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We were somewhere in Missouri and I was out for a walk and I still don’t know what it was that triggered a sneezing fit, but it went on and on and my eyes watered, my chest tightened and I have been more sensitive than ever since that time. Some cleaning products I simply cannot be around, period. Here is a great article by Sophie Gratton on the chemicals found in a lot of our cleaning products.
The best way to be able to fight the battle properly against harmful cleaning products is to be prepared. Knowing the name of the most common and most dangerous chemicals, as well as their potential effects on you and your family is the best plan of attack. Here is the list of the top 5 most harmful chemicals found in cleaning products.
- Diethylene glycol: Found in many commercial window and glass cleaners. The main danger is when diethylene glycol is ingested. The effects can be mild to very dangerous and can include gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea) depression, kidney and renal failure, neurological complications such as lethargy, paralysis, coma and even death.
- Phenols: Phenols are difficult to avoid in cleaning products because it is present in almost all antibacterial cleaners and disinfectant, and is a very common ingredient in detergents and all-purpose cleaners. Depending on how phenol is absorbed (skin contact, inhaled or ingested) the potential effects of phenol on health can be severe eye, nose, throat and skin irritation, headache, shortness of breath, coma, convulsions, organ damage and death.
- Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is in so many things. When it comes to cleaning products, formaldehyde is found in air and carpet deodorizers, fabric softener and furniture polish. It is known to cause cancer in humans. You can make better products or eliminate some (like furniture polish), do your health a favor, AND save a lot of money.
- Butyl cellosolve: Butyl cellosolve is uncommon in major US or Canada cleaning product brands but it can be found in products at discount stores and some inexpensive brand name products. Be aware when purchasing discount cleaning products for your windows, bathroom and tiles, all-purpose cleaners and kitchen disinfectants. Butyl cellosolve is suspected to damage the nervous system, liver, kidneys and even bone marrow. Better to make your own!!!
- Petroleum solvents: Found in furniture polishes and floor cleaners, these solvents are known irritants to mucus membranes in the mouth, nose, ears and eyes. They can also hidden in our food as they are used to clean machinery that process food.
Save where you can so you can spend where you want. And your lungs will thank you for ridding your home (or travel vehicle) of all those chemicals.
Thanks for stopping by today. Hugs, Shawna


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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said Monday that he expects an agreement with bailout creditors within the next week, which would save the cash-strapped country from fast-approaching bankruptcy.
"I think we are very close," Varoufakis said. "Let's say (it's a matter) of about a week."
For almost four months, Greece's radical left-led government has been haggling with its creditors from the 19-country eurozone and International Monetary Fund over economic reforms it must make to secure a 7.2 billion euro ($8 billion) cash injection.
That is the final payment due from the country's 240 billion-euro bailout program, launched five years ago after Greece's public finances spiraled out of control and it was locked out of international bond markets.
In a late-night interview with private Star TV, Varoufakis said creditors also appear to believe that the time is ripe for a deal. But he insisted that he would reject any compromise that the radical left-led government in Athens considers to be "non-viable."
Earlier, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said the country has tabled detailed proposals for a viable deal. But he warned that Greece is in a state of "financial strangulation."
Over the past few weeks, Greece has survived by scraping together cash from reserve accounts to pay debts as well as day-to-day commitments like wages and pensions.
However, Athens admits it is running out of options as further debt repayments come due next month. If no deal is agreed, Tsipras' government may be faced with a choice of what to pay, imposing capital controls or even leaving the euro.
"I assure you that if we face a dilemma between paying a creditor who refuses to sign an agreement with us and a pensioner, we will pay the pensioner," Varoufakis said. "I hope we will be able to pay both."
Tsipras also faulted Greece's creditors for the liquidity crunch.
"The lack of liquidity is neither the choice nor the responsibility of the Greek government," he said. "It is a tough negotiating tactic of our partners, and I do not know whether everybody in Europe feels proud of it."
Government spokesman Gabriel Sakellaridis said that to honor its debt obligations this summer, Greece needs more financial assistance. As a result, Sakellaridis expects a deal with creditors "by the end of May."
Markets appear to be uncertain about how the latest episode in the Greek debt crisis will pan out. Though uncertainty over Greece caused the interest rate on the government's two-year bonds — a gauge of default risk — surge about 3 percentage points on Monday to above 24 percent, the Athens Stock Exchange closed 1.6 percent higher.
In the talks, Athens is proposing reform measures that might protect Greeks hammered by a six-year recession, but lenders say the proposals are too vague.
Varoufakis said the main sticking points include demanded pension and labor reforms, as well as the height of the primary budget surplus — which excludes the cost of servicing Greece's huge debt — in coming years.
Government officials have suggested that Athens could seek popular approval for the final deal, through elections or a referendum. But Varoufakis said he didn't expect either, and the agreement would be ratified in parliament.
He said it would be "foolish" to hold elections just months after the government came to power, adding that any referendum would effectively be a vote on whether to keep or lose the euro currency.
"And it would be unfair for Greek citizens to have to take a position on such a matter, answering with either a yes or a no," Varoufakis said.
Athens has already pooled cash reserves from schools, hospitals and local government to fund the state's debt payments. And Sakellaridis confirmed the government this month used a reserve account with money in a currency unit used by the IMF to repay a loan to the Fund.
Sakellaridis also insisted Greece would not accept a one-off bank deposit levy to resolve the cash crisis — a similar measure had been used in eurozone member Cyprus two years ago.
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83rd St / Shore Rd median real estate price is $1,668,630, which is more expensive than 93.1% of the neighborhoods in New York and 98.1% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
The average rental price in 83rd St / Shore Rd is currently $2,753, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. Rents here are currently lower in price than 53.5% of New York neighborhoods.
83rd St / Shore Rd is an urban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Brooklyn, New York. This is a coastal neighborhood (i.e., is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet).
83rd St / Shore Rd real estate is primarily made up of medium sized (three or four bedroom) to small (studio to two bedroom) townhomes and single-family homes. Most of the residential real estate is owner occupied. Many of the residences in the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood are relatively historic, built no later than 1939, and in some cases, quite a bit earlier. A number of residences were also built between 1940 and 1969.
83rd St / Shore Rd has a 15.8% vacancy rate, which is well above average compared to other U.S. neighborhoods (higher than 79.7% of American neighborhoods). Most vacant housing here is vacant year round. This could either signal that there is a weak demand for real estate in the neighborhood or that large amount of new housing has been built and not yet occupied. Either way, if you live here, you may find many of the homes or apartments are empty.
Many things matter about a neighborhood, but the first thing most people notice is the way a neighborhood looks and its particular character. For example, one might notice whether the buildings all date from a certain time period or whether shop signs are in multiple languages. This particular neighborhood in Brooklyn, the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood, has some outstanding things about the way it looks and its way of life that are worth highlighting.
Even if you drive or take transit to your place of employment, many people enjoy being able to walk in their neighborhood. What many people don't realize is that most of America's premier vacation locations are also very walkable. The 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood is among the top 5% of American neighborhoods in terms of walkability. 83rd St / Shore Rd is a neighborhood that is on the ocean, a bay, or inlet. Many times, such places have amenities that bring locals and visitors to the waterfront for recreational activities or to check out the scenery. In some densely populated areas that are less financially well-off, the neighborhood waterfront can be relatively industrial and less open to recreation. In addition to being coastal, 83rd St / Shore Rd is a very nautical neighborhood, meaning that it is somewhat historic, walkable, densely populated and on the water. This gives the neighborhood a very nautical feel, with some seaside and shipping feel, which some may really enjoy the sights and sounds of.
In addition, if you love row houses and attached homes, you will probably really like the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood. The ambiance, the charm, of row houses is something special. And in sheer abundance of row houses, this neighborhood truly stands out. The real estate here has a higher proportion of row houses and attached homes than nearly any neighborhood in America. In fact, 41.5% of the residential real estate here is classified as row houses and attached homes.
Furthermore, do you watch 'This Old House' on Public Television? Do you love the idea of fixing up a Colonial or Victorian era home, complete with the charm of yesteryear? Do you like to stroll or drive streets lined with gracious older residences? If you found yourself nodding yes to any of these questions, you are going to be interested in this unique neighborhood. The 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood stands out on a national scale for the sheer concentration of historic residences it contains: 85.9% of the residential real estate here was built from 1939 or earlier, some much earlier. This is a greater concentration of historic homes than 99.9% of the neighborhoods in the United States.
In the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood, 1.1% of people ride a ferry to work each day. This is a very high percentage compared to most places. In fact, NeighborhoodScout's analysis reveals that this is a higher level of ferry ridership than in 99.0% of the neighborhoods in America.
