloom Again?
If your orchid has bloomed and then the flowers have fallen off, don’t despair – you can encourage your orchid to bloom again. The key is to mimic the natural conditions that encourage an orchid to bloom in the wild.
First, it’s important to understand what kind of orchid you have.
There are two main types of orchids – epiphytic and terrestrial. Epiphytic orchids grow on trees and other plants, while terrestrial orchids grow in the ground. The type of Orchid will affect how you care for it and how often it blooms.
Most Orchids need a rest period after they bloom to store up energy for the next blooming cycle. This means withholding water and fertilizer for a few months. For Epiphytic Orchids, stop watering them altogether for about 3 months after they bloom.
Terrestrial Orchids can be watered less frequently during their rest period, but don’t let the potting mix dry out completely. After the resting period, start increasing watering and fertilizing gradually as new growth appears. When buds start to form, give your Orchid extra attention by moving it to a brighter location if necessary and increase humidity around the plant by grouping it with other plants or setting its pot on a tray of wet pebbles.
With proper care, your Orchid should reward you with another beautiful bloom in no time!
How Many Times Can You Rebloom an Orchid?
If you want your orchid to bloom again, you need to give it the proper care. Depending on the type of orchid, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months for an orchid to rebloom. However, with the right care, most types of orchids can be induced to bloom multiple times per year.
The key to getting your orchid to rebloom is understanding what it needs. Once you know what conditions are necessary for blooming, you can take steps to replicate those conditions and encourage your orchid to flower again. Generally speaking, there are a few things that all types of Orchids need in order to bloom:
-A drop in temperature at night: This lets the plant know that winter is coming and encourages it to set buds. Most Orchids need about 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler temperature at night than during the day in order for buds to set properly. -A reduction in water and fertilizer: As fall approaches, reduce both the frequency and amount of water and fertilizer you give your Orchid.
Overwatering is one of the main reasons why Orchids fail to bloom; by reducing watering, you’ll help ensure that your Orchid doesn’t get too much water which can prevent blooming. -An increase in light: In nature, as days grow shorter in fall, this signals an increase in light intensity which encourages blooming. You can replicate this by giving your Orchid more light starting in late summer/early fall.
If possible, move your Orchid outdoors so it can get more natural sunlight; if not then provide additional artificial light using grow lights placed about 12 inches above the plant. With these three things in mind—a drop in temperature at night, reduced water and fertilizer, and increased light—you should be able take steps to encourage your Orchidto rebloom multiple times throughout the year!
What to Do With an Orchid After the Flowers Fall Off?
After your orchid’s flowers fall off, you may be wondering what to do next. Here are a few tips on how to care for your orchid after the blooms have faded:
1. Don’t panic!
It’s normal for an orchid to lose its flowers after a bloom cycle. Just make sure that the plant is healthy and has new growth. 2. If possible, try to keep the plant in the same pot and location.
Orchids don’t like being moved around too much. 3. Once the flowers have fallen off, cut back the flower stalk (also called a peduncle) to about 1-2 inches above where it emerges from the potting mix. This will help encourage new growth.
4. Continue watering and fertilizing your orchid as usual. With proper care, it should start putting out new growth soon enough and you’ll be rewarded with more beautiful blooms!
How Long Does It Take for an Orchid to Rebloom?
Assuming you are referring to phalaenopsis orchids, it generally takes around 6-8 weeks for them to rebloom. This timeframe can be affected by various factors such as the type of orchid, the growing conditions and the care given to the plant.
How to Make Orchids Bloom Constantly
Orchids are a beautiful and unique addition to any home or garden, but they can be finicky creatures. If you want your orchids to bloom constantly, there are a few things you need to do. First, make sure you’re giving them the right amount of light.
Orchids need bright, indirect sunlight in order to bloom. Second, keep your orchids evenly watered; too much or too little water will stress them out and prevent blooming. Finally, fertilize your orchids regularly with a balanced fertilizer specifically formulated for them.
With a little patience and care, you can enjoy gorgeous blooms from your orchids all year round!
How Do You Get an Orchid to Bloom Again
Orchids are a beautiful and delicate type of flower that can brighten up any room. But what do you do when your orchid stops blooming? Luckily, there are a few things you can try to get your orchid blooming again.
First, check to see if your plant is getting enough light. Orchids need at least 12 hours of sunlight each day in order to bloom. If your plant isn’t getting enough light, move it to a brighter spot.
Next, make sure you’re watering your orchid correctly. Orchids like to be watered about once a week, with the potting mix allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Over-watering can lead to root rot, so be careful not to water too often.
If you think your orchid may be over-or under-watered, try repotting it into fresh potting mix. This will give the roots a chance to reestablish themselves and start taking up nutrients again. It’s also important to fertilize your orchid regularly during the growing season (usually spring and summer).
