text:
2:51 p.m. July 12, 2020
The Banks Are Reporting Earnings. The Best Advice: Think Long Term.
The good news: the big banks didn’t cause the pandemic. The bad news: So far it’s been difficult to tell how badly they’ll be hurt.
12:54 p.m. July 12, 2020
- By Jeffry Bartash
Coronavirus spike in the dog days of summer saps economy of momentum U.S retail sales, consumer sentiment to give fresh clues on economySummer doldrums are taking on a whole new meaning during the coronavirus pandemic. The momentum in the U.S. economy appears to have melted away.
11:00 a.m. July 12, 2020
Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Delta, JPMorgan Chase, and Other Stocks to Watch This Week
Second-quarter earnings season begins this week. Plus, data on retail sales, consumer sentiment, and inflation.
10:29 a.m. July 12, 2020
- By Tomi Kilgore
S&P 500 earnings set to plunge as the coronavirus batters all sectors — with Wall Street counting on a bounce that may not come Earnings are expected to improve, but by less than the stock market suggests — meanwhile, the November election loomsThe one certainty about the outlook for companies in a COVID-19 world is that second-quarter earnings will be very bad, the worst in over 10 years.
7:54 a.m. July 12, 2020
Tesla Sets Timing for Important Battery Technology Day
Tesla’s much-anticipated battery technology event will take place in mid-September in California. It’s a key event for both Tesla bulls and bears, and likely more important than pandemic-affected second-quarter results due in a couple of weeks.
4:00 a.m. July 12, 2020
- By Andrea Riquier
China’s stock market just jumped 6%. This is a good thing and Westerners should be glad. No, really. Can China’s V-shaped economic recovery drag the U.S. along The stock-market frenzy that’s gripped China over the past few weeks is probably grounded in economic fundamentals, analysts think, and the government’s response suggests they’ve learned some hard lessons over the past decade - all good news for U.S. investors.
3:00 a.m. July 12, 2020
A Giant Bank Bought Up Apple, AT&T, and Gilead Stock. Here’s What It Sold.
Norway’s biggest bank, DnB, increased investments in Apple, AT&T, and Gilead stock in the second quarter. It also cut its position in networking firm Cisco Systems.
11:23 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Tonya Garcia
Philip Morris says cigarette sales in many places could end in a decade and they’ve got a ‘safer’ product to replace them The Marlboro maker wants to move cigarette smokers to its heated tobacco products in the years aheadPhilip Morris is encouraging stakeholders to work with them to move smokers to cigarette alternatives at a time with cigarette consumption is declining.
10:56 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Alessandra Malito
We have $190,000 in retirement savings and want to use the COVID-related distribution rules to pay off $40,000 in debt — should we? The CARES Act allows some savers Americans to take money out of their retirement accounts — but advisers say they should proceed with cautionThe CARES Act allows some savers to take money out of their retirement accounts — but advisers say they should proceed with caution.
10:31 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Claudia Assis
9:17 a.m. July 11, 2020
37 Stocks to Buy in the Second Half of 2020
Our Roundtable experts identify stocks left behind in the rebound but poised to emerge even stronger after the crisis.
9:12 a.m. July 11, 2020
Twitter Would Have to Charge at Least $50 a Year to Make Money on a Subscription Service
Investors began discussing the possibility after a job posting surfaced this week advertising a position within a business unit named Gryphon that is building a “subscription platform.”
9:08 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Charles Passy
Post Malone joins the celebrity rosé bandwagon The pop star is the latest boldface name to offer the pink sipperThe pop star is the latest boldface name to offer the pink sipper.
7:46 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Sara Ventiera
The 10 most affordable beach towns in America for retirees From the peaceful dunes of Cape Cod to the wild cliffs of the Pacific Northwest, these are the top affordable beach towns and cities where retirees can kick backFrom the peaceful dunes of Cape Cod to the wild cliffs of the Pacific Northwest, these are the top affordable beach towns and cities where retirees can kick back.
7:42 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Ciara Linnane
Coronavirus update: Global case tally hits 12.5 million with U.S. accounting for a quarter as death toll starts to rise again 1,000 U.S. health-care workers have now died from COVID-19 and most contracted it at workThe number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus illness COVID-19 worldwide rose to 12.5 million on Saturday, with the U.S. accounting for about a quarter of that tally and the U.S. death toll rising again after a surge in infections in states in the South and West.
6:27 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Therese Poletti
This California legislator is taking on SmileDirectClub Evan Low is undaunted by aggressive legal tactics of teledentistry company, while sponsoring laws aimed at its business modelAssemblymember Evan Low is not what most people would consider anti-technology. But in the past year, he has become a rare legislator willing to take on the controversial and litigious tele-dentistry company, SmileDirectClub Inc.
4:47 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Tonya Garcia
Brooks Brothers files for bankruptcy as its take on office gear falls out of step with more casual trends The “casualization” of personal style and the coronavirus pandemic pushed Brooks Brothers over the edgeBrooks Brothers, the iconic 202-year-old-professional apparel brand, has filed for bankruptcy.
4:46 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Tonya Garcia
Bed Bath & Beyond stock sinks more than 24% after earnings miss but analysts see opportunity Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close 200 storesBed Bath & Beyond is showing growth potential despite a weak earnings report, according to analysts.
4:17 a.m. July 11, 2020
- By Rex Nutting
Full recovery is two long years away, says June’s top economic forecaster ‘Life won’t return to normal until an effective vaccine is found and distributed worldwide,’ says Christophe Barraud“I’m a bit pessimistic,” says Christophe Barraud, winner of the Forecaster of the Month contest. “A full recovery will take a long, long time.”
3:00 a.m. July 11, 2020
Alaska Bought Up Intel, Berkshire, and Bank of America Stock. Here’s What It Sold.
The Alaska Department of Revenue increased investments in Intel, Berkshire Hathaway, and Bank of America in the second quarter. The state agency also sold shares of Advanced Micro Devices in the quarter.
5:08 p.m. July 10, 2020
Time to Hop Aboard the Union Pacific
Also, Wall Street views on Vroom, Autodesk, CBOE Global Markets, A10 Networks, and Square
4:46 p.m. July 10, 2020
Follow the Money: Cash Flow Matters Now More Than Ever
Earnings might not matter, but cash does.
3:51 p.m. July 10, 2020
Facebook Stock Remains Resilient Amid Controversy
Wall Street’s outlook for Facebook revenue has barely budged, even as 1,000 major advertisers pause their spending on the platform
3:08 p.m. July 10, 2020
- By Jeremy C. Owens
Netflix pulled off a showstopper early in the pandemic, but will the sequel deserve the price? Netflix in the age of COVID-19: After huge gains in the first quarter, more is expected of the streaming pioneer after a huge run-up in its stock Netflix in the age of COVID-19: After huge gains in the first quarter, more is expected of the streaming pioneer after a huge run-up in its stockThe runaway success of streaming services during the pandemic leads to the invariable entertainment-tinged question: What does Netflix do for an encore?
2:10 p.m. July 10, 2020
Information Is Scarce on a Palantir IPO. Here’s One Way to Play It.
A pre-IPO business development company has 19% of its assets invested in the secretive data-analytics company, not to mention a lot of other interesting assets.
12:25 p.m. July 10, 2020
- By Andrea Riquier
Dow adds nearly 400 points, Nasdaq sets another record, and stocks notch weekly gainsU.S. stocks closed sharply higher Friday on optimism about a coronavirus treatment.
12:18 p.m. July 10, 2020
- By Abby Schultz
Christie’s Fetches US$421M in Around-the-World SaleA Lichtenstein painting achieved US$46.2 million in the auction house’s relay-style offering of 20th and 21st century art
12:08 p.m. July 10, 2020
Detroit-based tea company saw sales soar during the pandemicNailah Ellis-Brown, the owner of Ellis Island Tea, was able to keep tea brewing and demand coming amid the pandemic.
11:52 a.m. July 10, 2020
Nokia Stock Stands to Gain From 5G Spending
The struggling telecommunications maker stands to benefit as wireless operators upgrade their networks. Resistance to rival Huawei also helps.
11:10 a.m. July 10, 2020
This Tea Started Flying Off Shelves Soon After the Pandemic Started
Nailah Ellis-Brown, the owner of Ellis Island Tea, has been able to keep her 10 employees and expand her business through the pandemic.
10:39 a.m. July 10, 2020
Best Buy Founder Sells Big Block of Stock
Best Buy shares have rallied since their March lows. Richard M. Schulze, founder of the electronics retailer, sold $86 million of shares in late June, his first sale this year.
10:19 a.m. July 10, 2020
- By Ciara Linnane
Coronavirus update: Health officials clamor for U.S. states to pause reopenings amid spikes in COVID-19 infections A growing chorus of voices urges states to reconsider moves toward reopening businesses and institutions as U.S. counts another 60,000 cases in a single day, while Trump administration ramps up call for schools to return to full in-person operation U.S. states that are experiencing major problems with new infections of the coronavirus illness COVID-19 should pause their reopening efforts to get the outbreak under control and encourage residents to wear face masks, wash their hands regularly and socially distance.
9:19 a.m. July 10, 2020
This Corset Maker Is Now Also Making Masks, Which Has Gotten Most of Her Workshop Back in Swing
A Paycheck Protection Program loan allowed her to rehire almost all of her staff.
8:44 a.m. July 10, 2020
Stocks Rebound and Wipe Out Morning Losses. Gilead Lifts Hopes.
Investors had been worried about rising coronavirus cases that are threatening to overwhelm hospitals, as well as a selloff in Asian equities, but those concerns were fading by the afternoon, helped by hopes we might be edging closer to a treatment for Covid-19.
7:51 a.m. July 10, 2020
SoftBank Shares Hit 20-Year High as Aggressive Stock-Buyback Plan Pays Off
SoftBank Group shares have moved steadily higher in recent sessions. The stock has rallied 130% from its March lows and now sits at a 20-year high.
7:34 a.m. July 10, 2020
Amazon Gets New High Target Price, Driven by Online Shopping Gains
Citigroup’s Jason Bazinet repeated his Buy rating on the e-commerce giant while boosting his price target to a Street-high $3,550, up from $2,700.
6:24 a.m. July 10, 2020
Buy Foot Locker Stock, but Not Because It’s a Good Company
Some footwear and athleisure stocks look well positioned during and coming out of the coronavirus crisis, especially those with a loyal following.
6:12 a.m. July 10, 2020
Harley-Davidson’s Restructuring Means It’s No Longer a Sell. Here’s Why.
RBC analyst Joseph Spak no longer thinks Harley stock is a sell.
5:43 a.m. July 10, 2020
- By Jeffry Bartash
Wholesale prices drop in June, U.S. inflation very low due to the coronavirus pandemic PPI dips 0.2% in June; wholesale inflation down 0.8% in past yearThe wholesale cost of U.S. goods and services fell in June, reflecting depressed demand in retail and other major parts of the economy caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
5:26 a.m. July 10, 2020
- By Barbara Kollmeyer
Drug and utility shares drive FTSE 100 into the green Mixed session for shares of U.K. pub and restaurant companies London stocks were likely to break a three-week losing streak on Friday, as equities moved higher thanks to gains for pharmaceutical and utility shares.


