This morning, two programs started in May 2020 as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic took another major step toward becoming permanent.
Standing in the middle of carfree Pride Plaza on SW Harvey Milk Street in downtown Portland this morning as bike riders streamed through a live press conference, Transportation Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty took a look around at the colorful pavement, benches and tables and said, “If we all work together we can keep this going. And I have to say, this is one of the most beautiful plazas, carfree areas and meeting spaces in the city!”
“Every neighborhood should have a welcoming place where community members can get together and enjoy each other,” Hardesty continued. “I am directing PBOT to extend these two programs and work to make them permanent, so that we can use our streets for people, not just for automobiles.”
Hardesty called the press conference to announce that she and her Portland Bureau of Transportation want to make the Healthy Business program an ongoing part of the agency’s work. As we shared back in November, the program that gives business owners a free permit to operate in the street has been very successful. A PBOT survey found that not only do over 90% of respondents like the spaces, a whopping 74% of them walked or bike to get there. So far PBOT says over 1,000 businesses have applied for and received a permit.
PBOT announced today those permits will remain free through August 31st. Permits issued after that date however, will require a fee to “to offset administrative costs and to partially recoup the value of the right-of-way that is being privatized.” PBOT has not yet determined the fee amount. Asked about the fee at the event today PBOT Interim Communications Director Hannah Schafer said they’ve already signaled to business owners that a fee was coming, so they don’t expect much shock or opposition.
Left: Eli Johnson, co-owner of Atlas Pizza, 5 & Dime and Dots Cafe. Right: Neil Mattson, president of the Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association.
The pandemic normalized carfree spaces over the past two years, Schafer said. “I think people are going to be really hoping to see more of these on the street, and continue to see them on the street, whether we’re in a pandemic or not.”
That sentiment was echoed by three business owners who spoke at the event.
Neil Mattson, president of the Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association said there are currently 24 business with outdoor seating in his neighborhood and that, “If we hadn’t had the ability to have the healthy businesses permits, those businesses, I’m pretty confident would all be gone today.”
Same for Atlas Pizza, 5 & Dime, and Dots Cafe co-owner Eli Johnson. “These places are really important for everyone to meet and have a good time,” he said. “And all five of my businesses would have been closed without this help from the city.”
Chef and restaurant owner Naomi Pomeroy also sang the praises of PBOT and credited staff for helping her survive the pandemic.
PBOT will need support from business owners and the public if the program is to survive and flourish into the future. Since the permits have been free, PBOT has relied on state and federal grants to cover overhead costs of the program thus far. The program is funded only through the end of the current Fiscal Year (July 2022) and PBOT will need more funding while they phase in the new fees and build up the staff to support a more robust and institutionalized public space division within the bureau.
It’s all part of a big vision at PBOT, according to Director Chris Warner. During his remarks he said, “We really want to keep this going and create a new Portland.”
PBOT’s 2022-2023 budget request includes two separate asks for the Healthy Business Program; $5.125 million to keep the permits going and $950,000 for customer service staff to support the businesses who ask for them. The budget also asks for $2 million for the related Vibrant and Inclusive Spaces program that will help build and maintain plazas in neighborhoods through 2025.
“So please, if you like these ideas,” Hardesty said during her speech, “write to me, write to my colleagues, write a letter to your local newspaper, talk to the media, tell everybody! These are good things. We want this. We can do this together! … This is a big win for Portland. And I’m hopeful that my city council colleagues and a community will help us make this happen.”
How about a demonstration program to install mid-block retractable bollards for sidestreet residents who can get a supermajority on their block?
A side benefit of the Carfree Plazas is traffic diversion on neighborhood greenways. The plaza at SE Clinton and 25th provides another diverter between the ones at 17th and 32nd. And the plaza at SE Ankeny and 28th has a similar effect.
Love love love love love the healthy business streets!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see dozens more!!!
Wow, must be getting close to the election.
Too bad that doesn’t help clean up the city as well.
This is great! I hope they continue this program and don’t charge too much. I appreciate the acknowledgement that this is a privatization of a public space and I hope they make at least one tweak: These space should not exclude people under 21 years old. If it is in public, a young person or family should be able to go there at least until 8 or 9 pm. I saw a “street seat space on Shaver near Mississippi that straight-up excluded anyone younger than 21 years old.
Glad to hear this is happening.
I hope to see activation of these spaces year-round and beautification of the spaces with native plantings. It’s very sad to see public plazas close to people during the winter (see Montavilla Plaza as an example). Let’s foster an ethos and built environment that encourages folks to enjoy the outdoors all year.
It would be great to have year-round versions of these scattered throughout town and be able to bike from one to another, or use them as hubs/destinations for a ride. This is the kind of stuff we need to get built quickly, and cheaply, while they have momentum. Bring in the jersey barriers, barrel planters, some native plants, and a bunch of picnic tables and benches and you’ve got a good start. Traffic diversion is a nice, added benefit.
Hear, hear! I’d love to see Montavilla’s temporary plaza next to Bipartisan Cafe become permanent.
Montavilla really needs a space that isn’t car-centric. The stark st drag strip right through the heart of it doesn’t help, but a permanent side street car free plaza would be great.
You’re telling me we can have more permanent carfree spaces, that the city can earn revenue from them, and we are improving the standards for how they are placed and constructed? Sounds like a win-win-win. Thanks PBOT and Commissioner Hardesty for your leadership!
An actually productive use of public space. Builds wealth and community.
Sets us apart from many other places in the country where people are much lower priority (if even considered) and car storage and/or unlimited high speed throughout are laughably considered economic development.


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I really hope we don't bore the rest of the world with yet another walking game after the match against Portugal. Something is completely missing in that team and I think they are the most static team I have seen sofar. I am going to watch Germany-Denmark btw and hope to see a real match.
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I will look as much as I can with a special interest in Russia, Croatia and Ukraine as very entertaining outsiders for the title. But when the Dutch don't start to work for a result instead of wait for it to happen I am happy to see them come home after the match against Portugal.....
