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On a recent visit to Armenia, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton commended the country for “continuing to work to strengthen [its] democratic institutions to promote transparency, advance the rights of a free press, root out corruption, respect universal rights and freedoms.”
Civil society plays a critical role in securing fundamental freedoms and rights. That’s why Secretary Clinton along with the British Embassy, the OSCE, the EU, and Counterpart International honored Armenian civil rights activists, government officials, and media representatives for their work to promote human rights, accountable government, and free speech.
Artur Sakunts received the Freedom Defender Award for defending all minorities, especially those that are the target of intolerance, such as ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities.
The Woman of Courage Award went to Tsovinar Nazaryan for her military reform efforts to bring about a more modern, effective, and humane force for Armenia. Deputy Chief of Police, Major-General Artur Osikyan was recognized for his contributions to police reform, laying the foundation for a transparent and accountable police force that works for the citizens of Armenia.
The award for media excellence went to the editors of Epress.am -- Sonya Apresova, Yuri Manvelyan, and Armen Melikbekyan -- for their fair and balanced coverage and commitment to human rights reporting. Such journalism plays an important part in advancing democratization in Armenia.
Finally, several environmental activists – Apres Zohrabyan, Yeghia Nereseyan, Gor Hakobyan, Mary Khachatryan, and Ruzanna Grigoryan – were honored for their grassroots campaign to promote environmental conservation in Armenia.
These men and women, said Secretary Clinton, demonstrate that “change begins with a group of courageous activists who fight to stop environmental degradation so Armenians can live healthier lives, begins with journalists who raise awareness about human rights violations, and a dedicated public servant who pushes the police to reform.”


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If the US were to join the agreement, it would be technically necessary to set up an NDC within 30 days. While it`s easy to officially rejoin the deal, the biggest challenge for a Biden administration would be to come up with a new U.S. NDC widely seen as ambitious and credible. We will update this page when the COP 27 agenda is announced. The Paris Agreement provides a sustainable framework that will guide global efforts in the coming decades. The goal is to create a continuous cycle that keeps pressure on countries to increase their ambitions over time. In order to promote growing ambitions, the agreement introduces two interdependent processes, each of which spans a five-year cycle. The first process consists of a „global stocktaking“ to assess collective progress towards the long-term goals of the agreement. The parties will then present new NDCs „based on the results of the global stocktake“. The negotiations on the Paris Settlement at COP 24 proved more difficult in some respects than those that led to the Paris Agreement, as the parties faced a mix of technical and political challenges and, in some respects, had greater stakes in trying to develop the general provisions of the agreement through detailed guidelines. Delegates adopted rules and procedures on risk mitigation, transparency, adaptation, financing, regular inventories and other Paris regulations. However, they could not agree on the rules of Article 6, which provides for voluntary cooperation between the parties in the implementation of their NDCs, including through market-based approaches.
The Paris Agreement reaffirms the commitments made by developed countries under the UNFCCC; The COP decision accompanying the agreement extends the target of $100 billion per year until 2025 and calls for a new target that starts from „a low of“ $100 billion per year. The agreement also broadens the donor base beyond developed countries by encouraging other countries to provide „voluntary“ support. China, for example, pledged $3 billion in 2015 to help other developing countries. The agreement recognises the role of non-party actors in the fight against climate change, including cities, other sub-national authorities, civil society, the private sector and others. However, at COP 24 or 25, the parties were unable to agree on the details of the implementation of Article 6 of the agreement, which deals with the use of carbon markets, and postponed these decisions to COP 26. On June 1, 2017, President Trump announced that the United States would withdraw from the agreement, but also signaled his willingness to renegotiate the agreement or negotiate a new one. Other countries reiterated their strong support for the Paris Agreement, saying they were not open to further negotiations. The United States officially began withdrawing from the Paris Agreement on November 4, 2019; it entered into force on 4 November 2020. In 2013, COP 19 in Warsaw called on parties to submit their „Nationally Determined Contributions“ (INDCs) to the Paris Agreement well in advance of COP 21.
These submissions represented the self-defined mitigation targets by each country for the period from 2020 onwards. The final NDCs have been submitted by each party after its formal ratification or adoption of the Agreement and are registered in a UNFCCC registry. To date, 186 parties have submitted their first NDCs. As a contribution to the objectives of the agreement, countries have submitted comprehensive Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These are not yet sufficient to meet the agreed temperature targets, but the agreement points the way for further action. It will also allow the parties to progressively improve their contributions to the fight against climate change in order to achieve the long-term objectives of the agreement. The Paris Conference was the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), known as COP 21. The conference concluded a round of negotiations launched in 2011 in Durban, South Africa, with the aim of creating a new legal agreement between national governments to strengthen the global response to climate change. A record 150 Heads of State and Government attended the opening day of the conference. The Paris Agreement provides a sustainable framework that will guide global efforts in the coming decades. The aim is to increase countries` climate ambitions over time. To this end, the agreement provides for two review processes, each of which goes through a five-year cycle.
Developed countries have committed themselves under the UNFCCC to support mitigation and adaptation efforts in developing countries. Under the Copenhagen and Cancún Accords, developed countries committed to mobilize $100 billion a year in public and private financing for developing countries by 2020. The agreement contains commitments from all countries to reduce their emissions and work together to adapt to the effects of climate change and calls on countries to strengthen their commitments over time. The agreement provides an opportunity for developed countries to assist developing countries in their mitigation and adaptation efforts, while providing a framework for transparent monitoring and reporting on countries` climate goals. In addition, the agreement introduces a new mechanism to „facilitate implementation and promote compliance“. This „non-adversarial“ committee of experts will try to help countries that are lagging behind in their commitments to get back on track. There are no penalties for non-compliance. As explained in this C2ES issue letter, United States Participation in the Paris Agreement can be decided solely by the President, without seeking the advice and consent of the Senate, in part because it drafts an existing treaty, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
If Biden is president, he would have ample power to join him as an „executive deal.“ Adaptation – measures to combat the effects of climate change – will be much more important under the Paris Agreement than before under the UNFCCC. Just as the Parties will submit mitigation contributions, the Agreement requires all Parties to plan and implement adaptation efforts „where necessary“ and encourages all Parties to report on their adaptation efforts and/or needs. The agreement also provides for a review of progress on adaptation and the adequacy and effectiveness of adaptation support as part of the five-year global stocktaking exercise. .

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Changli, China, ¥108, cork seal
Chinese wine; you've got to love the reputation. I purchased this in Shanghai at Easter and finally the excitement got too much and I couldn't hold off any longer and opened it. Changli is a town in the Hebei Province and wine region in China's northern Bohai Bay area. It is home to 31 wineries and 50,000 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vines and has been given the distinction of 'dry red wine centre of China'. I couldn't find any inforamtion about the Changli winery so if you're in the know, let me know.
Changli Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 is a light red in colour with a slight orange tinge. The nose is pretty full on and about the nicest thing I can say about it was there was a hint of bacon, but there were also aromas of nail polish, rotting vegetables and burning; pretty ugly. The palate was just as messy and dominated by smoke, tar and the unfortunately recognisable flavour of burnt jam. Changli Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 has all the fire and brimstone without the power; it's weak and thin with no palate weight and is devoid of fruit flavours. This wine was terrible, but I wander how it would have been back in 1998 and why it was aged for ten years? This has done nothing to install faith in the Chinese wine industry.

