Huawei also believes Messi’s passion inspires millions worldwide to strive for excellence and connect with people and considers the partnership “the perfect fit” and comes under the theme ‘connecting greatness’. “Lionel Messi will help our brand to encourage people to focus, persevere and breakthrough; to connect with greatness, especially in Europe, Asia and Latin America, where Huawei puts great devotion,” said Kevin Ho, president, Handset Business, Huawei Consumer BG, at yesterday’s press conference. Ho stressed that Huawei will seek to be number one in mobile phone sales in more than 170 countries, including Jamaica and the Caribbean. “We both honour the path we walked to what we have achieved and with each new challenge, we renew our commitment to find the path to success,” he added, while reiterating that his organisation’s belief that sport is a great way in which people enrich their lives, and through football in particular, which it considers a strong avenue. In the last few years, Huawei has invested in several teams – such as America, Santa Fe, Sporting Cristal, Arsenal, Atletico de Madrid, and AC Milan. Their brand ambassadors include Robert Lewandowski and Alexis Sanchez, and now the biggest of them all, Lionel Messi. “You have to sacrifice and go all in; always looking forward to achieving greatness. The day you think there are no improvements to be made, you have to keep working for reaching other achievements,” Messi said yesterday. Tyrone Liu, CEO, consumer business group for Huawei Latin America, said: “We are happy to announce our collaboration with an extraordinary individual who inspires people all over the world to pursue their dreams, to face challenges to become better with each day, a man who shares a lot of the same values with the Huawei brand.” MESSI AN INSPIRATION BARCELONA, Spain: World-leading information communication technology and telecoms firm, Huawei, scored big with the signing of Lionel Messi the only football player in history to win the FIFA World Player of the Year/FIFA Ballon d’Or five times as their global ambassador yesterday. The announcement was made here in Barcelona, Spain, at the Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I Hotel. While some global media have been speculating that the deal struck with the super-star forward will cost Huawei around eight million euros annually, the Asian-based organisation’s officials chose not to reveal an exact figure. They indicated, however, that they want to secure a long-term partnership with the world’s top-rated footballer, who is considered by many to be the greatest of all time.
– urges them to cut wasteful spending of public fundsIf Government cuts back on its exorbitant spending and end some of the corrupt contracts it currently has, then it would be able to pay increases to the country’s teachers’ without raising the current level of expenditure.This is the firm view expressed by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo who told media operatives on Thursday at his weekly press conference that it is in the interest of Guyana that a new multi-year contract for teachers’ be secured. He said this avoids the hassle of negotiations on an annual basis.“I believe that there is money to fund a lot of what the teachers have been asking for, without increasing overall expenditure in the budget,” he stated pointing firstly to a corrupt contract which costs the Government $170 million annually.He was referring to the controversial Sussex Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, house used as a drug bond which is rented from a campaign supporter of the People’s National Congress (PNC) for $14 million monthly.The Opposition Leader reasoned that that sum could cover the request by teachers to increase clothing allowances from $8000 to $21,000. The task force set up by President David Granger has only recommended $16,000.“So, I urge the President to address this matter urgently and I said to him, you have been stressing the importance of education and so now it is the time to address the teachers concern urgently,” he stated.Jagdeo, a former President, said that if the Government had committed to creating such a task force, then it must adhere to its recommendations or findings. He said he has had a look at the report from the task force which did not recommend all that the teachers wanted. However, the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is calling for these very recommendations to be implemented.“I thought the report is very reasonable, in terms of affordability. And the teachers themselves have said that. And I’ve seen from the Union that 40 per cent was their starting point. I’ve also heard double digits for one year and a single digit for the remaining period of the agreement,” he recalled.The Opposition Leader has debunked claims that the teachers and their union are acting unreasonable, stating that they have been waiting for three years to meet with Government. He therefore criticised Government for sensationalising the 40 per cent figure and not saying that teachers are prepared to accept lower.In providing a further break down of how the demands of the teachers could be met, Jagdeo said he has even taken a look at the budget estimates to come up with how spending could be curtailed to facilitate the request.In comparing seven items from the current expenditure column between 2014 and 2018, Jagdeo said there are enough monies that are being wasted that could be reduced and used to meet the demands.He pointed to the celebration of national and other events, where in 2014 $477 million, while in 2018 $911 million has been budgeted. For dietary (food) this was $3.6 billion and in 2018 it is now $5.2 billion. The other category (operating expenses) showed that it was at $1.8 billion in 2014 and in 2018 $2.6 billion.“If you add those three that’s $2.8 billion increase alone,” he pointed out.Further, for travel, in 2014 it was $1.4 billion and it is now $2.1 billion. This indicates a growth of $732 million per annum. As for vehicle spares and service, in 2014, $853 million was budgeted but in 2018 it has moved up to $1.34 billion. Other transport and travel was $874 million in 2014 which has now gone to $1.3 billion. Rental of buildings in 2014 was $795 million and now $1.39 billion. This totals $2.2 billion.“In these seven heads alone, we have increased expenditure of $5.1 billion. We could easily cut these and find money to pay the teachers wages and restore the one month allowance to the Discipline Forces, pay the debunching for the teachers, housing allowance, all of these things… just here,” he explained.He continued, “But worst of it all, this Government has the gall to go out and talk about teachers being greedy and they want duty-free and all of that… when they without working a single day, they took a 50 per cent increase for themselves and their salaries have gone to close to $1 million per month.They also have State vehicles and duty-free and go and lecture teachers.” Jagdeo said while he doesn’t agree with all the demands of the teachers, he feels they deserve to be treated respectfully.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Fort St. John Huskies are looking to get back in the win column this weekend, as they travel to Fairview to clash with the Flyers tonight, then welcome Beaverlodge to the North Peace Arena on Saturday.The team is coming off a two-game series with the NWJHL leading North Peace Navigators, where they posted a 1-1 record. A 3-2 win on Friday was followed by a 4-2 loss Saturday afternoon as the visitors scored two goals in the third to win it and deal the Huskies their second loss of the season.General Manager Jeremy Clothier said,“I think after the loss on Saturday the guys will be more focused on getting back on track. They just have to play the same game that they have been over the past month or so.”- Advertisement -The Huskies sit two points back of the first place Navigators in the standings with eleven wins and two losses.Tonight’s game in Fairview and tomorrow’s affair with the Blades’ get underway at 8:00 p.m.Advertisement
B.C. New Democrat Leader Carole James has resigned following weeks of internal dissent.James called a hasty news conference Monday morning and announced she will step down immediately as the Opposition leader.The party cancelled an emergency caucus meeting planned Sunday to deal with the ongoing controversy over James’s leadership.- Advertisement -Last week, the party’s longest-serving MLA put the final nail in James’s political coffin with a blistering public attack on her leadership.MLA Jenny Kwan’s call for an immediate leadership convention was only the latest in a string of dissent and criticism that saw one MLA turfed from cabinet and several others publicly renounce James’ leadership.Carole James was elected Leader of the British Columbia New Democratic Party on Nov. 23, 2003. Advertisement
1 Edin Dzeko Edin Dzeko’s agent has quashed speculation the striker is keen on a move to Roma and insists his client has no interest in leaving Manchester City this summer.The Serbian is being tipped to leave the Etihad Stadium after a disappointing last season and there have been claims he has held talks with the Serie A side over a possible switch.Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic further fuelled speculation a deal for Dzeko could be imminent when he claimed earlier this week that his compatriot would go “running” to join him at the Italian side.But Irfan Redzepagic, the 29-year-old’s agent, insists there have no been discussions with Roma and maintains there is no desire on the hitman’s part to quit City.“I was frankly surprised by Pjanic’s comments, unless he knows something that I don’t,” Redzepagic told Italian radio station Rete Sport.“I have had no contact with Roma, nor am I aware of any talks between the two clubs.“It’s not a financial issue, he simply doesn’t want to leave the Citizens.”
Pablo Zabaleta 1 Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has revealed Pablo Zabaleta will be out for a month with a knee injury.The full-back only reported for pre-season training in late July after playing in the Copa America with Argentina and has yet to feature this term.Bacary Sagna has taken his place for the wins over West Brom and Chelsea, and the former Arsenal man is now set for an extended run in the team after Zabaleta picked up a knee injury.The 30-year-old suffered ligament damage during a training session and is expected to be sidelined until the end of September.“Pablo Zabaleta yesterday had a problem in his knee with his ligaments so he will be out for around one month,” said Pellegrini.There is some good news for City, however, with Fabian Delph back fit.The summer signing from Aston Villa suffered a hamstring injury in his first outing for the club in pre-season but returned to training this week.He is unlikely to start against Everton on Sunday but could be named on the bench by Pellegrini for the Goodison Park clash.
Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic is a wanted man this summer Manchester United have made Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic their No.1 transfer target.The Bosnian reportedly wants to leave the Italian capital this summer in search of a new challenge.Chelsea and Liverpool have previously shown an interest, as have Spanish champions Barcelona and French giants Paris Saint-Germain.But, according to Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United have now made Pjanic their top target after Jose Mourinho urged them to do so.The Portuguese boss is a big fan of the 26-year-old and scouted him during his time at Real Madrid.Mourinho has now encouraged Manchester United to tie up a deal for Pjanic, which could be worth over £30million. 1
21MINS DONEGAL HAVE WON. CASSIDY SCORES WINNING POINT20mins: CHRISTY TOYE SCORES TO LEVEL THE GAME!!! 19mins Cassidy puts it wide when there were better options.15mins. Kildare playing cyncial game, time-wasting and rugby tackles galore.13mins. Captain Murphy strikes again. deficit down to a point. Hold onto your hats! It’s Kildare 0-14, Donegal 1-10.11mins: Murphy scores. Deficit back to 2 points. 11mins Kildare score first point and go three clear. Emmett Bolton was scorer.SECOND HALF OF EXTRA TIME: Donegal lose breaking ball from throw in.1 min of injury time: Karl Lacey pulls a point back with a great score. Kildare 0-13, Donegal 1-08. Whistle blown. Jim McGuinness is on encouraging his troops in the middle of a huddle.10mins. Kildare are 3 points ahead.9mins Two cynical fouls by Kildare, Two yellow cards shown.8mins Kildare are 2 points ahead. White scores from free. 6mins: Kevin Rafferty has chance to equalise, but puts it wide. Doyle back on for Kildare.4mins: Kildare take lead. 0-11 to 1-07. Point from Kelly.1 Min: Kildare have first chance but it’s wide.8.08PM It’s raining at Croke Park. Kildare’s Johnny Doyle is off. Throw-in won by Kildare. Ten minutes each way. 8.04PM Players are still in the dressing room catching their breaths after a pulsating second half.Donegal and Kildare were all square at full-time.Donegal were much the better side in the second half, turning around a two point deficit from the first half.Christy Toye was the Donegal hero, scoring a goal for the Tir Chonaill just seconds after replacing St Michael’s club mate Colm McFadden.But Kildare pulled three points back to level the game, scoring the equaliser just 20 seconds from the end.It was nail-biting stuff for the 39,000 fans at Croker.LIVE TEXT: EXTRA TIME AT CROKE PARK DONEGAL V KILDARE was last modified: July 30th, 2011 by gregShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:donegal v kildareGAA
Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Agriculture, Brian Ó Domhnaill, has heavily criticised the Minister for Agriculture for overseeing an attempt to cut payments under the Disadvantaged Area Scheme (DAS).Farmers in Donegal and throughout the country, who did not have much stock last year, have begun to receive letters from the Department outlining that unless the letters are answered by next Friday (24th of August), they may lose these payments for 2012.Senator Ó Domhnaill commented: “I have written to the Minister on two occasions pleading with him to defer withdrawing any payments to farmers. He needs to immediately scrap any changes to the Disadvantaged Area Scheme (DAS). In light of the terrible summer we have had, farmers throughout Donegal have already taken huge hits to their finances, they cannot afford to take any more cuts to their income. “Farmers can appeal the decision to the Department in some circumstances but the changes need to be scraped because of the awful weather farmers have had.At least 12,000 farmers, including many in Donegal will not meet the new criteria and have only a week left to appeal this.“The Minister’s decision will badly affect farmers who actually farm the poorest land in the country, mainly along the Western seaboard including Donegal. This move is discriminatory in nature and I firmly believe that smaller farmers should be supported and not targeted in this manner.“Small farmers will lose payments of up to €3,000 under these plans and this will drive them off the land. The new stocking requirements need to be withdrawn, famers have been forced to buy stock for land that is in a poor condition and many farmers are under severe financial strain. “The Minister has no understanding of farming matters in the West and he doesn’t seem to be interested. The Minister should cancel this whole procedure and revert to the stocking levels of 2011.” CUTS TO DAS PAYMENTS FOR FARMERS MUST BE REVERSED – O DOMHNAILL was last modified: August 16th, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
With a smoky coal ban in place in Letterkenny since 2013, the Asthma Society is calling for support of an all-island ban that would see it extended to all of Donegal.Asthma Society wants smoky coal ban extended to all of Donegal.In anticipation of an all-island ban, the Asthma Society has also launched its campaign for Clean Air calling on householders across Donegal to ‘be a lifesaver’ and burn smokeless coal or an alternative clean fuel to reduce asthma symptoms and save lives.Niamh Kelly, Asthma Society of Ireland said, “With 470,000 people affected, Ireland has the fourth highest prevalence of asthma worldwide. The dangers of smoky coal on public health are well documented and it is also a commonly known asthma trigger. “In advance of an all-island ban, we are calling on fuel consumers across Donegal to burn smokeless coal or an alternative fuel, to reduce asthma symptoms and save lives.”While many lives have been saved with the provincial bans, Dr. Dermot Nolan of the Asthma Society of Ireland’s Medical Advisory Group, estimates that almost 2,000 lives could be saved annually with the implementation of an all-island ban on the sale and distribution of smoky coal.Dr. Nolan said, “While we have made significant strides in recent years with many urban areas now covered by a smoky coal ban, until an all-island ban is implemented, policing these regional bans is difficult and hundreds of thousands of people still breathe pollutants from smoky coal every day.“I see the effects of smoky coal on the most vulnerable in society on a daily basis- in particular patients of chronic lung diseases such as asthma. With the implementation of an all-island ban, we estimate that 2,000 lives would be saved each year.” A representative member survey conducted by the Asthma Society also revealed that poor air quality affects asthma in 78% of members and smoke from coal fire affects asthma in 55% of members.Furthermore, 1 in 5 Asthma Society members surveyed reported to have had an asthma attack as a result of breathing smoke from coal fire.Join the Clean Air Campaign by visiting www.asthma.ie. ASTHMA SOCIETY DEMANDS SMOKY COAL BAN EXTENDED TO ALL OF DONEGAL was last modified: April 3rd, 2014 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:asthma societydonegalletterkennysmoky coal ban