Also, our research revealed that more commuters here take the bus to work (15.6% ride the bus) than 97.5% of all American neighborhoods. If you like the idea of leaving your car and home and hopping the bus to work, this might be a good neighborhood for you to consider.
Finally, if you like to ride the train to work, this neighborhood may be for you. NeighborhoodScout's research revealed that 21.4% of the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood's commuters ride the train to and from work each day, which is more than we found in 97.3% of America's neighborhoods.
The 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood has a higher proportion of its residents employed as executives, managers and professionals than 95.4% of the neighborhoods in America. In fact, 69.8% of the employed people here make a living as an executive, a manager, or other professional. With such a high concentration, this truly shapes the character of this neighborhood, and to a large degree defines what this neighborhood is about.
Did you know that the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood has more Greek and Croatian ancestry people living in it than nearly any neighborhood in America? It's true! In fact, 12.8% of this neighborhood's residents have Greek ancestry and 3.7% have Croatian ancestry.
83rd St / Shore Rd is also pretty special linguistically. Significantly, 5.2% of its residents five years old and above primarily speak Greek at home. While this may seem like a small percentage, it is higher than 99.9% of the neighborhoods in America.
There are two complementary measures for understanding the income of a neighborhood's residents: the average and the extremes. While a neighborhood may be relatively wealthy overall, it is equally important to understand the rate of people - particularly children - who are living at or below the federal poverty line, which is extremely low income. Some neighborhoods with a lower average income may actually have a lower childhood poverty rate than another with a higher average income, and this helps us understand the conditions and character of a neighborhood.
The neighbors in the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood in Brooklyn are low income, making it among the lowest income neighborhoods in America. NeighborhoodScout's research shows that this neighborhood has an income lower than 100.0% of U.S. neighborhoods. In addition, 4.3% of the children seventeen and under living in this neighborhood are living below the federal poverty line, which is a lower rate of childhood poverty than is found in 66.8% of America's neighborhoods.
The old saying "you are what you eat" is true. But it is also true that you are what you do for a living. The types of occupations your neighbors have shape their character, and together as a group, their collective occupations shape the culture of a place.
In the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood, 69.8% of the working population is employed in executive, management, and professional occupations. The second most important occupational group in this neighborhood is sales and service jobs, from major sales accounts, to working in fast food restaurants, with 21.6% of the residents employed. Other residents here are employed in clerical, assistant, and tech support occupations (4.5%), and 4.1% in manufacturing and laborer occupations.
The languages spoken by people in this neighborhood are diverse. These are tabulated as the languages people preferentially speak when they are at home with their families. The most common language spoken in the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood is English, spoken by 62.9% of households. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese, Italian, Greek and Arabic.
Boston's Beacon Hill blue-blood streets, Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish enclaves, Los Angeles' Persian neighborhoods. Each has its own culture derived primarily from the ancestries and culture of the residents who call these neighborhoods home. Likewise, each neighborhood in America has its own culture – some more unique than others – based on lifestyle, occupations, the types of households – and importantly – on the ethnicities and ancestries of the people who live in the neighborhood. Understanding where people came from, who their grandparents or great-grandparents were, can help you understand how a neighborhood is today.
In the 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY, residents most commonly identify their ethnicity or ancestry as Italian (30.7%). There are also a number of people of Irish ancestry (14.6%), and residents who report Greek roots (12.8%), and some of the residents are also of Asian ancestry (11.1%), along with some South American ancestry residents (9.9%), among others. In addition, 24.0% of the residents of this neighborhood were born in another country.
Even if your neighborhood is walkable, you may still have to drive to your place of work. Some neighborhoods are located where many can get to work in just a few minutes, while others are located such that most residents have a long and arduous commute. The greatest number of commuters in 83rd St / Shore Rd neighborhood spend between 45 minutes and one hour commuting one-way to work (43.0% of working residents), longer and tougher than most commutes in America.
Here most residents (33.8%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work. In addition, quite a number also take the train to get to work (21.4%) and 15.6% of residents also ride the bus for their daily commute. In a neighborhood like this, as in most of the nation, many residents find owning a car useful for getting to work.

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The UK MoD has taken delivery of the new nano drone tech.
UAVTEK, a UK-based SME has developed and provided UK forces with its latest Nano Drone technology after winning the drone program.
The UK MoD recently went to tender for a new Nano drone to support UK forces and after winning a bid, UAVTEK came top overall.
This beat FLIR with the Black Hornet 3.
The Bug Nano drone provides evidence that a Nano drone can not only stand up to heavy wind, but is also able to compete with its bigger brothers.
This 191g UAV provides the operator with full-motion 1080p video back from 2km away and is combined with the ability to withstand gusts of over 40knts and flight times up to 40 minutes.
The UAV was designed and built in the UK which UAVTEK says “marks a change in the ability for UK industry to produce world class unmanned systems.”


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This week’s photo, taken December 25, 2014 at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Viera, Florida, features the wonderfully bizarre ANHINGA. Within the United States, this cormorant-like, snake-like, dinosaur-like creature is normally found only in the Southeast.
We just spent the holidays visiting my brother in Titusville (Central Florida’s Atlantic Coast area). The birding in the Sunshine State is outstanding, especially when you don’t normally bird in that area of the country. By the way, Titusville hosts a birding festival every year in late January. For more information, go to: http://www.spacecoastbirdingandwildlifefestival.org
Some (but not all) of the birds we enjoyed in Central Florida:
LITTLE BLUE HERON
Happy new bird, everyone!

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Enjoy a stay at a world travelers' Windy City home!
Modern, renovated, luxury Chicago condo is available for short or long term stays. Our ideal downtown location is just two subway stops (~10 minutes) from the loop, Michigan Ave. shopping, museums & Lake Michigan. We are centrally located in the River West neighborhood, adjacent several nightlife areas such as Bucktown, Wicker Park, River North and Lincoln Park. Many great River West bars & restaurants are walking distance from our place.
Our private 3-BR, 3-BA duplex home is the top condo of a three-unit building. It features modern fixtures, concrete counters, 5 queen beds among 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, an air mattress, (unit sleeps 12 comfortably), 3 full showers, jacuzzi tub, master steam shower, full kitchen w/stainless appliances, wi-fi internet, custom in-wall sound system, big screen TV, washer/dryer, fireplace, and a huge outdoor deck. We can also rent a garage bay if needed, though street parking is easy and free.
From airports: we are a quick, easy and direct 40 minute train ride to O'hare airport, or single change from Midway airport. Our house is just 1 block from the Chicago Ave. Blue Line subway stop, and Chicago / Milwaukee bus lines. Taxis are also abundant in our neighborhood.
Several restaurants, bars, cafes, etc. are nearby. Some of our favorites include:
- Piccolo Sogno and La Scarola -- top Italian
- Butterfly sushi / thai and Japonais -- sushi
- Frontier -- organic and unique meats
- TWO Restaurant + The Dawson -- new venues, rave reviews
- Matchbox -- our favorite bar, and the smallest in all Chicago
- Cafe Iguana -- inviting and cozy European cafe
We are 20+ year Chicago veterans, and are happy to recommend attractions, nightlife (some of our friends are club owners), tips on getting around, etc. Just let us know how we can help. Come and enjoy your urban oasis in Chicago...we look forward to hosting you!
**Also check out our other 3-BR listing in the same building, just one floor below! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2062638 Great for combining large groups, families, reunions, corporate events, etc. When combined, the two units can sleep 19+!
**Please note that we typically require 3-day minimums for weekends.
We ask that you enjoy our home as your own, in a courteous manner for future guests.
- Please use towels, toiletries, air conditioning, water, etc. responsibly.
- No smoking
- No pets
- No shoes upstairs, please, to maintain the quality of our carpet.
- Please do not move furniture around in the apartment. In particular, do not drag furniture across the hardwood floors.
- Please do not use the concrete kitchen counter as a cutting board, as it can scratch the surface. Wood & plastic cutting boards are provided for cooking.
- Finally, please no loud music after 11:00 p.m. to respect our neighbors.
All bookings will require owner's confirmation prior to arrival.
Hans and Helen were fantastic hosts, making sure our stay and all our accommodations were perfect! The location was centrally located and we were never too far from all the great tourist spots, restaurants, and bars Chicago had to offer. It was my first trip out to the Windy City and I'm already looking forward to the next. Thanks again, Hans & Helen...Cheers!
Fabulous! Our executive team was in from out of town and the apartment was perfect. Smart, comfortable and in a great location! Easy access to restaurants and downtown! We plan to be regulars!