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Everyone has a passion for something, for some people its music, others could be playing video games and to some, it could be they love solving problems with code. Programming is hard, what makes it worthwhile is the passion we have for solving problems.
What then happens if we lose that passion? 🤔
A few years back, I lost sight of why I began coding and found out that I was often times forcing myself to try and code. After observing myself, I found a few methods I used to reignite my passion and get myself coding again.
Those methods are what am about to share with you right now.
- Reflecting on your Goals🏅
- Attending a Meetup🗣
- Watching a Movie🍿
- Joining a Community of Peers👥
- Watching Anime🇯🇵
Dreams are little nudges from your soul -- Victoria Moran
First off, everyone has a particular reason why they came into programming(and yes even those that do it for the money 😏). The best way to reignite your motivation and start coding once again is to simply reflect on those goals you had while venturing into programming.
It could be to start earning $250k/yr on a job, it could be solving a dying problem in your local community, it could even be working for one of the biggest tech companies out there(yeah I see you Google).
Whatever it is, reflect on it and remember why you began coding in the first place.
Another way to motivate yourself to code again would be attending meetups. Meetups are a lovely way of re-motivating yourself as you get to meet and interact with other developers who have designed and built awesome applications. Some even go as far as giving you career advice and paths to take as a developer.
Meetup is an easy and straight forward platform to start looking for meetups to attend. Create an account on Meetup and within seconds, you are given a lot of interesting suggestions on various upcoming meetups.
Movies are a great way to pass time or relax after a long day(esp. via Netflix). So it would seem weird to think that you could actually be motivating yourself to code while watching a movie. Well, it all depends on the type of movie you watch.
There are a lot of movies that could help motivate a developer to code, Silicon Valley, Mr. Robot, just to name a few. In order to keep this article as short as possible, I wrote another article on
10 Movies to get you coding again. Any of those movies should definitely help get you motivated.
A community is a simple way for you to connect with your peers or developers more experienced than you that have been in your shoes before.
Just like attending a meetup, when you find yourself in a community of experienced developers, you get to learn first-hand about some awesome technologies and projects most of them work on daily.
Reading about other people with similar experiences, who may be struggling with the same issues that you are, can be hugely encouraging and motivating.
Now, this is the silliest of all and that's why I left it last. Just hear me out for a second(remember I said "tricks I use").
Seeing other's individuals achieve their goals is a sure way of getting or rekindling your motivation. Japanese anime is filled with situations like this.
You see the protagonist fighting with everything they have till their dying breath until they reach their goal. That kind of determination usually fuels my motivation and gets me remembering my goals and all I said I would achieve and those thoughts get me coding again.
I know it sounds silly 😂, but am telling you it actually works for me.
So yeah, those were some of the tricks I use to get myself to code again.
Have something you already do, do share in the comments below. Itching to find out new tricks.


Distribution: USA (Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas)
Comment: Adult beetles attracted to light. Although it seems it is quite an abundant species, not much biology of this species is known to science. Its sister species, O. clunalis occur in same locality as well as sharing same host plants, and often found together. Two are very similar, and can be distinguished easily by morphological characters of clypeus.
Ratcliffe, B. C. and R. D. Cave. 2017. The dynastine scarab beetles of the United States and Canada (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae). Bulletin of the University of Nebraska State Museum 30: 1-298.


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Today is our last day of fundraising: it's the home stretch! (The deadline is 6pm Eastern, 5pm Central.) We're as close as we are to our goal because of fifty or so generous people from across the country--thank you, all of you!
Please help us spread the word and meet the goal by the end of the work day. This free and public literary festival is depending on YOU!
All best, and many thanks,
Adam & Kim

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Kato Lubwama’s immense talent transcended boundaries, showcasing his prowess as a playwright, producer, singer, songwriter, actor, and politician. He left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, bringing laughter and joy to countless individuals.
Veteran actor Phillip Luswata shared, “Finding someone as extraordinarily talented as Kato Lubwama is a rarity. His versatility as an actor, playwright, producer, singer, and songwriter was unparalleled. The arts community mourns this immeasurable loss.”
The former Rubaga South MP fearlessly spoke his mind, leaving a trail of memorable and humorous quotes. Today, we remember some of his most iconic remarks following his unexpected passing at the age of 52.
One of Lubwama’s unforgettable quotes emerged when he grappled to articulate his vision for the Democratic Party in English. With a touch of humour, he said, “Democratic Party should be as the name is sounded.”
When asked about his ambitions in parliament after his election in 2016, Lubwama unapologetically stated, “Definitely, I am not here to suffer; I am here to enjoy life. We are all in politics for money. We are like traders.”
During the 2021 campaigns, Lubwama amusingly urged his constituents in Rubaga to vote for him again, stating, “I told my people in Rubaga to vote for me so that I can also eat, but I’ve finished eating. Now I want them to vote for me so that we can eat together this time.”
In his trademark candid style, Lubwama boldly claimed that he achieved everything he desired during his tenure as a representative for Rubaga South.
When questioned about his lack of participation in Parliament during an interview with NTV Uganda’s Faridah Nakazibwe, Lubwama humorously responded, “I didn’t say anything in Parliament because of my educational background. I feared being questioned again, so I chose silence.”
Lubwama, fondly referring to himself as “Team Kawumbi” at the time of his passing, will forever be cherished for his exceptional wit, humour, and remarkable talents. His legacy as a multifaceted entertainer will continue to inspire and bring laughter to generations to come.


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(Reuters) - Lendl Simmons blasted six sixes as his unbeaten 63 led West Indies to a comfortable eight wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first of two Twenty20 internationals in Antigua on Saturday.
Batting first, Zimbabwe were restricted to 130 for eight with West Indies paceman Tino Best picking up three for 18 in his four overs.
Best removed both Zimbabwe openers Vusi Sibanda (13) and Hamilton Masakadza (9) cheaply as the tourists struggled at 28 for three.
Craig Ervine (34) and Malcolm Waller (49) held together the Zimbabwe innings with a 60-run partnership in ten overs but the lower middle order were unable to capitalise.
In response, Simmons was ably supported by Johnson Charles, the pair putting on 30 inside four overs before Charles was trapped lbw by Chris Mpofu.
Mpofu then removed Darren Bravo for a duck, the left hander's attempted pull looped up to Chamu Chibhabha, to offer Zimbabwe a brief opening.
But Bravo's brother Dwayne came in and struck 38 from 30 balls as he and Simmons, with their 85 run partnership, saw the Caribbean team to victory with 23 balls remaining.
The second and final game of the series will also be played at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium in North Sound on Sunday.
(Reporting By Simon Evans, editing by Justin Palmer)


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She's co-managed by Scooter Braun and has beats by Diplo and will.i.am. For the first time, she's also doing her own thing.
Behind the scenes of rap's rodeo with photographer Cam Kirk.
Is that Lil Wayne on the outro?
The president and dean of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago explain their plan to finally give the college dropout the degree he deserves.
It's either totally unlistenable or genius. Or both.
ICYMI: 16-year-old Amandla Stenberg says what we need to hear.
Featuring Kali Uchis.
The UK singer has star power—Janet Jackson's a fan—and a debut album on the way.
'Sugar face, honey lips, candy eyes, sweet surprise', is the lilting, laughing refrain of this languid pop song from London producer Throwing Shade.
Premiere: South Londoner Halls follows up his mournful debut album with Love to Give, out Feb. 11 via No Pain in Pop. Here's the new record's first video.