I must to the barber's, monsieur, for methinks I am marvellous hairy about the face

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08.10.2012 [Patch.com] - The outage began shortly after 2 p.m. when two circuits went down, Edison spokeswoman Nancy Rodriguez Casanova said. The signal at Myrtle Avenue near the 210 freeway lost power and a live wire was reported on Mountain Avenue, according to police
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02.10.2012 [BoxingScene.com] - Nancy Rodriguez, Rios' publicist who helped coordinate the event, echoed those sentiments. “I'm amazed to see this turnout. What strikes me is the number of families that turned out for the event. I see a lot of new faces here that you wouldn't
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13.09.2012 [Redlands Daily Facts] - Southern California Edison spokeswoman Nancy Rodriguez Casanova said Wednesday that about 800 customers experienced power fluctuations. Rodriguez Casanova added that several people called reporting seeing explosions. Dave Burton was among
27.09.2012 [Consumer Freedom] - On the other side is Dr. Nancy Rodriguez, a professor of nutritional sciences at University of Connecticut, Storrs. She advocates a balanced diet and lifestyle. And she also makes it clear that Campbell's points, particularly on animal protein causing
24.09.2012 [UConn Advance (blog)] - In this Wall Street Journal article, UConn professor of nutritional sciences Nancy Rodriguez and Cornell professor emeritus T. Colin Campbell offer contrasting views on veganism. | Read the story. Examining a Quintessential American Family Feud. You

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In the past, a majority of employees were able to earn a pension from their employers. More Americans would spend the majority of their careers in one industry, with one company. And when they retired, the pension would pay out in retirement, the amount based on the amount they earned during their careers.
For the most part, those days are gone. Pensions have been replaced in large part by individual 401k plans. And many companies, in an effort to attract and retain talented workers, offer these retirement plans to their employees. If your company offers a 401k plan, and especially if they match contributions in any way, you should get enrolled as soon as possible to take advantage of this tool for effective retirement savings.
To learn more about how we got from pensions to 401ks, click here.

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In the ever-evolving realm of art, the fusion of digital technology and traditional photography has paved the way for a new era of creativity. The convergence of these two mediums has given birth to a captivating realm known as “Digital Art & Photography.” In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world where pixels meet pixels, lenses meet screens, and imagination knows no bounds.
The Digital Revolution in Art
The digital age has transformed almost every aspect of our lives, and the world of art is no exception. Digital tools and technologies have revolutionized the way artists create and interact with their work. Digital art, which encompasses various forms like digital painting, 3D modeling, and graphic design, has become a dominant force in contemporary artistry.
One of the defining features of digital art is its versatility. Artists can experiment with different techniques, styles, and mediums with ease, all within the digital realm. The ability to undo and redo actions, manipulate colors, and effortlessly create layers opens up a world of possibilities for artists. Whether you’re an aspiring illustrator or a seasoned painter, digital tools provide a blank canvas where your imagination can run wild.
The Intersection of Photography and Digital Art
Photography, on the other hand, has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century. It captures moments in time and often serves as a medium for storytelling, documentation, and personal expression. However, with the advent of digital photography, the boundaries between traditional photography and digital art have blurred.
Digital photography allows photographers to capture images with incredible detail and precision. The post-processing capabilities of digital cameras and editing software enable photographers to enhance, manipulate, and reinterpret their images, pushing the boundaries of traditional photography. This fusion of photography and digital art is where creativity truly flourishes.
Breaking Down the Barriers
One of the most significant advantages of digital art and photography is the democratization of creativity. Anyone with access to a computer or a smartphone can explore their artistic inclinations. Traditional art supplies can be expensive and have a learning curve, but digital tools are more accessible and user-friendly.
Photography, too, has seen a surge in popularity as more people embrace smartphone cameras and digital point-and-shoot devices. Social media platforms like Instagram have turned everyday individuals into amateur photographers, sharing their unique perspectives with the world.
Exploring Styles and Techniques
Digital art and photography have opened up a world of possibilities in terms of artistic styles and techniques. Artists can seamlessly merge elements from different media, creating surreal and thought-provoking compositions. They can experiment with textures, colors, and lighting effects to evoke specific emotions or narratives.
Photographers, too, can push the boundaries of what’s possible. High dynamic range (HDR) photography, long exposure shots, and composite images are just a few examples of how digital technology has expanded the photographer’s toolkit. The ability to manipulate depth of field, alter colors, and remove unwanted elements from photos has empowered photographers to bring their visions to life.
The Role of Technology
Technology plays a pivotal role in the fusion of digital art and photography. High-resolution cameras, image editing software, and even virtual reality tools have expanded the creative horizon. Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms are also making their mark, aiding artists and photographers in generating content, enhancing images, and exploring new creative avenues.
The intersection of art and technology has led to exciting developments like generative art, where algorithms create artworks based on predefined parameters. This form of digital art blurs the line between artist and machine, challenging traditional notions of creativity and authorship.
Digital Art & Photography in Contemporary Art
In the world of contemporary art, digital art and photography are thriving. Galleries and museums worldwide showcase works that were once considered unconventional. Artists and photographers are leveraging digital platforms to reach global audiences, connecting with enthusiasts and collectors in unprecedented ways.
The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) boom has also brought digital art to the forefront of discussions about ownership and value in the art world. NFTs enable artists to tokenize their digital creations, making them unique and tradable assets. This has sparked debates about the commodification of art and its relationship with technology, raising intriguing questions about the future of art markets.
Challenges and Considerations
While the fusion of digital art and photography offers unparalleled creative freedom, it also raises certain challenges and ethical considerations. Copyright infringement, image manipulation, and the potential for loss of authenticity are concerns that need to be addressed. Additionally, as technology continues to advance, questions regarding the role of the artist and the boundaries of creativity will persist.
Digital art and photography are powerful mediums that have reshaped the artistic landscape. The fusion of digital technology with traditional artistic practices has led to a renaissance of creativity, democratizing art and allowing artists and photographers to push boundaries like never before.
As we navigate this captivating intersection of pixels and pixels, lenses and screens, one thing remains clear: the future of art is dynamic, boundless, and limited only by the imagination of those who dare to explore it. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a novice photographer, the digital realm welcomes all with open arms, inviting you to contribute your unique vision to this ever-evolving world of creativity. Embrace the digital revolution, and let your imagination soar.


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In a first, nearly 70 per cent of private engineering and almost 80 per cent of pharmacy colleges in the State will have to shut shops if Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad decides to go ahead with its revised norms of granting affiliations for ensuing academic year. According to sources, of the 198 engineering colleges, 138 do not have affiliation.
Among the pharmacy colleges, of the 85 in TS, 65 have failed in one or several parameters set forth by the varsity. Among the minority colleges — 40 in engineering and 15 under pharmacy — none are eligible for affiliations. This effectively means that in 2018-19 academic year Telangana will have only 60 engineering colleges and 20 pharmacy colleges. Over 100 private engineering and pharmacy college managements met with the JNTU vice-chancellor, Prof A Venugopal, registrar Prof N Yadaiah and director of Academic Audit Cell, M Sreenivasa Rao.