Use a fertilizer made specifically for orchids and follow the directions on the package carefully. Too much fertilizer can harm the plant, so don’t overdo it! Finally, remember that even healthy plants need a rest occasionally.
Once an orchid has finished blooming, stop fertilizing it and allow it to go through a dormant period (usually winter). During this time, the plant will store energy so that it can bloom again next year.
Do Calla Lilies and Orchids Have Similar Blooming Patterns?
Calla lilies and orchids differ in terms of blooming frequency. While calla lilies typically bloom once each year during the spring or summer, orchids have diverse blooming patterns. Orchids can bloom multiple times per year, with some varieties blooming continuously throughout the year. Therefore, the calla lilies blooming frequency is different from that of orchids.
What Do You Do With an Orchid After the Blooms Fall Off?
After the blooms fall off your orchid, you have a few different options on what to do with it. You can either cut the stem down to about an inch above the potting mix, or you can leave it be and wait for it to bloom again. If you decide to cut the stem, make sure that you make a clean cut so that the plant can heal properly.
If you leave the stem, simply remove any dead leaves and wait for new growth. Either way, continue to water and fertilize your orchid as usual.
Orchids are a beautiful, popular type of flower that many people enjoy having in their homes. While they are typically known for blooming only once a year, there are actually ways to encourage your orchid to bloom more than once. With proper care and attention, it is possible to get your orchid to bloom multiple times throughout the year – making them an even more enjoyable addition to your home.

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Adult Milk helps in Relieving Stress
Tokyo-based Nakazawa Foods, a Japanese food company has announced premium milk specially make for stressed-out adult, called the “Adult Milk”. Yes, it is a type of milk that helps you relief stress. According to the company, the milk is taken from cows once a week at the break of dawn, as they discharge a lot of a stress-relieving hormone called melatonin during the night. The milk is bottled within six hours of milking at a farm north of Tokyo and said to contain three to four times as much melatonin as usual milk. The Adult Milk will be launched in October and they are priced 5,000 Yen ($43) a bottle which is 30 times more expensive than ordinary milk. Not sure they shipped it worldwide, hopefully yes.
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Some Upper Midwest farmers who thought they caught a break when the federal government eased crop insurance rules for land hit by prolonged flooding are finding it isn’t as easy to cash in as they first thought.
The “prevented planting” provision pays farmers if they can’t plant due to extreme weather like flooding. A new rule for the “prairie pothole” region of the Dakotas, Montana, Minnesota and Iowa addresses multiple-year disasters – essentially letting farmers collect as long as they had planted a crop on the land at least once in the past four years.
But there also are other provisions. The Risk Management Agency recently published memorandums clarifying rules, and some farmers aren’t meeting them.
Members of North Dakota’s congressional delegation are urging the RMA to address the issue.
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Cognitive function declines in the first 6 months after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a meta-analysis reported in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
The Apple Watch ECG feature comes with "more downs than ups," a pediatrician wrote in the New York Times.
That watch, along with many other wearables, will detect a "heart rate" on a roll of toilet paper, a banana, a coffee cup, and more. Gizmodo explains a potential reason.
Weekend and holiday discharge after major heart surgery doesn't impact readmission risk, a registry study reported in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Retraction of 31 cardiac stem cell papers was requested by Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital over falsified and fabricated data from a former lab director. (STAT News)
A new mini-pacemaker designed for mice may allow a longer duration of function than previous devices, which have topped out at about a week. (Cardiovascular Business)
Medtronic is updating the software on certain Carelink programmers used for its cardiac implantable electrophysiology (EP) devices to address cybersecurity risks, according to an FDA safety communication.
All that cardiac arrhythmia data from implantable cardiac devices won't just interpret itself. One company that specializes in remote monitoring announced an internal "university" for EP data analytics.
Early clinical data on the Karius DNA-based blood test for infective endocarditis showed 95% sensitivity in pathogen identification and fingered the culprit in one of three culture-negative patients tested. (MedTech Dive)
Could diabetes drug metformin prevent air pollution-induced heart attacks and strokes? (Cell Metabolism)
A gene mutation that slows glucose metabolism in the gut was associated with lower risk of not only diabetes and obesity but also heart failure and premature mortality, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
High lipoprotein(a) levels, including while taking a statin, independently predicted cardiovascular risk in a patient-level meta-analysis of statin trials, which the researchers said warrants an outcomes trial. (The Lancet)

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| May 13, 2014
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Southern California home prices in April rose at their slowest clip in over a year, as high prices hurt demand and sent sales down.
The median sales price in the six-county region climbed 1% from March to $404,000, research firm DataQuick said Tuesday....
| May 14, 2014
Real estate values are rising past their prior gluttonous high, apartment rents have gone beyond affordability, consumers are piling up debt on their credit cards, real employment has nowhere near sufficiently recovered, those employed are suffering...