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Popular 90 Day Fiance star Deavan Clegg had been in the talks for apparently hiding her pregnancy from her fans. She was rumored to be expecting her third child with her new partner. After her messy divorce with 90 Day co-star Jihoon Lee, the young reality TV personality went on to date another man. Well, fans were supportive of this relationship as her new boyfriend, Christopher “Topher” Park, seemed to be good to her kids. Sadly, it seems like the couple is going through something terrible right now. Here’s all you need to know.
90 Day Fiance: Deavan Clegg Had A Miscarriage, After Pregnancy Rumors Surfaced
Deaven Clegg’s pregnancy had been the hot topic for TLC fans in the past few days. Well, the TV star already has two kids, a 5-year-old daughter from her first relationship and a two-year-old daughter with Jihoon Lee. Deavan’s divorce from her South Korean husband was pretty nasty and caused a huge controversy. Yet, fans were glad that she got out of that situation. However, they were all a little scared when Clegg started dating Topher.
Things became a little normal when people got to know that Topher was good to Clegg’s kids, and they were all happy together. When her pregnancy rumors started trending, Deavan denied each of them. However, TV Season Spoilers covered how fans caught her lying about her pregnancy. A day after the news, we’ve got to know that Clegg actually had a miscarriage. The 90 Day celeb was indeed pregnant, but she sadly lost her third child back in April this year.
Deavan’s publicist revealed an official statement to Us Weekly about the same. She revealed that Clegg sadly suffered a miscarriage at nine weeks. Moreover, she added that the mom of two is currently grieving over the loss, with her boyfriend’s support. Her family is also by her side in the tough times. As soon as the news broke out, fans came in support of the TV star and paid their condolences for the lost soul.
90 Day Fiance: Fans Furious Over Deavan’s Recent Post Soon After Miscarriage Announcement
Clegg’s publicist recently broke out the news, and fans had started to root for the TV star. People had been reaching out to her to support her during the tough time. However, instead of addressing the topic and talking more about her miscarriage, Deavan decided to post something else. The 90 Day Fiance celeb runs an OnlyFans account but is planning to shut it down. Hence, she announced on her Instagram that “All photos I’ve ever sold through dms are now public on my OF.”
Deavan revealed that since she’s shutting down her OnlyFans account on Friday, the pictures she sold in dms will be uploaded on the OF wall. Hence, she asked people to subscribe to the account. However, fans didn’t like the timing of this post. People are now talking about how this post was insensitive to come right after her miscarriage announcements. As of now, everyone is still waiting for Clegg to address the news and share her experience.
Well, there are chances that she’d soon talk about her miscarriage, and we will make sure to inform you as soon as she does. So, keep an eye on TV Season Spoilers for all upcoming news updates and TLC gossips.

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Flowering redbuds are a stunning tree for any landscape. The redbud is one of our most familiar spring booming trees. The redbud will bloom about a week before dogwood trees and usually are in full bloom well before most other spring flowering trees. Redbuds, Cercis, are small trees that seldom get over 30 feet tall. Redbuds are easy to grow and they will adapt well to any soils except swampy or very wet soils. Redbuds will flower in moderate shade but produce the most blossoms in full sun.
Redbuds are in the pea family and show some of those characteristics of that family. The flowers have the typical form of a pea and the flowers appear and rise directly from the branches before any green leaves appears. Redbud leaves are distinctive. They are smooth, glossy, and dark green. The leaves make the redbud a very attractive landscape plant for the summer season.
The redbud is a deciduous tree and it produces wood that is heavy and hard. Redbuds are also known as the Judas tree. According to legend, Judas Iscariot was hanged himself on a redbud species. Bark of the redbud has been used an astringent in the treatment of dysentery. Flowers of the redbud can be put into salads or fried and eaten. The seeds produced by the redbud are eaten by some wildlife such as Cardinals, Bobwhites, and deer.


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With its classic blend of high strength and low weight, Easton's EA50 stem is a smart choice for your favorite ride. It's made of 3D forged aluminum for amazing stiffness and strength. Easton's Top-Lock technology locks the stem and faceplate together, creating a highly rigid interface while minimizing the loads on the bolts, making the EA50 perfectly safe for carbon bars.
Whether you're on the open roads or scenic mountain trails or anywhere else you ride, Easton's EA70 Stem enhances your cycling experience. It's made of 3D forged aluminum for amazing stiffness, low weight and strength for excellent steering control in all conditions. Plus, Easton's TopLock technology locks the stem and faceplate together, creating a highly rigid interface while minimizing loads on the bolts, making the EA70 perfectly safe for carbon bars.
Easton’s lightest aluminum stem is the choice of road racers and top XC pilots alike. The advanced EA90 aluminum tubing and 3D forging process results in a perfect blend of strength and weight. Easton’s patented DST distributes clamping forces more evenly over a larger area, making it the perfect stem for today’s lightweight aluminum and carbon handlebars. - Finish: Black Ano - Weight: 130g (100mm) - Rise: Varies - Clamp diameter: 31.8mm - Steerer: 1 1/8-inch - Length: 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, 130mm - Materials: EA90 alloy
Your stem may seem inconsequential, but it is the point of transfer between your skilled handling and the bike itself. An impressive refinement of our popular top level Easton alloy stem, the 2019 EA90 stems have an larger boom diameter for increased stiffness and, by utilizing our highest quality alloys, we were able to remove excess material for even more weight savings. We’ve also created a custom computer mount (included with EA90 stems and sold separately) that is compatible with all ICM faceplate stems for cleaner lines and improved aerodynamics. With lengths ranging from 70mm to 130mm, we can accommodate fits for all sizes of frames and riders. We shaved our new EA90 down to 120 grams for a 100mm stem and, with weights like these, we surpass much of the alloy and carbon competition in the market, while giving you the durability, confidence and control you expect from Easton. - Finish: Black Ano - Weight: 120g (100mm) - Rise: +/- 7-deg - Clamp diameter: 31.8mm - Steerer: 1 1/8-inch - Length: 70mm, 80mm, 90mm, 100mm, 120mm - Materials: EA90 alloy - Tech: ICM compatible (faceplate mount included), Top Lock, Taperwall
Upgrade your ride with the gram-shaving EA90 stem from Easton. This ultra-light bar-holder sports Easton's 3D forged aluminum to provide a great balance of low weight, high strength and stiffness for excellent steering control in all conditions. Easton's Top-Lock technology locks the stem and faceplate together, allowing for a highly rigid interface while minimizing loads on the bolts so the EA90 is perfectly safe for carbon bars.
Easton pushes the envelope yet again with their EC70 SL stem. The combination of carbon fiber and super-stiff aluminum makes this one of the stiffest stems on the market, and the 140 gram weight is nothing to complain about. The performance train keeps rolling with titanium hardware, exclusive TaperWall tech, and Easton's TopLock faceplate.
Bolt Easton's EC90 SL Stem to your road bike and watch the grams disappear. This ultra-light carbon beauty sports Easton's TaperWall technology to provide the perfect balance of low weight, high strength and stiffness for excellent steering control in all conditions. Plus, Easton's Top Lock and Distributed Stress technologies lock the stem and faceplate together, allowing for a highly rigid interface while minimizing loads on the bolts, making the EC90 SL perfectly safe for carbon bars. What's more, the EC90 SL uses titanium hardware to keep weight to an absolute minimum.
Just when you thought a stem couldn’t get any more burly and beautiful, Easton drops the Havoc 35. It's bigger and badder with a handlebar clamp diameter of 35 millimeters. The increased clamp diameter delivers more strength, stiffness and security than conventional 31.8 stems. This stem is fully CNC machined from a massive chunk of aluminum and features a host of clever designs like Easton's Top Lock Technology and Distributed Stress Technology to remove stress risers and eliminate rocking caused by floating faceplates. So go ahead, take the hard line, the Havoc has your back.
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Blue Spark Technologies to Highlight Battery-Powered Semi-Passive RFID Sensor Applications for Cold Chains at 2012 Sensors Expo
Will focus on how thin, flexible printed batteries work with RFID, sensors and printed electronics to deliver innovative supply chain monitoring solutions
Cleveland, Ohio, USA ― May 31, 2012 ― Blue Spark Technologies, the leading supplier of thin, flexible, eco-friendly printed batteries, has announced its participation in the 2012 Sensors Expo on June 6-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
At Booth #831, Blue Spark will demonstrate how the company's carbon-zinc batteries can be used as a primary low-voltage power source to activate new and innovative sensor solutions design engineers can deploy in food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical supply chain logistics and other operations.
According to Matt Ream, Blue Spark VP of Marketing:"One major challenge in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries today is effective cold chain management. The issue is particularly pressing today because global supply chains often involve multiple shippers, warehouses and distributors, which increase complexity and the risk of non-compliance at one or more points along the chain. Printed electronics technology advancements have enabled the development of sensor solutions that are practical, affordable and easy to integrate into existing track-and-trace supply chain processes."
To tap into this high-volume market, Blue Spark has formed technology partnerships with developers of low power integrated circuits, such as EM Microelectronic and IDS Microchip, to develop time-and-temperature monitoring and data logging solutions based on battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID. Depending on user requirements, Blue Spark's thin, flexible batteries can be combined with other printed electronic components, such as programmable chips, RFID tags and antennas, conductive and color-changing electro-chromic inks, and sensors that detect temperature, humidity, vibration or shock.
Ream adds: "Real-time time-and-temperature monitoring and data logging systems powered by thin, flexible printed batteries will allow suppliers of perishable food and pharmaceuticals to monitor compliance and proper handling from point of origin to point of delivery. This is essential to protect consumers, ensure product quality, and minimize waste and loss caused by improper handling and transport of perishable consumables and temperature sensitive chemicals."