College managements allege that stringent affiliation process adhered to by JNTU and lack of clarity in communicating the same to the colleges have resulted in the current situation. For instance, JNTU, in its Approval Process Handbook 2018-19 released on Jan 17, categorically stated that colleges would be liable for disciplinary action “if the total faculty biometric attendance is inadequate.”
“On earlier occasions, the VC had told colleges that faculty biometric system would be implemented on an experimental basis. Most colleges got it done only towards the end of the year. This resulted in showing very low attendance for thousands of teachers, all because of communication gap,” said a member of a college management on condition of anonymity. In addition, managements also claimed that there is no clarity on maternity leaves.
JNTU has stated in its handbook that it can initiate “punitive actions like rejection of affiliation or suspension/ withdrawal of affiliation” if the colleges do not maintain required student-faculty ratio throughout academic year. Another point of contention was JNTU’s insistence to withdraw affiliation to courses that have recorded less than 25 per cent attendance for three consecutive years.
“We have submitted a representation to the VC highlighting our concerns,” said Dr N Goutham Rao. Meanwhile, JNTU has extended the deadline for colleges to apply for appeals on the deficiency reports given by it, from April 17 to April 21. #KhabarLive


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Eurovision 2020 – As the Coronavirus spreads around the world and is labelled a pandemic, and Europe becomes the epicentre, the Spanish and Israeli pre-parties have become the latest victims. Both have been cancelled for 2020. Riga had already announced it would not hold a party this year.
London Eurovision Party – This year’s event will take place at the usual venue, Cafe de Paris in London on Sunday 29th March. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketweb. The event sells out so get them while you can.
London Eurovision Party – Yesterday saw the longest running Eurovision pre-party take place again in London and enter its 12th year. Eurovision Times was lucky enough to go along and bring you a review of the afternoon press event and the evening concert…
London Eurovision Party – Check out some further photos from today’s press event taking place before the London Eurovision Party tonight in Leicester Square…
London Eurovision Party – We’re an hour into the London Eurovision Party press event and new artists are arriving to do press interviews. The place is packed and buzzing…
London Eurovision Party – The press event for this year’s London Eurovision Party is underway in Leicester Square and the first artists have started their round of interviews and rehearsals before tonight’s concert.
The final batch of tickets for the London Eurovision Party will be on sale at 10:00 (GMT) today. The London Eurovision Party is back for its 12th year, returning to the iconic Café de Paris on Sunday 14th April.
London Eurovision Party – It will soon be the start of the preview party season, and this year’s London Party has announced several guests to date. The London Eurovision Party is back for its 12th year, returning to the iconic Café de Paris on Sunday 14th April.
London Eurovision Party – This week’s London Eurovision Party was another roaring success in the middle of Soho at the Cafe de Paris on Thursday night. A day full of press and sound checks was followed with a live show presenting dozens of Eurovision stars past and present.
Eurovision 2018 – Eurovision preparations get serious this week as the main preview parties swing into action. This is the first time we get to see some of the acts perform their entries live in front of a Eurovision crowd.
London Eurovision Party – The annual Eurovision pre-party in London takes place on Thursday 5th April 2018 at the Cafe de Paris. Tickets for general sale are available tomorrow morning, Saturday 10th February, at 09.00 (GMT).
London Eurovision Party – The annual London Eurovision Party 2018 will again take place at the Café de Paris in Leicester Square. Next year’s highly anticipated warm up event, which sells out quickly, will take place on Thursday 5th April 2018. This is a change to the usual Sunday night event.
London Eurovision Party – Hot on the heels of the news from Amsterdam about their preview party on the 14th April 2018, London has responded by confirming it will hold its preview party a week earlier. You’ll be able to find more details at londoneurovision.com once they are announced.
London Eurovision Party – The press event at today’s London Eurovision Party is now over and the show has just started, but here are just a few more photos of some of this year’s representatives and former Eurovision stars from this afternoon.
London Eurovision Party – The press event for tonight’s Eurovision in London is well underway with several artists mingling with the gathered press delegates. We’ll bring you some interviews soon, but in the mean time here’s some photos of the day…
London Eurovision Party – This year’s London Eurovision Party takes place tonight at Café de Paris, and the press event leading up to it starts at 12 noon. Eurovision Times will be there to grab up to date news from this year’s participants, with photos and interviews.
London Eurovision Party – This year’s London Eurovision Party is shaping up nicely with a dozen Eurovision stars already revealed as attending. This year’s event takes place on Sunday April 2nd at Café de Paris, situated in the heart of Leicester Square and it’s their 10th anniversary!
London Eurovision Party – Sunday saw the 9th annual London Eurovision Party, the longest running promo event in the Eurovision calendar. The day started with a press event during the afternoon (reports here and here) followed by an intimate show in the Cafe de Paris.
London Eurovision Party – The press event carried on this afternoon with several more of this year’s acts arriving to undertake interviews after they’d sound checked. Our next interview was with the irrepressible Ovidiu Anton from Romania
London Eurovision Party – The London Eurovision Party press event is well underway in the heart of Leicester Square. So far we’ve chatted to Cyprus’s Minus One and Highway from Montenegro.
London Eurovision Party – Tomorrow is the annual UK leg of the now well established pre-Eurovision promo tour. The London Eurovision Party again takes place at Cafe de Paris, Soho in London on Sunday 17th April.
Eurovision 2016 – As always, when supply outstrips demand, those that seek to make a quick profit, cash in and become ticket touts. Every year we see Eurovision Grand Final tickets for sale at highly marked up prices. But it is now spreading to other Eurovision events…
London Eurovision Party – This year’s London Eurovision Party takes place once more at Cafe de Paris, Soho in London on Sunday 17th April. Sponsored this year by Ladbrokes, as well as EscXtra as usual, the event has 14 of this year’s act appearing, plus 3 former participants.
London Eurovision Party – You can watch the London Eurovision Party online right now at http://www.escnews.org. They are broadcasting the whole show online for those of you who missed it, or want to re-live it!
London Eurovision Party – Its that time of year again: green leaves, busy birds, big yellow thing in the sky, and best of all the Eurovision Song Contest comes to London courtesy of the London Eurovision Party.