Hans and Helen were fantastic when helping set up this reservation. I set this up for out-of-town business associates - not for my personal use. But they all seemed to love the home and convenient location.
Terrific home - beautifully furnished with many amenities. Best for families with older children, given its location, which requires a subway or taxi ride into most Chicago sights.
This was such a nice place to say for a work trip my colleagues and I were on. The location, though kind of an "in-between" neighborhood, was really nice: quiet, convenient, safe. We were able to get around to the loop and wicker park really easily and the space itself was spacious, homey, and clean. Also, Hans & Helen were very accommodating when my flight was unexpectedly cancelled, and were able to extend my stay with almost no effort. I'd definitely recommend this place, especially for a group!
What a lovely space! My band and I were in town for a show and Hans was more than accommodating when we needed to extend checkout time. Very spacious home, great location just minutes drive from the uber hip West Loop district. Clean and well designed. Highly recommend.
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Mangiferin from the leaves has been reported to possess antiinflammatory, diuretic, chloretic and cardiotonic activities and displays a high antibacterial activity against gram positive bacteria. It has been recommended as a drug in preventing dental plaques. Mangiferin shows antiviral effect against type I herpes simplex virus which could be useful in anti-herpes ointments (Unani Herbalist).
The bark of the mango tree contains 16 - 20% tannin and also mangiferine. It acts ad stringent and is believed to possess a tonic action on the mucous membrane. It is anathematic, useful in hemoptysis, hemorrhage, nasal catarrh, diarrhea, ulcers, diphtheria, rheumatism and for lumbrici. It is also used in diphtheria and rheumatism (Unani Herbalist).
Properties/Actions: Antiviral, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antitussive, Antiasthmatic, Ascaricide, Expectorant, Cardiotonic, Contraceptive, Hypotensive, Laxative, Parasiticide, Stomachic, Vermifuge
The sap which exudes from the stalk close to the base of the fruit is somewhat milky at first, also yellowish-resinous. It becomes pale-yellow and translucent when dried. It contains mangiferen, resinous acid, mangiferic acid, and the resinol, mangiferol. It, like the sap of the trunk and branches and the skin of the unripe fruit, is a potent skin irritant, and capable of blistering the skin of the normal individual. As with poison ivy, there is typically a delayed reaction. Hypersensitive persons may react with considerable swelling of the eyelids, the face, and other parts of the body. They may not be able to handle, peel, or eat mangos or any food containing mango flesh or juice. A good precaution is to use one knife to peel the mango, and a clean knife to slice the flesh to avoid contaminating the flesh with any of the resin in the peel.
The leaves contain the glucoside, mangiferine. In India, cows were formerly fed mango leaves to obtain from their urine euxanthic acid which is rich yellow and has been used as a dye. Since continuous intake of the leaves may be fatal, the practice has been outlawed.
When mango trees are in bloom, it is not uncommon for people to suffer itching around the eyes, facial swelling and respiratory difficulty. The irritant is probably the vaporized essential oil of the flowers which contains the sesquiterpene alcohol, mangiferol, and the ketone, mangiferone.
Mango wood should never be used in fireplaces or for cooking fuel, as its smoke is highly irritant.
One Mango supplies more than the daily need of this precursor of Vitamin A
Mango is an excellent natural source for pro-vitamin A; the content rises even after being picked before ripening (Aina). Improving the consumption of mangoes would cover the needs of the population in third world countries (Favaro). The content of carotenes is very high also in the dried fruit, and retains high levels over at least six months after harvest (Pott).
Anemia from lack of iron
The vitamin C in the mango enhances the absorption of iron from vegetable food like e.g. rice, and so prevents anemia in vegetarians (Ballot)
Taking Mango regularly makes the complexion fair and the skin soft and shining
Because of it's content in Vitamin C and Calcium the Mango tightens the capillary vessels and prevents oder cures bleedings of inner parts.
Burnt ashes of Mango leaves applied on the burnt parts give quick relief
Children's eating soil
Feeding the powder of dried kernel of Mango seeds with fresh water cures the habit of eating soil in kinds
Sun dried Mango leaves powdered, 2-3 x a day half a teaspoon with water
Roast a ripe Mango on hot sand in a pan. Draw out the the juice of this Mango eliminates all the bronchial congestion and gives relief in cough. According to Hakeem Hashmi sucking the juice and not eating cut mangos is better for health and some note of caution about Mango eating
Paste of Mango roots applied on palms & soles cures fever
Gall & Kidney Stones
Dried and powdered Mango leaves, 10g a day in water (kept overnight in a tumbler) helps throwing stones out
In India a decoction of the mango peel is given to people with inflammation of the stomach mucus membranes.
Mental Weakness over come with mango juice
A pregnant woman should eat at least one mango a day - the calcium and magnesium of the mango relaxes the muscles, relieves stress and prevents abortion.
Dried Mango seeds is a good toothpaste, strengthens the gums and helps in curing dental problems foul smell pyorrhoea
Mangoes are full packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants and contain like all fruits very few proteins, fats and calories. They are perfect to replenish salts, vitamins andenergy after physical exercise.
The famous Unani physician Hakeen Hashmi teaches that mangoes strengthens and invigorates the nerve tissues in muscles, heart and brain and other parts of the body.
The enzymes of the Mango, such as magneferin, katechol oxidase and lactase, clean the bowel of the "filth" within and are an ideal antidote for all toxic effects inside the body. They provide also sufficient resistance to fight any germs and afflictions.
Hartwell claims in his book "Plants Against Cancer," that the phenols in mangoes, such as quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes, have healing and cancer-preventing capacities. In gall bladder cancer a protective effect of mango consume has been proven (Pandey).
Mangos contain also a lot of tryptophan, the precursor of the "happiness-hormone" serotonin.
Drug Metabol Drug Interact. 2005;21(1):19-29.
Preventing hepatocyte oxidative stress cytotoxicity with Mangifera indica L. extract (Vimang).
Remirez D, Tafazoli S, Delgado R, Harandi AA, O'Brien PJ.
Centro Nacional para el Control Estatal de la Calidad de los Medicamentos, Playa, Habana, Cuba.
Vimang is an aqueous extract of Mangifera indica used in Cuba to improve the quality of life in patients suffering from inflammatory diseases. In the present study we evaluated the effects of Vimang at preventing reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation and lipid peroxidation in intact isolated rat hepatocytes. Vimang at 20, 50 and 100 microg/ml inhibited hepatocyte ROS formation induced by glucose-glucose oxidase. Hepatocyte cytotoxicity and lipid peroxidation induced by cumene hydroperoxide was also inhibited by Vimang in a dose and time dependent manner at the same concentration. Vimang also inhibited superoxide radical formation by xanthine oxidase and hypoxanthine. The superoxide radical scavenging and antioxidant activity of the Vimang extract was likely related to its gallates, catechins and mangiferin content. To our knowledge, this is the first report of cytoprotective antioxidant effects of Vimang in cellular oxidative stress models.
Phytother Res. 2005 Mar;19(3):211-5. Related Articles, Links
An aqueous stem bark extract of Mangifera indica (Vimang) inhibits T cell proliferation and TNF-induced activation of nuclear transcription factor NF-kappaB.
Garrido G, Blanco-Molina M, Sancho R, Macho A, Delgado R, Munoz E.
Laboratorio de Farmacologia, Centro de Quimica Farmaceutica, Apartado Postal 16042, Atabey, Playa, Ciudad de La Habana, Cuba. firstname.lastname@example.org
A commercial aqueous stem bark extract of Mangifera indica L. (Vimang) has been reported to have antiinflammatory, immunomodulatory and antioxidant activities. The molecular basis for these diverse properties is still unknown. This study shows that a stem bark extract of M. indica inhibits early and late events in T cell activation, including CD25 cell surface expression, progression to the S-phase of the cell cycle and proliferation in response to T cell receptor (TCR) stimulation. Moreover, the extract prevented TNFalpha-induced IkappaBalpha degradation and the binding of NF-kappaB to the DNA. This study may help to explain at the molecular level some of the biological activities attributed to the aqueous stem bark extract of M. indica (Vimang).
Environ Mol Mutagen. 2005 Jul;46(1):12-21. Related Articles, Links
Effect of mangiferin on radiation-induced micronucleus formation in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes.
Jagetia GC, Venkatesha VA.
Department of Radiobiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India.