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A butterfly card with a lacy, Art Deco look to it.
The triangles with butterflies are from the Penny Black set Social Butterfly.
They go perfectly with the lace from JustRite's Art Deco Lace Edges set. The
larger butterfly in the center is by Inkadinkado from the mini set Take Wing.
The sentiment is also a JustRite stamp from the set Botanical
All images and the background are colored with Copic markers
after stamping with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink. The center butterfly is stamped a
second time, colored, cut out and popped up over top of the original one. This
is also true of the triangles on the two sides. The two smaller butterflies are
also stamped again, colored, cut out and popped up on top of the original
Stardust Stickles is added for a finishing touch. This entire
main image is matted on an A2 card base.
Thanks for stopping by.
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BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE PIANO
Ages 4 and up. No previous training required. Emphasis is on learning basic technique in a fun and rewarding setting.
Ages 8 and up. No previous training required. Emphasis is on learning the basic technique in a full and rewarding setting. Repertoire will include vocalises, folk songs and beginner musical theatre selections.
Ages 12 and up. Emphasis is on building repertoire and strengthening technical ability. Speech Arts and Dramatic work will be included in this level. All vocal genres. (Classical, Musical Theatre, Popular Music).
Ages 15 and up. Emphasis is on advanced vocal techniques, repertoire building and advanced performance/presentation techniques. All vocal genres. (Classical, Musical Theatre, Popular Music and Jazz).
Ages 4 and up. Offerred at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. This includes theory, ear training, sightsinging/sight reading skills.
Ages 9 and up. Beginner through Advanced instruction with an emphasis on proper technique and repertoire building. Lessons are available for Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium/Baritone, Tuba, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder and Saxophone. Students are required to provide their own instrument and accessories.
MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Ages 12 and up. Vocal students will explore musical theatre group presentation skills, through singing, dancing, acting, costumes, props and sets. This group class is 90 minutes per week.
Ages 12 and up (treble voices). Vocal Students will explore acapella group singing in this dynamic class, which combines part singing, ear training and movement. This group class is 90 minutes per week.
Ages 12 and up . Brass and Woodwind Students will explore ensemble playing in this dynamic class, which combines playing, ear training and rudiments. This group class is 60 minutes per week and is available at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.