text:
Suspect Of 1991 Murder Of Sealy Woman Captured In Mexico
(Sealy. Texas) – The suspect in the 1991 murder of a Sealy woman has been captured in Mexico thanks to the collaboration of local, federal, and Mexican authorities.
On the morning of May 5, 1991, officers from the Sealy Police Department were dispatched to 1241 N. Circle Drive, Stephen F. Austin Motel, for a homicide investigation. The arriving officers located the body of 35-year-old Brenda Smith who had been stabbed multiple times. In 1991 the investigation identified Blas Tierrablanca as the suspect and a Murder warrant was obtained for his arrest. Tierrablanca was able to elude police and cross the United States border into Mexico where he is believed to have lived for the last 26 years.
In 2016, the Sealy Police Department reexamined the case in an attempt to locate Tierrablanca and bring him to justice.
In July 2017, the FBI’s Bryan Resident Agency obtained a Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP) warrant signed by a federal magistrate judge in the Southern District of Texas. The FBI also issued an up to $20,000 reward for information leading to Tierrablanca’s arrest.
With the assistance of the Austin County District Attorney, the FBI’s Bryan and Mexico City offices, the Department of Justice, and Mexican Authorities, Blas Tierrablanca was captured last week in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico just across the border from Del Rio, Texas.
Tierrablanca is now in the custody of Mexican Authorities. The Department of Justice will work with Mexican authorities authorities to have Tierrablanca extradited to the United States to stand trial. Sealy Police Department will continue to work for Justice for the family of Brenda Smith and all victims and families of crimes.

domain: news


text:
By Sara Bauder and Tracey Erickson et.al.
South Dakota has been one of the top producing forage states in the nation for many years. One of the most common methods of hay packaging and storage is large round bales stored outdoors. However, proper storage of a high quality product is vital to maintaining value and often overlooked. Quality losses that typically occur during storage are frequently a result of water that has entered the bale, which becomes entrapped and unable to evaporate, resulting in spoilage.
Round bales have characteristics that help limit storage losses. The round shape allows for a dense, well-made bale in which the outer thatch will help to shed precipitation, minimizing water penetration and spoilage loss.
Source : sdstate.edu

domain: agronomy


The Snubbie from Hell™
Smith & Wesson model 360PD .357 Magnum j-frame revolver. 5 shots. 12 ounces. It even comes with its own tagline:
Sprechen zie ouchie?
Actually, the phrase I associate most with this little number is "OW! OW! OW! Fucking OW!". On more than one occasion, I've handed this off to someone to shoot with all five rounds loaded and gotten it back with only two rounds touched off - they have to touch off the second round just to see if, perchance, the first round was an overzealous reload or something.
This gun hurts. On both ends. With factory defensive ammo it will produce a 2-3' fireball out of that 1 7/8" barrel - in fact, once at the range I was approached by the NRA instructor in the next lane over who poked her head around the partition and asked to see the flamethrower I brought. She loved it - put three full cylinders through it and all of 'em in the black!
I figure if I'm gonna bet my life on five rounds of anything, .357 Magnum's a pretty good round to bet on. Toss in another 6 in the Bianchi speed strip, and that's 11 rounds of .357 Magnum goodness. That's only two less than the P3AT's capacity with a second mag, and while the 360 might weigh a little more (4 ounces), there's just no comparing 9mm short with .38 special loooooong...
That is all.


text:
Individual servings of stuffed shells make an impressive presentation. If you have enough individual baking dishes, divide the shells and sauce among them, then top with cheese, keeping in mind that you might need a little more cheese to top individual servings than is called for in the recipe.
Chicken, dried pasta, and plenty of cream all cook together in this one-pot version of the luscious classic. Broccoli, or a slew of other optional add-ins, rounds it out.
Picture your favorite Tex-Mex cheese dip and the ultimate mac 'n' cheese. Now picture them together.
The braised baby artichokes in this recipe may be a labor of love, but the lemon mascarpone sauce is 30-seconds-and-done.
Combine ground beef, ground veal, and pancetta with red wine, milk, and aromatics for the meat sauce of your dreams.
Using evaporated milk makes this baked mac and cheese exceptionally rich and creamy—it may be for a crowd, but it's bound to go quickly.
The ultimate weekend cooking project: lasagna with two homemade sauces and layers of homemade pasta.
Bite-size pieces of cauliflower blend seamlessly into this four-cheese crowd-pleaser while cherry tomatoes add a welcome, refreshing brightness.
Don't be fooled by the simple ingredient list: the combo of pumpkin purée and heavy cream turns into a luxurious pasta sauce with a rich smokiness thanks to Spanish smoked paprika.
Shrimp, pasta, and feta in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce? Yes, please!
A generous dash of crushed red pepper cuts through the sweet, rich tomato-cream sauce of this Italian-American classic.
So much more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole.
A spoon works fine for stuffing the manicotti noodles, but a piping bag—while it may seem fussy—makes quicker work of the assembly.
Rather than being cooked in salted water, the pasta is treated like risotto—simmered in stock and stirred until cooked and creamy—which gives it plenty of time to pick up meaty flavors.
Getting the consistency of the creamy mushroom sauce right is key for this pasta recipe. You want to reduce it just until it clings to the pasta to create a light coating; be careful not to reduce it too much.
This decadent version of spaghetti pie has all the best parts of cacio e pepe (Pecorino! black pepper!) in a hearty, extra-cheesy, baked form.
Cozy up to this easy, creamy, 15-minute pasta, brightened up with fragrant lemon zest and refreshing parsley.
This one-pan, stovetop-only pasta turns mushroom- and spinach-stuffed shells into an easy, impressive dinner.
Toss leftover turkey (or rotisserie chicken) and peas with spaghetti and creamy mushrooms for this classic, family-friendly baked pasta.
Infused with fragrant mint and brightened by fresh lemon juice, this easy weeknight pasta is a welcome summer dinner.
How do you take gnocchi to the next level? Bake them in cream and melty gorgonzola cheese, of course.
This indulgent vegetarian dish makes enough for two with seconds for each (trust us, you’re going to want seconds).
A raw creamed corn sauce takes the place of the traditional eggs in this silky, summer-fresh "carbonara."
Creamy, decadent macaroni with a light, crunchy topping: this is the mac ‘n’ cheese dreams are made of.
What more do you need to know than this pasta is sauced with a brandy-spiked prosciutto cream.
Bolognese is a hearty sauce that needs a toothy, wide noodle like fresh pappardelle, or a sturdy dried shape like rigatoni.
A splash of cream is the secret to achieving an indulgent, delicious pasta sauce on a weeknight.
This riff on the classic may not have the booze, but with plenty of heavy cream and mozzarella, we don't think you'll miss it.
This is a creamy, cheesy, classic mac 'n' cheese you can make using your favorite new kitchen appliance!
Nothing feels more decadent than giant shells of pasta filled with creamy mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta.
Bubbling cheeses and tender spinach elevate store-bought gnocchi.
Looking for a pasta recipe with impressive flavor and which has practically no prep involved? You've come to the right place.
Easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for a dinner party.
Slow-cooked leeks add sweetness to this creamy, rich pasta.
The key to balancing the richness of the cream and the sweetness of the pumpkin in this simple sauce is salty, starchy pasta water. Remember, it should taste "salty like the sea."
These dumplings are delicious with pomodoro sauce, or try them with brown butter and sage.
Featuring paccheri rigati, a ribbed, tube-shaped pasta, this over-the-top casserole cooks in a 9"-diameter springform pan. But feel free to use rigatoni and a 9x9x2" baking dish instead.
Brown butter and sage create a rich, complex sauce in just a few short steps for this simple pasta.
Cheddar, Gruyère, and Brie help push this over the top. Use local, artisan-style cheeses, if you can.
Instead of traditional baked pasta, we broiled mozzarella-topped penne and sausage to get that bubbly melted cheese everyone loves, minus a lot of oven time.
In this recipe, a creamy parsnip purée stands in for a traditional béchamel.