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“Windmills” have come a long way from the iconic steel towers that sprouted across the prairies in the 1890s. The commercial wind farms that sprung up first in California in the 1980s have spread nearly nationwide. The state of Texas, long known for oil and gas energy, today leads the nation in electricity generated from wind. It’s followed mostly by states in the Great Plains, many of which produce even more energy than California!
The industry is rising quickly – the U.S. government has pegged “wind turbine service technician” as one of the fastest growing jobs.
And those modern, massive turbine blades? They keep getting bigger and bigger – many are longer than a football field. They’ve got to be light enough to move with the wind… plus strong enough to handle years of punishing rotation without twisting or gyrating.
To expand wind power as a low-carbon energy source for our nation, we’re going to need a lot of them.
So, what are these blades typically made of? (Hint: This website is about plastics and sustainability.)
Right, plastics. Actually, mostly composite materials that enmesh plastics (polymers) with other materials (often fibers) to form an advanced matrix. Common fibers include glass to make fiberglass and carbon to make carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.
The fibers themselves aren’t particularly useful on their own. But combining fibers with plastics creates something much tougher than each could be on their own.
It’s sort of like adding rebar (“reinforcing bar”) to concrete, which creates “reinforced concrete.” The combination of glass/carbon fibers and plastics results in materials that are strong, lighter weight, and durable – well-suited for spinning around a rotor and creating low carbon electricity. (And for making a race car or airplane fuselage or prosthetic limb or tennis racket or fishing rod or bicycle frame…)
Lighter weight plastics lower the mass of turbine blades so they can spin faster and generate more energy. To drive down greenhouse gas emissions even further, engineers continue to look for new ways to create lighter, more efficient blades, most of which involve these modern polymer composites. The more efficient the materials, the more efficient our power generation.
Aside from the blades, these wind turbines require lots of parts (as many as 8,000!) and lots of people. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 100,000 people work in wind-related manufacturing facilities across the U.S., making the myriad components that help turbines produce energy more efficiently. Components that often rely on plastics.
This is a practical example of what the scientists and engineers at plastic companies do: create efficient materials for efficient technologies that help drive down greenhouse gas emissions and reduce our environmental footprint.