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The state association of Florida Realtors reported single-family home sales rose 4.1 percent in April.
Like other U.S. markets, rising sales and prices in Florida have squeezed out the short sale – a common part of the Great Recession.
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New home sales rose more than expected in April, indicating the housing market may be heating up.
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Me, I'm waiting So Patiently Lying on the Floor I'm Just Trying to Do My Jig-saw Puzzle Before it Rains Anymore
I found a great picture of Marianne Faithfull doing a puzzle of Sandie Shaw and Sandie Shaw doing a puzzle of Marianne. It's so cute. If you don't know who Sandie Shaw is you should really check her out! She was a famous singer in the Sixties, often seen barefoot. The Barefoot Queen reined over the music charts with hits like, "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me", "Girl Don't Come", "Long Live Love", and "I'll Stop at Nothing". Anyways I just wanted to do a small post because I'm working on a bigger one which will be up soon.
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The president of CEOE, Antonio Garamendi, and the general administrator of the Panamanian Authority for Investment Attraction and Export Promotion (PROPANAMA), Carmen Gisela Vergara, have signed a collaboration agreement to promote business opportunities in both countries.
With this signing, which took place last Tuesday after a conversation in which investment opportunities in key sectors of the Central American country were addressed, the two parties renew the collaboration agreement signed in 2019 to encourage and promote bilateral business opportunities.
The meeting, held at the headquarters of the CEOE in Madrid, was also attended by the director of CEOE International and permanent secretary of the Council of Ibero-American Businessmen-CEIB, Narciso Casado; the ambassador of Panama in Spain, Allan Sellers Lara; and the commercial attaché of the Embassy, José Javier Vela.
“Spain is one of Panama’s most important trading partners,” said Vergara. “We share the language, the traditions, the gastronomy and above all the entrepreneurial spirit, and, therefore, we are sure that there are many and very advantageous investment opportunities for Spanish entrepreneurs, from the traditional sectors of tourism and agriculture, to the innovative digital sector or the Energy Transition Strategy and, undoubtedly, the logistics sector,” she added.
In turn, Narciso Casado highlighted the good relationship between Spain and Panama, reflected in the more than 130 Spanish companies established in the country, taking into account that it is the commercial and logistics hub par excellence in Latin America and one of the most open and dynamic economies in the region. For his part, Ambassador Sellers highlighted the excellent relations between Panama and Spain as “a relationship of equals, without complexes and of good companionship”.


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Interim Leadership in Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management and Student Development at Hudson Valley Community College Announced
With the search for a new president well underway and several top administrators retiring, Hudson Valley Community College will turn to veteran higher education leaders to take an interim role in two vice presidential positions.
At its September meeting, the college’s Board of Trustees approved the selection of MaryAnn Janosik, Ph.D. and Vance Valerio, Ph.D. as interim leaders in Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management and Student Development, respectively.
Dr. Janosik began Monday, Oct. 9, and Dr. Valerio starts Monday, Oct. 16.
Dr. Janosik and Dr. Valerio were selected from a pool of candidates provided by The Registry, a Peabody, Mass.-based firm that specializes in filling interim positions in colleges and universities. Members of The Registry are higher education professionals who wish to contribute to institutions searching for interim leadership. The college’s new president will lead a search for permanent vice presidents.
“I’ve felt very strongly that the incoming president should be able to have a hand in selecting senior leadership. Dr. Janosik and Dr. Valerio will bring decades of experience working in higher education and allow us to successfully bridge between two presidential administrations at the college,” said President Drew Matonak. “I look forward to working with MaryAnn and Vance in the months ahead as they bring a fresh perspective to Hudson Valley.”
Dr. Janosik served the past two years as head of school for Stanford Online High School, an international college preparatory school for the gifted and talented, which is affiliated with Stanford University. Previously, she held positions as the director of academic affairs at South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, dean of the school of professional studies at St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, Minn., and provost and vice president for academic affairs at Saint Joseph College in Rensselaer, Ind.
Dr. Valerio’s recent positions have included special assistant to the president for enrollment management and student services at Marylhurst University, Portland, Ore., senior consultant for enrollment management and student development at Kentucky Wesleyan College, and interim vice president for enrollment management and student affairs at New Jersey’s Felician College.
The interim leaders will fill posts held by vice presidents Carolyn Curtis and Alex Popovics who announced their retirements after years of service to Hudson Valley.


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A. Pavlovic, G. Minak, G. Lucisano, F. Sorcinelli (DOI: 10.24874/jsscm.2017.11.02.03)
This paper investigates the dynamic response of a large production machine used for surface finishing of oversized ceramic tiles through tool machining. In particular, the study aims at improving this phase of the industrial process, as well as the overall quality of the final products. As the finite element method has become an essential solution technique in many areas of engineering related to dynamic processes, the FEM is utilized in the optimization of machine basement for ceramic tile finishing. Two different basements of cutting machine have been considered as alternative design solutions. The responses in frequency and phase have been observed and compared. Stresses and strains have been also considered for comparison. This numerical computation permitted to select a convenient design option for the basement.