domain: food


Divorce is a life-altering event that affects individuals, families, and society at large. In Australia, divorce is a topic of significant importance, and understanding the statistics associated with it is essential for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the dynamics of marriage and separation. This article delves into divorce statistics in Australia, shedding light on the trends, factors contributing to divorce, and the social implications of this significant life event.
Divorce Trends in Australia
Divorce rates in Australia have evolved over the years, reflecting changing societal norms and attitudes towards marriage. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the country has witnessed a declining trend in divorce rates since the early 2000s. In 2022, the crude divorce rate (the number of divorces per 1,000 people) stood at 1.8, a significant drop from the peak of 2.9 in 2001. This decline suggests that Australians are, on average, staying married for longer periods.
Factors Contributing to Divorce
Several factors contribute to the dissolution of marriages in Australia, with some of the key ones being:
Financial Stress: Economic hardships, job loss, or financial instability can place immense strain on a marriage.
Communication Issues: Poor communication or the inability to resolve conflicts effectively can lead to marital breakdowns.
Changing Social Norms: As society evolves, traditional values regarding marriage and family structures may shift, impacting the longevity of marriages.
Age at Marriage: Research has shown that couples who marry at a younger age are at a higher risk of divorce. Conversely, those who marry later tend to have more stable marriages.
De facto Relationships: In recent years, the prevalence of de facto relationships (unmarried couples living together) has increased. These relationships, while not marriages, can also experience separations, contributing to the overall statistics.
Divorce rates in Australia also exhibit regional variations. For instance, the Northern Territory and Western Australia consistently report higher divorce rates than the national average. This regional disparity can be attributed to factors like population demographics, cultural diversity, and economic conditions.
Divorce has far-reaching social implications in Australia, affecting not only the couples involved but also their children, families, and communities. Here are some of the notable consequences:
Financial Impact: Divorce often results in a division of assets and financial resources, which can lead to financial instability for one or both parties, particularly if they were financially dependent on their spouse.
Emotional Toll: Separation can be emotionally challenging, causing stress, anxiety, and depression for those involved. Children, in particular, may struggle with the emotional fallout.
Parenting Challenges: Co-parenting after divorce can be complex, requiring effective communication and cooperation between former spouses for the well-being of their children.
Legal Processes: The divorce process itself involves legal procedures and costs, which can add to the stress of an already difficult situation.
Stigma and Support: While societal attitudes toward divorce have become more accepting, some individuals still face stigmatization. It’s crucial to provide support and resources to those going through a divorce.
Divorce in Australia is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon influenced by economic, social, and personal factors. While the country has seen a declining trend in divorce rates in recent years, it remains a significant life event for many Australians. Understanding divorce statistics is vital for shaping policies, providing support services, and fostering a more empathetic and inclusive society that recognizes the challenges faced by those going through this life-altering experience.
Submit your review here:
Reviews submitted by clients based on their experience:
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.


text:
Securing project funding opened new possibilities for Dr O'Malley's robotic rehabilitation research [using Quanser].
In order to help researchers develop new algorithms for controlling UAVs under a variety of different conditions, Quanser Inc developed the QBall-X4, a UAV experiment platform for research in UAV control and design using the power of MapleSim.
Research scientists, software developers, and control systems engineers designed a Rehabilitation Robot [using Quanser] to help stroke victims regain upper limb strength.
took the interactive tutorial available online from Quanser and used QUARC successfully to do rapid prototyping of the experiment."
Dr Aman Behal, Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering, Unversity of Central Florida
and discovered that those who used Quanser's Haptic Wand were extremely pleased with their equipment."
Dr Daniela Constantinescu, University of Victoria, British Columbia
Learn how Quanser and the University of Victoria resulted in a far-reaching rehabilitation project designed to help solve a growing real world problem: how to ensure out-patient rehabilitation clients continue to perform their regular rehab program once they've returned home.
Quanser and McMaster University co-invent a unique lab for an undergraduate program that combines seemingly disparate studies: Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.


