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The weather is warming up, the flowers are blooming and the popular new releases just keep coming! With comedy, horror and even a film about public libraries, you won’t want to miss the amazing titles being released in October. Let’s check out some of our favourites…
Annabelle Comes Home
M | Horror | October 9
Determined to keep Annabelle from wreaking more havoc, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren bring the possessed doll to the locked artefacts room in their home, placing her “safely” behind sacred glass and enlisting a priest’s holy blessing. But an unholy night of horror waits as Annabelle awakens the evil spirits in the room, who all set their sights on a new target–the Warrens’ ten-year- old daughter, Judy and her friends.
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mckenna Grace
M | Comedy | October 16
Jack Malik was just another struggling songwriter…but that was yesterday. After a mysterious blackout, Jack discovers he is the only person on earth who remembers The Beatles! As he rockets to fame by passing off the Fab Four’s songs as his own, jack risks losing Ellie – the one person who has love him and believed in him from the start. Before the door to his old life closes forever, Jack must decide if all he needs is love, after all.
Cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino
MA15+ | Comedy | October 16
In this fresh, unfiltered modern comedy, best friends and academic overachievers Amy and Molly realise they’ve missed out on pretty much all fun during high school. So, on the eve of graduation, they decide to make up for lost time with one wild adventure in this hilarious coming-of-age story about the meaningful bonds we create.
Cast: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams
MA15+ | Action | October 23
As a category 5 hurricane tears through Florida, Haley rushes to find her father, who is injured and trapped in the crawl space of their home. With the storm intensifying and water levels rising, the pair face an even bigger threat lurking below the surface. Producer Sam Raimi (Evil Dead) and Director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) Deliver an “Action-Packed thrill ride with a nasty bite”.
Cast: Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Morfydd Clark
Spider-Man: Far From Home
M | Action | October 23
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, our friendly neighbourhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends Ned, MJ and the rest of the gang on a European holiday. However, Peter’s plan to leave super heroics behind for a few weeks are quickly scrapped when he begrudgingly agrees to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of several elemental creature attacks. Spider-Man and Mysterio join forces to fight the havoc unleashed across the continent, but all is not as it seems.
Cast: Tom Holland, Samuel L. Jackson, Jake Gyllenhaal
M | Drama | October 30
Stuart is a sympathetic librarian who each day deals with the large group of destitute people who come to the library to access the internet, apply for jobs and, crucially, stay out of the vicious Cincinnati cold. When the group insist that they will stay beyond closing time on a particularly icy night, Stuart agrees that it is an emergency and allows it. Soon, cops and ambitious politicians get involved and plan a raid to evict the occupiers. Inspired by the notion that libraries have become far more than places to borrow books.
Cast: Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Emilio Estevez
MA15+ | Comedy | October 23
A quick-tempered cop who’s recovering from eye surgery recruits a mild-mannered Uber driver to help him catch the heroin dealer who murdered his partner. The mismatched pair soon find themselves in for a wild day of stakeouts and shootouts as they pursue violent criminals through the seedy streets of Los Angeles.
Cast: Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Mira Sorvino
Toy Story 4
PG | Animated | October 9
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realise that they’re worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts
The Secret Life of Pets 2
PG | Animated | October 30
Max, the Terrier, must cope with some major life changes, when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog, who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
Cast: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford
MA15+ | Drama | October 2
Based on powerful real-life events, ‘Chernobyl’ dramatizes the story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, the Ukraine nuclear plant disaster of April 1986. This five-part miniseries recounts the remarkable stories of the heroes who fought and fell to save Europe from an unimaginable disaster. Valery Legasov, is a Soviet scientist chosen by the Kremlin to investigate the accident to reveal how and why it happened. ‘Chernobyl’ tells a tale of lies and cowardice, of courage and conviction and of human failure and human nobility.
Riverdale: Season 3
M | Drama | October 16
Tensions between the North and Southside were at an all-time high – stoked by Hiram Lodge with the help of Reggie Mantle and intensified with the Black Hood’s unexpected re-emergence. A civil war seemed imminent. A riot brought out the worst (and best) of Riverdale and its citizens and culminated in the shocking arrest of Archie Andrews. It’s the start of Junior year and the gang is forced to think about something new – their future. But with Hiram now in control of the Southside, Archie on trial for murder and complicated romantic relationships forming, fans can expect a gripping start to the new season.
M | Documentary | October 30
The world’s most celebrated football genius and the most dysfunctional city in Europe were a perfect match for each other. Maradona was blessed on the field but cursed off it; the charismatic Argentine, quickly led Naples to their first-ever title. It was the stuff of dreams. But there was a price…Diego could do as he pleased whilst performing miracles on the pitch, but when the magic faded he became almost a prisoner of the city. Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from Maradona’s personal archive.
Moon Landing: The Lost Tapes
PG | Documentary | October 2
For the first time on television, this documentary utilises “lost tapes” of the astronauts, recorded before and after the mission, along with rare film and photos. The documentary reveals the doubts and fears of the astronauts as they stand on the brink of history. On the 50th anniversary of NASA’s most audacious achievement, Moon Landing: The Lost Tapes reveals the incredible true story of mankind’s greatest leap.
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Anastacia diagnosed with breast cancer for second time, cancels tour
Anastacia shared some sad news with her fans on Wednesday. The 44-year-old singer announced she's been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 10 years.
As a result, Anastacia (full name: Anastacia Lyn Newkirk) has been forced to cancel her European tour, which she was scheduled to kick off April 6 in London. "I feel so awful to be letting down all my amazing fans who were looking forward to "It's a Man's World Tour," the "Sick and Tired" singer said in a statement on her website Wednesday. "It just breaks my heart to disappoint them."
She previously battled the disease in 2003 when she was just 34 years old. She successfully completed surgery and underwent radiotherapy. In an interview on "Good Morning America" at that time, Anastacia admitted that the cancer diagnosis "hit me like a train," and that she couldn't stop crying. After her diagnosis, however, the singer took action and created The Anastacia Fund to help raise awareness for women under the age of 35 to get mammograms.
And the "Heavy on My Heart" singer, who says she'll continue writing music during her new ordeal, is ready to fight breast cancer again.
"Now more than ever, she is 'determined to live by her motto, 'Don't ever let cancer get the 'Best of You!'" her website says. "A born survivor, Anastacia has one goal and that is to make a full recovery with the support of her family, friends and everyone around her."
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The youngster, who scored his first goal for England, had been rumoured to have an agreement to return to his club after tonight's game.
And, speaking after the 4-0 win, Hodgson confirmed Sterling will return to his club.
Danny Welbeck has also been ruled out of Tuesday's game.
"It is two blows for us," Hodgson said.
Raheem Sterling will not play against Italy
"Raheem Sterling was waiting for an injection on his toe - he has been waiting for a while.
"I agreed with Brendan (Rodgers) that he would play tonight as it was the qualifier but he will now have the injection.
"If we're unlucky we will lose him and Danny Welbeck (for the game against Italy on Tuesday).