text: Here's the latest (and final) Sigur Rós short film from the ongoing Valtari Mystery Film Experiment, a composition called "Leaning Toward Solace" by director Floria Sigismondi (The Runaways, videos for the White Stripes, Björk. It features Valtari cuts "Dauðalogn" and "Varúð" (both of which already have videos in the series). John Hawkes (Winter's Bone, Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Sessions) and Elle Fanning (Somewhere, younger sister of Dakota) trace a dramatic, barren narrative in a desolate town. Not unlike the Aidan Gillan-starring "Ekki Múkk" clip, there's a pretty strange twist at the end. Watch it below.


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Publication Launch/ Ilana Halperin/ Geologic Intimacy Yu no Hana
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Please join us to celebrate the launch of Geologic Intimacy (Yu no Hana), a new publication recording the two-year project by artist Ilana Halperin, curated by Naoko Mabon, between the Japanese island of Kyushu and Scotland.
Friday May 5, 2017. 5pm to 7pm | Publication Launch with project introduction by Naoko Mabon at 5.30pm.
Patricia Fleming Projects, Glasgow
To conclude this ambitious project, Halperin and Mabon worked with the Glasgow design studio Graphical House on a limited edition Artist Book. The soft cover publication has 16 pages of full colour images and texts in both English and Japanese language. It acts as a printed journey reflecting the diversity of the locations and cultures involved in the project. It captures the philosophical and poetic approaches within Halperin’s practice of thinking in time scales longer than the human lifespan.
Geologic Intimacy (Yu no Hana)
Softcover publication, 16 pages with texts by Ilana Halperin and Naoko Mabon.
Designed and published by Graphical House.
Printed in a limited edition of 100 copies.
Available to purchase at £12.00 (excl. P&P). Special Launch price £10.00
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This project is supported by: Creative Scotland; Aberdeen City Council; Peacock Visual Arts; NPO BEPPU PROJECT; The Elephant Trust; Graphical House; and Patricia Fleming Projects.


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- 1 Is it OK to microwave corned beef?
- 2 Is corned beef hash healthy?
- 3 Is canned corned beef cooked?
- 4 What is canned corned beef hash?
- 5 Why is corned beef so bad for you?
- 6 Do you use the liquid in corned beef package?
- 7 How do you keep corned beef from floating?
- 8 How do you know corned beef hash is done?
- 9 Is corned beef hash supposed to be pink?
- 10 Why did my corned beef come out dry?
- 11 How do you cook hashbrowns in the microwave?
Stove Top: Empty contents of can into skillet. Break apart and fry until slightly crisp, turning with spatula. Microwave Oven: Empty contents of can into microwave-safe container; cover loosely. Heat on high for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes or until hot, stirring once halfway through heating.
People ask also, how do you cook corned beef hash from a can without sticking?
- If you feel it’s really sticky, then just add a little more oil to the pan.
- Then Continue to cook in this manner until your potatoes and the corned beef are browned and crispy on the bottom, it will take about 8 minutes.
Considering this, what is the best method for cooking corned beef? Instead: Regardless of the cooking method, corned beef is best cooked over low heat. A low, gentle simmer on the stovetop or in the slow cooker are two excellent methods for cooking up soft, tender slices of corned beef every time.
Beside above, can you overcook corned beef hash? Yes, it’s possible to overcook corned beef. When this happens, the meat will be tough and dry.
Quick Answer, can you microwave hash? Can you heat hash in the microwave? It’s usually off by a bit. You ‘re burning off the THC decarbing that high in that kind of oven. Those little microwave ovens heat very inconsistently, so you ‘re likely hitting the hash with bursts of temperatures that are too hot.
Is it OK to microwave corned beef?
You can actually cook corned beef in the microwave (about 20-30 minutes per pound). You’ll want the beef in a large dish with 1 1/2 cups water in there and covered. Usda.gov advises flipping the meat halfway through the cooking time.
Is corned beef hash healthy?
While many of the components in corned beef hash are healthy, it is not the healthiest option as corned beef, while containing good amounts of vitamin B12 and zinc, it is also high in cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium. However the added vegetables help. And it is a better breakfast option than sugar cereals.
Is canned corned beef cooked?
Canned corned beef is cooked and ready to eat straight from the can. However, we think it tastes so much better when fried.
What is canned corned beef hash?
Ingredients: Beef, Rehydrated Potatoes, Water, Contains 2% or less of Salt, Sugar, Flavoring, Spices, Sodium Nitrite.
Why is corned beef so bad for you?
