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A New Approach to Helping Others
In the early 1970s, cognitive psychologist George Kelly developed the idea of expectancy, which posits that WE TEND TO GET MORE OF WHAT WE FOCUS ON. This theory has important implications for those of us in the helping professions. All too often, we focus on the problems and weaknesses of those we are trying to help—but Kelly’s theory suggests that this focus does not actually lead to transformation. If we want to help others grow and change, we need to adopt a new approach—one that focuses on human potential and assets rather than weaknesses. This approach is known as the salutogenic asset-based approach.
The salutogenic asset-based approach is founded on the idea that every person has unrealized potential, capacities, competencies, and assets that can be used to promote health and well-being. This approach asks not “What is wrong with you?” but rather “What do you need in order to thrive?” When we shift our focus from problems to assets, we open new possibilities for growth and change.
The asset-based approach is a way of thinking and acting that focuses on what individuals and communities have to build upon, rather than what they lack. When we take an asset-based approach with others, we recognize that everyone has untapped potential and abilities that can be mobilized to achieve desired goals. This doesn’t mean that we ignore challenges or areas for improvement. It just means that we start from a place of strengthening what assets they already possess instead of weakness.
Here are six reasons why the salutogenic asset-based approach is so effective:
1.) IT LEADS TO GREATER ENGAGEMENT
When we focus on problems, we inadvertently create feelings of shame, inadequacy, and hopelessness—none of which are conducive to engagement. On the other hand, when we focus on assets and competency, we create a sense of hope and possibility. People are much more likely to engage in the process of change when they feel hopeful and confident in their ability to make positive changes.
2.) IT FACILITATES INTRINSIC MOTIVATION.
Intrinsic motivation comes from within oneself—it is not externally imposed or controlled. The idea that a therapist or teacher can instruct motivation into a person is a fallacy. When we focus on problems, we foster a sense of helplessness in those we are trying to help; however, when we focus on assets, competencies, and potentials, we empower people to take ownership of their own growth and change. Intrinsic motivation is key to sustainable change because it cannot be taken away or turned off—unlike extrinsic motivation, which often wanes over time.
3.) IT PROMOTES POSITIVE EMOTIONS.
Focusing on problems creates negative emotions like sadness, anger, shame, despair, and anxiety. On the other hand, focusing on strengths creates positive emotions like happiness, pride, and optimism. Not only do positive emotions feel good in the moment, but they also have lasting effects on our physical and mental health. Positive emotions bolster our immune systems, reduce stress levels, and improve overall well-being.
4.) IT BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS OF TRUST AND RESPECT.
When we focus on what’s right with people instead of what’s wrong, they feel seen and valued. This creates a foundation of trust that allows for open communication and collaboration.
5.) IT GENERATES CREATIVE SOLUTIONS.
When we’re focused on finding problems, we usually only see more problems. But when we’re focused on finding assets and strengths, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and solutions.
6.) IT LEADS TO LASTING CHANGE.
Focusing on deficits only leads to more deficit thinking. But when we focus on assets, individuals and whole communities can begin to think and act in new ways that lead to lasting positive change.
If you want to truly help others grow and change, ditch the traditional deficit-based approach in favor of the salutogenic asset-based approach.
This strength-focused approach leads to greater engagement, facilitates intrinsic motivation, and promotes positive emotions—all of which are essential for sustainable change. Investing your time and energy in identifying and building upon strengths will pay off tenfold in terms of promoting health and well-being in those you serve.
The next time you’re tempted to focus on what’s wrong with someone or something, remember the power of an asset-based approach. By focusing on what’s right instead of what’s wrong, you can build relationships based on trust and respect, generate creative solutions, and create lasting change in yourself and in those around you. Try it today!

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Formed by bassist Steve Saunders at the end of 2014, he set out with a vision for a truly contemporary, modern day metal band capable of drawing influenced from all around. The first person to share his vision was drummer Edd Saunders (and, actually, I don’t think they are related!) and they were son joined by Julian Riquelme on lead guitar. At this point, the band began writing some material but before recording could begin, they recognised the need for a rhythm guitarist and a vocalist.
These posts were filled by Martin Osborne and Adam May respectively, and work began on getting those tracks down. The original aim was to record a couple of singles, but this seems to have expanded into a 4-track EP which was released this week. The purpose of Viral is to gain the band some exposure, create a fan-base and help soften up those ever-selective booking agents in the hope of grabbing some live slots. They’re aiming to begin playing shows in February 2016 and have several festivals in their sites as well.
So there’s their plan. All well laid out, but you know what they say about the best laid plans… Thankfully there are also exceptions to rules! Virus is a superb introduction to the band with four well-crafted and very heavy numbers.
Opener “F.U.C.K.U.” is straight in there after an atmospheric beginning; harsh vocals and simple, crunching rhythms which build to a frenetic conclusion really do give a taste of what’s to come. “Lost Generation” starts off with more of a groove feel, slower and heavier than the previous track, but the moshpit-inducing solo really ups the ante.
“Bulldozer” will, I gather, be the first video released from the EP and it’s a mammoth seven minutes in length so they’re got plenty of scripting to do! It’s another heavy-hitter which is very much the theme for Spreading The Disease. Despite being quite lengthy, it never really feels it and that’s quite an achievement. It’s also the only song where Adam really expands his vocal repertoire with some different styles in there.
Finally, we have “Evolution” which kicks off with probably the best introduction of the four. Brash, bouncy and thunderous it sets up a superb closing track. It’s different enough from the first three to really show the band off and genuinely leaves you wanting more. Or, if you catch them live, I’m sure it’ll leave you wanting a rest!
You can pick up the EP from the band’s own website and it’s available now.