Irradiation causes a variety of lesions in important biomolecules of the cell through generation of free radicals leading to genomic instability. DNA strand breaks, acentric fragments, or defective kinetochores are manifested as micronuclei after the first cell division. Chemicals that can trap free radicals may reduce the deleterious effects of ionizing radiation. Mangiferin (MGN), a glucosylxanthone derived from Mangifera indica (mango), was investigated for its ability to reduce the frequency of radiation-induced micronucleated binucleate cells (MNBNCs) in cultured human peripheral blood lymphocytes (HPBLs). HPBL cultures were pretreated with 0, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 mug/ml of MGN for 30 min before exposure to 3 Gy of (60)Co gamma-radiation. The maximum decline in radiation-induced micronuclei was observed at a concentration of 50 mug/ml MGN; thereafter, a nonsignificant elevation in MNBNC frequency was observed at 100 mug/ml MGN. Since the lowest MNBNC frequency was observed for 50 mug/ml MGN, dose-response studies were undertaken using this concentration. Irradiation of HPBLs with 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 Gy of gamma-radiation caused a dose-dependent elevation in the MNBNC frequency, while treatment of HPBLs with 50 mug/ml MGN 30 min before radiation resulted in significant declines in these frequencies. MGN alone did not alter the proliferation index. Irradiation caused a dose-dependent decline in the proliferation index, while treatment of HPBLs with 50 mu/ml MGN significantly elevated the proliferation index in irradiated cells. MGN treatment reduced hydrogen peroxide-induced lipid peroxidation in HPBLs in a concentration-dependent fashion. In cell-free studies, MGN inhibited the induction of (.)OH (hydroxyl), O(2) (.-) (superoxide), DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), and ABTS(.+) (2,2-azino-bis-3-ethyl benzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) radicals in a dose-dependent manner. The results of this study indicate that MGN possesses radioprotective properties by suppressing the effects of free radicals. Environ. Mol. Mutagen. 45:000-000, 2005. (c) 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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Vascular effects of the Mangifera indica L. extract (Vimang).
Beltran AE, Alvarez Y, Xavier FE, Hernanz R, Rodriguez J, Nunez AJ, Alonso MJ, Salaices M.
Depto. de Farmacologia y Terapeutica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, C/ Arzobispo Morcillo 4, Madrid 28029, Spain.
The effects of the Mangiferia indica L. (Vimang) extract, and mangiferin (a C-glucosylxanthone of Vimang) on the inducible isoforms of cyclooxygenase (cyclooxygenase-2) and nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression and on vasoconstrictor responses were investigated in vascular smooth muscle cells and mesenteric resistance arteries, respectively, from Wistar Kyoto (WKY) and spontaneously hypertensive (SHR) rats. Vimang (0.5-0.1 mg/ml) and mangiferin (0.025 mg/ml) inhibited the interleukin-1beta (1 ng/ml)-induced iNOS expression more in SHR than in WKY, and cyclooxygenase-2 expression more in WKY than in SHR. Vimang (0.25-1 mg/ml) reduced noradrenaline (0.1-30 microM)- and U46619 (1 nM-30 microM)- but not KCl (15-70 mM)-induced contractions. Mangiferin (0.05 mg/ml) did not affect noradrenaline-induced contraction. In conclusion, the antiinflammatory action of Vimang would be related with the inhibition of iNOS and cyclooxygenase-2 expression, but not with its effect on vasoconstrictor responses. Alterations in the regulation of both enzymes in hypertension would explain the differences observed in the Vimang effect.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jun 13 2009 (IPS) - Just a few months after a right-wing government gained power in Israel, Iran’s hardliner president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, was declared the winner in Friday’s election, although his main rival has not accepted defeat and reformist supporters were skirmishing with security forces in the capital Tehran Saturday.
The weekend before the elections, Moussavi and Mehdi Karroubi, a moderate cleric who also ran in the polls, sent a letter to Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, chair of the country’s powerful Guardian Council, citing large discrepancies in the number of printed ballots, among other issues.
Mohsen Makhmalbaf, a well-known Iranian film director currently living in Paris, told the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran that security forces had attacked and shut down the press offices of Moussavi’s campaign in Gheitarieh Friday, and that he was asked to act as the spokesperson for the campaign abroad.
“Last night, Interior Ministry officials told Moussavi and his staff that he has won the elections but they should not make it public yet. Moussavi’s campaign, accordingly, began preparations for a public celebration on Sunday,” Makhmalbaf said, according to activists at the campaign, a New York-based NGO.
At around 1 p.m. Saturday Tehran time, Moussavi, a former prime minister, issued a statement to the Iranian people.
“I register my strongest protest to the present process and to the obvious and widespread irregularities on election day. I warn that I will not surrender to this dangerous stagecraft. I recommend to the authorities to immediately put an end to this process before it is too late,” he continued.
The New York Times reported on Saturday that thousands of riot police had been deployed in the capital and were” charging straight into the biggest concentrations of protesters”.
Gholam-Hussein Karbaschi, Karrubi’s campaign manager, asked supporters via the social networking site Twitter to remain calm, saying that, “We should wait. We are trying to contact the Supreme Leader’s office”.
After casting his vote, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Friday morning that there might be unrest.
“Some ill wishers might wish to create tension in polling stations; all tension will work against the voting process,” he said, asking Iranians to show “patience and grace”.
Khamenei praised the candidates’ supporters for avoiding confrontations on the streets over the previous nights.
“The shutdown of the reformist websites, limitations imposed on text messaging, ballot shortages in many polling stations, and obstacles for extending the time on voting (contrary to prior elections) are some of the issues these three candidates have identified,” he said. “The three candidates are currently in negotiations with authorities to solve these issues and to avoid violence.”
However, not every politician and cleric agreed with this stance.
“If people see that [the government] has cheated, they should protest in the streets,” said Effat Marashi, the wife of Hashemi Rafsanjani, Iran’s former president and the head of Assembly of Experts, which officially monitors the Supreme Leader’s performance.
“The way the results have been announced shows that the people’s votes have been managed and engineered in their [Ahmadinejad’s] favour,” wrote Ataollah Mohajerani, a Karrubi supporter and minister of culture in Khatami’s cabinet, on his blog.
Under Iranian election law, every candidate is entitled to a representative at each polling station. According to the two reformist candidates, Moussavi and Karrubi, only a small number of their representatives were permitted to supervise the process.
“Supporters of reform candidates were stunned by the announcement that President Ahmadinejad is winning by roughly two-thirds of the votes,” Reese Erlich, a freelance journalist and author of “The Iran Agenda: The Real Story of U.S. Policy and the Middle East Crisis” (Polipoint Press) told IPS in a telephone interview from Tehran.
“Many suspect vote manipulation, but so far specific details are lacking,” he said.
Twenty-four hours before Election Day, the communications ministry cut off the SMS system, barring text messaging throughout the country. Many young Iranians had relied on cell phones to coordinate and send campaign messages.
Additionally, security forces closed down websites belonging to reformist supporters, including Moussavi and Karroubi, on the day of the polls.
Reformists’ representatives stationed at various polling places were simultaneously totaling the results along with the formal official counts conducted by the Ministry of Interior (MOI).
They were to send these results via SMS to cross-check the official results. The MOI, for the first time, announced the final count of all votes without having received the figures from each polling place, making it impossible for accurate totals to be confirmed.
“As a result of this election, we should say goodbye to democracy and human rights,” Asieh Amini, a human rights activist in Tehran, told IPS.
“I don’t believe a president is strong enough to stop Iran’s vibrant civil society and women’s rights movement, but I’m sure that the situation will be harder for us,” she added.
Experts here say that the concrete policy impact of the elections may not be particularly great from a U.S. perspective. Both leading candidates support a civilian nuclear programme, and the president’s influence on foreign policy in general – although a matter of some debate – is relatively small compared to that of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Nevertheless, the overall tone of the U.S.-Iran relationship is likely to be affected by the reelection of Ahmadinejad, whose confrontational style has helped stoke tensions and made him a favourite target for hawks in the U.S.
Mehrdad, a university student in Tehran who asked that only his first name be used, told IPS, “When I went to cast my vote, it was apparent that the ballot was problematic in nature.”
“Each of the four candidates was listed numerically along with a specific numeric code next to their name. Voters were subsequently instructed to handwrite in the name of their chosen candidate on their blank ballots and to also write the corresponding candidate-code number next to the candidate’s name.”
“The code for Ahmadinejad was 44, yet he was listed as number one. Moussavi was listed as number four. Thus, the possibility and probability of the number four ending up in the code box on the ballots could have easily, in the haste of counting ballots, been misconstrued as a vote cast for candidate-coded as 44 (Ahmadinejad) and double as a happy accident for the now president re-elect Ahmadinajad.”
Ayatollah Montazeri, a former deputy to Ayatollah Khomeini who was removed from his position 20 years ago and had not participated in elections since, reportedly voted Friday. Abdollah Nouri, a former interior minister in the reformist cabinet of Mohammad Khatami, known as a serious critic of the regime, cast his vote after 10 years.