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These breakfast sausage egg cups with spinach and parmesan are so incredibly easy to make and they are ready in 30 minutes.
The ingredients for this meal are:
- ½ lb ground sausage;
- Four slices of sourdough bread;
- Twelve eggs;
- One cup chopped fresh spinach;
- One teaspoon cracked black pepper;
- One cup shredded parmesan cheese.
- Pinch kosher salt;
The instructions for how to prepare this meal are the next:
- You need to preheat the oven to 350°F and brown and crumble the sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
- Then using a two-inch biscuit cutter of glass, you need to cut three circles of sourdough bread from each slice of bread and press each into the bottom of a muffin pan that is sprayed with vegetable spray.
- After that whisk the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of kosher salt and a cracked black pepper, and when you chop the fresh spinach, set it aside.
- When you are done with this, you need to evenly distribute the crumbled sausage on the top of each bread circle and top with chopped spinach. Then over each filled muffin mold pour the eggs evenly and top with a pinch of shredded parmesan cheese and bake it for 18 minutes until they are cooked and the tops are golden brown.
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Deron Williams had a wrist injury at the end of the season. It wasn’t a big deal, but some clean-up surgery was necessary. With Williams signing in Turkey, even with the insurance he revealed he’s obtained, there’s still some concern about what condition he’s in. Judging from this highlight clip from the Illinois Alumni Game this weekend, he’s feeling pretty good.
I’m particularly fond of his teammates freaking out while he runs through them as if it was nothing. That’s the go-to celebration of the summer of 2011.
So apparently Deron’s wrist is doing okay, as is the rest of him. Now we just have to see how he adapts to the tough Turkish league. If he actually winds up playing for his contract there.
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I've been in Washington DC before, but never on a sunny Autumn day. Right now, the leaves on the trees are the most vibrant shades of russet and gold and are all the more stunning against the backdrop of a bright blue sky. Driving along the Baltimore Washington Parkway is a visual delight with constant immersion in rich autumnal colours. It's a treat for the soul.
The good thing about visiting Washington DC on a Saturday is the quietness. It makes it pretty easy to get around and see the sights. I started with the Library of Congress, located in the 1897 Jefferson Building, a glorious Beaux Arts building right across from the Capitol. I wasn't expecting to find such elaborate architecture and design in an American building of this era. It is a wonderful tribute to everything book-related and our guide, Tom, was simply amazing.
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Later I headed to Luke's Lobster, located on E Street NW in the Penn Quarter. Nothing really symbolises North East America food better than the lobster roll and I really wanted to try one. The lobster roll is deceptively simple in nature, consisting of some form of a bun or roll, packed with lumps of lobster meat. I was failing to see how this simple sounding construction could inspire such passion and devotion from aficionados. After all, lobster is the finest of sea food with it's sweet, succulent flesh.
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The CSRA Parkinson Support Group held its 17th annual POP Walk, or the People of Parkinson’s Walk, Saturday, raising $43,624.75 in their primary fundraiser of the year.
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Spectral vegetation indices (VIs) are a well-known and widely used method for crop state estimation. The ability to monitor crop state by such indices is an important tool for agricultural management. Even though differences in imagery and point-based spectroscopy are obvious, their impact on crop state estimation by VIs is not well-studied. The aim of this study was to assess the performance level of the selected VIs calculated from spaceborne multispectral imagery and point-based field spectroscopy in application to crop state estimation. For this purpose, irrigated chickpea field was monitored by RapidEye satellite mission and additional measurements by field spectrometer were obtained. Estimated VIs average and coefficient of variation from each observation were compared with physical crop measurements: leaf water content, LAI and chlorophyll level. The results indicate that indices calculated from spaceborne spectral images regardless of the claimed response commonly react on phenology of the irrigated chickpea. This feature makes spaceborne spectral imagery an appropriate data source for monitoring crop development, crop water needs and yield prediction. VIs calculated from field spectrometer were sensitive for estimating pigment concentration and photosynthesis rate. Yet, a hypersensitivity of field spectral measures might lead to a very high variability (up to 69%) of the calculated values. Consequently, the high spatial variability of field spectral measurements depreciates the estimation agricultural field state by average mean only. Nevertheless, the spatial variability might have certain behavior trend, e.g., a significant increase in the active growth or stress and can be an independent feature for field state assessment.
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At first, you don’t know who is fighting who. All you know is it’s Kyoto, 1582 and the guys are completely cut out. Then come in the big mechs, and they have huge guns and swords for the weapons that contribute to the bloodshed. And then there are the wizards who summon bundles of arrows that bring down their opponents if not those other wizards summoning protective shields.
This is the world of Yasuke, the new animated series on Netflix about the true black warrior who served under Oda Nobunaga, one of the great unifiers of feudal Japan. Show creator LeSean Thomas first read about Yasuke in a 1960s children’s book Kuro-suke, by Kurusu Yoshio. This is, of course – with the mechs and wizards mentioned above – not a straightforward take on the story. “Knowing that we were going to be a Trojan horse of history through the beautiful medium of Japanese anime,” Thomas said in an interview, “why not?”
Thomas, originally from the Bronx, is a Tokyo-based animator who worked with MAPPA, the prestigious animation studio, to bring Yasuke live. His previous show on Netflix, Cannon Busters, was an equally fantastic and adventurous adventure based on its own original comic book series. With Yasuke he didn’t really see the need for a straightforward version of a guy with such a meager historical record. “I don’t think true historical Japanese anime biopics are popular,” he said. “Historians will like this, but it’s a bit boring for the average viewer.”
Instead, this Yasuke, voiced by LaKeith Stanfield, is a stranded lone ex-samurai, who finds himself in the care of a young girl with special abilities. He’s calm and unemotional at first, like all of the archetypal great lone wolf heroes. He is tall, marked, a little broken. And, instead of being bald like in that 60s children’s book Thomas read, he has dreadlocks. Which was a bit of a big deal for musician Flying Lotus, who made the music and was executive producer on the show. He’s worked on animation before, but this was his first time helping to create the story – which put his long-standing anime fandom to good use. In an interview, he spoke about honoring Yasuke’s story while pushing for new ideas, new sounds, and “a lot of things we just haven’t seen before, unfortunately.”
Which is as good as any for evoking the lack of black characters in the anime. Although there have been (including in Thomas’s Cannon Busters), there is still enough for an exit like Yasuke, with the black figure at the front and center of the story, is remarkable. Flying Lotus told me to see Dragon Ball Super: Broly in theaters a while back, with “nothing but black kids in the audience.” Nothing else, ”he said. But when it comes to the on-screen representation, “All we’ve got is Piccolo, man. Piccolo doesn’t count.”
(Really quick: if you’re not a Dragon Ball fan, Piccolo counts as a “person of color,” as long as he’s green – and there’s not enough space here to unbox Mr. Popo – but “Piccolo is black” is a take that has gone from meme to almost canon in the Dragon Ball fan base. As Flying Lotus puts it, with a cover slant in his voice, “he’s kind of a brother. ? Sort of. Kiiiiind of? “)
But the dearth of black characters in anime and the rest of Japanese pop culture is changing, says Yoshiko Okuyama. She is a professor of Japanese studies at the University of Hawaii, specializing in film and manga. She says current demographic trends in Japan have made the country more “welcoming” to foreigners – even out of sheer necessity. She says there has been recent interest in portraying the historical figure Yasuke in Japanese pop culture, and “this kind of spotlight is an indication of Japanese interest in multiculturalism.”
Anime is developing as a global, multicultural art form, with the help of platforms like Netflix. As this happens, Yasuke Creator LeSean Thomas has seen his fair share of guardians and snobs trying to define what makes anime real and authentic. But he’s seen hip-hop go from a small stage in the Bronx to becoming the “lingua franca of youth music culture” around the world right now. No reason the anime can’t be the same. Or to compare it to another medium, “I think platforms like Netflix are trying to make animated spaghetti,” Thomas says. “Everyone loves spaghetti.”
This story was edited for radio by Nina Gregory and adapted for the web by Andrew Limbong and Petra Mayer.