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Okay, we knew tech recruiting in New York City was bad, but we didn't realize it had gotten embarrassing. Earlier today, "hybrid designer and technologist" Mike Bodge offered up a first-hand account of the wooing techniques of Silicon Alley venture capitalists on his tumblr.
Be warned, it involves a Segway, and what might soon become a catchphrase worthy of its own meme. In fact, it's so deliciously sad, we wonder if we're being punked. Let's consider the evidence, shall we?
Mr. Bodge recounts the story of meeting request from a "rather notorious New York venture capitalist." As much as we'd love a local super-villain in our midst, Silicon Alley is a little low-wattage for real notoriety. Red flag one. Mr. Bodge, who ran the digital agency Lolz LLC before setting up his own shop, described himself as wholly uninterested in looking for a job, "as I am pretty comfortable sitting on my ass making dumb shit all day." But decided to take the meeting anyways based on the VC's reputation.
Blah blah blah two hours later and I’m being propositioned for a position as a staff programmer in a language I don’t even know. I’m not a programmer. I can put some together with code and make it work, but I’m the last guy you want to hire to be a “programmer.” They were adamant that they would send me to a school to learn said language and when I was done I’d start immediately on their product.
Training underqualified developers when the talent pool is so shallow doesn't sound like the worst idea in the world. But the money quote comes next [emphasis ours]:
Then the real pitch came…the guy says to me “look around, you could have all this” as he pointed at a flat panel tv and an xbox 360. “We even have a segway in the lobby and take company field trips sometimes.” Do people still go into offices and go “OH MY GOD THIS PLACE HAS A PING PONG TABLE!!! I AM IN HEAVEN!!!!”? I mean seriously is this how people are hiring at startups in New York or was this a particularly sad example?
ALL OF THE TOYS! Swoon, between the Segway, video games, and field trips, it sounds like every 13-year-old boy's dream come true. We reached out to Mr. Bodge to see if he'd be willing to name the man behind his supposed offer. Mr. Bodge would only say that VC is the CEO of the startup in question. He did, however, add that the Segway was hardly utilitarian:
I can note that the hallways in the office weren't even wide enough to ride a Segway through. Probably was just a prop? Regardless, I'm 30 years old and if I wanted to use an xbox or a TV I'd probably just buy one.
He also assured us the company in question is fact, not fiction. "They are very well known," Mr. Bodge said by email. "I didn't mean notorious as in he's known for being a jerk. Actually a really nice and smart guy." Complaints about being offered a job and perks in a sluggish economic climate? Only in the Alley, folks!


----- Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 30 points and seven assists and Garrison Matthews added 21 points as the Atlanta Hawks topped the Portland Trail Blazers 120-106 Wednesday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dejounte Murray scored a team-high 30 points and seven assists and Clint Capela recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-106 Wednesday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Dalano Banton led Portland with a game-high 31 points and nine assists, Toumani Camara scored 17, and Scoot Henderson added 15 points and six assists.
The Hawks led 65-58 at halftime and opened the second half on a 15-6 run to push their lead to 16 at 80-64. The Trail Blazers never got the deficit below double-digits the rest of the way.
Atlanta outscored Portland 74-57 between the second and third quarters combined.
This was the third-straight game where Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups started five rookies due to significant injuries. Scoot Henderson, Rayan Rupert, Duop Reath, Kris Murray, and Camara got the start for Portland.
The Trail Blazers finished with 35 assists on 43 made field goals.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers continue their seven-game road trip Friday in Miami against the Heat. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5:00 PM.
Chad's Take- The young Trail Blazers once again played hard and executed well, but ran out of gas in the second half.


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Classic British Legends: Vincent V-twins Gallery
Few motorcycling icons can hold a candle to Vincent’s incredible V-twins. A revelation when they first appeared, these classic British machines have stood the test of time and their high-performance engines are still held in the highest esteem worldwide...
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Rare Beauty: Motoborgo V-Twin
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EVENTS: Bikeshed; Montlhery; Landsdowne round-up; ASI Motoshow
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Israel's most unsecured border? Jordan
Gabi Green, a lifelong farmer, crosses his giant melon field that separates the houses of Kibbutz Lotan and the Jordanian border. Just 50 km (31 miles) north of Eilat, the peace and serenity in kibbutz Lotan is evident. Children playing and splashing in the kibbutz pool can be heard from afar on a hot summer day.
As Green drives across his field, he stops and points at a low barbed-wire fence that could easily be penetrated. Green then points at a small sign posted on the fence and reads: "This is the kingdom of Jordan."
Next to the official sign, another broken and dusty sign hangs on the fence, declaring that this is the border set during the Israel–Jordan Treaty of Peace in 1994. Over the fence, one can see a Jordanian military outpost in the distance.
This is the "border" that separates Israel from one of the only countries that has yet to endure the consequences of the Arab Spring: Some 260 km (161 miles) of open land with a dilapidated barbed-wire fence. Any one can cross the border, go in, go out, by car or by foot, at daytime or nighttime.
The State of Israel invests billions of shekels in restoring and building the fence in the more volatile borders. It can even find a way around the budgetary constraints when it comes to building the fence in those areas.
While on the western side of the southern Negev, the efforts to complete building the fence are well underway, Ynet learned this week that on the other side, the situation is not looking so good.
According to the Defense establishment, the border with Jordan – the safest of Israel's borders – is generally divided into two: the Arava sector and the Jordan Valley sector.
The Jordan Valley sector is the more sensitive of the two not only because of its hilly terrain but rather because of the "corridor" which surrounds the Jordan Valley Road that separates Jordan from the West Bank, Palestinian territories and settlements.
In this sector, which stretches upon 100 km (62 miles), a security fence exists. However, only several parts of it have been significantly upgraded over the past few months. The IDF is preparing to reorganize the radar and observation layout, in effort to increase its control on the area.
In the Arava sector, the fence appears to be even more dilapidated than the fence Israel had on the border with Egypt, prior to building a new one.
During Ynet's investigation in the area, we found that certain sections of the fence that are near to Kibbutzim, are easily penetrable.
Near Kibbutz Lotan for instance, we could in broad daylight stand on Jordanian territory uninterrupted for quite a while. Army patrols in the area are limited due to faulty roads, tall shrubs and generally tough terrain which leave the area more exposed to terror attacks.
This area is part of a new terror smuggling route which may serve terrorists in the near future – from Gaza to south Sinai, from Sinai to Jordan via the sea and from Jordan to Israel. IDF officials fear that as the Egyptian border becomes more secure, Sinai smugglers will start to relocate their efforts and use the Jordan route.
Infiltrators, illegal migrants and terrorists can expect to run into a more prepared and qualified force than the several scattered Egyptian policemen who patrol the western border. The Jordanian soldiers are well prepared and well equipped with weapons from the US.
However, the vast open space and the run down fence can easily be harnessed by potential infiltrators.
"Last weekend, five Turkish infiltrators entered Israel through the Arava sector, and four Pakistanis also attempted to enter the country but were arrested. We haven't seen many African infiltrators but there are signs indicating that it is not too far ahead," the IDF's Jordan Valley Division Commander Nochi Mendel said.
"It is obvious that if Jordan is weakened that we will eventually find Iranians on the fence," he added.