United Kingdom – You know Eurovision is just around the corner when it is time for the London Eurovision party. It is now two weeks before we head to Vienna and quite frankly, we’re excited. Tonight it is the London Party and sixteen acts will be performing plus special guests
London Eurovision Party – Ann Sophie, the German representative at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest, is the latest contestant announced to perform at 2015 London Eurovision Party on 26th April.
London Eurovision Party – We warned you 2 days ago to get your tickets quickly, and today it was confirmed that the event which takes place on 26th April at London’s Cafe de Paris is officially sold out!
London Eurovision Party – The two most recently added artists to the line-up for this year’s London Eurovision party are Knez of Montenegro and Guy Sebastian of Australia. The annual UK event will take place on 26th April at London’s Cafe de Paris.
London Eurovision Party – It hs been confirmed this evening that Måns Zelmerlöw & Christer Björkman will both be performing at this year’s event. Sweden has never attended before. The event takes place on 26th April at London’s Cafe de Paris. See more details at http://www.londoneurovision.com

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Southern Nevada’s power will be dispersed a bit differently in 2017.
More than a few entities will be receiving power from Hoover Dam, thanks to the Hoover Power Allocation Act. Normally, these entities would get electricity from NV Energy, which powers most of the Las Vegas Valley, according to Jayne Harkins, Colorado River Commission executive director.
Harkins said the new allocations throughout the valley will cause Boulder City to lose a little bit of the power it receives from the dam, but the change will not be dramatic.
NV Energy, according to Harkins, receives 2 percent of its power from the commission, which has a contract with Western Power Administration. The rest of the power comes from various power plants throughout the county.
According to the Bureau of Reclamation, Nevada receives approximately 25 percent of the electricity generated at Hoover Dam. The dam also powers California and Arizona.
The Hoover Power Allocation Act, which was signed into law in 2011, ensures that renewable electricity from Hoover Dam will power Nevada until at least 2067.
“This news means that Nevada’s oldest renewable energy project will deliver a new round of benefits to the Silver State,” said U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. “The benefits from this announcement are the result of years of work to pass the Hoover Power Allocation Act.
“I was proud to join President (Barack) Obama in 2011 when my legislation was signed into law. It guarantees that Nevada will continue to reap its (Hoover Dam) benefits for another 50 years,” he said.
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While deployed in support of operations at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, B Company, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, saved the Army money by recharging and repairing vehicular fire suppression system (FSS) cylinders, portable fire extinguishers, and batteries. B Company's FSS shop is federally certified and equipped to recharge and repair all of these systems.FSS HISTORYThe military first introduced fire suppression systems on ships. Those systems used water to extinguish onboard fires. Because of the modest hauling capacity of the Army's ground vehicles, carrying water to extinguish fires is not ideal, so the Army began using chemical extinguishers.The first halon extinguisher, developed in 1839 by Henri Victor Regnault, contained carbon tetrachloride. Halon is an excellent dousing agent; however, it has the potential to cause kidney and liver failure in humans. In the early 1950s, the Army and the DuPont chemical company developed a gaseous flooding agent, Halon 1301, which was a more stable version of Regnault's product. Halon 1301 is the same chemical used in today's portable fire extinguishers found on watercraft, aircraft, and ground vehicles.Current FSSs have proven very effective, and the requirement for every vehicle to have one is growing. Each ground vehicle requires different chemical variants, making procurement, stocking, and support from manufacturers difficult. Further complicating the issue is the fact that the same FSSs often have different manufacturers.THE FSS SHOPSince FSS cylinders are so unique, replacing the discharged cylinders and valves can be extremely expensive. It costs $4,032.18 to replace a 20-pound FSS cylinder that is used in an M2A3 Bradley fighting vehicle. However, it costs only $77 for B Company to refill an FSS cylinder, saving the Army $3,955.18 per system.At Fort Carson, Colorado, the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team's home station, the FSS shop refills an average of nine cylinders a week in support of the entire installation. The shop has saved the Army millions of dollars since its inception in 2012. While deployed at Camp Buehring, the unit saved the Army tens of thousands of dollars.The shop's positive impacts go beyond just cost savings; the work it does also offers a considerable reduction in repair cycle times. For instance, the average requisition wait time for an FSS cylinder through the Army supply system is 20 to 24 days. Not having an operational FSS cylinder renders a vehicle not mission capable, degrading combat power and jeopardizing mission accomplishment.This is where the FSS shop's maintenance solution offers such a distinct advantage. It takes an average of only two days for the FSS shop to conduct the refill operation. Shortly thereafter, the unit has the FSS back and operational with a significantly reduced effect on unit readiness.THE BATTERY SHOPWhile deployed, B Company's ground support equipment section maintained the only battery repair and refurbishment shop in theater. A substandard battery maintenance program in a unit can lead to the premature failure of vehicle batteries, resulting in costly replacements. Battery failures also reduce the maintainers' effectiveness and impede scheduled maintenance efforts.As a proactive countermeasure, B Company revitalized its battery maintenance management program to better support forward deployed operations. The company built a battery repair and refurbishment shop at a cost of $37,892.41, which was easily recouped over time. This shop was equipped with a variety of high-tech tools, including analytical testers and charging systems.The shop employed an assembly-line method and was capable of refurbishing and recharging up to 12 batteries a day, depending on the batteries' condition. Given this design, the unit could run the shop with only one operator, although for safety reasons employing two was preferred. Absolutely no cost was associated with the process, assuming the batteries were still serviceable and could take the charge.The shop supported a wide variety of tracked and wheeled vehicles, including combat platforms of all types, heavy equipment transporters, palletized load systems, heavy expanded-mobility tactical trucks, and humvees. The shop's standard operating procedures outline the safety, preventive maintenance, testing and diagnostics, charging, and replacement measures associated with all vehicle battery types.The shop's technicians could recondition and recharge flood-cell (wet cell) and Hawker absorbed glass mat batteries. Flood-cell batteries typically last two years on tracked vehicles and three years on wheeled vehicles. Hawker batteries offer a longer life span--up to 54 months if properly charged before installation.Most of the brigade's batteries are Hawker batteries because of their extended life span and maintenance-free attributes. Since it is a sealed battery, conducting repairs or maintenance beyond recharging is unauthorized, making the shop an even greater asset to operations in theater.Despite the comparatively long life span of a Hawker battery, prolonged storage and normal aging can degrade its ability to hold a charge, while other factors such as electrical problems can result in similar challenges.The noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the FSS and battery shops stated that most of the premature battery failures were caused by operator errors, such as leaving lights and radios on overnight, insufficient run times, and exposure to extremely cold weather. These factors heavily contribute to accelerated battery replacement.BATTERY SHOP PROCEDURESDiscarding and stockpiling batteries in need of replacement in the hazardous waste storage area (HWSA) was the norm prior to implementing the battery shop. After the shop opened, dead batteries could instead be recovered and recharged. Units across Camp Buehring could order battery work through B Company, saving the units and the Army money and time.Once a job request from a supported unit was received, a shop Soldier evaluated the battery for cold cranking amperage and voltage. The technician then determined whether the battery needed discharging or reconditioning. After making this determination, the technician placed the battery on a pallet charger and left it to charge for 24 hours.The following day, the technician tested the battery with the battery analyzer to ensure it maintained the charge. If it did, then the shop issued the battery to a supported unit through a one-for-one swap. The shop successfully refurbished and recharged approximately 75 to 80 percent of the batteries it received.If the shop could not recharge the battery because of prolonged storage, age, or another reason, it disposed of the battery in an environmentally conscious manner by working with the HWSA at Camp Buehring.Through ingenuity and with determination, warrant officers of the unit designed these shops, procured the required equipment, and ensured Soldiers received the proper training and certifications. Thanks to their hard work, the FSS and battery shops saved the Army millions of dollars and greatly reduced repair cycle times. Given the requirement to maintain expeditionary readiness with reduced budgets, these shops were vital to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team and other units at Camp Buehring.