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Today’s consumers expect comfortable, luxurious, and easy-to-care-for garments, all with desirable aesthetics and rich color. Naia™ allows all these expectations to be woven or knit into uncompromising fabrics to fit your unique lifestyle.
Naia™ from Eastman is back at Première Vision Paris with a new brand image
KINGSPORT, Tenn., February 7, 2023 – Attendees at this year’s Première Vision Paris will see the debut of an updated Naia™ from Eastman that showcases a variety of possibilities for uncompromising, sustainable style for everyone. The show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 7–9, at Paris Nord Villepinte.
Eastman partnership will help with Brazilian forest restoration
SÃO PAULO, December 15, 2022 – Eastman has signed a partnership agreement with the environmental nongovernmental organization SOS Mata Atlântica and Bracell, a soluble cellulose producer, to donate 15,000 seedlings in support of a program designed to help restore the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Patagonia chooses Naia™ Renew ES for its low-impact line of work tees
Kingsport, Tenn., September 15, 2022 – Eastman, maker of Naia™ Renew sustainable fibers and yarns, announces that it has collaborated with Patagonia® to offer a limited run of T-shirts made with Naia™ Renew ES — Eastman’s latest fiber offering made with increased recycled content — for the outdoor apparel retailer’s Workwear line.
Following sustainable fibers from feedstock to store stocks
Kingsport, Tenn., July 11, 2022 – With a portfolio that incorporates renewable resources and waste content as feedstocks, Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarns and fibers are fully traceable, sustainable solutions for fashion and home textile brands. Now, there's an innovative way to share that traceability information from across the entire supply chain.
Naia™ from Eastman releases industry loungewear insights
Kingsport, Tenn., March 8, 2022 – The global pandemic has driven consumer preference for comfortable loungewear, and the latest research conducted by Naia™ from Eastman proves it is a trend with staying power.
Eastman has signed the Microfibre 2030 Commitment
KINGSPORT, Tenn., February 22, 2022 — Eastman has become a signatory of the Microfibre 2030 Commitment, a global initiative to minimize the impact of microfibers on the natural environment.
Naia™ from Eastman showcases sustainability and growth at Première Vision
PARIS, February 1, 2022 — Eastman, producer of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic fiber, announces its exhibition at Première Vision (PV), the global event for fashion professionals, February 8–10, 2022, and the online PV Digital Marketplace, February 7–11, 2022.
Study shows that Naia™ cellulosic fibers fully disintegrate and biodegrade in the ocean within months
KINGSPORT, Tenn., January 31, 2022 — Eastman, producer of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic fiber, has received further scientific evidence that the cellulose diacetate (CDA)-based material disintegrates and biodegrades in the ocean within months.
Eastman expands capacity to produce Naia™ cellulosic yarn
BARCELONA, Spain, May 25, 2021 - To serve rapidly growing customer demand, global specialty materials provider Eastman (NYSE: EMN) is increasing its capacity to produce Naia™ filament yarn at its Barcelona, S.L., site by 30% by mid-2021 and more than 50% by the end of 2022.
Eastman launches Naia™ Renew staple fiber for casual wear, loungewear
KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 22, 2021 – In response to consumer demand for comfortable, sustainable clothing, Eastman launched its Naia™ Renew cellulosic staple fiber in the growing women's casual wear and loungewear market. Sourced from 60% wood pulp and 40% recycled waste plastics*, it can be produced at scale to deliver sustainability without compromise to the fashion world.
Sleep products innovator and inventor Tracy Miller collaborates with Eastman on sustainable bedding line
KINGSPORT, Tenn., March 23, 2021 – Combining comfort and sustainability, Eastman and sleep products innovator and inventor Tracy Miller are collaborating on a new bedding line using Eastman Naia™ Renew cellulosic fiber made from 60% sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40% certified* reclaimed carpets diverted from landfills.
Eastman and GP Cellulose provide critical support for longleaf pine restoration in Florida
BRISTOL, FLORIDA, March 19, 2021 – In celebration of the International Day of Forests on March 21, Eastman, Eastman Foundation and GP Cellulose worked with The Longleaf Alliance (LLA) to provide 60,000 longleaf pine seedlings to Torreya State Park in Northwest Florida. This conservation collaboration is intended to help protect forest ecosystems, support delicate wildlife communities, and help repair the planet for future generations.
H&M first to adopt Eastman Naia™ Renew cellulosic fiber in Conscious Exclusive collection
Kingsport,TN – November 20, 2020 — Leading global fashion retailer H&M is first to market with its new Conscious Exclusive autumn/winter 2020 collection made with Eastman Naia™ Renew cellulosic fiber. Naia™ Renew is a cellulosic yarn made from 60% certified wood fibers and 40% recycled waste plastics such as carpet fibers and plastic packaging.* This is the first time H&M has used Naia Renew™ in a collection. The Conscious Exclusive A/W20 will be available at hm.com December 1.
Eastman makes the promise of sustainability a reality with Naia™ Renew
Kingsport,TN – September 29, 2020 — Eastman, the producer of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic fiber, introduces its new Naia™ Renew portfolio, sourced from 60% wood pulp and 40% recycled waste plastics*. Naia™ Renew cellulosic fiber is traceable with certified biodegradability that captures the value of hard-to-recycle materials that would otherwise be destined for landfills. It can be produced at scale to deliver sustainability without compromise to the fashion world.
Eastman Naia™ and DuPont Biomaterials collaborate to launch new sustainable fabric collection
Kingsport,TN – September 22, 2020 — To meet a growing demand for sustainable fashion options, Eastman and DuPont Biomaterials today announced the launch of a fabric collection made with sustainable, biobased materials. The collaboration blends Naia™ from Eastman and DuPont™ Sorona® fibers to create garments with exceptional stretch and recovery, luxurious drape and a smooth, soft hand feel.
First US-based cellulosics producer, Eastman, completes the CanopyStyle Audit
Kingsport, New York and Vancouver – April 23, 2020 — Environmental not-for-profit organization Canopy, third-party auditor NEPCon, and Eastman released the results of Eastman’s CanopyStyle Audit. The company is a producer of Naia™ cellulose acetate fibre, with headquarters in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Eastman Naia™ cellulosic staple fiber debuts at Première Vision
KINGSPORT, Tenn., USA — February 4, 2020 — Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic filament yarn, announces the expansion of its Naia™ fiber portfolio at Première Vision-Paris (PV), the international fashion and textile exposition, Feb. 11-13. With the introduction of its new cellulosic staple fiber, Naia™ offers another versatile eco-conscious material choice for sustainable fashion.
Eastman joins Textile Exchange and participates in Textile Sustainability Conference
KINGSPORT, Tenn., USA — Oct. 24, 2019 — Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic yarn, has joined Textile Exchange, the global nonprofit member organization committed to reducing the textile industry’s impact on the environment.
Redress Design Award 2019 Grand Final Fashion Show features sustainable fabrics from Eastman Naia™
KINGSPORT, Tenn., USA — Sept. 6, 2019 — Sustainably sourced Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn featured prominently in the Grand Final Fashion Show of the 2019 Redress Design Award in Hong Kong on Thursday. Naia™ from Eastman, the Gold Sponsor of the world's largest sustainable fashion design competition, was showcased in 10 innovative collections of waste-reducing designs.
Eastman Naia™ launches sustainable fabric collection at Première Vision
KINGSPORT, Tenn., USA — August 27, 2019 — Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic yarn, introduces its new sustainable fabric collection at Première Vision-Paris (PV), the international fashion and textile exposition, Sept. 17–19.
Naia™ from Eastman is now offered with FSC® Mix
Kingsport, Tenn., USA — July 31, 2019 — Global specialty materials provider Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic yarn, has now aligned its entire forestry supply chain with the Forest Stewardship Council®’s (FSC) sourcing standards, including controlled wood procedures.
Eastman to Acquire INACSA
KINGSPORT, Tenn., June 19, 2019 – Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Industrias del Acetato de Celulosa S.A. (INACSA), a Spanish producer of cellulosic yarn. The INACSA yarn business and assets are expected to support continued growth of Naia™ cellulosic yarn for the apparel market and will become part of the global Fibers segment supply base.
Naia™ from Eastman joins 10th annual Copenhagen Fashion Summit as supporting sponsor
KINGSPORT, Tenn., USA – April 16, 2019 – Global specialty materials provider Eastman, the maker of sustainably sourced Naia™ cellulosic yarn, announces its participation in the 10th annual Copenhagen Fashion Summit, May 15–16. Naia™ is a supporting sponsor of the world’s leading business event on sustainability in fashion, where the brand will feature and share news about custom fabrics from partner mills. Naia™ is also sponsoring the Pitch Stage, where innovators will present sustainable fashion business solutions as part of Copenhagen Fashion Summit’s Innovation Forum.
Eastman announces post-PV partnership with C.L.A.S.S. to support ‘circular economy’
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Feb. 21, 2019 - Global specialty materials provider Eastman, the maker of sustainably-sourced Naia™ cellulosic yarn, announces a new partnership with Milan-based C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle And Sustainable Synergy) in the wake of Première Vision Paris (PV), the international apparel textile exposition, where Naia™ showcased over 100 new on-trend fabrics from over 20 partner mills. Naia™ joins C.L.A.S.S. to support the fashion industry’s shift toward the “circular economy,” the economic model characterized as a collective awareness of social and environmental values throughout the fashion ecosystem.
Eastman Naia™ showcases sustainable fashion at Première Vision
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Feb. 5, 2019 - Naia™, the sustainably-sourced cellulosic yarn from Eastman, demonstrates its versatility in fashion fabrics at Première Vision Paris (PV), the international apparel textile exposition, Feb. 12 to 14.
Eastman Naia™ brings sustainability to lingerie at Interfilière Paris
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Jan 28, 2019 - Naia™, Eastman's cellulose acetate yarn, showcased its sustainability and versatility at Interfilière Paris, the international event for lingerie, activewear materials and accessories, Jan. 19-21.
Snow Angel presents Eastman Naia-based collection at Outdoor Retailer
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2019 - Naia™, the cellulose acetate yarn from Eastman, showcases its sustainability and versatility at Outdoor Retailer, the world's leading business-to-business outdoor sports show, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 in Denver, Colorado.
Eastman increases cellulosic yarn prices on Jan. 01, 2019
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Dec. 6, 2018 - Eastman Chemical Company announces average price increase of $USD 0.35/KG globally, effective 1 Jan 2019 across its cellulosic yarn portfolio.
Eastman’s Naia™ Cellulosic Yarn, a Choice for Sustainability in the Womenswear Market
2018, Sep 14 — To make Naia™, the process starts with renewable pine and eucalyptus wood, sourced exclusively from sustainably managed and certified plantations in North America, Western Europe and Brazil.
Naia™ is produced in a safe, closed-loop process where non-hazardous chemical solvents are recycled back into the system for reuse. This optimized, low-impact manufacturing process with a low cradle-to-yarn carbon and water footprint has a third party verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certification compliant with ISO14044. Naia™ is also listed on the HIGG Materials Sustainability Index and has lower impact than other fibers such as generic modal, viscose, and triacetate.
Eastman’s Naia™ Cellulosic Yarn launches into Womenswear at Première Vision
2018, Sep 14 — At the Première Vision show in France, Eastman will launch Naia™, a versatile, cellulosic yarn, into the womenswear market. A filament yarn that transforms into luxurious, soft, and easy-to-care-for fabrics, Naia™ is also a sustainable option for fabric manufacturers.
To make Naia™, the process starts with renewable pine and eucalyptus wood, sourced exclusively from sustainably managed and certified plantations in North America, Western Europe and Brazil. In April, Eastman received chain of custody certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™) for its sustainable sourcing of wood-pulp.
Naia™ from Eastman showcases innovation and collaboration at Interfilière Paris, July
2017, Jul 25 — For the second time, Eastman exhibited at the Interfilière exhibition in Paris on July 8–10, 2017, to show the fashion apparel market that Naia™ from Eastman embraces the desires and values consumers demand: luxury, comfort, ease of care, and sustainability — all together.
With inherent softness, moisture management, and sustainable origins, Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn offers brands the opportunity to truly innovate their next collection — as was showcased at the fair with the collaboration of trendsetter Ellen Haeser of Studio Haeser. Haeser designed giant storytelling collages and print designs in the Gardening and Nomad themes of fall/winter 2018/19 to showcase the versatility of Naia, not only in terms of different fabric qualities but also the ability to create distinctive finishes on Naia™ fabric with printing.
Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn: New, exciting horizons for an enduring Eastman technology
2017, May 17 — For decades, Eastman scientists have consistently utilized innovative approaches to adapting the company’s world-class technologies to create new and better materials that enhance the quality of life in a material way.
So it’s not surprising that one of the company’s longest-standing technologies has delivered a new name in materials for the intimate apparel market. The technology is cellulose esters, and the material is Eastman Naia™ cellulosic yarn.