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We met up with Rick Bayless yesterday for a quick demo at The Institute of Culinary Education, where he showed us how to make some of the guacamoles and margaritas from his newest book Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles, and Snacks
While we were intrigued by his classic "perfect margarita", his sparkling ginger margarita, tweaked with ginger syrup, kaffir lime leaves and topped with cava, and his seasonal apple-fennel guacamole, (more about that to come in our full review of the book) one of the most interesting parts of the afternoon was a tangent about avocados.
You can't make a good guac without a good avocado. And according to Bayless picking the right kind is imperative.
Caribbean avocados, which are most often grown in Florida, have a bright and sweet flavor, but are lacking in oil content — the oil is what makes guacamole so lush. (it's good fat, so don't worry.) These large fruits will make your guacamole watery and simple. Save these to be cubed or sliced into salads where their sweetness and texture will shine.
Bayless is a fan of Wild Mexican avocados, which are fig-sized with a huge pit. The flavor is intense, but the skins are papery and, oh yeah, they are generally unavailable outside of Mexico. Fun fact about this varietal — it's the only avocado tree that has flavorful leaves. If you are following an authentic Mexican recipe and it calls for avocado leaves, this is what you are looking for.
So what kind of avocado to use? Bayless recommends the Hass avocado which fortunately is the most common kind of avocado grown in the U.S. "It's a hybrid cross between the wild Mexican and Guatemalan varieties" he explained " And it has a richness that makes for smooth, thick and luscious guacamole.
Once you've found your type, how do you tell if it's ripe? "Avocados are one of the few fruits that doesn't ripen on the tree" explained Bayless. "It's not until it's picked and put in the right conditions that it starts to ripen. Keeping avocados at 50 degrees or below suspends ripening for up to a year." Strange but true.
When buying avocados, "make sure it has the little button" advised Bayless, referring to the remnant of the stem, found on top portion of the avocado where it was once attached to the tree. You will almost never find a ripe avocado at the shops. Bring them home and keep them in a warm environment and within a few days, they will be ripe enough to be lovely to eat. How to tell? "When an avocado is fully ripened, there will be a give when you gently press at the wide end," Bayless advised. "That's the last place to ripen" so when it is soft there, the rest of the fruit is ready.
If the fruit ripens sooner than you are ready for, you can put it in the coolest part of your fridge and it will hold for up to a week.

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How to Make the Most of Travel in 2015: New Year's Resolutions
With 2015 just around the corner, we’ve asked 10 on-the-go creatives—photographers, writers, and bloggers included—to share their travel resolutions for the new year.
Get to know your home state.
Ashley Muir Bruhn, the voice behind the travel-themed blog Hither & Thither, has adventured far and wide, from India to Indonesia. In 2015, however, the mother of two hopes to home in on her newly adopted state. “We moved from New York to California two years ago, and there’s still so much to see here,” she says. “From vast deserts to snowy mountains, verdant valleys to rolling seas, it’s an incredible state. We took visits to the tidepools around Monterey last year and ever since, I’ve been looking forward to seeing more of the western coastline. This year, I’d like to head north, over the Golden Gate and up Highway One.”
Visit the classic European cities.
“I love my life in the French countryside,” says Mimi Thorisson, author of the food blog Manger (and Condé Nast Traveler’s November cover star). “But in the new year, I’ve promised myself a few little city trips with my husband. Nothing too far, or too fancy—just a few weekend getaways to some of my favorite European cities. I’m dreaming of the classics: a pint of Guinness in Dublin, a castle in Edinburgh, and a big, delicious stracciatella ice cream in the shade of a terra-cotta building in Rome.”
Give solo travel a try.
Art director and lifestyle blogger Bri Emery travels for work often. She’s taken her popular Photoshop course, Blogshop, on the road, teaching in Europe, Australia, and cities across the U.S.—but in 2015, she’s looking to add more solo sightseeing to her agenda. “I’ve never traveled on a longer trip by myself before, and I’m tempted after seeing a few of my friends take the opportunity to travel alone this year. Renting an apartment in Amsterdam for a while sounds perfect.”
Create a travel wish list.
In place of resolutions, tea specialist Kathy YL Chan makes a travel wish list at the end of each year. “For 2015, Darjeeling is at the top, right in time to check out the first flush harvest of tea,” she says. “And then southern and central Taiwan for the remarkable oolong teas; Turkey and Morocco to explore tea culture (and food!); and back to France, which I visit at least once a year. I’m thinking Paris for a bit of romance and restaurants, followed by a month in the south of France—a girl can dream.”
Plan more small weekend getaways.
Says Lauren Kilberg, who writes about travel and design on the blog Double Takes, “My 2015 resolution is to remember the delight of taking smaller trips. Time is the most valuable currency in travel, and unfortunately, many of us don’t get enough of it. I often forget that travel doesn’t necessarily require a passport—trips come in all lengths and durations. This year, I want to take more weekend getaways and make more of an effort to explore the places around me.”
Don’t shy away from one huge trip.
“We’re hoping to make 2015 a big travel year,” say photographers (and husband-and-wife team) Lou Mora and Sarah Yates. “We’ve spent countless hours fantasizing about where our wanderlust will take us. We’d love to visit Italy, Australia, and Colombia, but having just returned from two weeks in Bali, we’re also itching to go back to Southeast Asia.” He adds, “We’re also hoping to have more photos of the two of us together on our travels—since one of us is always shooting, we barely have any!” (Keep track of the pair’s whereabouts by following #lourahtravels on Instagram.)
Live in the moment—and don’t over-plan.
“My travel goal next year is to keep honing my ability to make a big fat U-turn—literally,” says Santa Barbara-based photographer Leela Cyd. “When I travel, I like to keep plans loose, and for the most part, this works brilliantly—I’m often swept off my feet by the chance encounters I have along the way. Sometimes, though, things go awry. For instance, this photo was taken during a six-hour journey from Madurai to Munnar in southern India. A storm rolled in, and was expected to last for the next three days—so, after a bit of deliberating, we turned around and hopped a train in the opposite direction in search of a sunnier weekend. It seemed crazy at the time, but I’m so happy we did it. Sometimes you just have to trust your instincts.”
Make exploration your job.
Photographer Nicole Franzen, currently in Buenos Aires, writes, “I’m very fortunate that my work takes me all over the world. Next year, I’m hoping to spend more time working and exploring—at the top of my list are Sydney, Mexico City, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Stockholm, the Amalfi Coast, Greece, Morocco, and Iceland.”
Find the best hotel breakfasts.
“My honeymoon is in February,” says food blogger Molly Yeh. “We’re going to Austria and Switzerland. This is going to sound silly, but one of the things I’m looking forward to most are the hotel breakfasts. Every time I’ve been to Europe, they’ve been incredible, so my resolution is to find the ones with the biggest meat spreads, the tastiest pastries, and the largest vats of Nutella, and take full advantage. I’ll give myself a pat on the back if I actually manage to work it all off later by hiking or skiing.”
Follow the sun.
“Bali is the first trip I have planned for the new year,” says The Love Assembly’s Aubrey Daquinag. “Afterward, chasing the sun around the world sounds like a good idea. I’d love to experience my first European summer, and I also hope to explore more of my Filipino heritage—snorkeling and drinking fresh coconuts, the ocean at my doorstep. I’ll just have to wait and see what the year brings!”

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Audi R18 e-tron quattro with new aerodynamics
- Debut at the 6 Hours of Spa
At the 6 Hours of Spa, the Audi R18 e-tron quattro debuts a new bodywork configuration. It differs significantly from the version with which Audi won the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC season opener at Silverstone. Jan Monchaux, Head of Aerodynamics at Audi Sport, explains the background.