text:
Bees have been known to exist on Earth for the last 40 million years. The first evident fossil of a bee was found in Europe close to 35 million years ago but it is believed that they originated in Africa and spread northwards into Europe and Asia.
Bees are considered as one of the most biodiverse species with over 16,000 variants of bees are found across the globe. Their sizes can vary and can range from as small as 2mm to 40mm in length.
Bees have been adapted by nature for feeding on nectar and pollen. Nectar acts as a source of energy and pollen provides proteins for growth. Bee pollination is important ecologically as well as commercially. There is a significant decline in the number of wild bees in the habitat due to deforestation and unsustainable development, which has increased the commercial values of bee and this, has lead to the increase in setting up of commercially managed bee hives and honey collection businesses. Beekeeping is also become an option as a professional career due to an increase in demand for beekeepers in this field of agriculture.
However recently, an incident was reported at a bee yard in Brazoria County, Texas where it is suspected that someone had deliberately set the beehives on fire which has now killed over half a million bees in the area. There are reports that the yard is still burning and bees were clinging on and trying to care for their egg until the last moment till they were killed by the fire. Nearly 20 beehives have been destroyed and each of the beehives had close to 30,000 bees contained in it. Such a merciless act carried out by humans in the 21st century which is the era of awareness and global unity to save planet Earth is a plight to hear and read such incidents. Hive vandalism is more baffling as around six months ago, incidents were reported in Iowa which killed thousands of bees.
Similar incidents like these left 200,000 bees dead in January 2018 and 500,000 bees in December 2017.The Brazoria County Crime Stoppers are offering a fancy reward of $5000 to anyone who provides clues and information about suspects. It is also asking for donations to cover its losses.
The world has seen a surprising decline in the number of honey-producing colonies which decreased from 5.9 million in 1947 to a new low of 2.44 million in 2008. Pollinators like bees are a vital part of the ecosystem of our Earth. This is of great concern to everybody and our planet’s ecosystem.
In the Atlantic Forest in Eastern Brazil, the pumpkin toadlets use their bright colours to warn the other species which can attack them. But scientists have also discovered that these frogs display a signal which is otherwise unknown. Under ultraviolet light, they glow as bright blue. The findings were published in Scientific Reports.
The pumpkin toadlets reside in moist tropical and subtropical forests. As their ears are not developed properly, these frogs are deaf to the mating calls of their own species. Currently, they are the only known species that are deaf to mating calls. While investigating this, scientists accidentally discovered the glowing patterns in two species, Brachycephalus ephippium and Brachycephalus pitanga.
When observed under natural light, they appear as orange, red or yellow. But when put under UV light, several blue patterns came up on head, back and legs of the toadlets. This is known as fluorescence and it is very rare in vertebrate animals which reside on the land. Scientists are still not sure how fluorescence helps these frogs. It may help them in identifying attackers from beforehand, take preventive actions or identify prospective partners for reproduction.
Fluorescence differs from bioluminescence, in which the body of the animals produces light with the help of chemical reactions. But fluorescence will not function in total darkness as in fluorescence, light is absorbed by some specific molecules and then it is emitted at larger wavelengths, such as red or green which finally creates a glow.
Animals which display fluorescence are corals, scorpions and sea turtle. Scientists also discovered in 2018, that chameleons also show fluorescence. Besides this, another team of researchers found out that two species of a tree frog found in South America have fluorescent skin. But in case of the frogs, the glow originates from the bones similar to that of chameleons.
Researchers observed through chemical analysis that the bony plates which were located on the head and back of the toadlets were very fluorescent. The cells which exhibit fluorescence are also called fluorescent chromatophores. They contain pigments called fluorosomes which contain proteins that are activated with the help of potassium ions. The fluorescent patterns arise from the motion and aggregation of these pigments within the chromatophore.
It is still not known clearly how do the toads use fluorescence for their benefit. It may serve as a warning sign to animals about the toxic nature of the skin as some birds can detect fluorescence in natural light. It can also be used for communication among themselves, as the toads lack the middle ear so they cannot hear calls from their own species.
Greenland which is home to the second largest permanent ice sheet has lost ice at a very alarming rate in the past decades. The loss has increased almost six times which can lead to a rise in the sea level as suggested by a research on almost fifty years of data.
The report has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It makes an estimate on the loss of ice in Greenland. The figures tell that there has been a loss of 51 billions tons of ice from 1980 to 1990. But this figure has seen a tremendous increase to 286 billion only between 2010 and 2018. Out of the 14 millimetres of rise of sea level which has occurred in Greenland since 1972, half of it has occurred only in the last eight years.
Scientists predict that the worst is yet to come. The areas with the most potential for ice loss, far northwest and northeast of Greenland, which borders the Arctic Ocean have not seen a change like the other areas. If the melting of ice occurs here at a rapid pace, it will lead to the overall loss of ice from Greenland as well as the rise of sea level.
Eric Rignot, a researcher at University of California and NASA remarked that the 1980’s was the time when climate of Earth started to alter in a major way from the natural course due to the emission of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere. The melting of ice glaciers in Greenland is a major source of concern when combined with similar loss in Antarctica. The region of Antarctica has also lost ice six times faster than forty years ago, which has been never observed in measurements in the modern era.
West Antarctica has been already affected to a great extent and in addition to that some portions of East Antarctica are also showing ice loss at a major rate. Greenland is home to 200 major glaciers, most of which extend to the ocean rising from thick ice sheets. They flow in the outward direction in narrow submerged canyons.
Most of the ice loss occurs in a steady manner such as in streams of the surface of the ice sheet and also undersea flows. Since Greenland lies in the Arctic Zone which has been warmed by more than two degrees Celsius, there ice loss has increased at a high pace.
There has a rapid change since the last thirty years and humanity has to be ready to face the consequences and we should take actions for preventing the dangerous scenarios.
The Sixth Global Environment Outlook, which is the most comprehensive assessment of the environmental system which is produced by the United Nations in five years has both good and bad news in the store for us.
There has been continuous deterioration of the environment since the first report of GEO-6 was published in 1997 with almost irreversible impacts on the environment if the issues are not addressed. But all hopes are not lost as there are routes to create positive changes and thus a sustainable future can be ensured.
It was launched in the month of March, in the fourth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly which took place in Nairobi. The report is the result of the collaborative work of about 200 experts for 18 months. It covers a wide range of topics such as biodiversity, quality of air, oceans, freshwater, energy and human health.
There is a fair amount of good news in the GEO-6 amidst all the negative things which reflect the state of the environment in the whole world. There are some pathways to cause a wide scale positive impact which have to be carried out with utmost sincerity and a great rate for creating sustainable futures. The policies which are most likely to make a big impact are related to entire systems such as food, waste management and energy.
For example, if we reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, it leads to better health benefits by reducing the outdoor air pollution which is responsible for causing premature deaths. Also, efforts directed towards reducing worldwide hunger rates can help us to fight many issues such as climate change, land degradation and chemical loss. But all of this has to be done in a short amount of time because, with the increasing rate of change of environmental conditions, the scope for positive action is continuously reducing.
But the GEO-6 also informs us of the condition of the environment which has been deteriorated mainly due to factors such as population growth, climate change and urbanisation. Not to mention, the unprecedented rates of change in technology have also hurt the environment. Currently, we are dealing with issues such as
Air pollution causing premature deaths of around 6-7 million annually
The sixth largest mass extinction in the history of the planet
Disposal of around 8 million tonnes of plastic in the oceans
1.4 million annual deaths due to polluted drinking water and lack of sanitation
Under these circumstances, the various goals under Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreementare unlikely to be completed. The GEO-6 has called for sustained and urgent efforts by the governments and business leaders for achieving it.
A group of researchers from the University of East Anglia has found out a very unique bacteria which feeds on oil. They have observed this microorganism in the deepest portion of the oceans of Earth which is the Mariana Trench. Researchers from various parts of the world such as Russia and China also participated and they have made a very comprehensive analysis of the population of microbes on the ocean’s trench.
The Mariana Trench is situated in the western part of the Pacific Ocean and it is also the deepest natural trench on Earth. It appears as a crescent shaped moon on the Earth’s crust and the greatest depth is 10,994 metres which is also known as the Challenger Deep. On the other hand the height of Mount Everest is 8,848 metres.
Scientists believe that they know more about the conditions on Mars than the Mariana Trench. A reason is that till date very few expeditions have made a journey to the trench for studying the ecosystem and the inhabitant organisms. Perhaps the most famous of the expeditions is the one organised by famous marine explorer and Oscar winning film director James Cameron. He ordered a highly specialised submersible for collecting sample organisms from the trench.
Dr. Jonathan Todd who is inUEA’s School of Biological Sciences said that the research team collected various samples of the microbes at the deepest location in the Mariana Trench. After the analysis of the sample was done, the team identified a unique group of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria.
Hydrocarbons are basically organic compounds which are only composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms, as evident from the name. They are found in a wide variety of compounds all over the planet such as oil fields, manufacturing areas.
The microorganisms which were found mainly fed on the compounds which are similar to that of oil and then it was used for fuel. These similar microorganisms also played a role in decomposing the oil spills which occurred in the natural disasters such as the 2010 Oil Spill in Mexico Gulf. The bacteria has been found in a lot of abundance in the Mariana Trench or in other words, the proportion of hydrocarbon feeding bacteria on Earth is highest in the Mariana Trench.
A sample of the microbes was isolated for experimental purposes and it was found that if the similar conditions were simulated in the laboratories then they consumed the hydrocarbons even here. So, hydrocarbons are found even 6000 metres below the ocean surface level and even in the deepest places on Earth such as Mariana Trench. Hence this suggests that microbes are producing them even in such distinctive environments.
The results of the study have been published in the Microbiome journal.
For several years, biologists at various sites around the world reported many species of frogs had disappeared. It was reported in Costa Rica in 1987 that the golden toad was missing. The next year in 1988, Arthur’s stubfoot toad had disappeared. Such incidents were piling up. Frogs disappeared without any proper reason. And this was not random, a pattern across the globe was observed.
A new study published in the Science magazine made a comprehensive report of the damage in the amphibian world. The total comes up to a staggering 501 species of amphibians. The chytrid fungi Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) are responsible for this catastrophic damage in amphibians. Scientists were clueless that chytrid fungi can cause so much damage.
Ben Scheele, an ecologist at Australian National University has firsthand experience of the damage caused by the fungus. He reported about an Australian site with favourable conditions for mass breeding of frogs. Before the fungus, the area was very much abundant with alpine tree frog population but the species cannot be found anymore.
Scientists are now calling chytrid fungus as the most destructive pathogen ever, which is a grave reason for concern. The majority of the damage occurred in the 1980s. It was at this time that the disease was circulated worldwide. Central and Southern America were affected to a great extent with considerable damage in Europe, North America, Australia and Africa. It is quite intriguing to know that there has been no such damage in Asia, where the fungus has been for millions of years.
Chytrid fungi have many species and most of them are just decomposers. But Bd is an exception. It preys on the skin of amphibians. And we humans are responsible for its worldwide circulation through activities such as trade and global war.
Bd attacks the skin of the amphibians which they use for activities such as breathing and maintaining the water levels. What makes it so lethal is that it is very effective in spreading. Bd can infect a wide variety of species, and it kills the amphibian very slowly. It can also spread by means of touch or by water and lives on the host body for several months at a time.
Researchers identified Bd as the main reason for the disappearance of the amphibians in the late 1990s but its impact can be traced as far as 1960s. Hence, scientists cannot reverse the damage which has already been done. But we can urge the governments to reduce global trade of amphibians and improve the screening procedures.
March 24, 2019(updated March 24, 2019) Published by Sai Teja
We have often seen our metal products catching rust and we usually apply some grease over it in order to prevent the rust over it. According to the study carried out by the researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis, it explains that there are certain bacteria’s which eat the electricity and transfer electrons to fix carbon dioxide to fuel its growth.
The research was lead by Prof. Arpita Bose, assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, and Michael Guzman, a PhD candidate in her laboratory. The team showed how a naturally occurring strain of Rhodopseudomonas palustris takes up electrons from conductive substances like metal oxides or rust. This is a continuation of the previous research carried by Bose, which states that R. palustris TIE-1 can consume electrons from rust proxies like poised electrodes, a process called extracellular electron uptake. R. palustris being phototrophic, it uses energy from light to carry out certain metabolic processes.
The new research explains the cellular sinks where this microbe dumps the electrons it eats from electricity. “It clearly shows for the first time how this activity—the ability for the organism to eat electricity—is connected to carbon dioxide fixation,” said Bose.
Overview of the physiology of R. palustris.( Credit: Nature journal)
This special ability clearly shows the microbe’s natural ability for sustainable energy storage or other bioenergy applications which have caught the attention of the Department of Energy and Department of Defense. Explaining the origins of the bacteria Bose says “R. palustrisstrains can be found in wild and exotic places like a rusty bridge in Woods Hole, Massachusetts where TIE-1 was isolated from. You can find these organisms everywhere. This suggests that extracellular electron uptake might be very common.”
Co-researcher Guzzam adds “The main challenge is that it’s an anaerobe, so you need to grow it in an environment that doesn’t have oxygen in order for it to harvest light energy. But the flip side to that is that those challenges are met with a lot of versatility in this organism that a lot of other organisms don’t have.”
The researchers in their newspaper showed that the electrons from electricity enter into proteins in the membrane that are important for photosynthesis. Surprisingly, when they deleted the microbe’s ability to fix carbon dioxide, they observed a 90 percent reduction in its ability to consume electricity which means that it really want to fix carbon. This process is similar to the recharging of the battery.
Bose adds “The microbe uses electricity to charge its redox pool, storing up the electrons and making it highly reduced. To discharge it, the cell reduces carbon dioxide. The energy for all this comes from sunlight. The whole process keeps repeating itself, allowing the cell to make biomolecules with nothing more than electricity, carbon dioxide and sunlight. We hope that this ability to combine electricity and light to reduce carbon dioxide might be used to help find sustainable solutions to the energy crisis.“
The new research answers basic science questions and provides plenty of opportunity for future bioenergy applications.
March 22, 2019(updated March 22, 2019) Published by Sai Teja
We are all aware of global warming due to which we experience a lot of changes in the climate. Recently a team of experts found out that there are changes that are happening due to this global warming in the ocean.
Let us now understand as to what are the changes happening in the ocean. In the Atlantic Ocean there lies a giant “conveyor belt” that carries warm water from the tropics into the North Atlantic, where they cool down and sink southwards into the ocean. This circulation pattern is a very important player in the global climate change since it regulates the weather patterns in the Arctic, Europe and across the world.
Today, we have strong evidence that the conveyor belt is slowing down. The scientists are scared that this would cause a dangerous situation to occur like causing climatic changes in Europe and warming the waters of the East Coast of the United States which in return could harm the horticulture.
The above study precisely determines the time lags between past changes to the ocean conveyor belt and major climate changes.
This map shows the pattern of thermohaline circulation also known as “meridional overturning circulation”. This collection of currents is responsible for the large-scale exchange of water masses in the ocean, including providing oxygen to the deep ocean. The entire circulation pattern takes ~2000 years. (Source: Nasa Earth Observatory)
The team of scientists studied the AMOC (Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation) which is a key section in the ocean current pattern. They zeroed in on a section where water sinks from the surface to the bottom of the North Atlantic and they confirmed that the AMOC started weakening about 400 years before a major cold snap 13,000 years ago and began strengthening again about 400 years before abrupt warming 11,000 years ago.
Francesco Muschitiello from the University of Cambridge and the lead author said, “Our reconstructions indicate that there are clear climate precursors provided by the ocean state—like warning signs, so to speak.”
In order to understand whether these changes in the ocean conveyor belt occurred before or after the abrupt climatic shifts that punctuated the last deglaciation in the Northern Hemisphere, the scientist pieced together the data from a sediment core drilled from the bottom of the Norwegian Sea, a lake sediment core from southern Scandinavia, and ice cores from Greenland.
Usually, Carbon-14 is used in order to determine the age of that particular fossil but in oceans, it is not possible to determine as Carbon-14 is formed in the atmosphere and it takes time for it to reach the oceans. That is why Carbon is measured in the nearby lake sediment core and they found out the age of each sediment core.
Now they compared the real age of the marine sediments to the age they were reading from Carbon-14 measurements. Indifference in them gave an estimate of how long it took for Carbon-14 to reach the ocean which means it revealed that how quickly the water was sinking in this area in a process called “deep water formulation” which is essential to keep the AMOC going.
Detailed view of synchronized CO2, climate and ocean circulation records during the Younger Dryas stadial. Credit: Muschitiello et al., Nature Communications, 2019
The final piece of the puzzle was to analyze ice cores from Greenland, to study changes in temperature and climate over the same time period. Measurements of Beryllium-10 in the ice cores helped the authors precisely link the ice cores to the Carbon-14 records, putting both sets of data on the same timeline. Now they could finally compare the order of events between ocean circulation changes and climatic shifts.
Comparing the data from the three cores revealed that the AMOC weakened in the time leading up to the planet’s last major cold snap, called the Younger Dryas, around 13,000 years ago. The ocean circulation began slowing down about 400 years before the cold snap, but once the climate started changing, temperatures over Greenland plunged quickly by about 6 degrees.
Keeping all that aside, let us stop polluting and let us take preventive measures so as to prevent this slow down of the above-mentioned conveyor belt and to save humanity from its disastrous effect.
March 12, 2019(updated March 12, 2019) Published by Kshitij Kumar
Recently, two European architects Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto, have developed plant-filled plastic curtains called “living walls” that help purify dirty and smokey air.
The curtains contain a mazelike network of tubes filled with microscopic algae, which remove carbon dioxide from the air, pumping out oxygen via the carbon-sequestering process known as photosynthesis. Air flows into the bottom of the curtains and rises through the tubes, feeding the microalgae along the way.
Algae curtains and cladding can capture and store up to one kilogram of carbon dioxide per day. “Microalgae have unique properties that have been discovered by the biologists that allow them to re-metabolize some of the waste that our city generates. What we’ve done is try to understand how we can integrate microalgae in the urban environment,” said Claudia Pasquero, an architect with the London-based firm EcoLogicStudio.
Marco Poletto said that they foresee a strong market for the eco-friendly curtains, especially for use on warehouses and other large buildings valued more for their function than their appearance. They said the curtains might sell for $350 a square meter.
Poletto said that they were inspired to develop the eco-friendly curtains after noticing an abundance of algae in ponds near their office.
Last month, the architects displayed an early demo of the curtains in Ireland, covering the first and second floors of Dublin Castle with more than a dozen of the drapes.
These algae-filled curtains are designed to cover the facades of buildings to help cut down on harmful greenhouse gas emissions. (Credit: NAARO)
The curtains used to cover the castle can suck more than two pounds of carbon dioxide from the air each day, according to the architects. That’s roughly the amount removed each day by 20 large trees, they said.
According to the design team, this particular module “is particularly suitable for retrofit as it is very lightweight, soft, adaptable, and does not require heavy substructures to be installed.”
“As we collaborated with microbiologists and learned more and more about the algae’s potential, it became kind of an obsession,” Poletto said. “For us, the aspect of design is really essential,” Pasquero said, “so it’s not simply a technological innovation — it’s a design solution.”
“Smart cities, smart homes, autonomous vehicles, robotic factories, etcetera dominate the current panorama of popular futuristic scenarios, but they all desperately need spatial and architectural re-framing to engender beneficial societal transitions,” said EcoLogicStudio.
Designers such as Nicolas Roope answered to the UN report, by calling the need to avert climate change “the greatest design challenge in history”.
Presently, the firm is researching a mass-market prototype that will aim the large shed or warehouse typology, with a goal to cover the large surfaces of malls, distribution centers, and data centers.
February 5, 2019(updated July 10, 2019) Published by Kshitij Kumar
The world is full of spots that mankind love to explore. Whether it is a mountain or sea, an island or a desert, people love to have a different experience by exploring the concerned avenues. There are many areas which pose such challenges for adventure lovers. Though many have lost their lives for such explorations, the craze for the same has not stopped, and people keep on hunting such new locations as well.
Do you know about five of the deepest points in our world, here is a list of them:
While thousands of individuals have summited Mount Everest, the premier point on Earth, less than a few have succeeded to explore the planet’s deepest point, a site known as the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Water’s Mariana Trench. It is a famous place much-known for its varied sea lives and depth as well as the wonder of the nature below the surface of the earth.
If you cut the famous mountain pick of Himalayas, Mount Everest off at the sea level and place the same at the marine bottom here, there will be still a couple of miles of water over the top of it. This trench is positioned in the parts of the western Pacific Ocean. It lies to the east of the Philippines. The Mariana Trench is a curved shaped blemish in Earth’s shell that measures more than 1,500 miles long and 43 miles wide on average.
This famous Trench was shaped because of a process known as subduction. The crust of the Earth is made up of thin tectonic plates which “float” on the layer of the planet which is in melted form. While floating on the mantle, the boundaries of these plates gradually bump into each other and from time to time even strike head-on.
Cross section of the Mariana trench (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
When two plates bang into each other, a sea plate plummets down into the mantle, while the other plate trips up over the top. This crusade creates a ditch where the plunging oceanic plate slogs down the edge of the superseding plate. This crusade also creates the largest known seismic activity, which often creates tsunamis.
The majority of the Mariana Trench is under a U.S. protected zone. This is currently the part of the Mariana Trench MarineNational Monument. This was established in the year 2009.
Why is a Mariana Trench expedition difficult?
Part of the reason that the Mariana Trench is uncharted is due to the hydrostatic burden. When you cross the threshold any body of water and start plunging from the surface, the deeper you dive, the more water conceals you. The greater the load of water on you, the greater will be the pressure on your body.
When you dive into a swimming pool and go all the way to the bottommost of the deep end, you can often feel the hydrostatic pressure in contrast to your ear membranes. You get a feeling of having them squeezed. Now just magnify the same feeling by nearly a thousand times when you are in the deepest trench. You can apprehend how incredible the weight would be in the Challenger Deep with nearly 7 miles of water above your head.
As thought-provoking as it is to discover the Mariana Trench as well as the Challenger Deep in particular; numerous fearless pioneers have prospered in this task.
The trench was first broadcasted during the Challenger voyage in 1875, using a weighted rope, which logged a depth of 8,184 meters. The Mariana Trench was also measured in 1951 by the British Survey ship, Challenger II. Again in 1984, the Japanese guided a survey vessel to the Trench to gather data using a multibeam echosounder.
The waves of sound sent in the research from the device known as echosounder bounced from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. They are received on a graph which helped to create the ocean’s bottom map. This method helped the researchers to assemble important ecological data without jeopardizing a diver deep in the sea. In the year 2010, a sonar survey was conducted with multibeam echosounders by the University of New Hampshire. They found new features of the seafloor and obtained the most precise depth of Challenger Deep which is 10,994 meters. This is said to be one of the most accurate measurement.
Most notably, and also most in recent times, in 2012, director James Cameron made a significant, solo dive down to the bottommost of the Challenger Deep in a specially – designed operated submersible named DEEPSEA CHALLENGER. This voyage unruffled data and samples previously unidentified, leading to prosperity of scientific information about one of the least known parts of our Earth.
Life in the trench
Contemporary scientific voyages have exposed astonishingly diverse life in these punitive conditions. Fauna existing in the deepest portions of the Mariana Trench lives in widespread dark and life-threatening pressure.
Sustenance in the Mariana Trench is tremendously inadequate because the deep gorge is far away from land. Leaves, coconuts, and trees are hardly ever found its way into the bottommost of the trench. Instead, some microorganisms rely on substances, such as methane or sulfur, while others being gobbled up marine life lower on the food chain.
There are three most general entities at the bottommost of the Mariana Trench known as amphipods, small sea cucumbers, and xenophyophores.
The lone celled xenophyophores bear a resemblance to massive amoebas, and they eat by nearby and gripping their food. Amphipods are glossy, shrimplike scroungers that are found in the trenches at deep-sea. There is also holothurians which can be considered as a new species of radiant sea cucumber.
Amphipods(Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Researchers have also acknowledged more than 200 dissimilar microbes in sludge collected from the Challenger Deep. The sludge was carried back to labs on dry land in an exceptional container and is meticulously kept in circumstances that simulate the crushing cold and pressure of that of the Mariana Trench.
However, a misleadingly susceptible viewing fish is not only right at home here, but it is also one of the area’s top predators. In 2017, scientists reported they had gathered samples of a rare creature, nicknamed the Mariana snailfish, which lives at a depth of about 26,200 feet.
With sustained research with modern tools and technology used for the measurement helps the researchers get the accurate picture of this trench.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