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Come join yellow-hued Wubbzy (voiced by Grey DeLisle) and his pals -- the pinkish Widget (Lara Jill Miller) and the purplish Walden (Carlos Alazraqui) -- for some delightful animated adventures in this collection from the popular Nick Jr. series. Tag along as his friends try to help Wubbzy iron out his kinky tail, win the Wuzzleburg Derby road race and steer clear of the soon-to-erupt Mount Fizzy-Pop.


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Is Baby Doing It Right?
What is latching?
The term “latching on” refers to baby taking the mother’s areola and sucking efficiently to get breast milk. A poor latch or baby “chewing” Mom’s nipple instead of properly sucking could result in baby not getting enough milk and becoming frustrated with the nursing process (not to mention sore, dry and cracked nipples for Mom. Ouch!).
Get help in the hospital
Even if you’re a second time mom or sure you have the breastfeeding technique down pat, allow a lactation specialist to visit with you in the hospital after your baby has arrived. She can offer tips like proper latching techniques and positions to help make breastfeeding a breeze. When done properly, baby should be able to obtain the milk he needs without getting frustrated and it should result in minimal discomfort for moms.
Encourage baby to latch
La Leche League International (LLLI) offers tips to help baby get used to latching on with proper breastfeeding technique.
- If baby is having trouble latching on and taking milk, be sure to express the colostrum (that “liquid gold” that precedes your breast milk coming in shortly after delivery) to feed to baby by dropper or spoon.
- Pump to avoid becoming engorged, as it is difficult for a baby to latch when the breasts are too full and hardened due to an excess of milk.
- Change positions. If baby is having trouble or is disinterested in latching on in one position, try another (and another!) until both he and you are comfortable enough to start the nursing process.
- Ensure you offer skin-to-skin contact during nursing. Cover yourselves with a warm blanket to encourage latching.
- Nurse in a dark and quiet room. If this doesn’t work, try nursing while carrying your baby or gently rocking or bouncing him. All babies like something different when it comes to mealtime with Mom.
What if baby still won’t latch?
Get help right away with the assistance of a lactation specialist. She can help you determine why baby isn’t latching and the next steps you need to take to get baby on the breast.
Never wait too long for baby to feed, as young newborns can easily become dehydrated, leaving them too weak to properly latch.