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Sri Lanka Economic Crisis: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a state of emergency in the country. The spokesman said the president has used his executive powers to enforce emergency regulations to ensure essential services and maintenance of public order.
The situation in the neighboring country of Sri Lanka does not seem to be improving. Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday declared a state of emergency for the second time in five weeks.
Extensive powers have been given to the security forces as a nationwide strike demanding their resignation has brought the country to a standstill. Earlier on Friday, police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse students who were trying to storm Parliament demanding Rajapaksa’s resignation.
Emergencies give broad powers to security forces to arrest and detain suspects for long periods without judicial supervision. It also allows deployment of troops to maintain law and order in addition to the police.
A presidential spokesman said the laws would come into force from midnight on Friday. According to the President’s Media Division, Rajapaksa’s decision is to protect the public and maintain essential services to ensure the smooth functioning of the country.
Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency on April 1, a day after thousands of protesters attempted to storm a private home in the capital. That emergency was allowed to end on April 14. But since then the protests have intensified.
Sri Lanka is facing the biggest economic crisis since its independence and people are facing severe power cuts as well as shortage of essential commodities.

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Who Married Figaro? A Book of Opera Characters Overview ~ Joyce Bourne
`Joyce Bourne has rightly identified a gap in the operaphile’s library’ ~ BBC Music Magazine
Here is a marvelous guide to over 2,500 operatic characters, along with invaluable synopses of over 250 major works. Each entry provides a full description of the role, indicates its vocal category, and discusses who first created the part and other notable performers.
Previously titled Who’s Who in Opera, this new edition has been revised and fully updated, with a fascinating new appendix of contemporary operas of the last ten years, including detailed synopses and world premiere cast lists, plus a list of opera-related web links. The book remains a gold mine of information on opera characters, ranging from brief identifications of minor characters to extensive multipage essays of major figures. Best of all, the volume boasts more than two dozen feature articles on major characters such as Brunnhilde and Violetta, written by well-known personalities who themselves constitute a who’s who of opera. Readers will find Placido Domingo writing on the character of Otello, perhaps his greatest role. Bryn Terfel writes on Leporello, Janet Baker on Mary Stuart, Thomas Hampson on Posa, and Theodore Uppman on Billy Budd. Other contributors include Andrew Porter, Sena Junnac, Philip Langridge, Jonathan Miller, Sir Charles MacKerras, and Marie McLaughlin. New to this edition are articles by America opera stars Christine Brewer and the charismatic Joyce DiDonato. Taken together, these special articles reveal much about the creative process behind some of the most famous performances in opera history.

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This is one of those things that you never know you need unless you have one. This amazing wooden sofa sleeve works perfectly on either or both sides of a sofa set. It gives your sofa a nice look. The sleeve can also be modified to include a cup holder, mobile holder, etc. You can easily find this item on any online furniture store, but an even better idea is to build one. This way, you can make a sofa sleeve design that you actually like and make space for cup and other things.
It is one of the easiest woodwork projects we are going to discuss today. Although it looks very easy to make, I still could not find any good tutorial on the internet that explains how to build this one. So I am here sharing an article link that gets the closest. The article explains how to make different kinds of DIY candle holders and what items you may need for the project.
Description: In this class period furniture maker Ray Journigan will show you why there were so many different types of planes and what each one was used for. Through demonstrations, he will show you why the most expensive plane is NOT necessary to get a perfect surface. Watch his procedure of making rough lumber turn into glass smooth, finish ready surfaces in just minutes, no sanding necessary! Ever wonder what to look for in a flea marker plane? How to sharpen it for razor thin shavings? How to set it up properly? What makes one plane better than another? Come see why every shop needs a good hand plane no matter what style furniture you make. If you are thinking about incorporating hand tools into your work, take this class before you buy your first hand plane.
Learn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your confidence and skills. Each lesson in this class explores an area of woodworking that will form the building blocks of all future woodworking projects you undertake. Keeping the average DIY'er in mind, this entire class is conducted using basic handheld power tools, with no fancy fixed tools like table saws, lathes, planers, or drill presses.
$375.00 (Includes all Materials) . $100.00 Deposit (Balance due 30 days before class) This class will give every student a thorough understanding of the finishing process. It will cover all aspects of wood finishing: Proper sanding techniques, coloring wood (dyes, stains, chemical and plant dyes), color-matching, membrane finishes (shellac, varnish, lacquer) and understanding solvents and their use in the finishing process. We will also explore hand-rubbed finishes, shading and toning, making your own custom stains and…
I built my first platform bed by following the steps mentioned in the tutorial and the end result was everything I expected. It was as beautiful as comfortable and strong. It only cost me around $60 to build this one from the scratch. And if I can build it, anyone can. What you need is a little bit of woodworking experience and a lot of confidence. Collect the items as suggested in the video and start working now.
This corner stone joint of western woodwork has also been used in the Japanese tradition for a long time. Class we will cover: sizing, proportioning, choice of angle, layout and cutting as well as where to use dovetails. You will see examples of full, half blind and blind dovetails. There will be a full cutting and assembly demonstration as well...
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This was not actually a tutorial post to the woodworking plan ideas but the aim of the post was to give some easy and free woodworking ideas to the readers. If you have some time to entertain yourself and also willing to add some new stuff to your furniture you can take any idea from the list and start working on it. Be sure to see both post tutorial and video tutorials of the plan you have selected, it will make you understand everything nicely.
Here’s a traditional Swedish farm accessory for gunk-laden soles. The dimensions are not critical, but be sure the edges of the slats are fairly sharp?they’re what makes the boot scraper work. Cut slats to length, then cut triangular openings on the side of a pair of 2x2s. A radial arm saw works well for this, but a table saw or band saw will also make the cut. Trim the 2x2s to length, predrill, and use galvanized screws to attach the slats from underneath. If you prefer a boot cleaner that has brushes, check out this clever project.
Another wooden item that I love very much is a beautiful mobile holder. You can see one in the image below. These things are not only beautiful, but they can comfortably hold any sized mobile and ensure proper safety. Another amazing thing is that they can be built in many shapes and sizes, as and how you need it. You can see some more examples at the source below
A woodworker's Workbench is a special type of bench designed to hold your work when you are working on a wood project. The main purpose of this table is to keep the woodwork steady and to prevent it from moving. Follow the tutorial below to build yourself a nice workbench suitable for your specific woodworking projects. Make sure to modify the table to fit your specific requirements.
Building a bookcase or bookshelf is a fairly simple woodworking plan that you can get done in just a day or two. This is also a low-cost project as well and since the project idea is free, you don't have to worry about busting through your budget. Just follow the simple steps in the tutorial and enjoy your own company building a simple bookcase on this weekend.
We cut the supports 16 in. long, but you can place the second shelf at whatever height you like. Screw the end supports to the walls at each end. Use drywall anchors if you can’t hit a stud. Then mark the position of the middle supports onto the top and bottom shelves with a square and drill 5/32-in. clearance holes through the shelves. Drive 1-5/8-in. screws through the shelf into the supports. You can apply this same concept to garage storage. See how to build double-decker garage storage shelves here.
Free next Tuesday evening? The Minneapolis store is offering a class on panel door construction August 1, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. You'll learn everything you need to know about this fundamental cabinetmaker's skill to make standard and arched top raised panel doors. August 5 at the Denver store, Cindy Drozda will offer instruction in the techniques she uses to produce her signature style lidded containers (see "Yemaya," above). This is a great opportunity to learn from a master wood turner who has elevated the craft to the level of fine art. Students will work on their own projects and most will take home a completed container. Also on August 5, the Phoenix store is offering an advanced turning class. If you are an intermediate-level wood turner, this would be an excellent opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn techniques that go beyond the basics.
Description: This class is the next step in fine woodworking and furniture making. This elegant keepsake box features period furniture details and will improve any woodworker's skill level. In this two-day class you will learn dovetail joinery, building a bracket foot, routing decorative moldings and how to applying moldings to compensate for wood movement. This box design can easily be scaled up to create a jewelry box with multiple trays and/or drawers and even larger to build a blanket chest. During the process of building the Keepsake Box, the student will learn about the fundamentals of design and layout, the approach to building a multi-component furniture piece and the safe use of shop tools such as a router, drill press, jointer, planer and tablesaw.
The tutorial that I am sharing here was written by someone who built this pallet art just to improve the value of a property they wanted to sell fast and they succeed in it. So you can imagine how wonderful this item must look like. I am assuming you do not just want to make this beautiful pallet art so that you can also sell your property easily. Well, whatever your reasons are, this beauty is able to attract anyone who visits your house.