domain: biology


Orchard Park has had its share of major developments, from shopping centers and medical parks to an NFL stadium.
But the one town officials are looking at now from Ellicott Development is unusual, even by those standards.
The proposal being considered on open land in the town but a short distance from the heart of the Village of Orchard Park would include the town's first multistory hotel, 70 single family homes, small retail space and possibly a facility for people with dementia.
"This is certainly the biggest project the town has looked at in recent decades," Town Planning Board Chairman Harold Fabinsky said.
Several rezonings and variances would be needed for the 91-acre property, which is sure to raise concerns about traffic and character in the town of nearly 30,000.
While Ellicott Development had proposed 100 rooms in a four story-hotel, the height has been reduced to three stories after discussions with town planners, according to Sean W. Hopkins, attorney for the developer.
Orchard Park is home to several large developments, including the Quaker Crossing shopping plaza and the BrookBridge Medical Park on Big Tree Road, but this appears to be the largest mixed-used project planned to date. There are three motels in the town, all on Southwestern Boulevard.
If the hotel is approved on the parcel just outside the village, the community would join nearby villages of East Aurora and Hamburg with hotels.
"A hotel is something many people think we need. The question primarily being, is it going to be a large hotel inconsistent with the general character with the community?" Fabinsky said.
The limit on building height is 2.5 stories, said town planner John Bernard. The hotel is planned next to the Buffalo Medical Group building and behind businesses on North Buffalo Road, which are a little higher in elevation than the existing houses that front on the street, he said.
The project is planned for vacant land west of North Buffalo Road and south of Webster Road. Two new roads, one ending in a cul de sac and the other linking with Holland Lane, which would be extended, are planned off Webster. Rezoning is needed on four parcels. The developer is asking for a more restrictive zoning for the residential section.
The 70 upscale homes are planned on 70 acres, and the developer has requested they be part of a conservation management overlay. The overlay allows the homes to be built closer together than usually allowed, as long as half of the parcel remains green space and the overall density is one home per acre.
The current zoning would allow a much higher density of single-family homes and hundreds of apartments, Hopkins said. He said the developer has committed to build only single-family homes and no apartments.
Also planned is the 100-room hotel and some commercial space. Hopkins said Ellicott has agreed that no big box stores would be developed, and commercial buildings would not be more than 30,000 square feet.
"We'd like to accommodate senior-related uses, including a potential memory care center and assisted living facility," Hopkins said.
Traffic will be an issue, and town officials said a traffic study is planned. The developer has agreed to have the commercial structures be part of an architectural overlay district, which would require town review and approval to make sure they meet design criteria, Hopkins said.
The Town Board is the lead agency on the request, and will be the board to approve rezonings. The town will require a traffic study, as well as studies of wetlands, wildlife, sewer and water capacity, Bernard said.
Fabinsky said the project qualifies under State Environmental Quality Review Act as a type one action, which could have adverse environmental impacts and could require a full environmental impact statement.