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Bratislava: Slovakia’s Capital – the Top 10 Places of Interest
Have you ever been to Bratislava? If not, then it’s time to change that! Although there are so many beautiful places to discover here, the capital of Slovakia is often overlooked by travelers. This might be an advantage for you, though, because it means you can explore this city without having to fight your way through the crowds. But of course, there are always a few visitors around, and you’ll never get lonely in Bratislava.
Take your chance to check out as many sights as possible here. We had a really difficult time narrowing down our list to just 10 entries. Of course, you can also leave the travel guide at home and just ask the locals for their favorite places. It’s the best way to discover some of Bratislava’s hidden gems! If you want to know our favorite places, take a look at the list below. But first, we’ll briefly introduce you to Bratislava and Slovakia in general. Let’s go!
Bratislava in a Nutshell
With a population of about 5.5 million people and an area of 49,034 square kilometers, Slovakia is not particularly large, but it still has a lot to offer! Did you know that the Slovak Republic is still a very young country? It became independent in 1993 after the breakup of Czechoslovakia. The Czech Republic gained independence at the same time. Therefore, many people call Slovakia Czechia’s little brother, although the Slovaks tend to dislike that nickname – and with good reason! Slovakia is, after all, a separate country with its own language and culture. An excellent example of the latter is the country’s delicious national dish. It’s called Bryndzove halušky and consists of potato dumplings served with sheep’s cheese and bacon. Are you getting hungry? Well, then start planning your trip to Bratislava!
The best time to pack your bags is from April to October, as you can usually expect the weather to be nice during these months. Remember that Europe’s continental climate can cause large temperature differences depending on the season, though.
One of the things that makes Bratislava so special is that it is the only capital in the world to border on two other countries – Austria and Hungary. That’s not all, though. Bratislava is only 60 kilometers away from the Austrian capital, Vienna, and the two cities support each other in so many ways that people often call them the “twin cities.” You can also hop on the “Twin City Liner” to get to Vienna in just 75 minutes. It’s the perfect opportunity to cross two destinations off your bucket list at the same time!
That being said, there is more than enough to see and do in Bratislava alone. You can easily explore the city center on foot. The public transport system, which includes streetcars and buses, also runs frequently and is very reliable. Alternatively, you could use the city’s yellow rental bikes. We especially recommend checking out the beautiful bike path along the Danube!
If you love getting lost in a crowd, don’t miss out on Bratislava’s many events, such as the Sharpe Festival in September. It consists of more than 40 concerts and provides contemporary artists from a variety of genres with a chance to show off their skills. If you’re into reggae music and Jamaican culture, we recommend attending the Uprising Festival in August. You can not only enjoy the music here but also join cool yoga classes! To immerse yourself in the city’s history, attend the Coronation Celebrations in June. You won’t forget about this unique festival any time soon – especially the many people dressed as nobles are a sight to remember!
The Top 10 Places of Interest in Bratislava
Now that we’ve covered the basics, let us introduce you to our 10 favorite sights in Bratislava. Don’t miss out on any of them while you’re here!
There are well over 100 castles and palaces in Slovakia. One of the most impressive ones overlooks Bratislava. We’re talking, of course, about Bratislava Castle, which towers over the Danube on top of an 80-meter-tall rock. Although the 13th century castle has changed a lot over time, the building with its red roof tiles nevertheless remains a wonderful sight. Nearby, you can also admire the war memorial Slavín, which we’ll talk about in more detail later on.
Once you’ve made your way to the castle – you can either walk or take the bus –, you can not only admire its imposing architecture but also the historical museum inside. Here, you can immerse yourself in the time of the Hungarian royal families. You can also take a break in the castle’s restaurant or watch one of the plays that are put on here in the summer. You don’t get to see Shakespeare’s plays in a setting this spectacular every day! If you prefer other forms of art, why not check out the craft fair that is also held on the castle grounds?
We also recommend climbing the Crown Tower to get a stunning view of Bratislava. The tower is also the oldest part of the castle. Its name derives from the Hungarian monarchy’s crown jewels that were housed in the tower’s treasury.
Just outside the city center, you will find another castle, one that is very important from an archaeological point of view. Excavations on this site have unearthed many artifacts from Slovakia’s earliest settlements. We’re talking about Devín Castle.
In the past, the castle was at the center of many conflicts, which is also why it had to be rebuilt many times. It was last destroyed by the French army in the early 19th century, and today there are only ruins left for you to explore. There also used to be a church from the 9th century at this site, and you can still see the traces of its outline. With a little imagination, you can picture what it must have looked like once upon a time. You can learn more about Devín Castle at the nearby exhibition. The view of the Danube and the surrounding forest from up here is also just magnificent.
The Blue Church
Another fantastic sight in Bratislava is the Blue Church. That’s not its real name, of course. Officially, it’s called the Church of Saint Elizabeth. Have a guess where it got its nickname! That’s right – it’s completely blue. It’s such a striking sight that you don’t have to worry about missing it on your walk around the Old Town. Take a look inside – the color of the interior won’t be a surprise, either. Its unique masonry makes the Blue Church a simply unforgettable sight!
The Old Town Hall and the Roland Fountain
If you want to learn more about the history of Bratislava, check out the museum in the Old Town Hall! Because of a lack of space, you won’t find the building on the city’s main square, as is usually the case, but rather hidden away in the Old Town. The exterior of the house is absolutely beautiful, with colorful tiles decorating the roof. Can you spot the cannonball in the wall? It has been here since the attack of Napoleon’s army on the city at the beginning of the 19th century.
You’ll also find the Roland Fountain on the main square. It dates back to 1572 and is the oldest fountain in Bratislava! King Maximilian II gave the order for its construction, and you can see his statue on top of the fountain. A leisurely walk from here to the Franciscan Square is also well worth it, as this is where the city’s oldest church, the Franciscan Church, is located.
In the 14th century, Bratislava had four city gates. Today, only one of them remains. Even though Michael’s Gate might seem unimpressive at first, it’s still well worth a visit!
You can climb the 51-meter-high tower, admire an image of the Archangel Michael, and visit the Museum of Arms. You can also dress up as a nobleman and have your photo taken in the tower. It’s the perfect opportunity for a new profile picture!
Attention – we’ve spotted an alien! We’re just kidding, of course. The UFO may look like an unidentified flying object, but it’s actually a tower on the edge of the longest cable-stayed bridge with only one pylon.
So, why should you visit the UFO? Sure, the restaurant in the tower is nice. But our personal highlight is the skywalk! On a clear day, you can see as far as 100 kilometers from up here, and the tower has the best view of Bratislava Castle as well. Enjoy a cup of coffee while taking in the breathtaking panorama!
Bratislava is home to the largest war monument in Central Europe. It commemorates World War II and the nearly 7,000 Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during the liberation of Bratislava in 1945. They were buried here as well, which is why the monument doubles as a cemetery and you should behave respectfully while you’re here.
The Museum of Jewish Culture
Jewish culture is also a part of Slovakia. You can learn more about Jews and their traditions in this museum. There are more than 5,000 exhibits as well as a large library. If you want to know more about Jewish history, we highly recommend spending an afternoon in this museum!
The Sculptures of Bratislava
You won’t find sculptures like these in just any city. They were put up in the 1990s to make Bratislava more interesting, and we’re sure you’ll agree that this plan was successful!
The most popular sculpture could be something of a health hazard if it wasn’t so well-known. The bronze figure Čumil also has the nickname “the peeper.” He’s a canal worker who is looking out of a manhole. He likes to peek up the skirts of passing ladies, which – as we can all agree – is not very respectful of him.
Nevertheless, you should be nice to Čumil and pet his bald head, because, according to local legend, that’s how he’ll grant you a wish! Right next to Čumil, you can see another funny bronze statue. “Paparazzi” is holding a camera and taking pictures of a nearby restaurant.
The Napoleonic soldier at the main square is the best statue for a group photo, because he’s casually leaning against a park bench. But the beautiful Náci is also a great photo motif. The old gentleman with a top hat has an interesting story – he’s based on a real person. His name was Ignác Lamár, and he was always very well-dressed. He became famous for greeting ladies very politely and bringing them flowers every now and then.
Dunajské Iuhy Protected Landscape Area
You need some peace and quiet and want to discover Slovakia’s countryside? Then head to the Dunajské Iuhy Protected Landscape Area near the capital! Here, you can walk, swim, or cycle along the Danube cycle path.
The area provides a safe habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species, many of which are extremely rare. Therefore, you should always dispose of your trash properly – just like you would anywhere else.
Are you as impressed as we are? Bratislava may not be as well-known as some other capitals, but it never ceases to amaze us. That’s why it’s ideal for a city trip, especially if you also want to spend a few days in Vienna. Traveling between the twin cities is super easy!
There are, however, more than enough sights in Bratislava alone to keep you busy. We really like the bronze statues, but the castles are also gorgeous. Spend your vacation admiring the city’s fascinating history and its amazing architecture, such as the Slavín Monument and the Old Town Hall! We can’t wait to go back to Bratislava! Have you booked your tickets yet?

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Open banking API platform LUXHUB has received €7.4m in an internal funding round which will support its European expansion.
Switzerland-based financial services technology provider SIX has acquired the remaining stake of German-based Swiss Euro Clearing Bank (SECB).
NDGIT, which offers banks and insurers an Open Banking platform, has closed a €4m Series A funding round.
Technology & Strategy, a consulting group working across fintech as well as other markets, could become the latest investment by PE giant Ardian after the firm entered exclusive talks to buy the business.
Mobile banking solution Varo Money has become the first FinTech to receive preliminary approval for a national bank charter from the OCC.
UK-based Rebank has raised $2.8m in a new seed funding round led by ADV, the patient venture investment engine.
Network management platform for finance professionals Affinity has picked up $13.5m in its latest funding round led by 8VC.
NYMBUS, a core processing platform for banks, has raised $12m in new funding.
The digital finance platform MoneyLion has launched RoarMoney, a new demand deposit account powered by MetaBank and featuring Mastercard as the exclusive card network.
Account opening software MANTL has reportedly extended its Series A to close the round on $19m.