Corned beef is processed red meat made by brining brisket in a salt and spice solution to flavor and tenderize it. While it provides protein and nutrients like iron and vitamin B12, corned beef is relatively high in fat and sodium. It’s also a source of certain compounds that may increase your risk of cancer.
Do you use the liquid in corned beef package?
To make the corned beef, open the sealed package right over the slow cooker, because you want to include the brine in the cooking liquid. Don’t discard the brine. Place the meat into the cooker and add enough cold water to cover. Add the pickling spices, cover, and cook on high for 6–8 hours.
How do you keep corned beef from floating?
Add enough water to cover the meat by 1 inch. NOTE: the briskets will float, so I put a heavy heat-resistant plate or bowl on top to keep them submerged.
How do you know corned beef hash is done?
Corned beef is safe once the internal temperature has reached at least 145 °F, with a three minute rest time, but cooking it longer will make it fork-tender. Corned beef may still be pink in color after cooking. This does not mean it is not done. Nitrite is used in the curing process.
Is corned beef hash supposed to be pink?
Today’s corned beef is now brined or cured using a salt water or sodium nitrite mixture, which fixes the pigment in the meat and causes it to be pink in color. That’s why corned beef remains pink after cooking, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Why did my corned beef come out dry?
Like many roasts, unless cooked properly, corned beef will dry out during the cooking process, leaving you with a slab of almost inedible meat. There is one way of cooking corned beef that will leave it moist and tender every time. Braising is a method of cooking in small amounts of water for long periods of time.
How do you cook hashbrowns in the microwave?
Pierce the potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 9-11 minutes or until tender, turning once. Cool slightly; peel and cube. Place potatoes in a bowl; add onion and red pepper if desired.


SLOUGH councillors have expressed their distaste for the controversial A4 bus lanes and called into question its effectiveness.
Members on the place scrutiny panel clashed with cabinet councillors over the traffic congestion and air pollution along Bath Road.
The experimental A4 bus lanes and cycle lanes between Dover Road and Uxbridge Road have been subject to major objections from residents ever since it was implemented back in August 2020, which saw petitions signed their thousands.
The scheme, which was funded by the government’s active travel fund, originally ran 24-hours, but later changed to peak times only as well as allowing taxi drivers, and e-scooter users during its operation times.
At the extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, December 1, councillors were presented data on how the scheme impacted congestion, journey time, bus schedules, and air quality along the A4.
Officers found the bus lanes have contributed to an increase in journey time for motorists by nearly three minutes but believe this is not “significant” to warrant removing the bus lanes.
They also found bus timing has improved, no spike in accidents, and congestion has not increased as a result of the bus lanes.
Air quality along the A4 has also improved, but officers cannot say for definite if it is because of the bus lanes. Slough’s current pollution level is 28 points, which is the borough’s second-best year, whereas the legal limit is 40.
But members complained their journey times have doubled due to congestion ever since the lanes have been implemented.
Councillor Gurdeep S. Grewal (Lab: Upton) said he “wasn’t a fan” of the A4 bus lanes, believing it’s not improving journey times and is making traffic worst on the A4.
He said: “I don’t think we have a bus service that warrants a bus lane and figures in the report prove that we’re causing more pollution and the journey time for more people is getting longer rather 50 to 60 people on the bus.
“You got hundreds of cars waiting for two minutes and 57 seconds extra. I don’t know where all these cuckoo land dreams come from where the bus lanes are benefitting Slough. I don’t think it is.”
A consultation was carried out to gather views from residents about the scheme. A majority of residents slammed the scheme as “bonkers” and a “waste of money”. Only five responses of support were received.
Councillor Harjinder K. Minhas (Lab: Langley St Mary’s) said: “I understand why we want the bus lane and I do say yes, we do need some changes, but this isn’t working at present.”
Council leader James Swindlehurst (Lab: Cippenham Green) said this is about changing peoples’ “behaviours” from using their cars for short journeys and use alternative transport or walk, citing 60 per cent of journeys on the main stretch of the A4 are residents making “very short” trips.
He also said this is to lay the foundation down for bus operators to add more services. He dismissed the idea of not a lot by buses using the lanes as “nonsense”.
Cllr Rob Anderson (Lab: Britwell & Northborough), lead member for transport, said this is about “getting ahead of the game” after he warned Slough roads could become ‘unsustainable’ even if everyone swaps to electric vehicles.
He said: “It’s about trying to get some of those people out of their cars to free up the road space, so people who have to use their cars can do it without sitting in traffic jams.
“So, what we go to do is actually try and get to a position where we’re providing it for people to do.”
It was also heard the council is working on a bus improvement strategy to push private operators to add more buses on the roads and reduce fares.
Cllr Wayne Strutton (Con: Haymill & Lynch Hill) suggested widening the A4 to add another lane for buses to use and keep the two lanes open for motorists.