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After failing to score against Manchester City, Real Madrid know that keeping a clean sheet at home has got to be job one in the second leg of the CL semi-final.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's Champions League hopes were dealt a severe blow by Liverpool on Tuesday night, but Julian Nagelsmann's reputation emerged unscathed after his first big test on the international stage.
After defending the Champions League with Real Madrid last season, Cristiano Ronaldo returns from a summer holiday to see his preseason delayed due to a court hearing over tax fraud.
Bayern aim to become European champions for a sixth time, Leipzig take a step into the unknown and who knows what to expect from Dortmund. In the Europa League, Hertha and Cologne return to the continental stage.
They may not have a 'philosophy' that makes them fashionable but Real Madrid's success means they are the best team of the Champions League era. Their quietly effective coach deserves more credit, says DW's Matt Pearson.
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - For a group of Gulfport High STEM students, a solution to help oyster fisherman raise and lower cages from the water has garnered a national award.
Only 14 teams in the country are selected as Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam grant recipients, and this year Gulfport is in that mix for the second time in four years.
Their invention came as an answer to freshwater intrusion from the Bonnet Carré Spillway damaging oyster reefs in the Mississippi Sound.
They came up with a compressed air device that raises and lowers oyster-harvesting cages into the water.
"What they do now is they put the oysters in the younger stage of development in here and they let them grow in the water,” said Colton Bruni, Gulfport STEM student. "What we're doing is we're going to fill it with water with our pump system so it can go underwater and keep the oysters alive and be able to come back up at the same time so it can also bleach them."
The group found that getting the cage in and out of the water is an arduous task.
“The reason we chose this is because 80% of an oyster farmer’s budget is getting manual labor to lift and flip the oyster cages,” said Jade Geiselman, Gulfport High senior. “These things can get up to 200-300 pounds when they’re full of oysters.”
The device even caught the eye and the interest of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
"It’s a creative technology and the students are really taking the lead on this and trying to develop something innovative,” said Jason Rider, DMR oyster extension agent.


Hey there, DIY enthusiasts and industry pros alike! Whether you're setting up a DIY mobile workstation or ensuring that a heavy machine rolls smoothly, the size of the caster is paramount. But how do you ensure you're picking the right one? No worries, CasterHQ has got your back. Let's dive in!
1. Consider the Load Weight
Divide and Conquer: Divide the total weight of your equipment (or furniture) by the number of casters you intend to use. If you have a 200-pound workbench and you're using 4 casters, each caster needs to support at least 50 pounds.
2. Don't Forget the 'Extra'
Always go a little above your calculated need. This gives you a safety buffer. If each caster needs to support 50 pounds, maybe go for one rated at 60-70 pounds. Better safe than stuck with a broken wheel!
3. Think Floor Conditions
For uneven or damaged floors, a larger diameter wheel may be best. They'll roll more easily over cracks or obstacles. Conversely, smoother floors are forgiving and can work well with smaller wheels.
A smaller caster will allow for tighter turns, which might be essential if you're navigating through cramped spaces. On the other hand, larger wheels roll more smoothly over longer distances.
Consider the added height the caster will bring to your equipment. For something like a workbench, you wouldn't want it to end up too tall for comfortable use.
If you're replacing old casters, note what you didn’t like about the old ones. Were they too small? Did they not roll smoothly? Using this as a reference can guide your next purchase.7. Consult the Experts
At CasterHQ, we love chatting about casters (surprise, surprise!). If you're in doubt, reach out. We’ve seen it all and can help guide you to the perfect size.
While it might seem like a tiny detail, ensuring you have the right caster size can make a world of difference in usability and safety. So, measure, consider, and when in doubt, ask! After all, it’s not just about moving; it’s about moving right.
One of the primary considerations for determining what Size of Casters you will need is the total load used by the cart, furniture, or equipment. This means you must find out how much the equipment can handle and the maximum weight you plan to add. Once you determine the total load, divide that amount by the number of casters you plan on using. Typically, most people will use four casters on most applications. For example, let's say a total load of your cart will weigh 2,000 lbs. You now need to divide 2,000 lbs by four casters, which equals the 500 lbs capacity needed per Caster.


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In the village Shivgarh alias Teliwala Phool Garh of Pathri police station area, there is a news of death of five people due to drinking raw liquor. Police has reached the spot. The same top officials are also reaching the spot.
Raju Amarpal and Bhola, residents of village Phool Garh, died due to drinking raw liquor. In the same village Shivgarh, Manoj has also died due to drinking raw liquor, it is being told that Amarpal’s Jolly Grant and uncle have died in AIIMS Rishikesh.

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Chris is a Chartered Wealth Manager and works closely with fellow team members Simon Jackson and Fran Hamer.
Chris cycles to the office most days but his real passion is mountaineering and most summers you will find him exploring Alpine peaks and passes.

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Today, we made our Traveler Wall. It has a temporary home in our kitchen, but we can't wait to move it to our classroom! We have the perfect spot for it in our classroom, but unfortunately, our walls are textured and we can't tape anything to them. We have some work to do before we can move our travel wall in there, but we didn't want to go without, so we settled for the spot in the kitchen for now.
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President Donald Trump on Saturday praised first lady Melania Trump on her first solo trip abroad, calling her "a truly great representative for our country."
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Melania Trump on Saturday led a U.S. delegation to Toronto for the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded service members.
She met with Britain's Prince Harry, who founded the competition, and with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Trump also spoke at a reception for the nearly 100 American athletes participating in the weeklong Olympic-style event — and she attended the opening ceremony.
Other members of the U.S. delegation include Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, professional golfer Nancy Lopez and entertainer Wayne Newton.
Prince Harry established the Invictus Games in 2014 for sick and wounded service members worldwide.
More than 550 individuals from 17 countries are expected to participate in 12 sports during the coming week, from cycling to wheelchair tennis to sitting volleyball.
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Meeting: A Radical Take on Gun Violence
A Socialist Take on Gun Violence, State Violence, and Workers’ Right to Self-Defense
Discuss the tragedy of armed attacks by individuals in the context of the profit system’s mayhem of war and poverty.
Also get updates on: the fight to save City College of SF, LGBT Pride weekend activities in support of whistleblower Bradley Manning, and ways to support the June-Sept. $100,000 Freedom Socialist fund drive.
The meeting is free and open to all. Lunch is served at 12:15pm ($8 donation requested).

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This is my start of setting up a Zero to Auto Swerve. One thing I am stuck on is the Absolute encoders. In the program, it uses AnalogInput for the CANCoders, but for our robot we have the CANCoders setup in the CAN network alongside everything else rather than plugged into the analog ports in the rio. If there is a class and import that works for this, that would be insanely helpful. Thank you.
So is your question how do you use the CANCoder to get the position?
This example seems to be close to what you’re looking for, though I’m not entirely sure that I understand what question you’re asking.
You can call CANCoders using their CAN ID:
I use them here in some code I wrote during the offseason:
Call functions are in SwerveCombo.java in the modules folder. The import is com.ctre.phoenix.sensors.CANCoder - it’s from the CTRE Vendor Libraries.
You would have to swap the AnalogInput call functions to something that calls the CANCoder.getAbsolutePosition or something else. I ended up only using them to set the initial angle of the Falcons before using their integrated sensors - it will probably be more complicated in your case.
Hopefully this helps.
I guess this link would be better. Toward the top it creates the absolute encoder using the AnalogInput class for that, which requires you to plug the encoder into the Roborio. The main issue I was having it when swapping to the CANencoder class was the functions called further down in the code is exclusive to AnalogInputs. Hope this explaination makes a bit more sense.
It would probably be the getPosition() function found here:
hmm, okay looking at what functions are called and what the CANcoder class offers, I would hope the .getVoltage from analog works similar to the CANcoders .getBusVoltage. The one I can not finding it the .getChannel().
hmm.getDeviceId might work