text:
You are using an outdated browser. Please
upgrade your browser to improve your ReverbNation experience.
Kickass tunes and great atmosphere!!!
\m/ METAL \m/
thanks for the drop keep listening!
FATE IS GREAT!
Stopping by to show some support! Best of luck with your projects!!
Cheers from Montréal,
Great stuff! Fantastic! Really ENJOYED LISTENING, cool work
Great songs...love the guitar work and sound! Hell yeah!! Cheers!!
Greetings from IRAN
Hey Aaron - This is OZONE guitarist TYM DEAL returning the compliment. You're an excellent player. I love your sound, chugging, and soloing. Keep it up.
Thanks for your kind words. Digging your style and sound too. Big respect from Nova Scotia, Canada.
© 2015 eMinor Incorporated
All trademarks are the property of the respective owners. ReverbNation is not affiliated with the trademark owners.
Not listening to anything?
Try one of the ReverbNation Channels

domain: entertainment


text:
June 06, 2021
Nuts contain a lot of fat. So do seeds by the way. And people are scared of fat. People think fat makes them fat. But what years of research has revealed is that the right kind of fat, aka the good fat, can actually help moderate body weight.
And my nut butters, being 100% only nuts, and my energy balls, being made with selectively-sourced nuts and seeds, are chock-full of good fats.
That’s right, eating my nut butters and fat-bomb balls can actually help you slide effortlessly into those jeans you threw to the back of the closet last month.
Wait a minute: are you saying that eating peanut butter can help me lose weight?
Yup. Dang diddly skippity.
But here’s the head-scratcher: the right fat can also improve your workout performance, which is to say it can improve your bench weight, which is to say it can help you bulk up. That’s great news for the peeps who want to gain the right kind of weight.
How does all of that work? And what is the right, good fat anyways?
Omega 3 fatty acids have major body and brain benefits. There are tons, and I mean TONS of research on the advantages of making omega 3s a regular part of your diet. They help alleviate depression and improve eye health. They fight inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and even age-related mental decline. And they’re super critical for brain health and mental acuity. The list goes on.
You may have heard of the keto diet (if you haven’t, I urge you to get out more). The keto diet is all about boosting the good fats in your diet so that your body uses fat as an energy source, a state called ketosis.
When your body is in ketosis, it can burn stored fat both in the liver and the muscles, helping reduce your overall body fat percentage and igniting a more efficient fat-burning, energy producing mechanism in your body.
That’s right - eating good fats help you become a lean, mean, fat-burning machine!
And it’s not just fish oil, people. Nuts and seeds are good sources of omega 3s too.
When I discovered that walnuts are one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids, I was so pleased. I LOVE walnuts. I love them so much I sell 100% bare naked walnuts (when you love something this much, bare naked is how you prefer it, no?).
And here’s an interesting tidbit of info by the way: how do you know that walnuts are exceptionally beneficial for brain health? They look like a brain! That’s a little insight from Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Doctrine of Signatures, wink, wink.
But back to fat. Some omega 3s (and 6s and 9s) are what we call the good fat. And when we’re getting the right dose of it in a healthy diet, it serves the whole body, not just our weight loss goals.
However, there’s a sneaky and insidious bad fat out there called trans fat, which has been outlawed in America, but remains a big part of the fast-food junkie’s diet in other nations. And it’s not just trans fat. Hydrogenated fats are chemically manufactured fats added to food to prolong shelf life and reduce food production costs. The stuff will kill you if you eat enough of it.
My MO is just eat fresh, wholesome, natural foods within a few days and replenish them as necessary. Does that just make more sense all around?
If you’re looking for a good omega boost, try my protein balls variety pack: chocolate brownie and super seed. Both contain whey protein isolate, and a super duper dose of omega fatty acids, thanks to the nuts n’ seeds.
You’re welcome ;)
Comments will be approved before showing up.
Sign up to get juicy discounts, new releases and more…


You have come to the right place! With our product knowledge, systems and a combined experience of over 50 years. We are able to provide you with parts that are recommended for your car. 100% satisfaction is our motto .
Impala Auto Spares Limited (IAS) always provide the best quality products. We specialize in Genuine Spare parts, worlds famous OEM brands and best quality after market parts in that order. You can’t go wrong with Genuine Parts.
Impala Auto Spares Ltd was incorporated in January 1976 and we are one of the leading importers, retailers and wholesalers of auto parts in Kenya.


text:
How was Khaya Volunteer projects funded?
Khaya supports a variety of volunteering projects and individuals financially on a monthly basis through the non-profit Izizwe Projects. This organization focusses on uplifting communities in and around Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Some organisations like to shout about ‘trust funds’ and ‘NGOs’.
How does Khaya Volunteer projects support community?
With us, you can volunteer with children; communities; sports development; healthcare; wildlife conservation; and education projects. Based in Africa, Khaya Volunteer Projects assists local partners and projects in Africa while focusing on responsible and ethical volunteering.

domain: sociology


Days after the state income tax was lowered to 4.5 percent Republicans in the Kentucky legislature have sent another legislative drop to the tax to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
“I am excited to see another income tax reduction measure reach the Governor’s desk,” Sen. Chris McDaniel said. “The onus is now on Governor Andy Beshear to show if he does, or does not, stand with working Kentucky taxpayers. No matter his position, the Kentucky General Assembly stands ready to override his gubernatorial veto.”
The legislation comes as Beshear seeks re-election, and a dozen Republicans fight for the nomination to challenge him this fall.
House Bill 1, represents the “next step in the Kentucky General Assembly’s efforts to eliminate the individual income tax entirely.”
In 2018, the General Assembly decreased the individual income tax rate from 6% to 5%. During the 2022 Regular Session, lawmakers passed HB 8, which laid the groundwork to eliminate the individual income tax entirely but includes preset triggers that must be met before the legislature can move to decrease the tax in half a percentage point increments.
“These tax cuts are the result of responsible budgeting and a commitment to the philosophy that these are taxpayer dollars to begin with and state government is merely the trustee of those resources,” added Appropriations and Revenue Chair Jason Petrie, who also sponsored HB 8 in the 2022 Regular Session. “They also represent an end to the practice of penalizing productivity and will make our state more competitive for not only jobs, but individuals who are ready and willing to join our workforce.”


text:
Reasons to smile today begin with bipartisan approval of the $1.1 trillion spending bill necessary to serve America's needs.
A small item stands out in the compromise, something that is politically correct, but should be unnecessary as a spending item: “new programs to combat sexual assault in the military.” The US military has sufficient training resources to prevent sexual assault without special funding. That is just the military and politicians trying to make a statement.
Smart is reducing funding for the Department of Homeland Security Anacostia Campus. Homeland Security cost is excessive and just another form of welfare, including corporate welfare, that fails to add to the gross domestic product.
The brakes have been put on Obama’s spending.
“Despite the increases, the bill would leave agency budgets tens of billions of dollars lower than Obama had requested and congressional Democrats had sought. That represents a victory for congressional Republicans, who, after three years of fevered battles over the budget, have succeeded in rolling back agency appropriations to a level on par with the final years of the George W. Bush administration, before spending skyrocketed in an effort to combat the recession.”
While Congress continues to make tactical agreements that keep the nation in business, it has failed to address the core needs for a sustainable economy. The gap widens between wealthy Americans and the poor, while the middle class is disappearing.