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There is an increasing demanding for sustainable coloration processes which are an alternative to conventional textile processes in order to reduce the impact of textile production on the environment. This is due to the substantial amounts of harsh chemicals, water, and energy which are used in conventional textile wet processing, resulting in wastewater pollution in waterways and increased carbon emissions.
My passion to improve sustainability in textile production arose through my determination in my research to develop innovative textile biotechnology to create sustainable alternatives. My project has developed a novel sustainable enzyme-catalysed in-situ coloration process for textiles, whereby biodegradable enzymes derived from fungi and a colourless precursor are used to colour textiles at a low temperature at 30°C for one hour rather than requiring a near-boiling typified by conventional textile dyeing process.
This innovative textile dyeing drives ethical processes to reduce the use of synthetic dyestuffs and the discharge of harmful chemical contained effluent, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. This novel eco-dyeing process cannot only contribute to demonstrate the benefit on the reduction of water, energy consumption, and reduced carbon emission but also demonstrate the potential innovation and sustainability to textile dyers or designers in the circular textile processing with this eco-textile dyeing solution.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Gas stations run galore along Holland Road in Virginia Beach, but the fuel pumps themselves are running dry.
In Hampton Roads, supply has overtaken demand. According to AAA Tidewater, gas prices have risen by 10 cents per gallon in the state of Virginia, and even higher at 12 cents in the Hampton Roads region.
“The demand has risen so much so quickly that you may have had a delivery anticipated to come on Wednesday or Thursday but you have so many more people coming in on Monday and Tuesday you run out faster," Holly Dalby with AAA Tidewater told 13News Now Tuesday.
Throughout Virginia Beach, the shortage is evident by the surplus of "Out of Gas" signs, taped-up fuel pumps, and traffic cones blocking off gas lines. A disruption to the Colonial Pipeline in Texas has caused widespread gas shortages across the East Coast, with Virginia just one of the states hit hard by the disruption.
“All of the panic buying that seems to be going on right now, we’re actually creating part of the shortage," Dalby said.
People found luck with filling up their tank at several Wawa locations across the area.
Zach Herndon, making deliveries out of his truck from Richmond, found luck at the Wawa location on Newtown Road near Virginia Wesleyan University after stopping by roughly gas stations that were already out of service by Wednesday morning
“I started in Suffolk this morning, went to Chesapeake, I’ve been to about eight different stations and haven’t had any luck, everything’s been out of service. But I saw people going to Wawa and it seemed like the spot, but just be prepared to wait 25-30 minutes for gas," Herndon said.
“Yesterday in the morning it was so busy, they were getting the gas two times, three times. I never thought I would see this in my history. Half mile lines around our store," gas station owner Sharma Satpoul told 13News Now, who owns a gas station and convenience store on Holland Road.
When looking at the gas-tracking app GasBuddy, stations affected by the shortage are scattered throughout the Hampton Roads region.
According to Gas Buddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan, more than 50-percent of stations in the state are without gasoline.


Catching up with anthem singer Vanessa Rodriguez
Vanessa Rodriguez talks to us about learning to love hockey. learning to love opera and the fine art of hustling karaoke competitions.
Lightning fans may have noticed an upgrade in terms of the pre-game presentation this season at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. That could be due at least in part to performers from Opera Tampa on hand to perform the National Anthem prior to some games.
One of those performers is soprano Eileen Vanessa Rodriguez. Originally from New York and a product of the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (yes, the one featured in "Fame"), Ms. Rodriguez obtained a Bachelors of Science in Music Education at the University of South Florida, where she studied voice under the guidance of Dr. Warren Jaworski. At the university she performed Despina in Cosi fan tutte and Gretel in Hansel & Gretel. She also performed the role of Frasquita in Carmen under the direction of renowned director Tito Capobianco in Opera Tampa's Voice Experience program. Concerning oratorio repertoire, Ms. Rodriguez has performed as soprano soloist for Handel's Messiah, Bach Magnificat and Poulenc's Gloria locally. She's been a part of several St. Petersburg Opera productions. More notably, she covered Barbarina in the Marriage of Figaro, was a featured soloist in Seasonal Sparkle 2012 and performed the role of Echo in their summer production of Ariadne auf Naxos.
Aside from being a part of these productions, she was voted "Saint Petersburg Opera Idol" in May of 2012 and is currently a resident artist with the company. Ms. Rodriguez performed the role of Angelina in Trial by Jury and covered Rosina with Hubbard Hall Opera in their 2013 summer production of The Barber of Seville. She has been selected as an Opera Tampa singer/resident artist performing in outreach events, galas and concerts in the tri-city area and will be covering the role of Frasquita in Opera Tampa's production of Carmen under the baton of the noted Maestro Daniel Lipton in March 2014.
We sat down and talked with her recently and asked her about the difficulties of performing in front of huge crowds in a huge building and how a hockey fan might go about becoming an opera fan and what an opera singer thinks of the Lightning's chances to make the playoffs.
Have you ever sung the national anthem at sporting events before?
Well, this is my first year singing for an official team.
Are these the biggest crowds you've ever sung in front of?
Yes, probably. Because I heard it's around 18,000?
19,204 when the games are sold out, actually.
Wow! Then yes, definitely.
What's your musical background?
I've been singing since I was three. I grew up singing in church. And there was a woman in charge of children's groups, the children's ministry, and she heard me singing and just started teaching me songs. She was the first person that really taught me about the art of music.
I understand that you're actually a relative newcomer to singing opera?
Yes, for only three years.
How does one decide to become an opera singer and get that good at it so quickly?
Well, opera is very subjective so what's really good for some people... thank you for the compliment, but I hope I'm really good to those people who will hire me (laughs). But I think because I started late in the game and started older in the game, I'm more aware of myself and it just made sense to me what my vocal coaches were telling me to do, as far as where to place my breath and things like that.
Is opera something you've always enjoyed?
I never really thought about opera until I started studying music in college because the only route here at the University of South Florida to take when you study music is to do the classical training, so I just happened to fall in love with it when I started studying it.
I'm not afraid to admit that I'm kind of intimidated by opera. What would you tell Lightning fans who might have heard you at the Forum who might be curious about opera and want to to check it out?
I would really love for my singing to encourage someone to go see an opera! That would be ideal. I would suggest that they start out with something very light and comical. Possibly a Mozart opera or Rossinni. Such as "The Barber of Seville" or "The Marriage of Figaro" or even an opera in English.
They have those?
Yes, of course. There's opera in almost every language
Now, how many have Viking helmets and spears and shields?
(Laughs) That is reserved for only a select few and that's the heavy stuff. That's what I would NOT advise, for newcomers to go see a Wagnerian opera. I would not tell them for their first opera to sit through a five hour Ring Cycle.
Five hours?!? That's, like, two hockey games!
Well, yes. The Ring Cycle is made up of Wagner's four epic operas and lasts five to six hours.
What if somebody really likes Vikings?
If they really like Vikings, then maybe they'll fall in love with Wagner too, because it's absolutely exquisite music. I'm at the edge of my seat when I watch it.
It's in German, right?
Yes, it is.
So you must speak German then?
I don't speak German but I can sing in German and I can understand what I'm singing. There are a few words here and there that I may be able to understand if someone speaks to me with words that I've sung. So I guess I do speak German, as long as it's poetry that I've sung (laughs).
Were you a hockey fan before this season?
Actually no! I'm definitely a hockey fan now, though. I'm a convert. I absolutely love it.
What drew you in?
The fighting, of course. (laughs). I also love it when a player will peg some other player against the glass. That's pretty exciting. It's an exciting sport. There's always something happening on the ice.
Who's your favorite player?
Do you perform other music besides opera?
I don't, no. I used to, though. I used to sing in a pop/rock band years ago. I did karaoke contests for a while.
That's kind of cheating, isn't it?
Hey, I won $2000 once!
How does that work? You come in, sit in the back with nerd glasses, wearing a Lightning jersey and your hair all messed up. Everybody says, ‘aw, she's no good' and then you blow the roof off the joint? That's called sandbagging.
(Laughs) No, no, I just walked in as myself. It was an R&B karaoke contest. I love R&B. Whitney Houston was my all-time favorite. She was my idol growing up and inspired me in what I wanted to do with my life as far as being a singer like her.
Mm-hmm. If I'm ever out singing karaoke and I see you walk in, I'm just going to get up and leave.
(Laughs) Don't do that!
I've heard it's difficult to sing in a sports arena. Why is that?
Only because of the equipment I have to use (microphones and monitors). It took two or three run-throughs to get used to, to adjust and try to sing ahead of what I'm hearing so I'm not really listening to myself. There are no microphones in opera. It's totally "live". And the acoustics in a theatre are designed for singers where that's obviously not the case in an arena. An arena this large, If I were to sing without a mic I may be heard by the first few rows, possibly. Now, a Wagnerian singer, might have a shot at being heard upstairs (laughs)
What's next for Vanessa Rodriguez?
I've been auditioning a lot in New York. I've had wonderful auditions, about seven of them. These are opera companies for specific shows in their seasons. It's really tough, you know. It's tough to break in. I'm in the in-between stage. I have my degree. I've worked local. I've worked with Opera Tampa and St. Petersburg Opera and they've been wonderful. It's been fantastic to be a resident artist for them. I will be covering a role with Opera Tampa in their production of Carmen (March 14-16 at the Strazz Center). So my next step hopefully is landing some jobs in New York. And the next step after that is getting an agent. I am looking for representation (laughs).
I could do that. I mean, I never have but it wouldn't be the first time I had a job I wasn't qualified for. Besides, you'd do all the real work, right?
(Laughs) Yes, that's right.
As a relatively new convert, what would you tell your fellow Lightning fans?
I'd say let's all hang in there. With our support, they've proven they can manage the rough patches. Pretty soon we'll see Stamkos back in the lineup, just in time to really push for the playoffs, so as good as they are now, the best is yet to come. Go Bolts!