Build this handy stool in one hour and park it in your closet. You can also use it as a step to reach the high shelf. All you need is a 4 x 4-ft. sheet of 3/4-in. plywood, wood glue and a handful of 8d finish nails. Cut the plywood pieces according to the illustration. Spread wood glue on the joints, then nail them together with 8d finish nails. First nail through the sides into the back. Then nail through the top into the sides and back. Finally, mark the location of the two shelves and nail through the sides into the shelves. Don’t have floor space to spare? Build these super simple wall-mounted shoe organizers instead!
I am sharing here a link to the detailed tutorial written by Pete at diypete.com, who shares the step by step process for making a wonderful barrel coffee table from scratch. He also tells you what items you’ll need for this project and where to find them. For example, you can buy an old whiskey barrel online or from a local whiskey store for a few bucks, if you haven’t already got one.
$360.00 (Includes all Materials) . $100 Deposit (Balance due 30 days before class) There is nothing like the experience of using sharp tools. Where the actual tool does what you want it to do with ease. You should not have to fight with your tools. They should work for you and with you. In this class, we will cover a variety of techniques for sharpening edge tools including the use of Japanese water stones.…
Learn how to generate, refine and communicate your furniture designs through different types of drawing. Develop fundamental two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawing skills. Explore axonometric drawing as well as two- and three-point perspective. Practice skating, presentation drawing and drafting. Experience different tools and techniques. Enrich...
It might not be the easiest project in this list, but if you already have some experience with wood cutting and joinery, it won’t be any hassle at all. Thanks to the extremely detailed instructions it shouldn’t really be a problem even if you’re not very familiar with woodworking. This could actually be a great project for refining your woodworking skills as a beginner!
Luckily, we have also managed to find a detailed video tutorial of the Barn door project that illustrates the process of building a Barn door of your own. The steps and instructions in the video tutorial are different from the source links listed above. Actually, you can make different types of designs for your Barn door depending on which one you can afford easily and DIY on your own.

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The rate at which technology is created and then commercialized has been nothing short of dizzying. At the turn of the century in 1999, people envisioned a future characterized by huge evolutionary strides in technology such as autonomous cars, a huge uptake in artificial intelligence and drones, among many others.
Technology has completely and absolutely changed the ecosystem of communication. Communication has long been the basis of relationship building, from the dawn of time. We have seen technology completely transform this space in terms of the speed at and manner in which we communicate with one another. From the introduction of the early version of the internet and emails in 1971, to the world-wide web in 1996, to social media, we have seen a tremendous shift in communication and the importance it serves society.
Technology currently runs our lives. From smartphones, to tablets, to computers, we rely on all these gadgets to add a layer of convenience to our lives and to help us with our essential everyday things. From the turn of the century until 2020, technology became central to our existence and we really cannot seem to function without it.
Human relations and communication have certainly evolved and propelled the further development of new inventions and discoveries that may seem quite revolutionary right now, hence pushing it forward from one level to the next.
The first telegraph message was sent in 1844 and it traveled 40 miles which was revolutionary for that time. The telegraph message system sent electrical signals over wires and in turn, the certified clerk would interpret the message and deliver the result to the intended recipient. Based on this, the first landline telephones were building in 1876. Prior to this, people communicated over the phone through wires which were buried underground and held on tall pole.
The first cellphone for private use was developed in 1973 and was measured 9x5x1.75 inches; this is indeed a far cry from the mobile devices we have available to us today.
Getting signal during those times was done via antenna or long wire. Once dial-up internet was introduced, an online connection was then established through landline in 1981. Following this, email became a very popular form of communication.
While these inventions led to the development of communication, it could be argued that the greatest contribution to its development, throughout the entirety of time (in the civilized world), was and still is the discovery of the internet. Without the internet, the telecommunications industry as we know it today would have been completely different. The telecoms industry’s modern technology would have been impossible without it.
The introduction of the internet meant that communication would become cheaper, faster and easier. Lower costs and increased speed of communication services have enabled us to communicate at a new quality level via perhaps some of the most widely consumer services across the world- social media.
With the growing abundance of state-of-the-art technologies, staying connected has never been easier. In the past, the computer was the only device to communicate on electronically but now there are tablets, laptops, smartphones and other wearable IoT devices through which we can seamlessly communicate with others.
Over the past two decades, we saw connectivity become more and more prominent to our society, with rapid innovation taking place. From 2G all the way to 4G and 5G, the world has become more connected than ever before. Our connected devices have changed the ways in which we communicate. With mobile data packages becoming more affordable and accessible to all, it is no doubt that this shift has taken place and helped us work, learn and keep in touch remotely.
Given the current climate of the world, these devices have become especially crucial to the ways in which we all lead our daily lives as modern day consumers. Indeed, if it were not for these technologies and well-connected devices, navigating the pandemic would have been extremely difficult.
The introduction of cloud computing, a network which distributes processing power, large systems and applications among a huge number of computers, has also revolutionized communication. Cloud computing can function on a single application, an infrastructure within which several applications can run and a set of services which offer an immense amount of computing resources as well as the ability to store huge amounts of data remotely.
During the pandemic, many enterprises and educational institutions were beginning to deploy this technology and reap the benefits of cloud-based applications that have previously required site licensing, installation and maintenance.
Cloud computing has made great strides in video conferencing, allowing for more effective collaboration sessions and online conferences/meetings. It has also enabled better document sharing and more effective messaging on social media platforms. This revolutionized the way things are done in businesses and enabled education to be taken to a space within which innovation is at the core of communication and learning.
The innovations in this space have been many and truly unprecedented. The future of the industry holds great promise in the communication space. With technology becoming more advanced and more efficient by the day, it is no doubt that communication will go through several revolutions.
With the advent of 5G, the future of communication will be more seamless, accessible and efficient.


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Spectacular opportunity in this custom built creek side home. The home has not been lived in for several years and is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS. The interior has been recently cleaned and hold tons of opportunity. 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, granite counter tops, beautiful circular staircase, several decks to enjoy the Chalk Creek Canyon. Beautiful wood timber frame construction with character and charm throughout. Beautiful stone fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, several outdoor entertaining areas and heated with natural gas hot water baseboard. Guest suite upstairs, main floor master, two additional bedrooms and family room downstairs. Detached 3 car garage. Must see this one for yourself to full appreciate. Property is in the flood plain. The well and septic have not been tested, Buyer is responsible for any and all testing and repairs.
Surrounded by pristine ponderosa pine forest with tremendous views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, this 3,390 sf 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom home on 35.67 acres with seasonal creek is built for comfortable mountain living and is a dream come true! Horse barn, bunk room, additional RV storage. Offered at $849,900
sit at the base of Mt. Princeton. All the lands have been placed in protective conservation easements to preserve for all time the wildlife, ecological, and scenic values of this majestic location. The entire western boundary of the property borders a mile of San Isabel National Forest. The land is mostly forested with a variety of tall pine but there are also open grazing areas, meadows, a haying field, aspen groves, historic structures, and water rights. The main living area of the spectacular home is 3,921 square feet with additional space above the three-car garage and in the finished basement. The home was designed to meld into the existing landscape, taking advantage of views & the rising and setting sun directions. The many windows bring the outside in and allow light to enter throughout the day. Mature landscaping, decking, and stone work create several private outside areas to enjoy the natural beauty and peacefulness of this very special location.
above Bonanza, CO and 22 miles from Poncha Springs, this 5 acre parcel is the perfect opportunity for the outdoor enthusiast. Two cabins nearly finished; 576 sf footprint of two-story cabin is waiting for new owner to complete the interior. Interior building materials are on site. An additional bunkhouse has 384 sf footprint. Both cabins are totally pest resistant tight construction with metal siding and roof. Enjoy the serenity and solitude of this mountain location.

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Orewa Kensington Park
Right from the outset, Kensington Park, Orewa has been a neighbourhood designed to a master plan – where every aspect has been considered and catered for. On this beautifully landscaped, 40-acre parkland, freehold properties have been meticulously built to create a vibrant community. Ideally located 15 minutes north of Albany and 40 minutes from Auckland’s CBD. Only a leisurely stroll from the iconic clocktower entrance of the Park to the white sands of Orewa Beach and the bustling seaside Orewa village with its array of dining options and boutique shopping.
This is a place where fruit trees flourish, vegetable patches thrive, and the lake is home to ducks. The exclusive Kensington Park development offers a fabulous parklike playground for all ages, with luxury architecturally designed apartments, houses, terraced homes and amenities for everyone – Live Here for Life.