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Winter means lots of time spent indoors. Lots.
And there are only so many movies and You-Tube cat videos that one can watch. Why not liven things up with a board game or two? But instead of hauling your circa-1985 edition of Trivial Pursuit or Risk from the basement, check out a new game on your smartphone or tablet.
No missing pieces, and you can download a new one every day if you want. So long, cabin fever!
Here are some of our faves.
No more missing tiles! Plus, the digital version has a speed play function and the ability to compete against your Facebook friends. You can also play a face-to-face game with the app’s pass n’ play option. A-W-E-S-O-M-E.
Remember how tedious Monopoly used to be? Counting out the money, figuring out who owns what? Well, the digital version does away with all that. Plus, you can challenge up to three friends with the pass and play feature. And maybe the best part? You shake the “dice” by shaking your phone.
Quick! Think of a book title, fruit and car make that all start with the letter B. If you love making lists and thinking on your feet, this game’s for you. It’s fast, it’s fun, and you can either play against a random opponent or dial up your Facebook friends for an added challenge.
Remember the board game Headbands? This is a lot like that, but a little more grown-up. It’s the brainchild of Ellen DeGeneres, who often plays it with guests on her show. You put your phone on your forehead, display side out, and must guess what word is displayed with help from the other players.
3-D simulation makes you feel like you’re actually poking and prodding little blocks in a wobbly wooden tower. Up to four people can play with the app’s pass and play feature, and there’s no clean-up involved once the tower inevitably topples over.
Gotta get more games? For more virtual suggestions visit AAA.com/WinterPartyApps.