Research at the University of Pittsburgh found that “harsh verbal discipline was detrimental in all circumstances”
They found that 13 year-olds whose parents had shouted at them suffered more depressive symptoms the following year than their peers who were not disciplined in that way. They were also more likely to misbehave at school, lie, steal, and fight.
The researchers followed almost 1,000, mainly middle-class, 13 and 14-year old children and their parents for two years asking how much verbal discipline was used. They also asked about the parent-child relationships, parental warmth and the feelings of teenagers and their parents.
Previous studies have concentrated more on physical discipline so this is one of the first to look at ver. The professor who led the research said that “teenagers feel insulted and it reduces their self-esteem. Sometimes they wonder if their parents love them and it hurts.”
The NSPCC said that a parent swearing and shouting at children may be emotionally abusing them and that adult survivors of child abuse say it’s the emotional abuse which lasts the longest.


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The broader stock market has started July by moving out of bear market territory and conditions could be aligning for a summer rally, according to BofA Securities.
In the weekly Flow Show note, strategist Michael Hartnett noted that the BofA Bull & Bear Indicator is still at "max bearish" at 0.0, where it has been since June 15.
In addition, there has been capitulation in Treasuries (TLT) (TBT) (SHY), the market is now pricing in 75 basis points of rate cuts in 2023, commodities (DBC) (COMT) (USCI) are on course for their best year since 1973 and bonds (AGG) (BNDX) are on course for their worst year since 1931.
It is "little wonder the tech lemons of the past 12 months turning into lemonade," Hartnett said.
Tech stock (NYSEARCA:XLK) saw a fourth-straight week of inflows at $400M.
For a summer rally setup, Hartnett is eyeing benign payrolls numbers, Nord Stream 1 back online, a "technical recession" printed on July 28 and slowing EPS greeted with "price resilience.
Looking further down the line, though, Hartnett noted that the "Fed cut with credibility into 1975 and major bull markets in small cap, value, real estate began; but there was no return to the Nifty 50 leadership of 1965-73, tech remained the worst performing sector through the 1970s."
See why Oppenheimer cut its Street-high S&P target.

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The New York Jets were a circus in 2012; a downright fiasco. From the issues with backup quarterback Tim Tebow to the recent hilarity of Rex Ryan's revealing tattoo, Gang Green has returned to the laughing stock it once was. However, accepting responsibility is rarely a part of their makeup, and linebacker Bart Scott claims their public image is based solely on slanted media coverage in New York, where the New York Giants are put on a pedestal, while the Jets are intentionally made to look bad.
"I didn’t like the personal attacks. A quick example now is the media following Rex down to the Bahamas. I mean, who does that?" Scott said on Inside the NFL. "I can’t imagine them going out and catching [Giants head coach] Tom Coughlin laid out…and following him. We are in the same town but we are covered differently [than the Giants]."
The reality is the media wouldn't stakeout Tom Coughlin because he and his family do not deliberately put a bullseye on their back. He doesn't make outlandish comments or guarantees, is heavily involved in charity and is one of the most well-respected men around the league. He and his team do not boycott the media, as Bart Scott often insists his teammates do, and the Giants do not belittle their fans when they leave the field. Moreover, the Giants organization creates and maintains tremendous relationships with its players, and would never throw one of them under the bus as the Jets did with Tebow this season.
The media craves controversial stories. After all, controversy sells. And should the Giants ever put themselves in a situation similar to anything the Jets have done, you can bet the media would be all over it. Case in point, the Prince Amukamara cold tub incident.
The media plays no favorites.
But since when has anything come out of Scott's mouth that made sense? Since when has he ever said anything logical? Make no mistake about it, his conspiracy theories draw attention and are one of the main reasons local New York media hammer down on that locker-room. It's golden material each and every day. And they have no one else to blame but themselves.
Also…Bart Scott, Football, New York, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFL, Prince Amukamara, Rex Ryan, Tim Tebow, Tom Coughlin

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Microsoft’s Project Natal is coming soon, but what games will support it? We don’t know, but we can tell you about one game that will. Crave Games, the developer of Brunswick Pro Bowling for the Xbox 360, has confirmed that the upcoming version of its bowling game will support Project Natal.
The Natal version of Brunswick Pro Bowling will also offer support for the PlayStation Move. We’re looking forward to seeing Project Natal and the PlayStation Move hit shelves. We should know more soon.