"They're important players in the system we're trying to play, but it will give opportunities for other players."

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Children and young people in Croydon will have the chance to enjoy a range of free, fun activities next week while on their school break.
The council’s youth engagement team will be running activity sessions, starting on Wednesday 15 February at the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, South Norwood, followed on Thursday 16 February at the Fieldway Centre, New Addington and returning to South Norwood on Friday 17 February.
Each day will run from 10am until 4pm and will feature a range of activities including music production, dance, arts and crafts and sports. Young people need to be registered with the youth engagement team to take part in the activities. Registration is quick and easy via the online form.
Throughout half term, the borough’s leisure centres will also be running morning sessions where under-16s can “swim for a quid” when accompanied by an adult at participating pools before 10am. To find participating centres and book, visit this page.
In addition, on Monday 13 February, the Museum of Croydon will be hosting a family activity session making paper Indian dancers to commemorate the new exhibition from Aspara Arts.
Finally, some of Croydon’s libraries will have activities available for a wide range of ages, completely free with no registration required. You can see the full list below:
Croydon Central Library
Junk Build Workshop – Ages 5-9, Saturday 11 February 3-4pm
Storytime – Ages 2-5, Monday 13 February 3-3.30pm
Valentine’s Day craft – Ages 5-11, Monday 13 February 4-5.30pm
STEM Science – Ages 5-9 Wednesday 15 February 3-4.30pm
New Addington Library
Make a frisbee – Ages 5+, Thursday 16 February
Valentine’s Day craft – Ages 2+, Monday 13 February 11am
Rhymetime – Under 5s, Wednesday 15 February 10.30am
Oi Frog and Friends stories and crafts – Wednesday 15 February 4pm
Storytime – Under 7s, Saturday 18 February 10.30am
Marble Mazes – Ages 5+, Saturday 18 February 10.30am
“From free craft sessions in our libraries to low-cost swims in our leisure centres, there’s something to keep all ages active and entertained in Croydon this half term. I encourage all families to check out what’s on offer in their local area.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon

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The US Open gets underway on the 26th August in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Novak Djokovic is the defending Men’s Singles champion and he looks set to compete against his old rivals Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal for that title once more. It has been another epic year for men’s tennis with Federer’s defeat of Nadal in the Wimbledon semi-final and subsequent loss to Djokovic in the final being the highlights.
In the Women’s Singles, defending champion Naomi Osaka is top seeded. Serena Williams, aiming for a record 24th grand slam title, is seeded eighth.
Men’s Singles Tournament
Dominant Djokovic is available at 11/10 to repeat his 2018 victory. The Serb is at the peak of his powers, winning two out of three grand slams this year, only losing out in the French Open semi-final. His rivals will gain some hope from the unexpected losses he has had on the Tour this year though. He most recently lost to young Russian Daniil Medvedev in the Cincinnati Masters. Djokovic is by no means infallible but he is our pick to win a fourth US Open title.
It seems more common than ever these days that Djokovic is joined at the top of the betting by Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. Second seed Nadal is listed at 3/1 with Bet365 while Swiss legend Roger Federer can be backed at 7/1. Federer played in his first tournament since that Wimbledon defeat at the Cincinnati Masters last week. It’s fair to say he didn’t play to his usual high standards and he suffered a surprising straight sets defeat to Andrey Rublev in the Round of 16.
Further down the betting there is a number of young hopefuls aiming for their first Grand Slam. The only issue is that they are all in the same side of the draw. Nick Kyrgios (80/1), Dominic Thiem (28/1), Felix Auger-Alissame (66/1), Stefanos Tsitsipas (25/1) and Denis Shapovalov (100/1) will all be contesting for a spot in the same semi-final. This cohort of young players have all shown they have great talent but whether they have the temperament for a two-week Grand Slam is another question altogether.
31-year-old Roberto Bautista Agut will be hoping to better his Wimbledon performance at this tournament. The Spaniard reached his first Grand Slam semi-final during the summer and a similar performance is not out of the question here. The aforementioned Medvedev could also have a big say in this tournament. The Russian is 12/1 to win it all.
BET NOW: Novak Djokovic @ 11/10 – Bet365
Outright Betting (selected) from Bet365
Novak Djokovic 11/10 Rafa Nadal 3/1
Roger Federer 7/1 Daniil Medvedev 12/1
Stefanos Tsitsipas 25/1 Dominic Thiem 28/1
Roberto Bautista Agut 66/1 Nick Kyrgios 80/1
Women’s Singles Tournament
Young star and defending champion Naomi Osaka is the US Open Women’s Singles top seed for this year’s tournament. The Japan-born player looked unstoppable at last year’s tournament and she added another piece to her trophy cabinet at the Australian Open this year. Unfortunately Osaka retired with injury in the quarter-final of the Cincinnati Masters and it will be interesting to see if she is fit to last two weeks in the humid New York summer.
There have been two first-time winners in the three Grand Slams this year with Ash Barty winning the French Open and Simona Halep winning at Wimbledon and we are predicting a third to be crowned here. 2017 finalist Madison Keys won her second title of the year last week at the Cincinnati Masters and she looks set to finally make the breakthrough as a Grand Slam winner. Her 2017 runner-up finish was followed by a semi-final run last year and it would be a surprise if she doesn’t reach that stage again this year.
Of course we cannot mention the US Open without talking about Serena Williams. The six-time champion faces her old foe Maria Sharapova in the first round. A win there could set her up for a long tournament run and a chance to regain the title she first won back in 1999. Williams is the favourite, available at 9/2 with Bet365.
Wildcard entry Coco Gauff is another player attracting interest in the betting. Her meteoric rise isn’t slowing down any time soon and it isn’t completely out of the question that she goes on a long run here. Her fourth-round loss at Wimbledon came against eventual champion Halep. She beat former World No.1 Barty in an exhibition match last week which is sure to stand her in good stead. 15-year-old Gauff is 40/1 to go all the way.
BET NOW: Madison Keys @ 14/1 – Bet365
Outright Betting (selected) from Bet365
Serena Williams 9/2 Simona Halep 8/1
Ash Barty 11/1 Bianca Andreescu 14/1
Karolina Pliskova 12/1 Naomi Osaka 12/1
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Christmas Countdown begins - 5 1/2 weeks to go. Handmade Cards
♫♫♫Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly♫♫♫It's time to launch our Christmas Countdown! This is our most popular yearly challenge event - so will you join in the fun?
Each week there will be a NEW CHALLENGE, weekly prizes and specials. Not only that, the Design Team will be bringing you some fabulous crafting ideas to help you prepare for the Holiday Season. You'll have until midnight Wednesday 23rd December to submit your entries and they can be easily be loaded directly into the Gallery. Keep reading below for this week's theme. There will be heaps of variety and by no means will they all be red and green, so if Christmas is not really your thing - there will still be HEAPS for you to enjoy too.
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Richard Branson claims that he has been shown a report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) that calls on governments worldwide to end the “war on drugs” and to decriminalise the use and possession of all illegal substances.