domain: finance


text:
S&P 500 Climbs to Record as Apple Rallies; Oil AdvancesOliver Renick and Shelley Smith
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed to a record as Apple Inc. rallied and companies from PepsiCo Inc. to Dow Chemical Co. beat profit estimates. Emerging-market shares rose to an 18-month high, while the ruble and oil gained.
The S&P 500 added 0.2 percent to 1,987.01 at 4 p.m. in New York, topping its previous record reached July 3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2 percent as Boeing tumbled 2.3 percent. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index increased 0.1 percent and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 0.2 percent. The rupiah strengthened 0.7 percent against the dollar and Russia’s ruble gained 0.1 percent. The yield on 10-year Treasuries was little changed at 2.47 percent. West Texas Intermediate oil advanced 0.7 percent.
Apple rallied as it signaled the long wait for new products is nearing an end, while Boeing sank after taking a charge related to a military tanker. Facebook Inc. gained in after-market trading as results topped forecasts. About 78 percent of S&P 500 members that have posted results this season beat analysts’ estimates. The European Union weighed limiting Russia’s access to capital markets as a train carrying bodies from flight MH17 arrived in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
“The general tone of earnings has been positive not just on the bottom line but also top-line, and we’ve seen inflation numbers that gave comfort to those who believe the market will be supported by the Fed,” Russ Koesterich, chief investment strategist at New York-based BlackRock Inc., said via phone. “As you get through earnings season you may seem some drift until you get to more economic data.”
Apple rose 2.6 percent to the highest level since September 2012, as the company stoked anticipation for new devices on a conference call. Apple reported a drop in iPad demand and projected third-quarter revenue below analysts’ predictions.
PepsiCo climbed 1.9 percent as it raised its annual forecast after reducing costs. Dow Chemical increased 3 percent. Juniper Networks Inc. declined 9.6 percent as its estimates trailed expectations.
Microsoft Corp. rose 0.1 percent as earnings and revenue topped forecasts. The software maker said its purchase of Nokia Oyj’s mobile business dragged down fiscal profit, while it benefited from improving corporate demand for computers and software delivered over the Web.
Health-care companies had the biggest gain among 10 main industries in the S&P 500. Biogen Idec Inc. rallied 11 percent after raising its full-year forecast, and Intuitive Surgical Inc. jumped 18 percent as results topped estimates.
Puma Biotechnology Inc. surged 295 percent after the company said a clinical trial of its experimental drug blocked the return of breast cancer in women with a type of early-stage disease.
Facebook climbed 4.6 percent as of 4:34 p.m. in New York. After the market closed, the social network reported revenue surged 61 percent in the second quarter, with the share from mobile advertising matching analysts’ projections.
The S&P 500 increased 0.5 percent yesterday after inflation data signaled the Federal Reserve won’t be compelled to raise interest rates in the near future. Chair Janet Yellen has said rates will stay low for a “considerable time” after the central bank stops its monthly bond purchases. It is on track to end them in October.
The Fed may have scope to keep interest rates at zero for longer than investors anticipate as inflation stays muted and a 2014 slowdown prolongs the labor-market recovery, the International Monetary Fund said.
The IMF cut its U.S. growth forecast for this year to 1.7 percent from 2 percent predicted in June, citing a first-quarter contraction, after a 1.9 percent advance last year. The fund left its 2015 forecast at 3 percent, the fastest expansion since 2005.
The S&P 500 has advanced 7.6 percent this year amid better-than-estimated corporate earnings and central bank stimulus, as the U.S. economy shows signs of recovering from a 2.9 percent contraction in the first quarter.
The Stoxx 600 pared gains of as much as 0.4 percent after Daimler AG fell 0.8 percent, erasing an early rally of 2.6 percent. The European gauge climbed 1.3 percent yesterday.
Telenor ASA advanced 2.5 percent after the largest phone company in the Nordic region said it expects this year’s profit margin to improve from 2013. Akzo Nobel NV, Europe’s biggest paintmaker, rallied 3.9 percent.
“Usually we have a lot lighter of volume in this time of year and negative geopolitical news would drive the market down more than it has, but the economy is better fundamentally than most people think it is,” Kurt Cambier, senior partner at Littleton, Colorado-based Centennial Capital Partners, said in a phone interview.
The Micex Index of Moscow shares was little changed after earlier rising as much as 1.1 percent. The ruble strengthened for a second day to 34.90 per dollar.
The EU yesterday threatened to restrict Russia’s access to capital markets and sensitive energy and defense technologies unless President Vladimir Putin expedites a probe into the downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane over eastern Ukraine last week that killed all 298 on board.
The arrival in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv of a train carrying victims’ remains ended days of demands that pro-Russia rebels in the former Soviet republic release the bodies. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said rebels in the eastern part of the country downed two government fighter jets.
The Tadawul All Share Index gained 1.4 percent, extending yesterday’s 2.8 percent advance. The gauge has climbed to a six-year high since Saudi Arabia’s regulator said it will open up the stock market to international investors in the first half of 2015.
El Al Israel Airlines jumped as much as 7.2 percent to 0.584 shekel, the biggest increase since March 31 after global airlines suspended flights to Tel Aviv because of rocket fire. The Israeli operator is still flying into the airport.
The Hang Seng China Enterprises rose 2 percent today after a 2.4 percent surge yesterday. The Shanghai Composite Index increased 0.1 percent, while the Hang Seng Index added 0.8 percent in Hong Kong.
Chinese banks will probably offer discounted mortgage rates to their clients in the second half of 2014 as demand in the country’s housing market weakens, according to 74 percent of analysts and economists in a Bloomberg News survey conducted from July 14 to July 17.
The Jakarta Composite Index advanced 0.2 percent. The rupiah strengthened to 11,483 per dollar, the strongest level since May 20, before trading at 11,510.
Joko Widodo, who is the governor of Jakarta won Indonesia’s presidential vote by more than six percentage points. His opponent, Prabowo Subianto, has said he will contest the election in the constitutional court. Prabowo, who was a general under the country’s former military dictator Suharto, has three days to file a case in court, the verdict of which is binding.
The euro was little changed at $1.3462 after declining to $1.3455, the weakest since Nov. 21. The 18-nation shared currency dropped as much as 0.2 percent to 136.41 yen, the lowest since Feb. 4. The Japanese currency was at 101.52 per dollar.
Australia’s dollar strengthened to the highest level in almost two weeks after a government report showed annual inflation accelerated to the fastest pace in four years.
U.K. government bonds rose and the pound erased an intraday advance as investors pared bets on higher interest rates after the Bank of England released minutes of this month’s policy meeting.
The 10-year yield fell three basis points to 2.55 percent as the minutes showed officials discussed whether wage growth, currently at the least since records began in 2001, should carry more emphasis in their deliberations. Sterling slipped 0.2 percent to $1.7036 after rising as much as 0.2 percent.
West Texas Intermediate advanced 0.7 percent after a government report showed stockpiles dropped at Cushing, Oklahoma, the contract’s delivery point. Brent climbed 0.7 percent to $108.03 a barrel as fighting intensified in eastern Ukraine.
Natural gas futures slid 0.3 percent in New York, dropping for the fifth straight day on speculation that mild U.S. weather will bolster inventory gains.
To continue reading this article you must be a Bloomberg Professional Service Subscriber.
If you believe that you may have received this message in error please let us know.


text:
Members of the Strung Up Bluegrass Band entertain the audience at the 2012 Stoutie-Fest. The band is scheduled to perform again at this year's three-day event, which starts Friday at the Harvest Hill Resort near Bourneville.
- Filed Under
"Good Vibes, Good Times & Good Music" is the theme this year for one of the Scioto Valley's most popular music events, slated to rock the stage this weekend.
At least 50 acts are on tap for the Eighth Annual Stoutie-Fest, which kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Friday and continues through Sunday at the Harvest Hill Resort on Upper Twin Road near Bourneville.
Stoutie-Fest was started in 2006 by Tim Stout, who died in 2008. Stout wanted to do something to honor his late father, Donald Stout, who owned the former Stoutie's Carryout in Chillicothe. ...


Faller 120506 - Bascule bridge with drive
DescriptionThe functional bascule bridge invites you to guide rail traffic or Car System vehicles across a river landscape, whether in the city or in the countryside. In the larger model, a bascule bridge is not pulled upwards by ropes or chains, but is moved by shifting weights. As a rule, this weight is not located above the bridge girder, but behind its axis of rotation, exactly as in the model.
The kit includes a geared motor (connection to 16 V AC voltage), a control unit and limit switches, as well as rails.


text:
20 February 2012
Takotsubo syndrome in a patient after renal transplantationBeata E. ChrapkoABCDEFG, Andrzej TomaszewskiBCDEF, Andrzej J. JaroszyńskiBCD, Jacek FurmagaBCD, Andrzej WysokińskiB, Sławomir RudzkiB
Med Sci Monit 2012; 18(3): CS26-30
Background: Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a transient cardiomyopathy of unknown origin, clinically manifesting as acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This syndrome mainly occurs in postmenopausal women and has a temporary relationship with emotional or physical stress.
Case Report: TTS occurred in 46-year-old female patient on the first day after renal transplantation. The predominant symptoms were connected with ACS, performed with low grade troponin elevation and characteristic shape of left ventricle depicted in echocardiography. Taking into consideration the risk of the development of contrast-induced nephropathy, coronary angiography (CA) was delayed; myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and iodine-123 metaiodobenzylguanidine (123I-mIBG) myocardial uptake were performed to confirm the clinical suspicion. Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) performed in rest condition showed normal perfusion but myocardial uptake of 123I-mIBG was impaired. Within 6 months after surgery, full recovery of all biochemical and functional parameters of the left ventricle were observed. At that time CA was done, depicting normal coronary arteries.
Conclusions: TTS could be diagnosed by the use of non-nephrotoxic tests – 123I-mIBG myocardial scintigraphy, MPS and echocardiography.
Keywords: Kidney Transplantation - adverse effects, Iodine Radioisotopes, Coronary Angiography, 3-Iodobenzylguanidine, myocardial perfusion imaging, Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - etiology
01 June 2023 : EditorialEditorial: Infectious Disease Surveillance Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Role in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e941209
05 Jun 2023 : Laboratory ResearchComparison of Composite Resin (Duo-Shade) Shade Guide with Vita Ceramic Shades Before and After Chemical an...
Med Sci Monit In Press; DOI: 10.12659/MSM.940949
01 Jun 2023 : Clinical ResearchRoot Canal Numbers and Configurations in 1080 Permanent Canine Teeth in 270 Saudi Subjects Using Cone-Beam ...
Med Sci Monit In Press; DOI: 10.12659/MSM.940472
01 Jun 2023 : Clinical ResearchInternal Orifice Alloy Closure: A New Procedure for Treatment of Perianal Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease
Med Sci Monit In Press; DOI: 10.12659/MSM.940873
01 Jun 2023 : Clinical ResearchEffectiveness of Needle Aspiration versus Surgical Excision for Symptomatic Synovial Cysts of the Hip: A Si...
Med Sci Monit In Press; DOI: 10.12659/MSM.940187
Most Viewed Current Articles
13 Nov 2021 : Clinical ResearchAcceptance of COVID-19 Vaccination and Its Associated Factors Among Cancer Patients Attending the Oncology ...
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e932788
30 Dec 2021 : Clinical ResearchRetrospective Study of Outcomes and Hospitalization Rates of Patients in Italy with a Confirmed Diagnosis o...
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e935379
08 Mar 2022 : Review articleA Review of the Potential Roles of Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacological Approaches for the Man...
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e936292
01 Jan 2022 : EditorialEditorial: Current Status of Oral Antiviral Drug Treatments for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Non-Hospitalized Pa...
Med Sci Monit 2022; 28:e935952