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Just as everyone else is going nuts for fresh fruits and veggies from their gardens, CSA and local farmers markets, the purveyors of our favorite brands are feeling the exact same way! Summer is the sweet spot, as nearly everything we love is at its peak in freshness and flavor.
Olga Sorzano of BABA’s Brew calls summer her “most favorite time of the year,” and she doesn’t hold back, as everything that’s in season and blooming blends perfectly with her craft kombucha.
Sorzano could use mangos and papayas in her kombucha. But, why would she do that when local apples, plums and strawberries are so plentiful right here in Pennsylvania? She combines a “local is best” philosophy with her background as a professional chef to make multi-dimensional kombucha by blending herbs and spices with her favorite fruits.
For instance, she just created a bright, balanced blackberry rhubarb kombucha, which has a nice tartness and acidity from the rhubarb married with the juicy sweetness of blackberries. Another seasonal flavor is Strawberry Fields Forever, with ripe strawberries and fresh lemon balm, sage and mint. Sorzano says this kombucha tastes just like the wild strawberries from the forest where she grew up in Russia.
Unfortunately, summer doesn’t last forever, and neither do the fresh fruits and veggies we love so dearly. But BABA’s Brew has a way of making summer last into fall and beyond.
“As a chef, I always believe fresh is best. But the interesting part about making kombucha is we like to use frozen fruit,” she says. “When you freeze it, the juices in the berries crystalize and cause all of the juice and the color of the fruit to come out once it’s used in kombucha!”
Just like the little squirrel on every bottle of BABA’s Brew, Sorzano squirrels away and stashes copious amounts of fresh fruit over the summer to freeze and use throughout the winter months. The summer fruits are easily winterized by adding in ingredients like ginger or chai spices to make cold-weather, comforting kombucha flavors.
With such seasonally-relevant flavors, a lovely tartness and a pleasant effervescence, it’s no surprise that mixologists and bartenders are reaching for BABA’s Brew as a ingredient in custom craft cocktails. If you already enjoy kombucha during your daily routine, why not incorporate it into your nightly routine as well? Whether it’s a replacement for alcohol or as a mixer in your boozy beverage (it’s a lot more flavorful and exciting than seltzer!), we’re loving kombucha as a nightcap and more!
Sorzano has worked with plenty of bartenders to create beautiful and seasonal cocktails using BABA’s Brew. Over the past few months, Philly’s Front Street Cafe, Martha and 24 have all incorporated and served BABA’s Brew in cocktails. We reached out to Phoebe O’Leary, the manager of 24, who currently has two kombucha cocktails on the menu, which according to her, “are going to remain on the menu forever.”
O’Leary is a huge fan of BABA’s Brew (she drinks it daily), and says it’s “very friendly to first-time drinkers. They’re all so smooth and perfect for your daily kombucha intake.”
Initially, 24 had kombucha on tap in its barista area, where it was just a part of the non-alcoholic options. The team of bartenders noticed the kombucha’s popularity and decided to start incorporating kombucha into their cocktails. And they never looked back. “Kombucha is a really nice beverage option, both in a cocktail or on its own, as compared to just a fountain soda you see at most restaurants,” says O’Leary.
The two kombucha cocktail options at 24 include the Wildflower and the Daily Routine. O’Leary says Wildflower is, by far, the most popular cocktail on the menu. This cocktail combines BABA’s Brew Flower Power Kombucha with vodka, lemon and blood orange juice. It’s a beautiful pink color and perfect for summer, though people can’t get enough of it in the winter either.
The Daily Routine is a super-fun and refreshing variation of a Pimm’s Cup. It combines BABA’s Brew Asian-Pear Kombucha with Pimm’s, ginger and lime. The zippy ginger really shines through, and the effervescence of the kombucha in the cocktail helps to take the Pimm’s Cup theme to a whole other level.
If you’re more of a beer person, not to worry — BABA’s got a brand new brew for you! Seriously, it’s called BABA’s Got a Brand New Brew, and it’s a beer by Stickman Brews out of Royersford, Pa. The Stickman team created a wild ale with BABA’s Strawberry Shortcake kombucha and strawberries. And it’s out now! If you’re local to Stickman Brews, stop in for a pint or a few bottles to go!
If you’re craving a kombucha cocktail at home, take a suggestion from Sorzano herself and recreate her favorite at-home sipper:
Kombucha Whisky Sour
Makes 1 cocktail
- 3 ounces BABA’s Brew Honey Chamomile Kombucha
- 1.5 ounces of your favorite bourbon
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pour the whiskey and lemon juice in a glass filled ice.
Stir or shake thoroughly, then top with kombucha.
Garnish with a cherry or a slice of lemon. Na zdorovie!
How will you stay cool this summer with kombucha? Cocktail, mocktail or all of the above?
- Seasonal kombucha and Flower Power photos: Ed Williams
- Rhubarb kombucha and strawberry photos: Olga Sorzano
- Kombucha cocktail photos: Phoebe O'Leary


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Lillias White, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the musical The Life, returned to The Green Room 42 in New York City on Valentine’s Day with her cabaret show Baby-Makin’ Music. White opened the performance venue exactly one year earlier.
White has been a special guest performer on Playbill’s Broadway on the High Seas cruises. Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway on the High Seas 10: Odyssey Through the Greek Isles cruise June 24–July 1, 2019, with a lineup of top Broadway stars to be announced. Call Judy Perl Worldwide for tickets at (844) 561-3625.
Visit PlaybillTravel.com for booking and information.
Flip through photos of the concert below:

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Diabetic neuropathy is a complication of diabetes that can affect both the peripheral and the autonomic nervous system.
This pathological condition results, in particular, from the combination of:
- Microangiopathy, vascular alteration related to diabetes that causes ischaemia of the capillaries that supply nerves. The consequent nutritional deficiency causes a progressive demyelination of the fibers and axonal degeneration;
- Direct effect of hyperglycemia on neurons;
- Intracellular metabolic changes that compromise nerve function.
Nerve transmissions can therefore be subject to unpredictable variations and dangerous interruptions.
Most common symptoms and signs *
- Alve alterations
- Muscular atrophy and paralysis
- Muscular atrophy
- Swollen ankles
- Intermittent claudication
- Muscle cramps
- Decreased sweating
- Erectile dysfunction
- Bladder dysfunction
- Abdominal pain
- Foot pain
- Hand and wrist pain
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Tingling in the legs
- Bone fractures
- Sore legs
- Legs tired, heavy legs
- Fecal incontinence
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Muscular hypotrophy
- Vaginal dryness
- Raynaud's syndrome
- Skin Ulcers
- Double vision
- He retched
Neuropathy occurs predominantly in patients with diabetes inadequately compensated for by therapy.
There are several types of diabetic neuropathy, including:
- Symmetric polyneuropathy : it is the most common form; hits the distal part of feet and hands. It manifests itself as a reduction in muscle strength, numbness and tingling in the limbs, burning pains or a painless loss of tactile, vibratory, proprioceptive and / or thermal sensitivity. In the most distal part of the lower limbs, these symptoms can lead to a reduced perception of the traumas of the foot deriving from narrow shoes or an incorrect distribution of body weight. This predisposes to the development of ulcerations, infections or fractures, subluxations and dislocations or alteration of the normal architecture of the foot (Charcot's disease, see also diabetic foot).
- Autonomic neuropathy : this variant of diabetic neuropathy can cause orthostatic hypotension and resting tachycardia. At the level of the digestive tract, alterations of the alvus (diarrhea or constipation), dysphagia, nausea and vomiting (secondary to gastroparesis), fecal incontinence, retention and urinary incontinence may occur. Autonomic neuropathy can also cause vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation.
- Radiculopathy: most often it affects the nerve roots proximal from L2 to L4 - causing pain, weakness and atrophy of the extremities of the lower limbs (diabetic amyotrophy) - or the nerve roots proximal from T4 to T12 - causing abdominal pain (thoracic polyradiculopathy).
- Cranial nerve neuropathy: this variant may result in diplopia, ptosis, anisocoria or motor paralysis.
- Mononeuropathy : can cause weakness and numbness of the fingers (median nerve) or foot fall (peroneal nerve). Patients with diabetes mellitus are also prone to the development of nerve compression disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Mononeuropathies can occur simultaneously in different locations (multiple mononeurites).
Diabetic neuropathy can be diagnosed by detecting sensory deficits and reducing reflexes in patients with overt diabetes. Electromyography and nerve conduction studies may be necessary in all forms of neuropathy and are sometimes used to rule out other causes of neuropathic symptoms, such as non-diabetic radiculopathies and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Strict glycemic control can reduce the risk of diabetic neuropathy developing.
To reduce the extent of symptoms, it is possible to apply topically a capsaicin cream or to use drugs such as tricyclic antidepressants (eg imipramine), serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRI; eg duloxetine), anticonvulsants (eg gabapentin, carbamazepine) and antiarrhythmics (eg mexiletine).
Diabetic patients who have a loss of sensitivity must daily check their feet to detect even minor traumas and to prevent their progression to infections that put the limb at risk.

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Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Aging Secretary Teresa Osborne, Department of Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller, and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced the formation of a Grandfamilies Workgroup as part of Stop Overdoses in PA: Get Help Now Week, a statewide initiative to get the overdose reversal medication naloxone to Pennsylvanians and get help for residents suffering from the disease of opioid-use disorder. Grandfamilies are defined as kinship families in which children reside with or are being raised by grandparents, other extended family members, or adults with whom they have a close family-like relationship, such as godparents or close family friends.
“The trend of grandparents raising their grandchildren is being fueled by the opioid crisis,” said Secretary Osborne. “These grandfamilies can provide the safest environments and they can be the most appropriate caregivers, but in order to provide the stability that the children need and deserve, we need to better support them as they try to identify and access much-needed public and private resources for themselves and the children entrusted to their care.”
Building upon the Wolf Administration’s efforts to combat the opioid crisis, specifically the needs of grandparents who have taken on the role of caring for their grandchildren, the Department of Aging selected a group of grandparents as members of the Grandfamilies Workgroup. The workgroup will meet regularly over a six-month period with members of the administration to build on the progress Pennsylvania has made thus far in providing resources and support for grandfamilies. This includes identifying barriers in the health, human services, education and legal systems, providing insight on the day-to-day experiences of grandfamilies, and identifying additional support needed. Following the six-month period of meetings, the department will coordinate the implementation of actionable items developed by the workgroup.
The Grandfamilies Workgroup will be comprised of grandparents who participated in the Wolf Administration and Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance’s (PFSA) three-stop Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Listening Tour earlier this year and stakeholders, including PFSA, Highmark Caring Place, the NEPA Intergenerational Coalition, AARP Pennsylvania, and the PA Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
“As we know, the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic does not discriminate. Its effects are not limited to the person with a substance use disorder – it affects their entire family, especially when children are involved,” said Secretary Miller. “Because of this, many grandparents are stepping in to help their grandchildren live, grow, and cope with their parent’s illness in a safe, loving home. As we focus on getting those who are suffering from a substance use disorder the treatment they need, we must be sure that we’re helping all touched by this epidemic.”
An estimated 89,000 grandparents are the sole caregivers for nearly 100,000 grandchildren in Pennsylvania. That number is increasing due to the devastating opioid crisis. Pennsylvania’s House Children and Youth Committee held a hearing on the issue last summer, with estimates showing that Pennsylvania grandparents are saving the state at least an estimated $1 billion per year by keeping their grandchildren out of the foster care system.
Recently, Governor Wolf signed three laws designed to better serve and support grandfamilies as they fulfill their responsibilities as caregivers and guardians, including Act 88 of 2018, which will establish a Kinship Caregiver Navigator Program; Act 89 of 2018, that will grant temporary guardianship to grandparents when the parents of the grandchildren are unable to care for them primarily due to substance abuse issues; and House Resolution 390, which directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the trend of grandparents raising grandchildren in Pennsylvania and report its’ findings and recommendations to the General Assembly.
Since Governor Wolf first signed a heroin and opioid disaster declaration in January, 16 state agencies have continuously worked to fight the opioid epidemic and have made significant progress to help individuals and families dealing with this crisis. Some accomplishments include waiving birth certificate fees for individuals seeking treatment, using federal Medicaid funding in treatment facilities to provide more than 12,000 individuals access to medically necessary treatment, and providing career services to people who have been impacted by the opioid epidemic and plan to return to work.
“Pennsylvania is doing everything it can to help those affected by the opioid crisis, including supporting grandfamilies," Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We also know that every Pennsylvanian can save a life by having naloxone on hand and using it if they come across someone who has overdosed. The opioid epidemic does not discriminate in who it effects. We will continue to work to help all of those affected by this public health crisis.”
For more information on Pennsylvania’s response to the opioid crisis visit www.pa.gov/opioids.
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As the world becomes increasingly digitalized, technology news in Urdu is becoming more and more important. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is also spoken in many other countries, including India and Afghanistan. As a result, technology news in Urdu is an essential resource for those who want to stay informed about the latest developments in the tech world. In this article, we will explore the latest technology news in Urdu, including new gadgets, software, and technology trends.
One of the most exciting areas of technology news in Urdu is the introduction of new gadgets. There are always new smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other devices being released, and staying up-to-date with the latest releases is crucial for tech enthusiasts. Recently, Apple released the iPhone 13, which features a faster processor, improved camera, and longer battery life. Samsung also launched its Galaxy Z Fold 3, which has a foldable screen and an improved hinge mechanism. Other notable releases include the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra.
In addition to new gadgets, software updates are also an important aspect of technology news in Urdu. Software updates can bring new features, security patches, and bug fixes to existing devices. Recently, Microsoft released Windows 11, which has a new user interface and better performance compared to its predecessor, Windows 10. Google also released Android 12, which has improved privacy features and a redesigned user interface. Apple also released iOS 15, which includes new features like Focus mode and improved FaceTime.
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Another important aspect of technology news in Urdu is the latest trends in the tech world. One of the most significant trends in recent years has been the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). AI and ML are being used in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and education, to automate tasks and improve decision-making. Another trend is the Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to the connection of devices and appliances to the internet. IoT devices, such as smart home assistants, are becoming increasingly popular among consumers.
Technology news in Urdu is essential for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest developments in the tech world. Keeping up-to-date with new gadgets, software updates, and technology trends is crucial for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike. With the rise of AI, IoT, and other technologies, it is more important than ever to stay informed about the latest developments in the tech world. By reading technology news in Urdu, you can stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions about the tech products and services that you use.