On a post on his Virgin website, Branson states an “as-yet unreleased statement” has been sent to the world’s media under embargo, but he has decided to go public with it for fear that the UN will “bow to pressure by not going ahead with this important move”.
The UN was preparing to declare “unequivocally that criminalisation is harmful unnecessary and disproportionate”, Branson wrote.
A document changing the UN stance on drug control was supposed to be released at a conference in Malaysia on Sunday, he said, but that has now been delayed.
“As I’m writing this I am hearing that at least one government is putting an inordinate amount of pressure on the UNODC,” he said.
“Let us hope the UNODC, a global organisation that is part of the UN and supposed to do what is right for the people of the world, does not do a remarkable volte-face at the last possible moment and bow to pressure by not going ahead with this important move.”
“The war on drugs has done too much damage to too many people already.”
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Working the Dialectic: Teaching and Learning Teacher Research in Social Studies
Martell, Christopher C.; Sequenzia, Maria R.
Educational Forum, v80 n4 p407-416 2016
This article presents two narratives of teaching and learning teacher research in social studies. Organized around the concept of working the dialectic, two social studies educators discuss their experiences as teachers and learners of teacher research. This article highlights the power of practitioner research to transform teaching and teacher education practices, and how it can be used as a tool for reflective practice and questioning the ways that we teach democratic citizenship.
Descriptors: Social Studies, Secondary Education, Narration, Action Research, Inquiry, Teaching Experience, Educational Practices, Instructional Innovation, Citizenship Education, Democratic Values, Teaching Methods, Teacher Researchers
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
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What is National Novel Writing Month? NaNoWriMo is an effort to encourage people to work on that novel they've always intended to write "someday"--TODAY!
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.
Throughout November, aspiring authors work on their novels with encouragement from authors and other writers, and keep track of their word counts on the NaNoWriMo website.
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The Friends of the Durango Public Library are having their annual fall book sale!
Stop by between 9:30am - 4:00pm to score great deals on a huge selection of books, movies, and more!
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Gratitude: The Greatest Performance-Enhancing Substance
Three ways to practice gratitude.
Posted Nov 23, 2020
It’s late morning and an executive is sipping on his third cup of coffee for the day when he hears a phrase that leads to an eye roll. “I invite you to write down three things you are grateful for,” says Wendy Cole of iMastery, a boutique training consultancy in Melbourne, Australia.
According to Wendy, this is a somewhat common response when she arrives at the topic of gratitude in her Better Ways of Working workshop. Nonetheless, those eye rolls quickly turn to “aha!” expressions when the participants grasp just how powerful practicing gratitude can be. Participants consistently tell her that the gratitude exercise is their favorite part of the workshop.
What Is Gratitude?
So, what’s the big deal with being grateful? In a world that constantly bombards us with messages of “it’s never enough,” gratitude is the expression of appreciation for what we do have.
Practicing gratitude can have a powerful impact on us, fending off negativity acquired from setbacks and increasing happiness. Leading gratitude researcher Robert Emmons has noted, “Gratitude is the ultimate performance-enhancing substance.” When we express gratitude — as well as when we are on the receiving end of it — our brains release dopamine and serotonin, which make us feel good.
“Gratitude is the ultimate performance enhancing substance.” —Robert Emmons
What Are the Benefits of Practicing Gratitude?
If being happier and less negative are not enough, consider some of the other outcomes of practicing gratitude:
- Better Sleep. Practicing gratitude helps you sleep better. A study in the Journal of Health Psychology revealed that participants who kept a gratitude journal reported improved daily sleep quality. Similarly, another study found that gratitude predicted greater sleep quality as well as longer sleep duration.
- Job Performance. Want to perform at a higher level at work? Try gratitude! A study in Sustainability showed that workers who practiced gratitude performed at a higher level than their less grateful counterparts. In addition, they were also more satisfied with their jobs.
- Romantic Relationship Health. A study of 62 romantically involved couples showed that practicing gratitude acted as a “booster shot” for the relationship, leading to increased relationship quality.
Workplace Behavior — A recently published study led by Lauren Locklear found that a 10-day gratitude journaling exercise reduced impolite behavior in the workplace. That is, coworkers noted that those who completed the gratitude exercise were less likely to engage in gossip and acts of workplace mistreatment, showing the benefits of gratitude journaling.
3 Ways to Practice Gratitude
If you’ve read this far, I bet you are now convinced — at least a little bit — of the benefits of practicing gratitude. Now it’s time to take action! Here are three easy ways to practice gratitude in your daily life.
1. Journaling/Listing. Writing down what you are grateful for is an easy way to practice gratitude. Journaling (or writing down a list) is the method often used in research studies that assess the effectiveness of practicing gratitude (for example, the study noted above on workplace behavior). And journaling is fairly quick and straightforward. Writing down what we are grateful for requires us to pay attention to the positives in our life.
- Do this: Think about the past day, week, or month and write down 3-5 things you are especially grateful for. Some people journal every day while others do it weekly. Decide on how often you’d like to journal and go for it. Do not feel like you must journal every day. You don’t want this practice to become forced. Also, some prefer to use a structured gratitude journal while others simply type their thoughts down in a note on a smartphone.
2. Gratitude Prompts. Unlike journaling, where you can think of anything you are grateful for, gratitude prompts give you a more focused direction when practicing gratitude. In this practice, a prompt is given and then we think about what we are grateful for in relation to the prompt. Example gratitude prompts include:
- I am grateful for three things I see.
- I am grateful for these things in my city.
- How is my life more positive today than it was six months ago?
- Do this: Keep a list of 5-10 prompts in a place you frequent. This could be a sticky note on your work computer, a list taped to your bathroom mirror, or a list of prompts next to your coffee maker. Each time you visit that place — for example, the coffee maker each morning when you wake up — select a prompt and consider what you are grateful for while your coffee brews. Also, be sure to switch up your gratitude prompts every few weeks. A Google search for “gratitude prompts” showed 47 million results, so you’ll have a few to select from.
3. Note of Thanks. This final gratitude practice takes a little more work on our part, but it reaps benefits for us and the recipient. The idea is simple: Write a note to someone telling them how grateful you are for them. This could be a family member, coworker, friend, or even the barista who serves you at the local coffee shop. For example, I have sent notes of thanks to professors I had as an undergraduate (that was 20 years ago!) thanking them for the impact they made on my life. And as a college professor now, I have been the recipient of similar notes. I can tell you as both the sender and receiver, these notes really do make an impact.
Do this: Write a short handwritten note (or type an email) to the person as if you are addressing them in a face-to-face conversation. Then tell them one or two things they have done that you are grateful for. You do not need to write a lengthy essay…short and sweet will do it. Then send it their way. It’s that easy! Perhaps aim to send one note of thanks per month and go from there.
These three ways of practicing gratitude are a great way to begin cultivating gratitude in your life today.

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Don’t let anyone ever fool you into thinking that there is a right way and a wrong way to make Indian chicken curry. When searching the internet, people fail to understand that Indian recipes were orally passed down and the countless traditional pastoral, semi-nomadic communities have their unique ways of making traditional dishes. Some preferred their dishes a little more sweetened, others preferred, many even earthy and it just depended on where the communities live and what conditions they were living under.