Capt. Lawrence B. Smith is the company commander for B Company, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He has a bachelor's degree in business ad-ministration from Columbia College and is a graduate of the Army Officer Candidate School, the Ord-nance Basic Officer Leader Course, and the Combined Logistics Captains Career Course.Warrant Officer James M. Manuelson is the engineer equipment maintenance warrant officer for B Company, 64th Brigade Support Battalion. He has an associate degree in general studies from Central Texas College. He is a graduate of the Warrant Officer Candidate School and the Warrant Officer Basic Course, and he is certified in computer-aided drafting
This article was published in the January-February 2016 issue of Army Sustainment magazine.


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Fresnel filtering in lasing emission from scarred modes of wave-chaotic optical resonators
We study lasing emission from asymmetric resonant cavity (ARC) GaN micro-lasers. By comparing far-field intensity patterns with images of the micro-laser we find that the lasing modes are concentrated on three-bounce unstable periodic ray orbits, i.e. the modes are scarred. The high-intensity emission directions of these scarred modes are completely different from those predicted by applying Snell’s law to the ray orbit. This effect is due to the process of “Fresnel filtering” which occurs when a beam of finite angular spread is incident at the critical angle for total internal reflection.
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Understanding the correspondence between classical phase space structures and wave functions for a general classical dynamics is the goal of investigations in quantum/wave chaotic systems . Generic Hamiltonian systems have mixed phase spaces which consist of tori (which support quasi-periodic orbits), stable periodic orbits with their associated islands of stability, and unstable periodic orbits which lie in regions of phase space with chaotic motion. The simplest possibility, explored in the early days of the field, was that quantum wavefunctions, when projected into phase space would cover approximately uniformly the various classical invariant sets; hence wavefunctions associated with chaotic regions would fill such regions uniformly (with fluctuations) as would the corresponding ergodic classical trajectories. We now know  that this situation is only realized at extremely high quantum numbers and that states localized on unstable classical periodic orbits in the chaotic regions of phase space (“scars”) are common in many systems of interest [3, 4]. The same considerations which lead to scarred eigenstates of the Schrödinger equation also imply that the wave equation of electromagnetism will have scarred modes when its boundary conditions (e.g. shape of a resonator) generate chaotic ray motion; and indeed such modes have been previously observed in microwave cavities .
It has been shown that dielectric optical micro-cavities and micro-lasers represent a realization of a wave-chaotic system and one that presents many unsolved problems for optical physics [6, 7, 8, 9, 10]. For example, quadrupole-deformed InGaAs and GaAs quantum cascade micro-lasers which lased on stable bow-tie modes were found to produce 1000 times higher output power than undeformed cylindrical lasers of the same type which lased on whispering gallery modes [8, 10]. The mechanism of mode selection and the increase of output power in these devices is not currently understood. Recently we reported preliminary data  indicating that in deformed GaN diode lasers the stable bow-tie modes are not selected but instead unstable “triangle” modes are the dominant ones. This was the first time that scars had been observed in an active as opposed to a passive cavity. Moreover, while these modes are based on triangular periodic orbits which strike the boundary near the critical angle for total internal reflection, their emission intensity pattern is completely different from that expected by applying Snell’s law to the underlying periodic orbit. Below we interpret this surprising finding as due to an effect we term “Fresnel Filtering” which arises when a beam of finite angular spread is partially transmitted through a dielectric interface near the total internal reflection condition. This is a generic effect, somewhat similar to the well-studied Goos-Hänchen shift for a reflected beam [15, 16], but it has not to our knowledge been clearly identified or studied in the optics literature. We are able to establish this effect because, in contrast to earlier studies, we simultaneously collect far-field emission patterns and images of the sidewall of the resonator. Two other groups have very recently reported lasing emission from dielectric micro-cavities which they interpret as due to scarred modes [13, 14].