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- Group seeks to create a neighborhood park on Cape Girardeau's south side (12/7/16)14
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The All Rescue Graduation Class
One Wednesday evening, March 25th, the first All Rescue Dog obedience class graduated. These dogs and their handlers have been working for six weeks with the goal of testing for the Canine Good Citizen certification. The CGC is a certification offered by the American Kennel Club that is earned by dogs with proven manners and social skills.
The class was hosted by the Cape Area Family Resource Center. The dogs came from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, Silverwalk Hounds and independent rescues. All of the dogs were considered "throw away" at some point in their lives. and some came from high profile abuse/neglect cases.
There were many facets of this class that made it different from other dog obedience classes offered in our area. For one thing, not all of the dogs have a permanent home. They are still available for adoption Another difference was the presence of junior volunteer handlers ranging in age from nine to seventeen years old, as well as, the adult handlers. What really made this class stand out were the dog breeds represented. Of the twelve dogs participating, three were purebred Airedale, Boxer and Shepard. There were four mixed breeds and five American Pit Bull Terriers.
In six weeks time, the dogs were taught manners and the handlers learned control. All of the dogs represented are considered high powered, large muscle breeds, and they were not puppies. The youngest dog was the eleven month old German Shepard Dog. There were times it may have seemed there was no hope for the socialization of such a strong natured group of dogs, but this group of handlers never gave up. They proved without a doubt that no dog is un-trainable or irredeemable. The transformation was nothing less than spectacular to watch.
The finale for this group will come on April 8th when they test for their CGC certification. Mrs. Janice Miller will be the test evaluator. While this may be the end of this chapter in the group's training, it is only the beginning for the countless dogs being rescued and adopted. This group is proof that hard work and love can make opening your heart, and your home, to a dog with a less than savory background, one of the most gratifying experiences of your life.
For more information on upcoming classes, certification and events, please contact Melanie Coy at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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The pic is from Sunday night :)
Just Jared has details on his pic with Kennedy, and what she said about her encounter with Rob:
“Black Keys at Sayers Club? In front of a scant 50 people? Doing a full set?? Are you kidding me??!!” Kennedy wrote on her Facebook page. “Next thing you’re going to tell me Robert Pattinson was there, and we spent an hour talking about booze and Buddhism. Oh, wait…”
"Perched on top of a booth, Robert Pattinson was seen sipping cocktails and engaged in the music, often catching him mouthing the lyrics and smiling," a rep for the club told E! News. "His spirits were great and you could tell he was comfortable and content. He truly looked happy."
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funday i help robpatt escape the paparazzi. he's super rad/sweet, btw. #xo #adayinthelifeofaDJ

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FTSE 100-listed resources stocks such as Glencore (LSE: GLEN) have seen their share prices experience significant volatility over the last year. Investors have been concerned at times about the prospects for the world economy, with Chinese economic data proving to be mixed. There has also been a threat of rising US interest rates and their potential impact on commodity prices.
Glencore, though, appears to offer a wide margin of safety, as well as the potential to generate improving financial performance. Alongside another resources stock that released results on Tuesday, it could be worth buying right now.
The stock in question is iron ore pellet producer Ferrexpo (LSE: FXPO). Its results showed a rise in total pellet production of 1.6%, while revenue moved 6.4% higher to $1,274m versus the previous year. This reflected higher pellet premiums and freight rates. However, due in part to higher costs, its profit for the year declined by 15% to $335m.
The company plans to reduce debt further over the medium term. Its improving balance sheet means that it is well-placed to deliver the next stage in its planned expansion. It expects to increase investment yet further in order to reach its medium-term production target of 12m tonnes per annum by 2021.
Although Ferrexpo’s share price could experience further volatility, investors appear to have factored in the risks it faces. It trades on a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 9.5, which suggests that it offers a wide margin of safety. With ambitious production growth targets over the long run and what could prove to be growing demand from across the world economy, the stock could offer value investing potential.
As has been the case with many of its industry peers, the Glencore share price has shown signs of recovery in 2019. However, such was the scale of its decline in 2018, it is still down by 11% over the last year.
As well as concerns surrounding the prospects for the world economy, investors seem to be adopting a cautious stance towards the company’s strategic shift towards cleaner operations. This essentially involves limiting its coal production over the medium term, with it seeking to expand its operations that are focused on cleaner forms of energy. They could prove to be increasingly popular over the long run.
This could entail a challenging transition for Glencore due to its historic reliance on coal. However, with its P/E ratio currently standing at around 9, it seems to offer a sufficiently wide margin of safety to merit investment.
Therefore, while further mixed data from the US and China could hurt its share price performance at a time of significant change for the business, in the long run, its strategy shift may provide it with a tailwind that leads to a rising bottom line and valuation. As such, now could be a good time to buy it.
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Oh boy, Oh boy! This could be a long one. I'm thinking I'll have to break this up. I'll try and keep it short, but I don't know if that's possible. ;)
In August, we had an awesome Hancock Family Reunion in Monterey California. Shawn's sister, Melanie, planned it all (and did a GREAT job of it! VERY organized) and is the only one left that's living there. But we all don't mind going back to see how things have changed.
We left Saturday morning and traveled all day. We stayed the night in a hotel somewhere by Reno. Sunday morning we traveled some more. We broke up the drive a little and drove through Cupertino where Shawn lived all his life. We went to a fun park there and saw his old house.
Monday-We all got up early and went to the beach for group pictures. BTW, our condos were right on the beach. It was pretty sweet! Then, my SIL did my family's pictures. She did a great job. It was actually pretty cold but some of the kids played at the beach for a bit before lunch, but after lunch we all headed to the heated pool. Then, we had pizza and a movie night. The kids were in one condo watching a movie, teens in another and adults in another. It's nice our baby monitor reached all the condos. :) We watched "Dan in Real Life". Always a fav.
photo blog. :)
After the Aquarium, we all met up at a nearby, AWESOME park. One of Shawn's aunts and uncle met us there along with a cousin and his family. It was REALLY cold and we didn't prepare for that, so we pretty much had dinner and left. Which was sad cuz the park had tons of climbing equipment, slides, a maze, an old train, etc.
All the grandkids!
Thursday-Was a free day. Shawn planned to see some of his old friends from Elementary to High School, Jeremy and Ryan. We went over to Ryan's house and just visited. It's fun to hear old stories. The girls loved their dog. Sadie didn't mind that it licked her all over.
Oh, Brinley and I got a little lost as we were trying to find the beach that everyone was at. I was getting really worried we wouldn't find Shawn or anyone and I didn't have my phone. Brinley said she wasn't worried cuz she prayed. So I said a little prayer and we found Shawn shortly after that. Heavenly Father is always watching out for us.
That night we came home and went in the hot tub. Oh so nice!
Saturday-The wedding day! We headed down to the San Diego Temple (both the LA and Newport Beach temples were closed and the San Diego Temple had scaffolding all over...not great planning) for the wedding. The kids played at a nearby park since they would be bored waiting at the temple. And wait we did! We waited and waited for Layne. The temple workers didn't even know where he was. After a 1/2 hour they found him. They were talking to the temple president. If I were Breanne, I would be freaking out that Layne was getting cold feet. :) The ceremony was beautiful. Waiting for them outside was not. Can you believe that we were cold in San Diego in August? It was crazy!
Sunday-A few of the Hancocks already left to go home. So a few of us went to visit Shawn's brother, Kyle. He is in a mental hospital and I've actually only visited him once. Kids can't come so they played at a (kinda scary) nearby park. (Oh, I need to back up a little bit. My gracious SIL, Jody, said she would take Sadie so we could go to Disneyland the next day without Sadie. It was SO great to go without her! Jody traveled all the way back to Utah with her! That's a real sacrifice! They left Sunday morning. It was sad leaving Sadie but I knew she was in good hands.) Anyway, Shawn parent's, Shawn's sister and BIL, another one of Shawn's sisters and BIL and us all got to take turns seeing Kyle during visiting hours. He's definitely a Hancock. I wish I could've taken a picture to show what he looks like. He seems to be doing good but it's sad. We just can't wait until he can get out of there.
That night, we just hung out in our hotel room. Melanie took the kids to the pool for a little bit...Oh! and I took some pictures of their family since we didn't get time to at the beach. The beach would've been much better, but you do what you gotta do!


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- High Court declares teachers can't be asked to perform non-educational duties outside the RTE Act 2009
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has taken the authorities to task for assigning duties to school teachers which are "not remotely" connected to imparting education. The high court has stated that the principals and teachers can’t be asked by municipal corporations to perform duties outside the purview of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act and rules mentioned under it.