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Thandiwe Newton Casually Stuns in J.W. Anderson for Reminiscence Press Junket
Thandiwe Newton’s Reminiscence press tour has become a venue for the English actor to showcase some major fashion moments. The new sci-fi action film, directed by Lisa Joy and costarring Hugh Jackman, is coming to HBO Max—but it’ll also be in theaters starting August 20, giving Newton the opportunity to attend red carpet events surrounding the premiere. For a Q&A session with reporters in London on August 11, the actor wore a flowing yellow printed top and skirt from J.W. Anderson’s fall 2021 collection (whose lookbook featured Juergen Teller-shot images of the ceramicist Dame Magdalene Odundo and the ceramic sculptor and performance artist Shawanda Corbett, his muses for the season).
“I LOVE this skirt and top,” Newton wrote in her Instagram caption. “(@jw_anderson My stylist @erinwalshstyle and me are obsessed!)” She paired the outfit with a red lip, her signature hoop earrings, and her hair braided back into a bun. Snakeskin Louboutin platforms and malachite jewelry by Solange Azagury-Partridge completed the look. The actor also took the opportunity to show off her new tattoo by Miles Better, which reads, “A Luta Continua,” the rallying cry of the Mozambican Liberation Front during the country’s war for independence in the 1960s.
“Really quality conversations with press today, about the film—it’s provoking conversation around love, sacrifice, nostalgia, addiction... Oof. Welcome to the mind of @lisajoynolan,” her caption continued. “Now getting ready for the @reminiscencefilm premiere... what shall Missy wear for that?”
Fans didn’t have to wait long to find out—two days later, Newton wore a belted black dress with green ruffled neckline by Alexander McQueen for the London premiere of Reminiscence. It was a beautifully understated yet still glamorous look, and the actor explained on Instagram that she got creative with the details. “Cuff bracelet used in my hair, sick acrylic bag,” she wrote in the caption. “Shoes that don’t hurt!”

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Talia Esnard, author of Entrepreneurial Women in the Caribbean: Critical Insights and Policy Implications, explores the dynamics that impact women’s access to digital technologies in the Caribbean.
The entrepreneurial imperative challenges one to, among other things, draw on digital technologies as the basis for growth and competitiveness in the global market. On a very broad level, a push is needed for technological innovations that allow for some level of scalability along the continuum of small- to medium- to large-scale enterprises and, relatedly, to that of regional and international markets. Of note, however, are the contradictions that continue to unfold within the entrepreneurship-technology-growth nexus. Related apprehensions exist for growing global disparities and for the ways in which these inequities differently impact access to, adoption and application of technological innovations within developing regions like Latin America and the Caribbean. Even with the acceleration of digital innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic, these structural barriers to and demands for value-added and sustainable production systems within these countries remain.
In the Caribbean, digital innovations within the entrepreneurial space are largely limited and situated within a complex interplay of structural-social-political considerations that are yet to be substantively addressed to positively impact the engagement of women. Important examinations, therefore, are needed for the connections between the political economies of the region and the social structures that follow. Related considerations are necessary for the nature of existing entrepreneurial ecosystems with specific assessments of the cultural, institutional, and infrastructural capacities and barriers related to digital transformation and technological innovations. At the macro level, these pressures raise more pointed questions around the types of resources, as well as access to and application of technology, physical and legal infrastructure, knowledge transfers, and resources that are necessary to support women in small- to medium-size businesses. At the micro level, these developments push for needed interrogations, which underscore some of the structural and social conditions that impact the positionalities and prospects for women who work in the SME sector. It is also important that we take forward some of the social imperatives for change, including that of addressing some of the other salient social markers, such as race, class, skin color, age, and education, which differently intersect to inform the experiences of and challenges for these women. Without this nuanced analysis of how these power structures are experienced across contexts and actors, the prospects for addressing inequalities and ambiguities for women will remain inadequate.
These contentions signal the necessity for more white space in innovations that support the need for diversity, sustainability, and scalability within the market. Crafting policies and interventions for technological adaptation using relevant data in the field, as well as building more collaborative governance structures and approaches to policy design and implementation, are key points of intercession that are needed to create more equitable environments for technological learning, applications and innovations in the market. This shift to more progressive and just conditions for creativity and innovation calls for policies and intermediations that close the gender gaps within specific fields, including those related to information, communication, and technology (ICT), and those of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). This collaborative policy direction also demands more deliberate engagement of women within the consultative process and in the establishment of initiatives that are developed, sponsored, and sustained to both recognize and advance diverse forms of creativity and innovations.
A way forward is for the use of an intersectional approach to assessing and changing the dynamics that impact women’s access to and adoption of digital technologies within the sector. Such a perspective can be considered as a stepping stone for changing the lenses and mechanisms through which we attempt to situate, acknowledge, and improve the lives of those for whom policies and interventions are designed to impact. This intersectional approach requires that we develop more inclusive and nuanced interventions that take into consideration issues of diversity and equity, and that directly push back against existing forms of inequalities within the broader market and society. By doing so, intersectionality becomes both an intellectual and political tool through which we can begin to reposition women and their access to and experiences with digital transformations and technological innovations. Even there, it is important to build on existing frameworks with the formation and endorsement of strategic priorities, structural, infrastructural, and institutional resources, training, cross-sectoral and institutional partnerships, networks, public awareness, and advocacy that are needed to drive this change agenda. Addressing these inherent gaps must be considered as critical aspects for optimization of the regulatory environment, with increased facilitation of innovation that leverages the advances in science and technology, whether locally or globally. The creation of key high-tech and other clusters in green, blue, and orange economies, which promote diversification and innovations within the market, also represent critical but initial steps towards the establishment of more supportive, collaborative, and equitable environments in the Caribbean.
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Modern sector has enhanced lots of commercial processes, as well as our daily life. There is no question that it is the fantastic progression for the social development.
Shutoffs perhaps have been made use of in numerous generally applications. For example, the tap inside or outdoors are familiar to us. Absolutely, they are considered gateway valves. Despite of gate shutoffs, ball valves are likewise preferred at turning off the flow. The impacting element is the round disc or ball with an opening in its center.
It is absolutely true that they can make payments to many water lines. Thus, it is important to have some expertise of the sweating procedure for a round valve. We take a copper ball shutoff for example.
We can do this job by ourselves if we desire. However it needs to be pointed out that this mechanism ought to be put in an accessible location in case the water have to be switched off promptly. Given that the job would be a little complicated. Yet we can try it. It would do favors for us to learn more about our houses better.
For doing the process, it is required to do some prep work. The mechanical devices need to be ready aside. They are the felt-tip pen, tape measure, tubes cutter, emery cloth, soldering paste, roll of solder, propane torch and also cloth.
They may be offered in our toolbox or in the nearby mechanical shops. Once prepared, the actual job starts. Learn more insights about ball valve manufacturers in India via the link.
First of all, shut off the major water system and drain the pipes. Ensure the area to install the copper ball valve as well as make a mark. Find a place far from the mark in 1/4 inches and make the 2nd mark. These two marks coordinate to make certain the proper setting.
Second of all, a blade is utilized to revolve 360 degrees around the pipes. Such aids to puncture the pipe for the installing of the required copper sphere shutoff. The previous 2 marks help to discover the correct placement.
When reduced, the attaching pipelines ought to be fined sand. It makes the list below step smoother. A soldering paste, likewise called the change, can be used to all sanded locations. Such affects well during the soldering operation. It leads to link between the shutoff and also ends of pipelines tightly.
When the called for copper ball valve has actually been entirely put in the called for and also correct placement, it is time to take the soldering process. Gas torch is used to warm all necessary systems, consisting of the end of the round shutoff or pipeline. However be cautious not to touch any kind of combustible item.
When the flux begins to sear, cover the seam with the correct solder. The solder would certainly melt onto the pipelines, causing the limited connection. Once it cools off, clean away any type of excess solder as well as flux from the pipeline.
Actually, we can do it side by side to finish the whole procedure. And also congratulations for your accomplishment!


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N'Bushe Wright (pronounced nuh-BOO-shay, born September 20, 1970 in New York City, New York, U.S.) is an American film and television actress, known mainly for her part in Blade. A native of New York City, she is the daughter of jazzman Suleiman-Marim Wright. Her mother is a psychologist with the New York City Board of Education. Within a year of attending Stella Adler's Studio, Wright was starring in Anthony Drazan's Zebrahead (1992). That year, she won the recurring role of Claudia, a black civil rights activist fighting for equal opportunities in education in the acclaimed but short-lived NBC television drama I'll Fly Away. She received positive reviews for her moving portrayal of the drug-addicted older sister of the title protagonist in Boaz Yakin's Fresh (1994). The following year, Wright played an idealistic member of the Black Panther Party in the Hughes Brothers Dead Presidents (1995). Wright has made guest appearances on several television series, including New York Undercover, Homicide: Life on the Street, Chappelle's Show, and Third Watch. She is referenced in Mary J. Blige's song I Can Love You in Lil' Kim's verse.