The experimental set-up is shown schematically in Fig. 1(a). A GaN micro-laser of refractive index is optically pumped at 355nm and emits at 375nm. The structure is based on MOCVD-grown GaN on a sapphire substrate which is etched from a mask using standard photolithography to create a high pillar with a quadrupolar deformation of the cross-section, with . Light emitted from the laser is imaged through an aperture subtending a angle and lens onto a CCD camera which is rotated by an angle in the far-field from the major axis. A bandpass filter restricts the imaged light to the stimulated emission region of the GaN spectrum. The CCD camera records an image of the intensity profile on the sidewall of the pillar as viewed from the angle which is converted from pixels to angular position . Summing these intensities yields the total far-field intensity emitted in direction . Data were taken for quadrupole lasers with , and and for other shapes as well. The full data set will be analyzed in a later work, here we focus on the data for
which show a simple scarred mode. In Fig. 1(b) these data are displayed in a color scale which identifies both the highest emission directions and the brightest points on the sidewall (labelled by their angle ). The data show that the maximum intensity in the 1st quadrant is observed at angle and is emitted from the region of the sidewall around . The data also show a secondary bright spot at slightly negative and another one at . The observation of a small number of well-localized bright spots on the sidewall suggests a lasing mode based on a short periodic ray trajectory. The two-bounce stable Fabry-Perot mode would emit from in the direction . The stable four-bounce bow-tie mode, dominant in the devices of Ref. , is also inconsistent with our data. It is very low-Q at this deformation due to its small angle of incidence and would give bright spots at , far away from the brightest spot at . There is however a pair of symmetry-related isosceles triangular orbits (inset, Fig. 2(a)) with bounce points very close to the observed bright spots (see inset to Fig. 1(b)). These orbits are unstable for with trace of the monodromy matrix equal to -5.27 at . The two equivalent bounce points in each triangle at and have , very near to the critical value, , whereas the bounce points at have and should emit negligibly (inset to Fig. 2(a)). This accounts for the three bright spots observed experimentally in Fig. 1(b) (the fourth spot at does not emit into the first quadrant, see also inset to Fig. 3(a)). Solutions for the quasi-bound states of this resonator in the empty cavity can be found numerically, both in real-space and phase space, and we find that indeed there exist such scars (see Figs. 2(a), (b)). Here we plot both the modulus of the electric field in real-space and the projection of the Husimi distribution of the mode onto the surface of section of the resonator . The Husimi distribution is a (gaussian) smoothed version of the Wigner transform of the mode, which represents a wavefunction or mode as a phase space density consistent with the uncertainty principle. Projection onto the surface of section then gives a measure of the density of rays which strike the boundary at a given position, and a given incidence angle, . Additionally we evaluate this mode in the far-field and find an emission pattern in good agreement with the experimental measurement (see inset, Fig. 1(c)). Finally, if we take this scarred mode and propagate it numerically via a lens transform  we obtain the result shown in Fig. 1(c), which is in quite reasonable agreement with the experimental data of Fig. 1(b), taking into account that the lasing mode should differ somewhat from the resonance of the empty cavity. Hence we conclude that the dominant lasing mode in the experiment is such a scarred mode.
The data of Figs. 1(a), (b) however present an intriguing puzzle from the point of view of ray optics. A mode localized on these triangular orbits would be expected to emit from the four bounce points approximately in the tangent direction according to Snell’s law; this means that the bright spot at should emit into the direction (Fig. 3(a)), whereas the data clearly indicate that the bright spot emits in the direction . Thus the emission pattern violates the intuitive expectations of ray optics by , a huge discrepancy (see Fig. 3). Moreover the ratio , so we are far into the regime in which the wavelength is small compared to the geometric features of the resonator and ray optics would be expected to be a good approximation. The resolution of this apparent paradox is suggested by the numerical data of Fig. 2(b). It is clear that the scarred mode, while localized around the triangle orbit, has a significant spread in angle of incidence, . This means that we must regard the scarred mode as a (non-gaussian) beam with a large angular spread, with some components almost totally reflected and other components transmitted according to the Fresnel transmission law. This law is rapidly varying near and strongly favors the components with lowest angle of incidence. Thus the centroid of the transmitted beam is shifted away from the tangent direction (i.e. away from the geometric optics result for a plane wave) by an amount by this effect, which we call “Fresnel filtering”. Since the sidewall of the resonator is curved, strictly speaking the Fresnel law (which is for an infinite flat surface) does not hold, but the curvature corrections should be small when , as is the case here. Thus we can evaluate the Fresnel filtering effect theoretically for a flat dielectric interface. We express the outgoing beam in the angular spectrum representation and evaluating the resulting integral by the saddle point method in the asymptotic farfield region, we obtain the far-field intensity pattern :
where is the probability density of sine of the incidence angle for the beam and . For the plane interface , while for the equivalent resonator , where is the unit normal at the bounce point.
To model the experiment we assume that the probability distribution for the incidence angle is approximately the same as the cross-section of the Husimi distribution of Fig. 2(b) evaluated at the triangle bounce point . In Fig. 3 we plot the beam emission angle defined as the angular maximum of the far-field pattern vs. incidence angle . We find a very large angular shift , in approximate agreement with experiment (we don’t expect precise quantitative agreement since the curvature of the resonator also has some effect on the far-field pattern, giving a different value of than for the planar interface).
The size of the Fresnel filtering effect depends strongly on the angular beam spread. For gaussian resonator modes one can show that this spread tends to zero as , (see inset Fig. 3(b)). Since our numerical simulations of the scarred mode are for , whereas the experiment corresponds to , one may ask whether the large Fresnel Filtering angle found in Fig. 3(a) (for ) will extrapolate correctly to agree with the experiment. As there is currently no theory of this scaling for scarred modes, we studied the scaling of the angular width numerically (Fig. 3(b)). We found no detectable decrease in the angular width with , in clear contrast to the behavior of the gaussian modes. Thus, while the Fresnel Filtering effect should be present for gaussian resonator modes based on stable periodic orbits, it appears to be significantly enhanced for unstable (scarred) modes.
In conclusion, we have found that the dominant lasing mode in quadrupolar GaN micro-lasers are unstable (scarred) modes. For resonators with chaotic ray dynamics, such scarred modes play a special role as they allow high-Q resonances despite the ray chaos. Such modes exhibit a novel emission pattern, which is completely different from that expected by applying Snell’s law to the underlying periodic ray trajectory, due to the phenomenon of Fresnel Filtering.
We acknowledge helpful discussions with P. Jacquod. This work was supported by NSF grants DMR-0084501, PHY-9612200 and AFOSR grant F49620-00-1-0182-02.
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If current growth patterns continue, “extra mouths to feed” will be an understatement in 2053, when our planet’s population is predicted to jump by 2 billion people. That’s going to be a big challenge for the food industry, and everyone from farmers to distributors to restaurant owners are asking the question, “What does this mean for us?”
The emerging trends below offer insight into what it will take for the food industry to keep up with the booming human population — and what consumers will demand from grocers and food distributors in the future.
To put it simply, consumers want foods with names they can pronounce. If they don’t understand the labels or if they think ingredients sound unnatural, they get scared and look for fresh, local alternatives with a less intimidating ingredient list. Sometimes, these foods are identical to the processed products on the shelf; they’re just not aware of it.
To appeal to health-conscious shoppers, manufacturers will need to use clear, easy-to-understand packaging and nutrition labels that empower the consumer to choose their products.
A Love of Local
Consumers are demanding food that’s healthier, more sustainable, more natural, and nutritious. They seek out those foods at farmers’ markets and by subscribing to community-supported agriculture programmes, but they’d rather find them at their grocery store. We’re approaching a future where stores like Kroger, Safeway and Walmart might even own their own farms.