Officers have recommended to cabinet, who will decide on December 20, to make the A4 bus lanes permanent.


Informed Musical Understanding through Composition
Creating, Performing, Responding in the Large Ensemble
By NAfME Member Dr. Ruth Debrot, Boston University
“Imagine a society that taught children to read, but not how to create stories or poems of their own. A music education that does not value children’s potentials in sound—their ability to create songs and pieces uniquely their own—is similarly less than complete.” (Kaschub and Smith, 2009)
Why Teach Composition?
English teachers teach students to read and write English. Why don’t music teachers teach students to read and write music? Although music educators expect students in choral ensembles to be able to read and perform the music of others, we do not typically encourage students to compose and perform original music. Yet, as humans, every culture in the world demonstrates an innate impulse to use the language of music to express original thoughts, feelings, and ideas. In the context of 21st Century learning, students should be able to create and share music that reflects their personal interests and empowers them to become life-long musickers.
The problem with composing in the choral ensemble appears to be related to the fact that music educators, especially those who have been trained in the Western tradition, have not been trained to create or compose music. Most teachers tend to teach their ensembles the way they themselves have been taught. I have noticed that many ensemble directors are defensive about losing rehearsal time because of external pressure to prepare for festivals and public performances. Although choral directors understand the importance of creativity, they have the knowledge, inclination, or the time to devote to composition in the classroom.
Informed Musical Understanding
The primary reason for teaching composition within the music curriculum is that it cultivates informed musical understanding. Composing is student-centered; it requires listening, critical thinking skills, and it motivates students to participate more fully during rehearsals. Music composition necessitates that students apply and demonstrate what they know about:
- Phrasing (antecedent-consequent)
- Form (introduction, verse-chorus-bridge, coda)
- Harmony (accompaniments, background vocals)
- Orchestration (timbre, texture, vocal harmony)
- Musical expression (dynamics, interpretation)
Integrating simple activities such as creating lyrics for a given melody or creating melodies using step-wise notation to a set of lyrics can be a way to introduce composition and reinforce literacy skills without losing rehearsal time.
Achieving Broad Curricular Goals
Students should be able to understand music within a broad range of contexts. According to Wiggins (2001), musical understanding means “knowing enough about music to function with a certain amount of independence–and knowing enough about it to value it in one’s life” (p. 3). Research has indicated that it is through direct engagement—manipulation and exploration—that students develop informed musical understanding.
Composition affords divergent (differentiated) ways to engage students in the artistic processes of creating, performing, and responding, set forth in the national standards (NAfME, 2014). School choirs can provide young composers with opportunities to create, collaborate, perform, and revise musical ideas based on helpful feedback from their peers (Kaschub & Smith, 2013). In addition, students are afforded musical independence and ownership of the creative process (Clennon, 2009). As a result, students will be able to:
- Describe how melody and text are related
- Manipulate melodic and textual elements in order to convey a musical message
- Create and perform original music
- Analyze and revise musical works in order to understand the artistic process
- Respond to the musical work of others
Composition as Creative Process
Teachers can integrate music composition in the choral classroom by following three basic steps to scaffold students through the process.
- Students learn and perform a “model” composition (Teacher directed).
- Students create and original text for a melody (Teacher guided).
- Students engage in an independent songwriting project (Student directed).
Performing and Responding
When students write and perform original songs, they demonstrate informed musical understanding. This is when performance assessments take on significance. Assessments can be formalized, using a rubric, or simply be a student reflection and discussion. I believe it is important for the students to watch themselves perform on video and then articulate what they have learned. I have used the following questions to generate thoughtful classroom discussion:
- How has composing and performing an original song changed how you think about choral singing?
- How has composing and performing an original song helped you grow as a musician?
All that is needed to compose in the choral classroom is teacher flexibility and willingness. Research has suggested there is a “need for composition to be about the need for expression rather than offering any direct how-to” (Hickey, 2013, p. 48). Happily, just as there is no one right way to compose, there is no one right way to teach composition. The only real requirement for teaching composition is having an open mindset and the ability to stand back and watch the students’ creative juices and enthusiasm flow.
To learn more, view Ruth Debrot’s NAfME Academy webinar, “Composing in Middle School Chorus: A Three-Step Process.”
Clennon, O.D. (2009). Facilitating musical composition as “contract learning.” The development and application of a teaching resource for primary school teachers in the UK. International Journal of Music Education, (27)4, 300-313.
Hickey, M. (2013). What pre-service teachers can learn from composition research. In M. Kaschub & J. P. Smith (Eds.), Composing our future: Preparing music educators to teach composition (pp. 33-56), Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Kaschub, M. & Smith, J. P. (2009). Minds on music: Composition for critical and creative thinking. Lanham, MD: Rowan and Littlefield.