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Detection of chemicals in water using a three-dimensional graphene porous structure as liquid-vapor separation filter
chemical detection, graphene structure, nanowire transistor, self-assembled monolayer, omniphobicity
ABSTRACT In this study, we report the utilization of a three-dimensional (3D) porous graphene structure as liquid–vapor separation filter, which allows the passage of chemical vapors while blocking liquid chemicals and water. The blockage of liquid chemicals and water from semiconducting sensing regions is required to avoid abnormal transistor characteristics. In order to impart omniphobic characteristics, a (heptadecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrodecyl)trichlorosilane (HDF-S) self-assembled monolayer was coated on the surface of the 3D porous graphene structure. The concentration of chemical agents in water could be consistently detected by observing the shift in the threshold voltage in the oxide nanowire transistor covered by the HDF-S self-assembled 3D graphene structure. The proposed monitoring method is expected to offer means for application in different environments by providing a stable sensing performance.
Tsinghua University Press
Taekyung Lim,Jaejun Lee,Jonghun Lee,Sanghyun Ju, Detection of chemicals in water using a three-dimensional graphene porous structure as liquid-vapor separation filter. NanoRes.2017, 10(3): 971–979


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Quickly bash out some backgrounds for your world with the pack of Vista Mountain meshes for UE4!
-Comes with 3 massive vista mountain meshes for your backgrounds
-The polycount of each mesh starts at 10k triangles, but can easily be adjusted in the LOD settings of UE4
-4k textures for everything, but you can easily lower the resolution to match the needs of your project with the LOD Bias feature in UE4


Three Prologis Facilities in Mexico Achieve LEED Certification
Three Prologis buildings in Mexico recently received LEED certification, bringing the total number of Prologis Mexico LEED-certified facilities to 28. All new Prologis projects are built to recognized sustainability standards to ensure the best experience for our customers, enduring value for our shareholders and positive contributions to the neighboring communities. Prologis Mexico City market officer Rafael Arias sees the focus on sustainable design practices as a differentiator in the marketplace: “None of our competitors in Mexico are doing LEED certifications as basic building specifications, as a standard part of the base rent. This really makes Prologis the industry ESG leader.”
LEED Gold Certifications
Both Prologis Park Grande Building 1 in Tepotzotlan and Prologis Centro Industrial Juarez Building 17 in Juarez earned LEED Gold certification.
Prologis Park Grande Building received high scores for water-efficient landscaping and water-use reduction. The sustainably designed facility also earned perfect scores for optimized energy performance, construction waste management, recycled content and use of regional building materials. Low-emitting materials in adhesives, sealants, paint, coatings and flooring promote better indoor air quality.
Prologis Centro Industrial Juarez Building 17 earned LEED Gold certification using the LEED Volume Program, which streamlines the process for high-volume property owners by focusing on similarities in building design, delivery and operations. Thirty-four percent of building materials were recycled; 93 percent of construction waste was diverted from landfill; and 45 percent of materials were manufactured or/and extracted regionally.
A high-reflectance roof membrane reduces the urban heat island effect, provides a more comfortable work environment and potentially lowers operating costs by reducing energy use in air-conditioned spaces. Skylights provide natural lighting, lowering electricity use and associated greenhouse gas emissions while improving the quality of the environment indoors. Special parking spaces for fuel-efficient vehicles promote low-carbon transportation options, and proximity to public transportation makes the site attractive to employers.
LEED Silver Certification
Prologis Park Apodaca Building 12 in Monterrey, Mexico, earned LEED Silver certification with perfect scores for water-efficient landscaping, low-mercury lighting, use of low-emitting materials and 20 out of 21 points for optimized energy performance. Construction materials were made from recycled content. A high-reflectance roof membrane reduces the urban heat island effect, making the building more efficient and comfortable for inhabitants.
Learn more about Prologis’ sustainable development capabilities.


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• The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and platelets.
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• Donations are urgently needed now to help ensure blood types don’t go missing.
• Eligible donors with types O, A negative and B negative blood are urged to make a Power Red donation, where available.
• Schedule an appointment today by using the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
• Donors can save up to 15 minutes by using RapidPass to complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
• Achieving or exceeding your blood drive goal is critical and can help replenish the blood supply.
• Please ensure your blood drive schedule is fully booked.
• Send appointment reminders to scheduled donors. If donors cannot keep their appointments, encourage them to download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to find another donation opportunity.
• Keep a list of “standby” donors who are ready to jump in when an unexpected opening becomes available.
• Encourage friends and family who have never donated blood to give at your drive and throughout the summer to help fill the gaps and sustain the blood supply.
• If you have not registered to be a Missing Types partner, register today and gain access to many great tools to help you spread the word about your drive and Missing Types throughout the rest of the summer.
Blood Program Partner
For Use: July 9-31, 2018
Your Red Cross representative can answer questions and provide support. Post the messages below to social media and ask your committee members and donors to share:
• #BloodEmergency – No matter your blood type, you are the #MissingType. Please give blood <date> from <time> to <time> at <location> & help the Red Cross restock the shelves.
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