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Fat Joe Announces New Single With Lil Wayne Dropping This Week
Fat Joe is preparing for "Operation Paralyze The Summer" which is set to kick off this Thursday. Although it's been a minute since we got some new music from Fat Joe, he's blessed fans with collaborations and new songs since the top of the year. However, it looks like he has an album in the pipeline with the first single set to drop tomorrow. The rapper announced his new single, "Pullin" which features Lil Wayne and his longtime collaborator, Dre. The rapper made the announcement on Instagram this week along with the cover art for the song.
Wayne and Fat Joe have worked together on numerous occasions including on "Make It Rain," "About All That," and more. However, a lot of their collaborations happened before Wayne's feud with Cash Money.
Fat Joe's previously praised Lil Wayne as one of the most influential artists in hip-hop. Back in 2017, when Uzi was getting a lot of Wayne comparisons, Fat Joe stepped in to make it quite clear that Wayne birthed a lot of the flows that you hear a lot of these rappers using these days.
"Lil Wayne was lyrically considered the best rapper on earth for a couple of years," he said. "Lil Uzi ain't going to get that. It’s with no disrespect because I like Lil Uzi Vert and I like a lot of his records. I cannot front. I actually bought his album."


Historic aircraft and spacecraft were exposed to freezing temperatures Wednesday after heavy snow collapsed part of a roof and wall at a Smithsonian Institution storage facility.
No artifacts were thought to be damaged because they are all kept in boxes or protective crates, though some pieces usually are kept at stable temperature and moisture levels, officials said.
The metal building, part of the Garber Preservation, Restoration and Storage Facility in Suitland, houses about 1,500 artifacts from the National Air and Space Museum, including parts of aircraft and spacecraft and about 800 pieces of aviation and space-themed artwork.
“Right now, the building is still standing,” said museum spokeswoman Claire Brown, adding that shelving units inside were supporting the structure. “We’re confident the portion of the collection that’s in there is OK.”
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The flown artifacts could be from any era, ranging from the space shuttle program to Apollo or earlier, she said. All the pieces are considered valuable, Ms. Brown said, but curators didn’t identify any piece as more valuable than others.
Emergency crews shut off power and natural gas service to the building when the collapse was discovered early Wednesday, Prince George’s County fire department spokesman Mark Brady said. Authorities determined the building was unstable but weren’t sure what artifacts were inside.
“At this time, they are exposed to some of the elements,” Mr. Brady said.
Artwork in the building, including posters, paintings and sculpture, was kept in a sealed, insulated box, Ms. Brown said. There was no other power source for the building. Curators noted, though, that they usually keep artifacts at cool temperatures for preservation purposes.
“At this point, we’re not worried about the falling temperatures or any other risks associated with the power being cut to the collection,” Ms. Brown said.
A collection of historic spacesuits from Apollo moon walks is kept in a secure building nearby but was not affected.
The expansive museum storage and processing facility in Maryland includes buildings from the 1950s, Smithsonian spokeswoman Linda St. Thomas said. The building that collapsed was set for demolition in the coming years, and many air and space artifacts will be moved to a new restoration facility in Virginia.


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How Buddhism views money. Part 3 of 5 articles viewing what the world’s 5 major religions say about money and debt.
The Buddha wrote that economic stability is important for a person to be happy, but the endless pursuit of wealth will never bring happiness. This will merely render a man a slave.
Budda also teaches that working hard and without complaint whilst maintaining a simple code of ethics will bring happiness and peaceful prosperity.
Extravances are fine, so long as a balance is maintained between the spiritual and the material. This is to be coupled with an understanding of Bhogausukha, which is the happiness to be gained from sharing ones wealth with others.
Buddha Says:- “Grass is to be sought for by those in need of grass. Firewood is to be sought for by those in need of firewood. A cart to be sought for by those in need of a cart. A servant by him who is in need of a servant. But, Headman, in no manner whatsoever do I declare that gold and silver be accepted or sought for.”(S.IV 326)
This means is Wealth is to be sought not as an end in itself but as a means to an end, for attaining various objectives and fulfilling duties.
Buddhism and Debt
Ananasukha is the happiness derived from not being in debt, however this expends to personal indebtedness, not just money.
Buddha commands that a person pay off his debt before joining the Buddhist Sangha .
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According to the Chronicle, La Liga side Alaves are keen to sign Joselu – and it’s reported that the Spaniard is ‘open’ to the move.
There’s a lot of uncertainty on Tyneside right now, with questions remaining over a takeover and Rafa Benitez’s future, but one thing that seems fairly clear is that Joselu’s time at the club is coming to an end.
He’s barely featured this year and hasn’t been able to cut it at Premier League level, meaning a move away would surely suit all parties.
A move back to Spain could now be on the cards, with the Chronicle’s Mark Douglas having the following to say in the last few moments:
‘Spanish club Alaves want to sign Newcastle United’s out-of-favour forward Joselu.
‘The La Liga club want ten new arrivals and are ready to make a bid for the United forward and West Ham’s Lucas Perez to bolster their forward line.
‘Coach Asier Garitano has identified Joselu , who started his career at Real Madrid, as a potentially affordable addition – and he is available with Newcastle looking to refresh their forward line.
‘Sources in Spain have suggested that he has come out of scouting meeting favourably and that the player himself would be open to the move.‘
Alaves finished the 2018/19 La Liga season in a 11th, but were one of the league’s lowest scoring sides, managing just 39 goals in 38 games.
The piece admits that Newcastle don’t expect to recoup the £5m paid to sign him from Stoke two years ago, stating any offers around that figure would be accepted by the club.
He’s a hard worker and seems a good bloke, but the fact he’s scored just 7 goals in 52 games shows he’s just not good enough, unfortunately.
In fairness, it’s not just been his lack of goals that have let him down of late, with Salomon Rondon’s ability to hold the ball up, link the play and bully his man showing just how poor the Spaniard’s all round play really was.
Let’s hope this is a deal that can be wrapped up this summer, with it seeming like a move that could well suit all parties.


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Take a close look at these photos of the Place de l'Eglise (Church), Auvers-sur-Oise, France. What similarities and differences do you see? No, this is not a test.
When Drew and I visited the church in July, we had not yet seen Vincent Van Gogh's painting of it in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. But we had seen a collection of similar churches in other French villages, constructed of local stone, primarily in the 12th century. While we admired the craftsmanship and appreciated the church's significance to the people throughout the centuries, there was little to set the church in Auvers apart from its contemporaries.
However, the church I saw a week later – through Van Gogh's eyes – was an entirely different story! It was alive with color and movement, as are so many of his paintings. The whole structure looked like it was getting ready to dance off its foundation and fly into glorious cobalt blueness. Who would have thought to cast the church in shades of violet, with streaks and flecks of dazzling orange atop its roof?
I wanted to peek in the windows, sit on the billowy grass, skip along one of the paths that flowed like rivers. I was inspired!
As a person who feels more comfortable coloring inside the lines, I was energized by Van Gogh's boldness. No one gave him permission to paint something different than what stood before him. He didn't watch a Youtube video about how to experiment with color, transform straight lines into waves, and put his soul into his art.
He listened to – and trusted – his own imagination.
Few approved, or even took notice, in Van Gogh's lifetime. But that wasn't the point.
It never is.
Imagination seeks expression, not approval.
Thank you, Vincent!
May we be so bold.
9/27/2022 04:01:19 pm
Twyla, have you seen the digital exhibit yet of Beyond Van Gogh? I went to Anchorage to see it last month and it was so powerful it almost brought me to tears. It puts you INSIDE his mind! An amazing experience. If this painting makes you want to skip, the exhibit would make you want to fly!! Loved this blog. 😍
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9/28/2022 08:10:34 am
What grand images you used! Thank you. M~
10/3/2022 09:40:38 pm
Dear Twylla. A wonderful description of the bland looking church building compared to Vincent’s glorious dancing portrayal. It makes me think that if you took all his landscapes compared to the actual scene, they all dance and come alive. Love Van Gogh paintings and have admired so many over and over and still do when in Europe.
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When: July 6, 2019
Where: BC Place, Vancouver BC
“Maybe I’m Amazed”, about how absolutely amazing this show really was. Paul McCartney brought his Freshen Up tour to Vancouver’s BC Place Friday, July 6th, and it was absolutely amazing!
Sir Paul and his talented bandmates played to 40,000+ eager McCartney fans who were there to see and hear him play songs from his very long list of Beatles, Wings and new material. The atmosphere was incredible as he walked on stage, waving to the Vancouver fans.
I am a west coast girl all the way; born and raised in Vancouver, BC. My first memory of a song was from The Beatles and I have LOVED music ever since! I am proud of our Canadian talent and and huge fan of music from all genres. It is a passion of mine to be able to put both music and photography together and capture dramatic images of live concert photography. Having several years in office administration and more than a decade as an executive assistant for a local aviation company, I decided to follow my passion for photography and in 2016 took it to a new level and immersed myself in concert/live event photography along with portraiture and scenics. I have always encouraged my now 2 grown daughters to find something they love and make it their career; I decided to take my own advice and now I am experiencing my own journey as a music photographer.