Kaschub, M., & Smith, J. P. (2013). Embracing composition in music teacher education. In M. Kaschub & J. P. Smith (Eds.), Composing our future: Preparing music educators to teach composition (pp. 3-18), Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
National Association for Music Education. (2014). 2014 music standards. Retrieved from https://nafme.org/my-classroom/standards/core-music-standards/
Wiggins, J. (2001). Teaching for musical understanding. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
About the author:
NAfME member Dr. Ruth Debrot is a faculty member at Boston University. For the past twenty-five years, Debrot has demonstrated a joyful approach to working with middle school students at Sharon Middle School in Massachusetts. She has presented numerous workshops for the American Orff Schulwerk Association and has conducted choral workshops at AOSA, CTMEA, and MMEA All-State conferences. You can reach her at: email@example.com, or her website: https://ruthdebrot.academia.edu/.
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In March of this year, researchers at the University of California Berkeley published a paper demonstrating the use of graphene to build a set of Electrostatic loudspeakers which would be good for use as in-ear headphones. They compared the performance to a set of (cheap) sennheiser earbuds and found reasonable comparable performance. The key benefits appear to be extremely low power / high efficiency and good high frequency response.
The operation current is usually a few nano-amps, indicating very low power consumption (<<1 μW) and high power efficiency. In fact, the power efficiency of an electrostatic speaker
can be exceedingly high (close to 1) because the power dissipation path is almost pure air damping, which converts the mechanical vibration of diaphragm to sound. Magnetic coil type earphones (the type used today for virtually all earphone applications) typically have efficiencies <0.1.
The graphene speaker, with almost no specialized acoustic design, performs comparably to a high quality commercial headset. Moreover, the high frequency performance of the EDGS (Figure
3a) is markedly better than that for the MX-400 thanks to the extremely low-mass diaphragm. In the low frequency region, the EDGS and MX-400 response curves both bend downward, largely due to limited capability of the sensing microphone and restricted coupling between the speaker and microphone.
ExtremeTech has a write up summarizing the paper.
We can probably expect more work in this area to refine the design for commercial use in the future.


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The Technical College System of Georgia has signed an $8.2 million contract with the Saudi Arabian government to build a technical college in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia, reports the Athens Banner-Herald.
Administrators and teachers from Athens Technical College, Atlanta Technical College and Georgia Northwestern Technical College will help create a new school — King Faisal University Community College, the newspaper reported.
The Georgia schools will help establish two programs for the Saudi government – one for men and one for women, in keeping with the Muslim’s country’s strictures on contact between members of the opposite sex, the Banner-Herald reported.
The women’s program will focus on radiology and medical technician training. The program for men will focus more on business and engineering, the paper said.
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Although the Buckland Fire Department doesn’t want to refuse service to anyone, recent events have forced their hands.
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Jim Miller, Buckland Fire Department chief, said the department will no longer be providing service to Sturgeon Lake First Nation due to unpaid bills.
The Buckland Fire Department is cutting off services to the Sturgeon Lake First Nation due to unpaid bills.
“From 2013, the work that we have done on the First Nations, there were three they were billed for that we haven’t been paid, three different times in the fire service we responded and they were not charged,” Buckland fire Chief Jim Miller said. “When we contacted them, (they) said there wasn’t a contract there so it wasn’t something they needed to pay.”
In 2013, Buckland Fire responded to 32 calls at the First Nation and they owe the fire department $8,000.
Miller said they charge $800 per hour, per unit for every call in their area, plus an additional $45 for extra men.
When Buckland Fire told Sturgeon Lake the services would be cut off at the end of January, the First Nation started talking with the department to come to an agreement.
“They came to a couple meetings and were supposed to do the contract,” Miller said. “We gave them the information about what we would need as a service provider in the contract and it never really went on from there. The contract wasn’t done by them and we still haven’t gotten any money.”
The fire department was also told they would be paid by the end of April, Miller said, but have not seen any money yet.
“We are going to, when this is released to the public, our services are temporarily going to be terminated for the fire services,” Miller said. “Anything doing with the fire service could be a fire involving a house, a car/vehicle type fire, a grass fire and a forest fire.”
Although he doesn’t want to see any community without fire service, it was a necessity for the department to cut service to the First Nation.
“There are a number of First Nations here that do not have fire service -- or there may be fire service there but I don’t know if you could call it reliable fire service,” Miller said.
Sturgeon Lake does have its own fire service, but it is not a reliable service with dedicated volunteers.
“It is kind of a serious matter, as we can see from the Pelican Narrows (incident),” Miller said.
“The thing that kind of bothers me is when there isn’t any service and you do have a fatality that is in the house, it does have to be there for a long length of time to get them out without fire suppression,” he added. “I don’t think that is right -- it is not right for the family, it is not right for the community.”
Miller said he would like to see the issue resolved so they can provide service to Sturgeon Lake First Nation.