domain: health


text:
Syria releases online economy critics held without charge in 'presidential election stunt'
Over 400 civil servants, judges, lawyers, and journalists, arrested using a cyber crime law, were released from detention.
It is believed that only those who are supporters of the president and the regime’s handling of the war were given freedom.
The move came as part of a general amnesty that also saw currency speculators, drug dealers, smugglers and kidnappers freed from prison.
Tens of thousands of political detainees remain behind bars with no information about there whereabouts or fate.
The move is widely believed to be a publicity stunt ahead of the upcoming Syrian presidential elections.
The "sham" election is scheduled for 26 May, with Assad's "win" almost certainly guaranteed, analysts say.
Despite the general amnesty, rights groups believe that as many as 100,000 remain in Assad's prisons, where they are subject to torture, execution and other appalling human rights abuses.
"The auspicious timing of the release right before elections of a moderate loyalist camp... is to generate a facade of entertaining some form of dissent to further make elections look credible," explained Sara Kayyali, a Syria researcher with Human Rights Watch.
Much of the online criticism of the Syrian regime has been focused on the dire economic situation in the country and the rapidly deteriorating living conditions.
According to reports, many of those initially arrested for online crimes were accused of minor infractions, such as "liking" a comment that was critical of the government.
Individuals who post comments that are outwardly critical of the Assad regime face much harsher punishment, and were not included in the recent amnesty.
Leading public figures were among those released, including senior police officers, judges and a customs inspector, state employed journalists, lawyers, university students, businessmen, and women's rights advocates.
Many of the people released were never formally charged or put on trial.


text:
At least once a day I get a call or an email asking if a particular exercise is good or bad. In general an exercise is not good or bad, it is the context in which they are applied. I do think there are exercises that are harmful and dangerous, but with those exceptions it all comes down to context. – Where in the workout, where in the plan, what is the chronological and training age of the athlete
A Good Exercise
Viewing 0 reply threads
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

domain: sports


text:
Opinions on that reverse every couple of years. Go ahead and drink all you want until somebody finds some actual facts.
1. You can expect to pee once for every cup of coffee. Maybe you won't, but you should expect to.
2. Drink eight or so cups of coffee per day and your hair will turn white a few years earlier than it otherwise would.
3. Coffee keeps you awake. It also makes you sleepy. Go figure.
For one thing, coffee is more complex than it looks. A cup of coffee may contain as many as five hundred naturally occurring chemicals. Yet, most studies focus on just one ingredient, the stimulant caffeine.
In some people, caffeine can cause sleeplessness and irritability or make it difficult to concentrate.
Still, there are a few cautions that a coffee drinker may wish to note. The Times of London recently cited this finding from a Dutch report: “Coffee in which the boiling water and grounds are mixed directly can increase cholesterol levels by 10 per cent, compared with drinking filtered coffee or no coffee at all.” Cholesterol is a well-known contributor to heart disease. In another issue, The Times quoted a leading British nutritionist as saying: ‘Regular coffee drinkers should always have a fresh cup and avoid a stewed or boiled brew.’
If the experts agree on anything when it comes to coffee, it is moderation. Doctors generally recommend that people should drink no more than six cups (or four mugs) of coffee in a day. Those with such health problems as heart or kidney disease or high blood pressure should have less than that. And pregnant women or those who breast-feed their babies should have no more than one cup a day.


text:
You may think that woven textiles, embroidery and fake fur are the exclusive territory of fashion and craft – think again!
As early as the 1920s, artist Anni Albers used weaving to create richly textured abstract artworks. Discouraged from studying painting she chose instead to take up weaving at the Bauhaus School of art. Weaving at that time was seen as a craft and not taken seriously as art. Albers changed all that.
Albers’s abstract patterns were inspired by ancient South American weaving. For Red Meander 1954 she used an ancient labyrinth and Peruvian patterns as her starting point.
As well as patterns, Albers was interested in texture. She championed modernity, but also worried that people had lost their sensitivity to touch. Factory manufacturing produced slick products that had none of the texture of hand made things. As an artist and a designer she wanted to create artworks that appealed to our sense of touch.
Well you all know how great art can affect you, you breathe differently
Anni Albers, 1982
Like Anni Albers, artist Sheila Hicks was also inspired by South American weaving to create textured artworks. She had studied painting but on a trip to Chile she became fascinated by the textiles she saw there. Her woven pieces from the 1960s are often created in single colours and have the look of textured abstract paintings.
In Landing 2014 Hicks used loose yarns. Tumbling from the ceiling and collecting on the floor, Landing has the 3D presence of an organic sculpture. It also looks as if someone has tipped some pots of bright paint from the ceiling!
Another craft which has been adopted by contemporary artists, is embroidery. Michael Raedecker stitches into his landscape works to add subtle textures to the surface. spot 1998 shows an desolate landscape dominated by a pool of water made from stitched horizontal threads. Other areas of the painting are also stitched, and the threads painted over to create areas of rough texture. The painting balances areas of detail with empty spaces.
There are things happening on the surface ... which hopefully make your eye float around the image … I always try to find different means for how to use thread ... I don’t fill everything in. I leave room for the viewer to step into the image.
Kate Rollison also uses embroidery to create artworks. Tate Collective Producer member Hannah Hill met up with Kate to chat about embroidery, art, and how stitching can help with overcoming mental health issues.
Sculptures from textiles
We have explored how woven fabrics and yarns can became sculptural. Artists also use textiles to create 3D textured sculptures.
Jauba (Hibiscus) 2000 by Indian artist Mrinalini Mukherjee was made by knotting yarn over a vertical metal structure. The yarn is woven into pleated forms that drape the frame creating flower or plant-like forms.
Laura Ford’s fabric sculptures also involve draping folds of fabric over a metal structure. The several layers of fabric give Moose 1998 its textured form. The fabric looks like clothing. In fact Ford commented that she thinks of her animal sculptures as 'sculptures dressed up as animals which are dressed up as people'.
Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz’s Abakans 1966–75 are enormous 3D structures. They are made from natural fibres such as sisal rope, flax, jute and horsehair. The textured textile forms fill rooms and create organic otherworldly environments.
When we think of fake fur we generally think of teddy bears or coats. But artist Eric Bainbridge uses it to make us look at ordinary objects in a new light. For his sculpture More Blancmange 1988 he has recreated a set of spoons on a huge scale and covered them in fur.
The furry white texture of the spoons contrasts with the smoothness of real spoons that we use everyday. They become an unsettling, surreal presence. As critic Stuart Morgan said:
The fabric unified surfaces, blurred edges and served to camouflage the familiar but magnified objects … Dwarfed by overblown, woolly but somehow familiar shapes, the spectator wandered, intimidated by the new self assurance these artefacts had acquired.

domain: artistic


text:
Providing unique Roswell entertainment for your next corporate event. Giani combines strolling or stage hypnosis, magic and mentalism performances like no other! Please see testimonials and booking notes below.
VERSATILE AND DIVERSE Using original digital recorded music I can perform most any genre of music. What I'm known most for are my standards and adult contemporary songs. Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble James Taylor and more. Country classics are frequently requested. Merle Haggard, Ray Price,


text:
Leer en Español
President Joe Biden on Sunday called on the Taliban to release Mark Frerichs, who was kidnapped two years ago in Afghanistan and is considered the last U.S. hostage held by the insurgent group.
Frerichs, a veteran of the Armed Forces, was working as a civil engineer on development projects in Afghanistan when he was kidnapped by the Taliban.
In a statement, Biden recalled that Monday marked the two-year anniversary of the kidnapping and warned the Taliban that there will be no international recognition until Frerichs is released.
Biden mentioned in his statement the family of Frerichs, originally from the state of Illinois, and recalled that they have already lived through two heartbreaking years, praying for his safety and wondering where and how he is, longing for his return.


text:
Colorado Springs, Colo., (May 18, 2023) — NavPress announced today that senior editor Caitlyn Carlson acquired world rights to Derwin L. Gray’s SENT from Alex Field of The Bindery Agency.
Gray’s forthcoming book seeks to recapture the church’s passion for the Good News and casts an intentional vision for the mission of discipleship. Release is planned for spring 2025.
Derwin Gray is the cofounding and lead pastor of Transformation Church (TC) and author of several books and Bible studies, including the bestselling books The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness (2020) and How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation (2022).
For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, firstname.lastname@example.org.
NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.® Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.
Contact: Katie Dodillet, email@example.com, 630.784.5275

domain: literature


Richardson Waste Removal, LLC
Residential and Commercial Trash Pick-Up And Recycling
Front Load Dumpsters
Our front-load dumpsters are great for commercial uses, large or small, in the county. We offer front load dumpsters in the following sizes:
Rear Load Dumpsters
Our rear-load dumpsters are great for businesses, large or small, in the county. We offer rear load dumpsters in the following sizes:
Commercial Cardboard Recycling
Recycling is one of the easiest ways that we can help protect our environment, and in 2011 alone we recycled 4 million pounds of cardboard. This allows us to reduce our landfills, protect our planet, and save you money! To learn more about our commercial cardboard recycling pickup coupled with our garbage and trash pickup services call us at (931) 433-6634.