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Last month, 18 formerly incarcerated residents of Miami, Florida had their voting rights restored.
“It’s a proud day for myself and my father—born in Haiti, he’s 84 years old—to see me get my rights restored,” said Dolce Bastien, 44, when interviewed by the New York Times. Convicted of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree arson at the age of 19, Bastien has since become a dialysis technician. He is now eligible to vote, a right he has yet to exercise.
Each of the 18 received a signed court order verifying that they did not have any outstanding court fines, fees, or cost stemming from previous felony convictions. However, for many more cash-strapped Floridians with criminal records, these fines are a challenging hurdle to clear.
In the past, Florida residents with felony convictions forfeited the right to vote, unless a state clemency board restored voting privileges. But during the November 2018 elections, 64 percent of Florida voters approved Amendment 4, the Voting Rights Restoration for Felons Initiative, which—with the exception of those convicted of murder or sexual offenses—reinstates voting rights of some 1.5 million former felons statewide.
Support for Amendment 4 in Florida is especially significant as the state has the highest rate of felony disenfranchisement in the country and a disproportionate number of disenfranchised African-Americans. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, Blacks represent just 16 percent of the population, yet account for 46 percent of those incarcerated in Florida. The Los Angeles Times reports that prior to the Amendment 4 victory, 10 percent of adults, and almost a quarter of African-American adults in the state could not vote.
The groundbreaking ballot initiative left Iowa, Kentucky, and Virginia as the three remaining states with laws prohibiting former felons from voting. Sponsored by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, with support from groups including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Christian Coalition of America, Amendment 4 automatically restored the voting rights of ex-offenders who had served out their sentence including parole and probation, as of January 8.
Then, last May, the Florida House and Senate passed separate legislation requiring ex-felons or ‘returning citizens’ to settle all court-imposed fees before they can vote. Passage of these bills reflect partisan politics in which Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican controlled state government have sought to undercut Amendment 4, which could alter voter rolls in favor of Democrats ahead of the 2020 elections.
According a report published by the Campaign Legal Center and Georgetown Law’s Civil Rights Clinic in July, “an estimated 10 million people owe more than $50 billion in fines and fees related to criminal convictions.” Research has also shown that families in 14 states paid $13,600 on average in court-related fees.
Civil and voting rights groups have challenged the controversial legislation, and a federal judge ruled in October that the denial of voting rights to former felons who are “genuinely unable” to pay these debts is constitutional. In addition, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle said that state officials should develop a process that allows for the disenfranchised to prove that they cannot afford to pay fees in order to gain voting access.
Absent an official process, Democratic state attorneys in Miami-Dade and other large Florida counties, are trying to help those attempting to vote despite the state restrictions. Such efforts include a fast-track processing system developed by Miami-Dade state attorney, Katherine Fernández Rundle, which helped to identify the eighteen individuals who had their voting rights restored in Miami last month.
“Until there’s a uniform statewide system that ensures that people aren’t disenfranchised because they can’t afford to pay,” said Julie Ebenstein, a senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union’s Voting Rights Project, “then there’s an unconstitutional system in place.”


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"Bible" in pragmatic study of precedent name
|Course||Russian Language and Literature|
|Keywords||precedent phenomenons precedent names The Bible|
There’s an interesting trend in modern communication, i.e. an author connects his own work with ready-made examples by using existing implicit subjective comments. A significant performance of this trend is flexible use of precedent phenomenons.Precedent and its derivatives are widely used in modern linguistics and literature. This word originates from the report 《The role of precedent phenomenons in structure and functions of linguistic identity》 in sixth World Teachers Conference of Russian language and literature. Later scholars in Russian pay more and more attention to precedent issue, which includes the research on the precedent text (Yu. A. Sorokin, I. M. Mikhaleva), precedent discourse (V. G. Kostomarov, N. D. Burvikova, I.V. Zakharenko), precedent name (D. B. Gudkov, I. V. Zakharenko, V. V. Krasnykh) and precedent situation (D. B. Gudkov, V. V. Krasnykh). In recent years, sholars like V. V. Krasnykh, from the perspective of recognitive linguistics, believe that the narrow definition of precedent text should be extended and then they come out with the expression of precedent phenomenon. Precedent phenomenons are classified in four types:precedent situation, precedent text, precedent name and precedent discourse. It’s precedent names that this thesis centers on.Studying precedent phenomenons has become an important learning in Russia and many Chinese scholars begin to look into this issue. But precedent phenomenon, especially precedent name, is still a new topic and only studied by a small number of linguistics in China. Precedent phenomenons came into being in the religion of ancient Greek and Rome. The Bible as a classic in religion culture, contains a lot of precedent phenomenons which appear in various areas of people’s life. The study of precedent phenomenons in The Bible can help us understand Russian culture better. In terms of its origin, Yu. N. Karaulov mentioned that precedent phenomenons came from literature works as well as ancient stories, fairy tales, The Bible, folktale, political articles and etc. With lots of case study, Chinese scholars (Liu Hong, Xu Qi and Su Ya) took an interest in its origin. They argued that precedent phenomenons come from ancient myth and The Bible. Therefore, it can be concluded that, religion is the major source of precedent names.The thesis body consists of three chapters.The first chapter deals with the theories used in precedent names study in The Bible which is the basis of later linguistic analysis. This chapter has three parts:1) precedent phenomenons;2) precedent names;3) precedent names’ status in precedent phenomenons. The first part gives a definition of precedent phenomenons, its function and classifications; the second part introduces precedent names, its origin, structure, existing ways and functions; the third part compares precedent name, precedent text, precedent situation and precedent discourse and demonstrates the importance of precedent names.The second chapter analyzes the precedent names in The Bible as well as its classifications of functions. The Bible has been the 《desk book》 of Russia. Since Christian became Russia’s state religion, Christian and The Bible became an essential part of Russian Culture. Definitely, Christian and The Bible are in Russian’s politics and social life, and even in their national psychology. The proper nouns and precedent names in The Bible include:1) people’s names;2) names of places;3) animal names. This thesis points out that precedent names in The Bible have three functions, namely moral influence, symbolic meaning and warning function. The third chapter examines the application of precedent names in modern Russian from the perspective of culture, pragmatics and literature, which involves the analysis of precedent names from The Bible in idioms, social media and literature works. The first part analyses some examples, the second generalizes usages of precedent names, which includes three points:1) prototype usage, i.e., people know their original forms and they are directly accepted, understood and responded by the readers;2) modified usage, i.e., their original forms are changed to contract similar forms;3) signal usage, i.e., precedent names and their meaning symbols function as a whole and are understood by people.The last chapter draws a conclusion of the study.

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