“We were doing it to the 11th hour we were trying,” Miller said. “What is the point of us being here if we can’t go out and help the community? It is no different than any other community.”
Buckland Fire Department provides service to the entire RM of Buckland and will continue to provide service to the Wahpaten First Nation, since they have an agreement there.
Miller said there are at least four First Nations in the area that do not have a fire service.
“To make things happen you have to work as a team -- it is a federal government jurisdiction,” Miller said.
He would like to see more communities working with local departments to provide service, to avoid any tragedies.
“If the First Nation or whatever community can’t provide the service, the most cost effective is if you do have a fire department that is the closest fire department to them and just contract them because the only time you are paying them is when they are actually providing a service,” Miller said.
“You are not paying anything for the resources, you are not paying anything for the manpower on standby, you are not paying for training,” he added. “It is just to pay them for what they do and they are very proud to do what they can.”
Buckland Fire is a private department, run by a board of directors, but most of the other fire departments in the area are municipally owned.
“It is difficult to go out of the municipality with your resources and the taxpaying people are paying to have their own resources to protect themselves,” Miller explained. “If you are 15 miles away, you are not doing that. At least if you are getting paid when you go out, you can justify doing it, but when you aren’t getting paid, it doesn’t work.”
He hopes to see something work out with Sturgeon Lake in the near future.
“If everyone works as a team, there is going to be money that is available that will pay the small amount that is needed to have the departments do this,” Miller said.
The Daily Herald spoke with someone at Sturgeon Lake First Nations but the call was not returned.


The BJP accused the chief minister of state Mamata Banerjee’s party of abducting and hanging him to death.
Kolkata: A BJP worker, from the tribal community, was found hanging from a tree under mysterious circumstances at Dantan in West Midnapore on Friday morning. Three other BJP were found hanging in separate incidents in Purulia last year, causing a huge political furore in Bengal.
The deceased, Barsha Hansda (38), was a villager of Santoshpur. His name was among those BJP workers against whom the Trinamul Congress had lodged a complaint with the local police after a recent clash between both parties. The BJP accused the chief minister of state Mamata Banerjee’s party of abducting and hanging him to death.
The Trinamul has refuted the allegation. The clash between the BJP and the ruling party took place on November 12. BJP district president of West Midnapore Samit Das claimed that the party workers including Barsha celebrated a picnic in the area on Thursday.
“Barsha, however, did not return home,” he complained while adding that the youth was kidnapped by the Trinamul workers, who later hung the body from the tree to project that he had committed suicide. Trinamul district president of West Midnapore Ajit Maity argued that Barsha committed suicide due to a family-related dispute.
“Neither it was a murder nor politics is involved behind his death,” he said. A case of “unnatural death” has been filed and the body sent for autopsy by the police.
. Ahead of the LS polls, three BJP workers: Trilochan Mahato, Dulal Kumar and Shishpal Sahi were found dead. While two of them were hanging from the tree, another was at a high tension tower.
The Jangalmahal belt in Bengal, comprising West Midnapore, Purulia, Bankura and Jhargram districts, had been witnessing frequent clashes between the Trinamul and Bharatiya Janata Party workers since 2018 panchayat elections.


The Center for American Progress has ranked the Top 10 states for policies that promote energy efficiency. The report cautions, however, that even those states on the list haven't fully tapped into the power of using less power. The CAP, a progressive advocacy organization headed by former Clinton chief of staff John Podesta, says its report card is intended to highlight state regulations and incentives for energy efficiency that are working today, and push for a national policy to retrofit buildings in the U.S. and create jobs. The report was co-authored by Energy Resource Management, a consulting company.
So who's on the list? These 10 states are leaders in creating energy efficiency markets, according to CAP, and Energy Priorities Magazine:
- New York
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
The report's authors warn that "No state has fully developed the potential of their energy efficiency market to create clean energy jobs, let alone the federal government."
What policies make for great, if imperfect, leaders? There are 10, including measures for renewable portfolio standards, renewable energy credits and penalties for noncompliance with energy efficiency standards.
"Our country needs a national program to retrofit America's homes, offices, and factories for energy efficiency--a program that can provide an important answer to the jobs crisis facing our country," according to CAP.
"But it will take public policy leadership to mobilize the private sector investment that is needed to grow this emerging market. Fortunately, many states around the country are already demonstrating that with public sector leadership it is possible to jumpstart market demand for energy efficiency retrofits of our homes and businesses."
The report estimates that retrofitting just 40 percent of the residential and commercial
building stock in the U.S. would: Create 625,000 sustained full-time jobs over a decade, spark $500 billion in new investments to upgrade 50 million homes and office buildings, and generate as much as $64 billion a year in cost savings for U.S. ratepayers.
And just in case your state didn't make the "best of" list, there are 10 more states with lots of potential, CAP says:
- New Mexico