Fast forward to today and you have a very similar concept. Each household, even if they share a culture with another, has their own recipes that they adapt and share. My mom has never written down her recipes and continues to depend on me to remember what she shares with me and ultimately pass down to my children. This recipe is one of those recipes. She grew up in a vegetarian household where they never even cracked an egg. When she married my dad, she knew she was marrying someone who ate meat and loved it. So she embarked on learning, adapting, and perfecting a North Indian chicken curry recipe. She continues to make her Indian chicken curry recipe when I’m visiting or when we have friends over that appreciate it. It’s one of the best in my books, though I might be bias.
Even though I’m sharing my mom’s Indian chicken curry recipe exactly, feel free to adapt the recipe to your liking. Here are ways to change and adapt the recipe.
- Aromatic spices are added in the beginning to flavor the oil and ghee. We use cinnamon, cloves, black cardamom, bay leaves, and black peppercorn. Play around with the quantities and types! You can use green cardamom and more cinnamon if you want sweeter notes and plan on adding cream later.
- Slicing versus grinding the onions is something that differs a lot from one household to the next. Our Indian chicken curry recipe asks for blended onions so that the overall curry texture is thicker.
- Garam masala doesn’t have a standard recipe. We make our own garam masala that you can find that recipe here, but feel free to come up with and adapt your own recipe!
Have you ever made up your own Indian chicken curry recipe? How do you make it?
My Mom's Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
- 1½ lb. skinless & boneless chicken thighs
- 5 tbs ghee
- 2 tbs oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp black peppercorn
- 2-3 black cardamom
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 star anise
- 3-4 black cloves
- 2 medium white onions
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger piece
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbs ground cumin
- ½ tbs ground coriander
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbs garam masala
- 1 tbs dried fenugreek leaves
- salt to taste
- fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Dice the chicken in 1-inch cubes.
In a food processor, first blend the onions. It should be a thick paste instead of finely chopped. Set aside in a bowl. Then blend the garlic and ginger together so it is also a thick paste and place it in the bowl with the onions. In the same food processor, blend the tomatoes so it’s like tomato sauce consistency.
In a large pot, heat the ghee and oil over medium-high. Add the cinnamon stick, black peppercorn, black cardamom, bay leaves, star anise, and black cloves. Stir as it simmers and flavors the ghee and oil. After 5 minutes, add the onion, garlic, and ginger mixture along with salt. Saute for about 8 minutes while continuously stirring. Then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let the mixture caramelize for about 20 minutes. Stir occassionally to prevent the mixture from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.
The onion mixture should be brownish in color. Then increase the heat to medium-high and stir in the tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and garam masala. Season with salt. Let that come to a boil and then bring the heat down to medium-low, cover again, and let that simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes. During this time, I like to clean any dishes up in the sink, put away the food processor, and set the table.
Increase the heat to medium and add the chicken and stir. Let that cook through for about 10 minutes. Check the salt and season if needed and then stir in the dried fenugreek leaves. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro.
Hope you enjoy this Indian chicken curry recipe!

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No still a six speed and which one is dependent on hp. The current Ram has 7500 mile max oil change intervals so doing something to keep the exhaust soot from the EGR out of the oil and doubling the interval I think is significant. Also switching to SCR keeps diesel dilution of the oil minimized.Did they put the 8 speed in it yet? My little TDI does 10K oil changes on 4.5 quarts of oil. I think these days everyone has gone to synthetic and push out the oil changes.
I am pretty sure that in the fine print that they have up for all of 3 seconds that it says its a V6 and not 4x4 that gets 25 MPG.I did see a Ram add where they pimping 25 MPG. Pretty impressive for a v-8 truck. That's better than the Ecoboost Ford F-150 I think.
Yes the manual trans is still an option.The original post states ram heavy duty. Isn't v6 and 8 speed stuff in the "half ton" You still can get a standard shift in the heavy duty if you order the diesel can't you? I have enough made in Mexico stuff in my Deere tractors even if they are assembled in Georgia. I did kind of look at the specs for the 2009 and again in 2011 model 2012 I just didn't want 250 or 2500 series. I will have to give them credit for being up front about needing a weight distributing hitch to tow larger loads where ford does not really disclose that unless you know to look in some towing supplement not in the brochures or even asterisked.
We have 2011 Jeep GC and I have heard nothing about the head problem. Is it 2012 only?From what I've read about Mopar and our new 2013 Jeep with the Pentastar v6, they are doing away with the other smaller engines and using the Pentastar exclusively throughout the line-up. I believe it will be in the trucks as well. They had a major issue last year with having to replace heads. Driver side would start ticking and eventually burn a valve...or something. The '13s have the new and improved head...but we got the extended warranty anyways.
I believe its with the 3.6 Pentastar . I know for sure it was the 2012 Wranglers as that was the first year for the Pentastar for them. The heads being replaced had a number on the casting (fairy easily seen) that ends with AA or AB. The 2013 heads casting number ends with AC.We have 2011 Jeep GC and I have heard nothing about the head problem. Is it 2012 only?


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The global food anti-caking agents market size was valued at $822 million in 2020, and is projected to reach $1,074 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2020 to 2025. The market is driven by its usage in a wide range of applications, need for varied functionalities in diverse range of food products, concern toward food safety and hygiene in manufacturing practices, and demand for food products with better quality and enhanced shelf life.
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Food Anti-Caking Agents Market Dynamics
Driver: Rising consumption of food ingredients
The growth in the consumption of the food ingredients such as baking powder, milk & cream powder, cake mixes, and instant soup powder is expected to have an influential effect (positive) on the growth of food anti-caking agents, owing to their important functionality of maintaining free-flowing ability, texture & other organoleptic properties, and long shelf-life. Consequently, the growth in the consumption of food anti-caking agents is directly influenced by the growth in consumption of different food ingredients (especially, those that are hygroscopic in nature). These are the driving factors of food anti-caking agents market.
Restraint: Government regulations
Food and Drug Regulations, with respect to the use or presence of anti-caking agents, suggests the amount of the agent does not exceed the level suggested by regulatory bodies. Anti-caking agents also come under the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), which suggests that the amount of the agent that is added to the food in manufacturing and processing does not exceed the amount required to accomplish the purpose for which it has been added.
Opportunity: Demand from emerging markets
Increase in living standards and changes in lifestyles (busy lifestyles) have led to change in eating habits, making consumers value convenience. The demand for food anti-caking agents is thus on the rise in emerging markets as the demand for convenience food with enhanced quality and shelf-life is increasing. Fast foods are also being increasingly differentiated from junk food as consumers seek options that are quick and easy but at the same time healthy. These are the opportunities of food anti-caking agents market.