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I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree
And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I can't understand,
I get misty just holding your hand.
Walk my way,
And a thousand violins begin to play
Or it might be the sound of your hello
That music I hear,
I get misty the moment you're near
You can say that you're leading me on
But it's just what I want you to do
Don't you notice how hopelessly I'm lost
That's why I'm following you.
On my own,
Would I wander through this wonderland alone
Never knowing my right foot from my left,
My hat from my glove,
I'm too misty, and too much in love.
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10. BARIUM Uptake to blood (96) Adults. The fractional absorption of barium (Ba) has been reviewed by Leggett (1992b). Its absorption depends on its chemical form. Barium sulphate is very poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract of adults (Figueroa et aZ., 1968; Boender and Verloop, 1969), but acid-soluble barium salts (e.g. acetate, carbonate, chloride, hydroxide, nitrate and sulphide) are readily dissolved in gastric acid and absorbed. In five female cancer patients with normal gastrointestinal function, 3-16% (mean 8 f 6%) of 140BaCl, administered in orange juice was absorbed (Bligh, 1960). In several subjects ingesting 133Ba as simulated nuclear weapon fallout, estimates of absorption varied from immeasurably small amounts to 15%, and averaged less than 6% (LeRoy et al., 1966). However, these estimates of absorption were extrapolated from retention measurements of 133Ba made several days after intake, and would be higher if endogenous secretion during the first few days after ingestion of barium had been considered (Harrison et al., 1967; Korsunskii et al., 1981). A recalculation of the results of a balance study of three humans (Tipton et al, 1969; Schroeder et al, 1972) gave estimated fractional absorption values of 20%, 20% and 60%, respectively, assuming a urinary to faecal excretion ratio from systemic activity of 1:9 (Harrison et al, 1967; Newton et al., 1991), but estimates of absorption based on balance studies are highly uncertain. Results of studies on the comparative metabolism of ingested barium and radium in rats, dogs, sheep, pigs and cows indicate that fractional absorption is similar for these two elements (Garner et al., 1960; Taylor et al, 1962; Sansom and Garner, 1966; Della Rosa et aZ., 1967; Hardy et aZ., 1969). (97) In ZCRP Publication 30 (ICRP, 1979), fractional absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is assumed to be 0.1 for all compounds of barium. However, the available human data are variable and indicate that greater absorption may occur (Leggett, 1992b). In view of the chemical similarities of barium and radium, the similar results obtained for their absorption in experimental animals and the adoption of an fi of 0.2 for radium, anfi value for barium of 0.2 is also adopted here. (98) Children. There appear to be no direct measurements of barium absorption in children. However, data from animals indicate that the gastrointestinal absorption of barium is greater in immature than in mature animals, as is the case for other alkaline earth elements. In rats, there was an inverse relationship of barium absorption with age after administration as the chloride (Taylor et al, 1962). In suckling rats 14-18 days of age, the absorption of both barium and radium was about 80% and in young adult rats (6-8 weeks) about 10%. These results suggest that the high fractional absorption in suckling infants decreases rapidly with increasing age. Della Rosa et al. (1967) reported that following oral administration of *33Bato beagle dogs of 43, 150 and 250 days of age retention at 30 days after administration was 2.3%, 2.0% and 0.8%, respectively, and 0.4-0.6% in adult dogs. Cuddihy and Griffith (1972) estimated from these data that gastrointestinal absorption may have been 0.7-1.5% in the adult dogs and as high as 7% in the younger animals. (99) In the present document, a fractional absorption of barium of 0.6 is adopted for the infant. For ages 1-15 years, a value of 0.3 is used. The choice of this value is 69
REPORT OF A TASK GROUP OF COMMITTEE
based on the consideration the period of growth.
that there may be elevated absorption
of barium throughout
Distribution and retention (100) Adults. The distribution, retention and excretion of injected or ingested radiobarium have been studied in several human subjects, primarily adults (Bauer et al., 1957; LeRoy et al., 1966; Harrison et al., 1967; Rundo, 1967; Newton et al., 1977; Erre et al., 1980; Korsunskii et al., 1981; Harrison, 1981; Newton et aZ., 1991). Injected radiobarium is rapidly cleared from the circulation. It can be inferred from the data and analyses of Bauer et al. (1957), Harrison et al. (1967), Newton et al. (1967), Erre et al. (1980), Korsunskii et al. (1981) and Newton et al. (1991) that the skeletal retention of barium in an adult human decreases from one-quarter or more of injected activity in the first day or two after injection to approximately 10% after 1 month and 5% after 1 year. Some barium is also retained in soft tissues (Hardy et al., 1969; Schroeder et aZ.,1972; van Middlesworth and Robinson, 1975). (101) The age-specific model (Leggett, 1992) adopted here for barium was designed to yield predictions of retention in adults that are slightly higher than predictions of the model developed by the Task Group on Alkaline Earth Metabolism in Adult Man (ICRP, 1973), in view of recent data on injected barium in adult volunteers (Newton et al., 1991). The present model also depicts more explicitly the anatomical compartments and physiological processes needed to model age-specific biokinetics of barium. This model is described in Appendix A. (102) Children. Age dependence in the biokinetics of barium has been investigated in laboratory animals (Della Rosa et al., 1967; Ellsasser et al, 1969; Hardy et al., 1969; Cuddihy and Griffith, 1972; Stather, 1974; Domanski et al., 1980) and in one injection study involving human infants, children and adults (Bauer et al., 1957). Turnover time in the rapidly exchanging pools including plasma and extracellular fluids appears to be substantially greater in immature than mature animals (Ellsasser et al., 1969), and the rate of transfer from blood to bone is higher in immature animals (Bauer et al., 1957; Ellsasser et al., 1969). The choice of age-specific biokinetic parameters for the model adopted here for barium is described in Appendix A. Dose coeficients (103) Dose coefficients derived from the biokinetic are given in Tables 10.-l and lo.-2.
in Table A-2
Ingestion Dose Coefficients (EquivalentDose (Sv/Bq) to Age 70 Years) for Ba-133 (T1/2 - 10.74 y)* _________________________-______-___-________-___--___-___--___-___-___-__ Age at intake
Adrenals Bladder Wall Bone Surfaces Brain Breast GI-Tract St Wall SI Wall IJLIWall LLI Wall Kidneys Liver LUIlgs Muscle Ovaries Pancreas Red Harrow Skin Spleen Testes ThymUS Thyroid Uterus Remainder
l.EE-08 8.41-09 l.SE-07 1.2E-08 6.93-09
2.63-09 1.7E-09 1.9E-08 2.1E-09 9.9E-10
4.23-09 2.1E-09 2.91-08 3.53-09 1.4E-09
7.83-09 2.91-09 5.3E-08 7.OE-09 2.33-09
1.2E-09 6.2E-10 6.6E-09 8.4E-10 3.6E-10
9.OE-09 1.3E-08 2.23-08 4.73-08 1.3E-08 9.OE-09 1.2E-08 1.2E-08 1.4E-08 l.lE-08 6.63-08 9.OE-09 l.OE-08
2.7E-09 S.lE-09 1.2E-08 2.8E-08
E.lE-09 7.6E-09 9.93-09 1.2E-08
1.9E-09 3.53-09 5.5E-09 l.lE-08 2.83-09 1.9E-09 2.53-09 2.63-09 3.93-09 2.53-09 1.2E-08 l.EE-09 2.1E-09 1.5E-09 l.EE-09 2.21-09 2.5E-09 2.73-09
2.2E-09 2.53-09 2.63-09 5.lE-09 2.6E-09 1.2E-08 1.9E-09 2.4E-09 l.EE-09 l.EE-09 l.EE-09 3.23-09 2.73-09
1.7E-09 3.23-09 6.8E-09 1.5E-08 1.9E-09 1.4E-09 1.7E-09 l.EE-09 3.33-09 1.7E-09 7.83-09 1.2E-09 1.5E-09 l.lE-09 1.2E-09 1.4E-09 2.1E-09 l.EE-09
3.3E-09 4.53-09 4.73-09 S.EE-09 4.53-09 2.23-08 3.1E-09 3.4&09 2.43-09 3.3E-09 4.33-09 4.OE-09 4.83-09
6.5E-10 1.3E-09 2.3E-09 4.9E-09 8.2E-10 5.5E-10 6.6E-10 6.8E-10 1.4E-09 7.7E-10 3.7E-09 4.3E-10 5.6E-10 3.8E-10 5.1E-10 6.OE-10 8.4E-10 7.1E-10
2.5E-09 2.7E-08 2.6E-09 1.5E-09
S.lE-09 5.7E-09 l.OE-08 4.9E-09
~_.~~.._~..~..__.__..~..~~~.~.._.~.__~~~~.~~..~~._~.._..___.___.__________ Effective Dose GI-Tract
St SI ULI LLI
GastrointestinalTract Stomach Small Intestine Upper Large Intestine Lower Large Intestine
* In the biokinetic model for Ba parameter values for the adult apply to ages > 25 y. For radioisotopes of this element the dose coefficients for the adult are based on the 50-y integrated doses following an acute intake at age 25 y.
OF A TASK GROUP
Ingestion Dose Coefficients (Equivalent for Ba-140 (T1/2 - 12.74 d)*
to Age 70 Years)
8.63-09 5.43-09 l.OE-07 5.6E-09 3.93-09
2.OE-09 2.53-09 2.OE-08 l.lE-09 8.7E-10
9.7E-10 1.4E-09 1.2E-08 6.3E-10 4.2E-10
9.OE-10 l.lE-09 l.lE-08 6.3E-10 3.7E-10
9.3E-10 7.1E-10 9.53-09 6.6E-10 3.OE-10
2.1E-10 4.5E-10 1.6E-09 l.OE-10 7.5E-11
Kidneys Liver Lungs Muscle Ovaries Pancreas Red Marrow Skin Spleen Testes ThymUs Thyroid Uterus Remainder
9.63-09 1.3E-08 7.2E-08 2.23-07 6.8B-09 4.93-09 5.7E-09 6.OE-09 9.9E-09 5.53-09 7.73-08 4.83-09 5. SE-09 4.1E-09 4.OE-09 3.7E-09 6.23-09 6.OE-09
4.4E-09 9.63-09 6.OE-08 1.9E-07 1.7E-09 1.4E-09 1.2E-09 1.6E-09 5.83-09 l.SE-09 1.2E-08 l.lE-09 1.4E-09 1.4E-09 8.9E-10 8.4E-10 3.1E-09 1.7E-09
2.21-09 5.2E-09 3.OE-08 9.9E-08 9.OE-10 7.1E-10 S.SE-10 S.SE-10 3.31-09 7.9E-10 5.51-09 S.CE-10 7.3E-10 7.6E-10 4.5E-10 4.6E-10 1.7E-09 9.1E-10
1.4E-09 3.43-09 l.SE-08 5.71-08 7.8E-10 S.SE-10 5.2E-10 7 .lE-10 2.43-09 6.6E-10 5.4E-09 4.7E-10 S.SE-10 S.SE-10 4.OE-10 4.3E-10 1.2E-09 7.6E-10
l.OE-09 2.23-09 9.6E-09 3.1E-08 7.2E-10 4.7E-10 5.1E-10 6.4E-10 l.SE-09 5.9E-10 S.SE-09 4.2E-10 4.9E-10 4.3E-10 3.9E-10 4.6E-10 9.2E-10 6.7E-10
6.3E-10 1.7E-09 8. SE-09 2.9E-08 2.3E-10 l.SE-10 l.lE-10 2.OE-10 l.lE-09 1.9E-10 1.2E-09 l.lE-10 1.6E-10 1.6E-10 8.9E-11 8.7E-11 S.OE-10 2.3E-10
Adrenals Bladder Wall Bone Surfaces Brain Breast GI -Tract St Wall SI Wall ULI Wall LLI Wall
GI-Tract St SI ULI LLI
Gastrointestinal Tract Stomach Small Intestine Upper Large Intestine Lower Large Intestine
* In the biokinetic
model for Ba parameter values for the adult apply to ages > 25 y. For radioisotopesof this element the dose coefficients for the adult are based on the 50-y integrated doses following an acute intake at age 25 y.
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Domanski, T., Witkowska, D. and Garlicka, I. (1980) Influence of age on the discrimination of barium in comparison with strontium during their incorporation into compact bone. Actu Physiol. Pol. 31,289-296. Ellsasser, J. C., Farnham, J. E. and Marshall, J. H. (1969) Comparative kinetics and autoradiography of Ca45 and Ba-133 in ten-year-old beagle dogs. 1. BoneJt. Sung. SlA, 1397-1412. Erre, N., Manta, F. and Parodo, A. (1980) The short-term retention of barium in man. Health Phys. 38, 225 227. Figueroa, W. G., Jordan, T. and Basset, S. H. (1968) Use of barium sulfate as an unabsorbable fecal marker. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 21, 1239-1245. Garner, R. J., Jones, H. G. and Sansom, B. F. (1960) Fission products and the dairy cow. Biochem. J. 76, 572-519.
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