Food of the Future
In response to these trends, as well as drastic population growth, food business professionals will have to change their approach to feeding consumers.
1. An Uptick in Transparency
Farmers and grocers will have to be more transparent about the food they offer — not just fresh produce and dairy, but all foods. This includes providing clear information about the place of origin, the point of import and how the food was grown or raised.
2. Making It Easy
In the future, grocers will offer more prepared options. Grocery stores will likely become the hub of community food sources, selling everything from raw produce to fully-prepared meals. To a degree, we already see this in stores with robust delis and carryout options. But I see the future in models like Whole Foods, which boasts a full in-store restaurant.
3. The Seller-Grocer
Many grocers already curate aisles filled with “health foods” or sections for local produce and organically raised meat and dairy products. It will increasingly become the job of grocers to sell their products to consumers in an objective, non-political way.
4. Dialed-Up Distribution
Today’s market options aren’t generally as sophisticated as the grocery community’s broad-line distribution. There will have to be advancements, which will most likely include the traceability and source of origin for most food.
5. Less Waste
The waste of this country is staggering: One-third of the food we produce goes to waste. Consumers are aware of the impact this has on the planet, and they’re trying to be more responsible about what they buy and consume.
The Responsibility to Educate
Between the increasing population, a mistrust of ingredient labels and ambiguity around what “healthy” really means, education about the food industry will become more important than ever.
There’s a low level of scientific literacy as it relates to food, and consumers are making purchases and demands without understanding the true impact, benefits or limitations of certain types of foods. But whose job is it to educate the public on these issues? Brands? Grocers? The FDA?
Any farmer, food manufacturer, distributor, marketer or grocer who wants to survive the future of food must recognise that the task of elevating that conversation so everyone is better informed about what we’re buying and eating belongs to all of us.
As we continue to move toward a future of feeding 9 billion people, we all agree that things will have to change, but theories abound as to what that will look like. An organic farmer might propose a more local-based food continuum, meaning farm-to-table, farm-to-market or farm-to-restaurant. A larger industrial grower might tell you there is no way this approach would be able to sustain the world’s population.
Farmers, distributors and grocers need to recognise that their role in feeding the population isn’t necessarily as a merchant of goods. They have to take more responsibility in generating awareness and educating consumers on the facts, but consumers also will have to take some responsibility for educating themselves and making informed decisions about the food they buy and consume. Consumers will also need to decide what’s reasonable to eat — not just what’s organic, local, seasonal, humane or natural, but what’s reasonable.
Today, the food industry is built on very low margins and high volume. That volume, we’re hearing from consumers, isn’t really necessary, anyway; we’re throwing away a third of our food. Let’s get better about what we offer and how we offer it. Then, let’s help consumers understand what living a healthful, reasonable life looks like from the farm to the grocery store to the restaurant.
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Tension and Gauge Swatches
Make your garment the same size as the pattern intended
Gauge swatches are a fundamental tool in the world of crochet and knitting.
They typically measure 4 inches or 10 centimeters square, and their purpose is to ensure that your project turns out just right.
New Project New Swatch
When you embark on a new project, the pattern provides guidelines, specifying the ideal hook size and yarn to use.
However, in the real world of crafting, we often find ourselves reaching for the yarn that’s readily available, and it may not match the pattern’s recommendations.
This seemingly small deviation can lead to a project that turns out either too large or too small compared to what the pattern intended.
This is where the importance of making a gauge swatch, or as some call it, a tension square, becomes evident.
A gauge swatch is your safeguard against potential mishaps in your crafting journey.
How To Create a Guage Swatch
To create a gauge swatch, you select the yarn you intend to use and pair it with the hook you plan to work with.
Then, you crochet a small square that adheres to the pattern’s specifications for the gauge.
This usually involves making a square that’s 4 inches by 4 inches or 10 centimeters by 10 centimeters.
Too Big or Too Small
- If the swatch is too small then you should use a larger hook.
- If the swatch is too big then you should use a smaller hook.
The idea is to use the hook that results in the same measurements as the original pattern.
The purpose of this little square is to test your tension, which is how tightly or loosely you crochet. Everyone’s tension can vary slightly, and it can even change from project to project.
By creating a gauge swatch, you can see if your tension matches the pattern’s requirements.
If your square turns out too large, it indicates that you are crocheting too loosely.
Conversely, if it’s too small, you’re crocheting too tightly.
The beauty of the gauge swatch is that it allows you to make adjustments before you dive into the main project.
If your swatch doesn’t meet the pattern’s gauge, you can experiment with different hook sizes until you achieve the correct tension.
This small but essential step can save you hours of work and prevent the disappointment of ending up with a project that doesn’t fit or look as intended.
When to Do a Gauge Swatch
Size and tension matters more in garments that have to fit like clothes rather than blankets or throws which are still ok if they are a little bigger or smaller.
When you start a new pattern always do a test swatch to make sure you will have the correct size at the end.
A Practice Run
So, in the world of crochet, the gauge swatch is like a practice run, a test drive, ensuring that your creativity aligns with the pattern’s specifications.
It’s a valuable tool that empowers you to take control of your crafting and achieve the desired results.
Remember, while the initial excitement of starting a new project can be irresistible, taking the time to create a gauge swatch is a wise and caring step that ensures your crafting journey is smooth and successful.
Alison Heathcote, a passionate crochet enthusiast and dedicated business blogger, combines her love for crafting and entrepreneurship to inspire and connect with others.
With a knack for transforming yarn into beautiful creations and a flair for sharing valuable insights about running a successful crochet business, Alison embodies the perfect blend of creativity and practicality.
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Staff purchased two vapor torches for controlling weeds on hardscapes. These devices are connected to 10-pound propane tank and kill weeds by burning them. It works best on young weeds that do not have deep root systems. They work best on hard surfaces such as concrete walks and pavers.
Microlarinus Lareynii and M. lypriformis love to eat Puncturevine. In fact, that is all the weevil larvae do eat. Since the weevils only eat Puncturevine, no desirable plants are harmed. The weevils do not bite, sting or compete with any useful insects such as pollinators.
On September 15, staff released 2,500 adult weevils on Puncturevine plants located in La Llorona Park and Trail. Female weevils deposit between 250 to 450 eggs inside of the burrs and stems of the plants where they hatch and develop into larvae. After 25 days, the larvae become adults and reproduce.
Release of the weevils has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research and Animal/Plant Health Inspection Service. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture has no restrictions regarding the use of the weevils to control Puncturevine.