Challenge: Impact of anti-caking agents on the nutritive value of the food product
Anti-caking agents are widely used in powdered and granulated food particles to prevent the formation of lumps. They are frequently added to powdered foods to prevent the breakdown of certain nutrients, especially vitamin However, it has been found that anti-caking agents may degrade the nutrients in a powdered formulation. Instead of protecting certain nutrients, it may accelerate the breakdown of beneficial compounds such as vitamin.
Top Key Players in Food Anti-Caking Agents Market
Key players in this market include include major players such as Evonik Industries AG (US), PPG Industries, Inc. (US), Brenntag AG (Germany), Univar Solutions Inc. (US), Solvay SA (Belgium), Cabot Corporation. And Agropur Ingredients (US). These major players in this market are focusing on increasing their presence through expansions & acquisitions. These companies have a strong presence in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities along with strong distribution networks across these regions.
North America is estimated to be the largest market
North American markets are estimated to account for the largest market share in the global markets, and this growth is attributed to high consumption and continuously rising demand for a diverse range of food ingredients (which are hygroscopic in nature) and premixes in a varied range of food products/applications.

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text: In the absence of the Moore family, Lori spoke to Jeff Boutin, former Anchor of Business Beat. We heard about the New Hampshire Christian Business Network, and they introduced us to Adam Cote, who is part of the Concord chapter of the network. Jeff told us about his work as a financial planner for JPB Financial and shared the importance and benefits of giving. Finally, we heard more from Adam of Envoy Mortgage. He gave us some of the details of his personal life and he talked about the world of mortgage.


Texas A&M closer to full strength against No. 24 Tennessee (Jan 13, 2018)
It's been a while since Texas A&M has been at full strength. The Aggies are getting closer.
Texas A&M will try to end a four-game losing streak Saturday, when the Aggies travel to No. 24 Tennessee to take on the Volunteers, who have bounced back from a bad start in SEC play with consecutive conference wins.
Texas A&M has been missing key players for a month, but is starting to get healthy. Starting shooting guard Admon Gilder played 35 minutes in his return to the lineup in a 74-73 loss at Kentucky on Tuesday. D.J. Hogg has returned from a three-game suspension, and Robert Williams is trying to get his conditioning back after missing time with the flu.
"It's only going to get better," Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy told reporters after the loss to Kentucky. "I thought we got better today.
"We're still short-handed. Still don't have Duane Wilson back. Hope to have him back against Tennessee. He'll add some perimeter experience at the point guard and another guy who can make a three."
The Aggies (11-5, 0-4 SEC) had good looks at go-ahead baskets in the final seconds against Kentucky, but couldn't connect and remained winless in conference play.
Tennessee opened SEC play with losses to Arkansas and Auburn. After having their effort questioned by coach Rick Barnes, the Vols (11-4, 2-2 SEC) backed up a 10-point win over Kentucky with a comeback victory at Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Forward Grant Williams exploded for a career-high 37 points, helping the Volunteers erase a double-digit halftime deficit and pull away in the second half.
Grant Williams dominated in the paint and around the basket, occasionally stepping outside to show off an improved midrange game. Vanderbilt threw constant double teams at him from different areas of the floor. Williams was ready for it all.
"He's good," Tennessee coach Rick Barnes said of his sophomore star after the win over Vanderbilt. "He's really good down there when he gets it deep and he goes quick. We spent a lot of time expecting double-teams not just on Grant but on Admiral (Schofield). ... He's only going to continue to get double-teamed."
Schofield added 22 points and nine rebounds for the Vols, who scored 57 points in the second half to take down Vanderbilt.
Barnes was happy with the comeback win, but said he remains concerned about his team's consistency.
"We can't be a two-man team," Barnes said. "It's consistency what we're searching for.
And even though we found a way to come back and get this one, we got to get more consistent overall."
For A&M, Robert Williams, an NBA prospect, got off to a sluggish start against Kentucky, but finished with 12 points and eight rebounds. He missed the previous game, a loss to LSU, and sat out several practices last week.
"He's got to string some practices together and get his conditioning back to where it needs to be," Kennedy said of Williams.
Tennessee won last season's only meeting with the Aggies 73-63.


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After 20 years of battling to gain a significant foothold in the New Zealand coffee market, Restaurant Brands has given up trying. The license will expire in October and will be taken over by Tahua Capital. At its peak, Starbucks operated 50 stores across the country. That number has since shrunk to 22. This pattern was repeated across the Tasman, with the number of stores decreasing from 85 to 34. New Zealand is a nation of coffee lovers, so why didn’t Starbucks ever take off? Coffee culture is, in fact, the problem – New Zealand coffee tastes have evolved well beyond the Starbucks offering.
“Starbucks has never delivered its expectation here,” said Brian Gaynor of Milford Asset Management. “They had aspirations for it a long time ago when they acquired it first, and it’s never been achieved because they’re up against local competition from either individual coffee shops or local chains.”
Restaurant Brands CFO Grant Ellis agrees.
"We think a lot of that is to do with the existing coffee culture in both countries," he said. "We had nearly 50 stores in New Zealand at one stage and a number of them struggled to make money, so we closed them. The current business is profitable, it's got a targeted market, particularly with tourists. A lot of our stores are handy to tourist places and students. But the coffee culture in New Zealand is very strong and there are some very good brands that we have been competing against."
Starbucks’ main consumers in New Zealand are students and tourists, a target audience looking for familiarity and convenience, rather than being motivated by any underlying coffee connoisseurship. There are countless independent coffee shops in New Zealand, and the scene isn’t without its own overseas success stories. Mojo Coffee, started in Wellington, recently inked a deal which allows it to greatly expand its overseas operations. Coffee Supreme, Kokako and Atomic Coffee are only three examples of the burgeoning roasting scene, and contract roasters are also appearing across the country.
Independent coffee shops are building brand loyalty by forging a personal connection with the customer. Unlike Starbucks, which is notorious for misspelling the names of customers, a barista can remember a name or a preferred style, and often at a cheaper price point than the international chain.

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The fish have not [yet?] learned about things which are translucent but solid. The medium they live in is translucent but never solid in their natural environment.
They try to reach the food flakes by pelting the plexi glass. It seems that they find the passages [see image ‘alternative habitation‘] only by chance.

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Barack Obama On Attracting Young Voters
posted on June 4, 2008
Stories From This Episode
This story is part of Iowa Press #3510, which originally aired on November 9, 2007. Read all stories from this episode:
- Barack Obama on special interest groups and PAC funds
- Why should people vote for Barack Obama?
- Barack Obama on 'Is Race a Factor?'
- Barack Obama on Energy Policy and Conservation
- Barack Obama on Education and Motivating Change
- Barack Obama on Afghanistan
- Barack Obama on unpopular decisions
- Barack Obama on the National Debt
- Barack Obama on the 'National Mood'
- Barack Obama On His Experience
(Jul. 2, 2015)(D – Iowa City) Representative David Loebsack is the guest on this edition of Iowa Press. The program focuses on the latest legislative and...
(Jul. 2, 2015)Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa City) says he voted against trade promotion authority for the president because he feels he needs to have more input on...
(Jul. 2, 2015)Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa City) is the only Democrat in Iowa's Congressional delegation. He says the best way to rebuild the Iowa Democratic Party...