- NDA government increased medical seats by 30 percent says PM Modi
NEW DELHI: While laying the foundation stone of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai on Sunday, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in the last 4 and a half years, the NDA government has increased its seats by around 30%. “The numbers of undergraduate medical seats have been increased by almost 30% in last four-and-half year. The 1.5 lakh health and wellness centers are being established to provide comprehensive primary care and preventive health services,” said Modi.
- DTE Karnataka Diploma result April/May 2019 declared at bteresults.net
The Board of Technical Examinations (BTE), Department of Technical Examinations Karnataka (DTE), Government of Karnataka, is going to announce the BTE Karnataka Diploma Results April/May 2019 today on its official website - dte.kar.nic.in.


1, before and after hot-melt connection, clean the surface and heating tools of the hot-melt welding machine. The stains on machine surface should be cleaned with clean cloth. The polyethylene residue on heating tools can only be removed by wooden scrapers.
2, check whether the butt welder is matched with the pipe diameter and the required butt welding cycle.
3. The heating time and temperature of the hot-melt connection should be in accordance with the provisions of the connecting tool production plant and the pipe material and pipe production plant, and the welding temperature is usually between 200 and -235 C.
4. The heating and cooling time of the hot-melt connection should be in accordance with the provisions of the hot-melt connection tool factory and the pipe material and pipe production plant. The pressure and cooling time should not be moved or put on the connector.
5, to butt shall comply with the following provisions:
1) clamp the ends of the ends of the pipes and fittings to clean the socket ends on the butt welding machine.
2) mobile movable fixture, the pipe and pipe connection surface is planed on the milling cutter, the milling cutter is removed, and the connection surface of the pipe end is checked, so that the maximum clearance is less than 0.3mm..
3) straighten butt welding machine with two corresponding pieces to be connected, so that the wrong side should not be greater than 10% of the wall thickness on the same axis.
4) put the heating tool between the two connection surfaces. The tube on the butt welding machine is heated near the heating tool and applied to a certain pressure, and then it melts and forms smoothly and symmetrically with the entire circumference of the pipe.
5) after heating, the connecting pieces should be quickly separated from the butt heating tools, and uniform external force is applied to make them fully contacted, forming uniform flange.


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Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures and co-host of the “Pitchfork Economics” podcast.
He spoke with sociologist Elizabeth Popp Berman who says there’s nothing wrong with spending big on policies that improve the lives of millions.
Profitability is a fundamental principle in most Econ 101 classrooms – but not all government programs require it.
In her new book “Thinking Like an Economist,” University of Michigan sociologist Elizabeth Popp Berman argues that leaders of both political parties tend to view proposed policies within an economic framework, such as measuring the return on investment of a policy as if it were a profit-oriented policy. company agenda – and she argues that this framework has actually undermined the effectiveness of the policy.
In the latest episode of Pitchfork Economics, Popp Berman explained that the entire apparatus surrounding the making and transposition of policy into law – from lawmakers to advocacy organizations to the media – measures politics prospective in relation to “basic concepts like efficiency, trade-offs, the evaluation of costs and benefits – those very simple ways of formulating problems that you would learn in the introduction to economics.”
The problem is that while efficiency is a core principle in most Econ 101 classrooms, not all government programs are — or should be — efficient.
Take, for example, Republican President Richard Nixon’s 1970 call for Congress to create the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In it, Nixon clearly spoke of environmental conservation as a moral issue, “a deep commitment to the rescue of our natural environment and the preservation of Earth as both a habitable and hospitable place for human beings. ‘man,” Nixon wrote.
The EPA was created at a time when it was clear that environmental regulation was necessary to protect the public good at all costs. But today, environmental legislation is above all discussed, by right-wing and left-wing leaders, according to its impact on the economy. A set of laws that a Nixon-era leader would likely have discussed primarily to save the world from catastrophe has become an economic dispute, allowing partisan actors to quibble endlessly about the total number of jobs created and the impact on GDP.
Popp Berman points to a specific moment when economics became the primary metric for measuring proposed legislation: “Schools of public policy were created very explicitly to do this. They didn’t exist until the late 1960s,” she said. The birth of these graduate programs created the need to standardize and quantify public policy, and cost effectiveness is a concrete measure. As a result, she says, schools of public policy tend to systematically compare the cost-effectiveness of different public policy programs, with the most effective and affordable programs winning.
In the years that followed, this way of thinking gradually permeated all levels of the legislative process, and “it’s a way of thinking that feels very natural to us now,” Popp Berman explained.
What is lost when we focus on profitability
Unfortunately, this economic lens has narrowed the possibility of what legislation can do. As Popp Berman said, “If you argue that efficiency should be your central goal in policy-making, you’re really very rarely going to advocate policies that are universal.”
Popp Berman wrote her book because she has seen the effectiveness of public policy diminish over her lifetime, and she thinks “there are morally compelling reasons to try to get things done with government”, such as impending climate catastrophe. Huge, ambitious programs and policies enacted in the early to mid-20th century — like Medicare — still exist today for a reason, she argues.
Democrats passed Medicare in 1965, and the policy still enjoys broad bipartisan support, largely because it’s a universal program available to all Americans over 65. , which attempt to discourage overuse of medical care.”
You can see a similar argument playing out right now on student loan debt forgiveness, with some Democrats calling instead for more profitable student savings accounts or using economic demands to argue for a means-tested debt forgiveness, so it is not universal. By the time a solution emerges from the quagmire of the economic debate – if it does emerge at all – it is so watered down that it hardly appeals to anyone.
Of course, the huge US military budget reminds us that we don’t subject every policy option to rigorous tests of effectiveness. Popp Berman urges leaders to aim just as high with their social policies, adding that leaders “don’t necessarily have to back down immediately when someone says, ‘Okay, but is it profitable? “”
When it comes to government programs, Popp Berman argues, it’s okay to spend big if your policy improves the lives of millions of Americans. And improving the lives of millions of Americans creates positive economic benefits that cannot be measured by hard and fast economic analysis provided by seemingly “impartial” organizations like the Congressional Budget Office, because when more people have better, healthier and more financially stable lives that allow them to fully participate in the economy, we all benefit.
In the long run, bold policies that economically benefit the majority of Americans create a stronger economy and are always far more effective than modest policy driven by a cost-benefit analysis algorithm.
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CML: Scotland is the most affordable for homes
There may be a rise in the number of people attempting DIY house selling
in Scotland as new figures show it is the most affordable area for house purchase loans.
Statistics from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reveal that the average buyer in Scotland borrowed 2.75 times their income last year, compared to 3.03 times in the UK as a whole.
It also found that 46,800 loans were approved in the country during 2010, which marks less than a one per cent reduction from 2009 levels.
CML Scotland policy consultant Kennedy Foster commented: "The challenge of the dysfunctional mortgage market applies across the UK and the impact which this has on first-time buyers and second steppers is no different in Scotland."
Naomi Heaton, chief executive at London Central Portfolio, recently predicted that property located in prime areas of London is likely to experience a boost in demand this year.
- Property News from Lawpack: buying or selling your own house? Straight-forward advice on DIY house selling.
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Delicious, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Fall is in the air, and holidays are around the corner. The days are getting shorter, and the cool breeze surrounds us. And, the best thing I like to do during this time is bake. From chocolate cakes, brownies, croissants, and the list goes on. Today, I want to share my favorite recipe for making the best, chewy chocolate chip cookies. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE chewy chocolate chip cookies! Please see the ingredients and directions below, and let me know how you like it in the comments section below. 🙂
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted – You can also use Ghee (clarified butter)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheet or line with parchment paper. I usually find greasing the cookie sheet easier than lining the cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter or ghee, brown sugar and white sugar until they are well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until the mixture is light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 – 3 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are ready, take a picture and share with us! 🙂

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Branson West (Missouri) Loop
The Branson West Loop is located just West of Branson Missouri and it circles the many arms of Table Rock Lake.
Starting near the Dewey Short Visitor's Center, this route heads North and West through the outskirts of Branson. The city is quickly left behind as riders begin the roller coaster ride that makes up the majority of the loop. The route drops into valleys to cross the tributaries for Table Rock Lake, then it climbs and crosses the hills into the next valley.
Near Cassville, MO, the route turns South and crosses the border into Arkansas. While in Arkansas, riders will cross the historic Beaver Bridge, pass by the entrance to the beautiful Thorncrown Chapel, and visit Eureka Springs.
Leaving Eureka Springs, this route turns South again on some more fun roads before turning back North through Berryville and crossing back into Missouri. Once back in Missouri, the route continues along the edge of the Mark Twain National Forest, past the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park and back to the starting point near Table Rock Lake.
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