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Jamaica showed it was more forward thinking than the U.S. last year when it decriminalized weed. Meanwhile states are still struggling to even get medical marijuana legalized. This time Jamaica is planning to completely legalize weed, and also, to get rid of the Queen of England as its head of state.
The Telegraph reports the latter is up high on the new government's list of proposed changes as stated by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen in a speech posted to the government’s website. As it stands now Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is Jamaica's head of state. (FYI: She's also the head of state in Barbados and the Bahamas.) The Queen appoints a representative (meaning the people don't elect this person) and that person's the Governor General. What Jamaica plans to do constitutionally is replace the Queen with a non-executive president as the head of state, which would eliminate the position of Governor General making Jamaica a republic.
The Jamaica Observer writes, "A non-executive president, like the governor general, would still be a symbolic leader and perform a representative and civic role but with no powers to make policy."
As previously mentioned government has proposed to legalize weed for "specified purposes" reports The Independent. However, what those purposes were were not mentioned. Maybe it might just be for medical purposes.
The proposals will have to be approved by Parliament in order to become laws.


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In Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc., No. 11-30285 (D. Mass. Sept. 23, 2013), the court held that, although plaintiff repeatedly cited the results of a forensic review conducted by an outside consultant in its complaint, the undisclosed portions of the review and related materials were protected from disclosure because plaintiff told the court that it did not intend to rely on the review as evidence at trial. In this case, which involved the sale of mortgage backed securities, prior to filing its complaint plaintiff conducted a detailed forensic review of the collateral underlying the securitizations at issue. The review analyzed information from public sources as well as proprietary sources, and determined that the underlying collateral did not satisfy various representations made by defendant in its offering materials. Plaintiff cited the results of the review throughout its complaint and, in an ancillary proceeding, asserted that the review demonstrated that the complaint satisfied the Twombly and Iqbal standard that the complaint “stated a claim to relief that was plausible on its face.” Defendant argued that plaintiff’s reference to the review put the review at issue and waived any privilege or protection. The court disagreed. Applying Federal Rule of Evidence 502(a), the court held that, while plaintiff waived the information actually disclosed in the complaint, “fairness” did not require the disclosure of any additional non-disclosed information relating to the same subject matter. Under FRE 502(a), disclosure of privileged information in a federal proceeding waives undisclosed privileged information only if the disclosure is voluntary, the undisclosed material relates to the same subject matter, and fairness requires additional disclosure. Here fairness did not require further disclosure because plaintiff made it clear that it did not intend to introduce the review into evidence or otherwise rely on it in the case. This distinguished this case from those in which reference to a privileged review or investigation waived the entirety of the review by putting the review “at issue”, because those disclosing parties intended to rely on the disclosed information as evidence in the case. The court explained that this result makes practical sense, because it enables a plaintiff to meet its pre-filing due diligence duties, and to demonstrate that its complaint satisfies the Twombly and Iqbal standard, without fear of waiving privilege with respect to the entirety of the pre-filing investigation.
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Kiadis Pharma receives FDA approval for NK cell therapy Phase 2 trial
Kiadis Pharma has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start its NK-REALM phase 2 clinical trial, which the Company submitted through an investigational new drug (IND) application in April 2020. Kiadis is developing K-NK002 as an adjunctive therapy to the haploidentical HSCT standard of care with the goal of reducing relapse rates.
Kiadis’ Phase 2 study, called NK-REALM (haploidentical NK-cells to prevent post-transplant RElapse in AML and MDS), will evaluate the use of K-NK002 as an adjunctive therapy for blood cancer patients undergoing a haploidentical HSCT with the current standard of care, the post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) protocol. The study, which will be conducted with the NIH-supported Blood and Marrow Transplant Clinical Trials Network (BMT CTN), funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the National Cancer Institute, both part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will enroll 63 patients at leading transplant centers in the U.S. The first 6 patients in the NK-REALM study will be evaluated as a safety lead-in. The study is designed to confirm earlier proof-of-concept data in 24 patients, which showed that adjunctive treatment with K-NK002 has the potential to substantially improve outcomes for patients in need of a HSCT.
The Company’s phase 2 study will evaluate K-NK002 produced using Kiadis’ proprietary PM21 technology platform that enables high dose, low cost, scalable and industrial production of NK-cell therapy without the risk of residual tumor cells in the final product. This is the first human trial using drug produced with Kiadis’ PM21 technology. Kiadis is able to proceed directly with a phase 2 trial based on bridging from K-NK cells produced with FC21 used in earlier clinical studies to K-NK cells now produced with PM21.
Arthur Lahr, CEO of Kiadis Pharma, commented, “The rapid approval of the IND that allows us to initiate this phase 2 clinical trial is an important step forward for Kiadis in bringing K-NK cell therapy to patients in need. This study is the first with K-NK cells produced with our PM21 particle production platform. Our ability to proceed directly with a Phase 2 leverages existing clinical data and further validates similarity between K-NK cells produced with FC21 and PM21. We will now work with BMT CTN to start the study and expect to enroll the first patients in the safety lead in this year.”
Kiadis Pharma’s K-NK-Cell Therapies
Kiadis Pharma’s K-NK platform is designed to deliver potent NK cells to help patients, without the need for genetic engineering. Kiadis Pharma’s programs consist of off-the-shelf and haploidentical donor NK-cell therapy products for the treatment of liquid and solid tumors as adjunctive and stand-alone therapies.
The Company’s PM21 particle technology enables improved ex vivo expansion and activation of cytotoxic NK cells supporting multiple high-dose infusions. Kiadis Pharma’s proprietary off-the-shelf NK-cell platform is based on NK cells from unique universal donors and can make NK-cell therapy product rapidly and economically available for a broad patient population across a wide range of indications. Kiadis Pharma is developing K-NK002 as an adjunctive immunotherapeutic on top of HSCT, and K-NK003 for the treatment of relapse/refractory acute myeloid leukemia. In addition, Kiadis Pharma has pre-clinical programs evaluating NK-cell therapy for the treatment of solid tumors.
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Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and grill lightly for only a couple of minutes per side.
After turning once, begin brushing on the glaze, turning the pork chops every minute for about 5 -6 minutes or until they are completely cooked to about 160 degrees F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center.
Let the pork chops rest for 5 -10 minutes before serving.
---To make the glaze---
Simply simmer all the glaze ingredients together over medium low heat for about 10 minutes.
Watch the glaze carefully, you want a gentle simmer or the honey on the glaze will foam up considerably and possibly boil over.


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