(Jul. 2, 2015)Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa City) says he is not pleased with the recent EPA blender mandate decision regarding fuels because the volumes for...
(Jun. 26, 2015)Governor Terry Branstad is the guest on this edition of Iowa Press. The program discusses the recent Iowa legislative session and potential final...


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Bridging the digital divide for the ‘have’ and ‘have nots’: How schools are meeting the need during remote learning
“There is a major digital divide in the community,” said Je’Nell McRae, a Camden activist, teacher and school board candidate. “Some of our children are just going to fail.”
The two bright-eyed second graders huddled together looking at a laptop during music class in their makeshift remote classroom at the Boys and Girls Club in Paulsboro.
The girls, Ocean and Laila, 7, happily shared the device for hours during the school day because their district cannot provide enough computers for every student, a scenario playing out across the country as families struggle to educate their children without access to online programs and technology for remote learning.
“This is a huge challenge,” said Patti Withington, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Gloucester County, which operates locations in Paulsboro and Glassboro. “They’re doing the best they can under the constraints.”
The educational digital divide grew during the pandemic after schools suddenly closed and households could not easily shift to online. Experts say the inequities widen the achievement gap between low-income school districts and their more affluent counterparts.
Some wealthier districts have been able to easily provide a device for each child who needs one, while economically disadvantaged districts like Paulsboro are struggling to meet the need. At least 100 students in the Gloucester County school lack devices to connect with their classrooms.
The district, which provides remote-only instruction for now, has 1,200 Chromebooks, one for every student, on back order, but they’re not expected to arrive until March. Where does that leave students?
“I hate to say it, but it leaves them without,” said newly appointed Superintendent Roy J. Dawson III. The district was unprepared for the unprecedented shift to virtual instruction last spring, he said. Students are using cellphones, sharing devices, using public facilities, or completing packets to keep up with their assignments, he said.
Gov. Phil Murphy estimated at the beginning of the school year that at least 230,000 public school students, roughly one-fifth of New Jersey’s enrollment, were without devices or internet access. Many struggling families either cannot afford devices or online service fees, and libraries and traditional public access spots have not fully reopened.
In Philadelphia, a $17 million program known as “PHLConnectED” seeks to link 35,000 low-income families to the internet, either via Comcast Internet Essentials or mobile hot spots, for families whose housing is insecure. The Philadelphia School District is offering Chromebooks to its 120,000 students, as are most charter schools in the city.
Still, the latest numbers indicate up to 18,000 families are still unconnected. Politicians, activists, students, and teachers from Philadelphia and other cities have called on Comcast and other internet service providers to do more to connect students. They say students are struggling with slow internet speeds that make it difficult for several users in a household to get online at the same time.
In 2019, only 45% of city students in grades three through five accessed the internet from a home computer compared with 56% in grades six through eight and 58% for high school students, according to district survey data.
In Camden, Jordan Hawkins, 17, a senior at Charles Brimm Medical Arts High School, said she has not received a district laptop so she mostly uses her cellphone to log in to class via Zoom.
The eldest of five, Hawkins said she helps her siblings with their classwork in the same room, where it can get noisy. Her biggest challenge is trying to get on camera so her teachers will see her and mark her present.
“Most of the time it doesn’t work,” said Hawkins, who hopes to be an orthopedic surgeon. “I’m drowning in work.”
Karen Borrelli, a health teacher at Brimm, said at least three freshmen have not logged in virtually to her class this year because they don’t have a Chromebook. One student tried to use a cellphone but could not access the necessary applications, while other students reported broken or malfunctioning devices, she said.
“I don’t hold anything against them. But they’re going to be behind,” said Borrelli.
Katrina McCombs, the superintendent of the Camden school district, told board members last month that Camden bought 5,000 devices in March and expects another shipment in November.
Until then, McCombs said, teachers have been instructed to give students alternative assignments, “which is not ideal but where we find ourselves.” Students are not expected to return to school until February.
“There is a major digital divide in the community,” said Camden activist and school board candidate Je’Nell McRae, a graphics arts teacher at the Camden County Vocational School. “Some of our children are just going to fail.”
Pennsauken High School cosmetology teacher Jibril Smitherman wants to make sure students have internet access. So, he partnered with the nonprofit New Soles Inc. and helped launch a “No Child Left Offline” campaign after several students fell behind because they did not have internet access when schools were shuttered last spring.
This school year, the campaign has raised $6,000 to pay for internet service to low-income families through the Comcast Internet Essentials program. About 67% of the school’s nearly 1,300 students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
About 20 of Smitherman’s students have signed up and other teachers have asked for help for their students, he said. The program was recently expanded to all of Camden County.
“I’m not sure how many don’t have access,” said Smitherman, 44, a father of three school-age children and barbershop owner. “One is too many."
Chassidy King, a second-year marketing and business teacher at Chester-Upland High School, said her students have Chromebooks provided by the district, but many are having trouble with remote learning. Some are unable to get online using free hot spots provided by the district because of a spotty internet connection, she said. Only five of the 13 freshmen in her introductory technology class have logged in, she said.
“Online learning is hard for them. They don’t want to do it,” said King.
At the Boys & Girls Club in Paulsboro, the staff improvised to help the 10 or so students who typically show up without devices. About 25 students in kindergarten through third grade attend virtual school in three classrooms.
One computer lab has 10 computers, but only seven work and only two have webcams for online learning, said Michelle LaRue, the center’s director. In the basement lab, only half of the 10 computers work, she said. There are similar computer shortages at the Glassboro location, Withington said.
On a recent afternoon, Laila and Ocean sat at a table with four other students, all wearing masks. The others wore headsets but the girls could not because their device didn’t have jacks for both of them to connect at the same time. Music blared from the speakers as they danced and sang along to holiday jingles.
When there’s a device shortage, students in the same class share devices or use a parent’s cellphone. Siblings like Eli, a first grader, and big brother Ezekial, a second grader, alternate days that they use a district-issued Chromebook. Because of the shortage, the district handed out one device per family.
“They’re hard to come by,” LaRue said.
For more information about the No Child Left Offline program, contact Jane Donohue at firstname.lastname@example.org or 856-723-6493.


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The photocatalytic air purifier is based on photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), an emerging air purifier technology that converts fine (UP to .1 micron) particles (NOT larger particulate) and toxic gasses into safer compounds.
PCO is FDA approved for reducing bacteria in poultry and pork processing, and is used to cleanse pesticides from fruits and vegetables.
A photocatalytic air cleaner uses broad spectrum ultraviolet light, which reacts with a thin-film titanium dioxide-based chemical catalyst, in the presence of water, to create hydroxyl radicals and super-oxide ions which oxidize volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and eliminate microorganisms adsorbed on the catalyst surface.
Oh, that makes everything perfectly clear.
Let’s analyze this paragraph one concept at a time: a real bright light shines on a wet metal thing which makes tiny pac-man people that get rid of bad stuff stuck on the surface and turn it into carbon dioxide and water.
When the pac-people are done, they turn back into to oxygen and hydrogen.
Yeah, I knew that.
A high-intensity broad spectrum ultraviolet lamp, with UVC (254 nm) germicidal light wavelengths included, is the first part of photocatalytic air purification technology.
This light is similar to those covered in the preceding article, “UV Air Purifier: The Twilight Zone,” but includes additional wavelengths.
As we saw there, ultraviolet light can reduce microbial populations in our air.
A wider set of ultraviolet wavelengths below 385nm are employed for catalyst activation.
Although UV light alone will degrade toxic organic compounds, reaction rates are much faster with photocatalytic assistance.
A catalyst is a substance that can speed up a chemical reaction without being used up itself.
The catalyst material in the photocatalytic purifier is titanium dioxide, TiO2, which is applied as a thin film on aluminum or ceramic substrate.
Titanium dioxide is a relatively inexpensive pigment and is used to add whiteness to products such as paints and coatings, plastics, paper, inks, fibers, food, toothpaste and cosmetics.
Titanium dioxide is also a semiconductor.
When a semiconductor is bombarded with light of certain wavelengths, electrons in the material’s valence band are excited into the conduction band.
This means they are free to move and their energy ends up spliting nearby water molecules into two parts, hydroxyl radicals and super-oxide ions.
Free radicals are uncharged atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons. Unpaired electrons are highly reactive, so free radicals are likely to quickly engage in chemical reactions.
Hydroxyl radicals are among the most powerful oxidizers in the world, stronger than chlorine, ozone, and peroxide, and consequently very short lived.
Superoxide is created by the addition of one electron to oxygen. This free radical has a relatively long half-life: less than one second.
Here is what photocatalytic machine vendors claim their air purifiers can do.
Organic substances, like germs and volatile organic compounds, are held together by carbon-carbon, carbon-oxygen or carbon-hydrogen bonds.
Oxidizers chop these bonds and cut the molecule into smaller compounds which are broken over and over until only carbon dioxide and water are left.
A photocatalytic purifier can eliminate particles UP to maybe 0.01 microns from air, including the very tiny lung penetrating particles I keep hollering about.
Please take time to understand the previous sentence - PCO does NOT destroy particulate beyond the finest sizes, you still need true-HEPA filtering after installing a photocat.
Pollens, dust mite allergens, pet dander, mold, bacteria, and viruses in the air, are on the list of items removed.
Larger particles, such as pet hair, require a prefilter.
Photocatalytic air purifiers can eliminate toxic gas phase VOC pollutants including formaldehyde, exhaust fumes, benzene, toluene, and odors like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from our air.
Even gases like carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide, untouched by every other technology on this site, are destroyed.
Could you say that again?
Air contaminants in every category, particles, gasses, and biologicals, are not accumulated in filter media, not collected on metal plates, they don’t fall on the floor, they are gone, vaporized, transmuted into harmless substances, really gone!
Awesome air cleaning technology, ideal for multiple chemical sensitivity, allergy, asthma, and just about everything else.
Sounds like a sci-fi movie script.
Two to beam up, Scotty.
Or maybe it's just air purifier marketing.
But in the fiction-like atmosphere of air purifier marketing some vendors gotta ‘zaggerate.
They claim their photocatalytic air purifier works over impossible distances:
“Air-borne hydro peroxides, super oxide ions and hydroxide ions travel through the house”
The ozone generator, which actually does fill the whole house, is looking vulnerable on safety issues.
Hey, it’s only a little exaggeration.
Every scientific and engineering source I have found asserts that oxidation occurs on the surface of the catalyst, NOT throughout the house.
These aggressive oxidizers, especially hydroxyl radicals, have a very short half-life in air (billionths of a second): they defy measurement by precision laboratory techniques.
They do not go wafting from room to room like ozone can, with its half-life in air measured in days.
Engineers are working with additional metals, like silver, added to the catalyst film, trying to extend the short time window of the photoelectric charge.
But that little marketer's exaggeration casts a shadow of doubt on all the wonderful claims of salvation above.
I wonder if all this sci-fi stuff really works.
How can we tell if it’s really working?
Even in the lab monitoring of multiple low level (parts per billion) VOC is a challenge.
In home air we cannot smell or see results, so reduction of our symptoms is our main guide.
Titanium Dioxide is highly stable and is considered harmless. TiO2 has been an approved food additive in the US since 1968.
As we have seen, free radical oxidizers do not persist long enough to travel through air away from the catalyst surface. Consumers will not be exposed to superoxide ion and hydroxyl radical.
They cannot build up in closed rooms.
These oxidizers are much safer than ozone.
But people, pets, and plants should not be close to the air purifier.
To me a question arises: is there complete elimination of contaminants inside the unit?
Free radical oxidation of organic molecules is not a one step process: as each bond is broken smaller molecules are created in a cascade.
Eventually the free radical cascade terminates, but intermediate products from the oxidation of organic compounds might escape into the room.
I don’t think we can know the answer here, just the question.
One vendor claims: ”plants thrive on the carbon dioxide those pollutants are converted to.”
I don’t consider carbon dioxide harmless.
I notice the lack of oxygen after a while in any closed room, and absolutely will not sleep without venting.
Not a big hazard, but just how much CO2 is produced by the PCO air purifier?
Probably not much, just enough to make plants “thrive.”
During the catalytic free radical generation process ozone is temporarily created. Some escapes, with varying claims from vendors.
Some assert zero ozone while others publish ozone tests ranging from .01-.04 ppm.
Most people can smell ozone at .01 ppm, and I consider .05 ppm, the federal limit for medical devices, way too high for routine use.
If I can smell it I won’t use it.
Fluorescent lamps produce UV radiation by emissions from low-pressure mercury gas.
Some photocatalytic air purifier systems incorporate a glass UV mercury bulb without sufficient protection from breakage.
It is important to shield the bulb from breakage which could release mercury.
It is also important NOT to touch the glass, handle a Mercury bulb by the metal.
Do NOT vacuum a broken Mercury bulb.
High benefit-to-cost ratios make photocatalytic technology air purifiers even more attractive.
With no air filters to replace or collecting plates to clean, the photocatalytic device requires little consumer attention.
Yearly or longer replacement of lamps, and/or photocatalytic reaction modules, is the norm.
Replacement lamps can be pricey, although you only have to change lamps once a year, be prepared for the annual cost.
Yes, most UV emitters wear out in about 9,000 hours, despite continuing to exhaust visible spectrum wavelengths.
I have seen PCO air cleaners advertised from under $100 to $1695.00.
The photocatalytic purifier operates with air at room temperature so there are few burn or fire hazards.
Recent improvements to PCO technology include adding other element's oxides to the catalyst; vanadium, tungsten, copper, zinc, rhodium, silver and nickel.
New hydration compounds help attract more moisture to the surface.
The most advanced models will have multiple metals in the catalyst film and a three dimensional structure wrapped around the UV emitter.
Added chromium, vanadium and manganese have produced visible light responsive TiO2 photocatalysts that can harness the full power of sunlight.
Ultraviolet represents less than 2% of this energy.
Future potential of PCO air purification technology is enormous.
The HVAC engineering community has taken notice, with a number of global conferences.
Photocatalysis has also gained tremendous interest in booming manufacturing areas like South and East Asia, including Japan, China, Korea, and Taiwan.
Japan leads the world in photocatalysis research and development, with 2,000 companies.
Many products are emerging, such as the clean air lamp, a standard sized fluorescent tube like so many we see every day, but with the purifying photocatalyst on its surface!
Visible light PCO is in paint on walls and ceilings, and on building exteriors to prevent dirt buildup and detoxify the air.
I even found a toilet with PCO technology to oxidize odors.
Anyone still thinking of buying ozone generator "air purifiers" should stop now. For them, the photocatalytic air cleaner is a go right now.
Many air cleaners incorporate PCO - it is very inexpensive ($30?) to add a sheet of TiO2 coated aluminum to an existing UV device - but no mainstream manufacturer has adopted the PCO technology.
Recent innovations, including a 3 dimensional substrate which increases the surface area of the catalyst, have gone begging for major OEM support in the shrinking air cleaner market.
The safety record of the similar plasma-ion oxidizer technology (Sharp Plasmacluster has sold many millions without any personal injury award) suggests that photocats pose no major health hazards, but I'd still avoid very close contact with PCO, like installation near the bed.
Shoppers should keep in mind that PCO does NOT collect particulate above .1 micron, it does NOT displace HEPA air purifiers.
Airocide is a stand-alone photocat with no filters, currently fetching around $600 at Amazon.com.
Airocide is pricey and exotic, with costly overhaul kits which include the catalyst grid.
A complete review is here:
Or browse the Airocide 3000 at Amazon.com;
Airocide PCO at Amazon.com.
At the mid-price area are dedicated photocats (just the UV lamp and cat grid, no filters).
A good example is the $460, US-made Air Oasis 3000.
A detailed review is posted on my "Ozone" page, which all photocat shoppers should read:
AO3000 is a strong photocat, claimed to clean "3000 sq. ft."
I would tend to install any oxidizing air cleaner in a much smaller confined space.
Shoppers may browse the AO3000 at Amazon.com:
Air Oasis AO3000 at Amazon.com
Hoover WH10600 ("H600") is described in my full-length review as "LOW-powered, quiet, full featured, automated".
I purchased the Hoover H6000 in 2011.
It has run flawlessly, though NOT 24/7, for the last 4 years, but is strong enough for VERY small bedrooms and closets only.
There is no indication of a needed filter replacement or UV lamp, though I am sure at least the lamp needs replacement.
"Hoover", actually a Hong Kong company, makes little noise to emphasize the H600's PCO, in my view it's strongest marketing angle.
See my review at:
Or go to Amazon, where price has eroded to $166:
Hoover WH10600 at Amazon.com.


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London – November 9, 2022, Holistic AI today sponsored the City and Financial Global’s conference on Regulation and Risk Management of AI in Financial Services. The company’s co-founders, Dr Adriano Koshiyama and Dr Emre Kazim, participated as panellists and event chairs, respectively.
The event boasted strong representation from both UK regulators and the industry. From the regulatory side, the Financial Conduct Authority, Competition and Markets Authority, and the Bank of England were all in attendance. And from industry, representatives included those from HSBC, Credit Suisse, Starling Bank, IBM, KMPG, EY, Simmons and Simmons and Linklaters.
The attendance of key players signalled a shared commitment to understanding the intersection of financial services and innovative AI, along with the importance of regulation and risk management.
The summit was a great success and reflective of the growing importance of proper AI governance and risk management and in the coming years is likely to affect most industries.
Stay tuned for more news on future events around AI risk management.
Holistic AI is an AI risk management company that aims to empower enterprises to adopt and scale AI confidently. The AI risk management software platform audits and assures AI systems' code, data, policies and processes. As a result, enterprises can maximise their AI's value, minimise reputational, legal and commercial risks, and accelerate innovation.
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Christina Perri, "Arms"
In less than a year's time, Christina Perri has morphed from an unknown singer/songwriter to a rising pop-rock star, thanks to the sorrowful anthem "Jar of Hearts." On the other hand, Perri's follow-up, "Arms," is an effervescent love song that pairs the voracity of Florence & the Machine with the growling undertones of Adele's voice. The result is a hypnotically melodic tune with lyrics about the discovery of young, angst-ridden love. "How many times will you let me change my mind and turn around/I can't decide if I'll let you save my life or if I'll drown," Perri sings in a sweet, lilting voice that tones down her intensity from "Jar of Hearts." With Perri's debut album set for release on May 10, "Arms" offers another glimpse of the talented newcomer.


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Did you know that research subjects in a survey remember a unique name or detail from an introductory conversation? How is your conversation with your new home going? Have you introduced yourself to your new home yet?
Your home shouldn’t be just a neutral space to live in. It shouldn’t be all about functionality, either. You should showcase what you love and what you find beautiful, as well.
Keep reading for a few plant decoration ideas to get you going on how to decorate your new home.
1. Have Fun With Hives
This creative solution allows homeowners to make the most of their plants and even the smallest of spaces. Much like the hanging baskets that many people enjoy, hives are a way to dress up plants for living rooms, add texture to the environment, and make a statement in the new space.
With hives, you can turn your plants into fun shapes and even use them as a conversation piece. With vibrant colors and organic shapes, these hives will be sure to garner compliments.
2. Soften Partition Shelving
Soften partition shelving is a great way for new homeowners to add some decorative flair to their homes. Taking blank wall space and adding multiple shelves creates an eye-catching focal point and creates a place for personalization.
Shelves can be decorated with any combination of items, from plants to books and artwork, allowing homeowners to showcase their individual style. Making the shelves even more visually pleasing is best achieved with plant decoration.
3. Create an Illusion
First, feature multiple types of plants in hanging floating shelves to create an illusion of added space. Second, consider a green wall as a backdrop for any room, as it brings a unique look and feels to any interior.
Third, use plants to draw attention to focal points in the home, such as windows and fireplaces. Fourth, create a living vertical garden with hanging containers for a one-of-a-kind installation.
Last, suspend plants above a sink or counter to create an organic feel in any kitchen or bathroom. Check out Phillips Interior Plants & Displays for more tips about creating illusions.
4. Liven Up The Laundry Room
New homeowners often feel overwhelmed when it comes to decorating, especially when it comes to the laundry room. A hanging basket filled with green plants can add a cozy and natural look to the room.
A window sill with exotic and vibrant plants can be a great way of dressing up the space. Artificial succulents, plants in cheerful colors, and bamboo plants are great alternatives as well since they add texture and sophistication to the area.
Additionally, a terrarium featuring vibrant plants can also give the room a unique look.
5. Makeover Your TV Stand
They can add a statement piece like a fiddle leaf fig. This makes a bold statement while also providing much-needed greenery to any room.
Thirdly, they can make use of trailing plants like ivy. This adds movement and depth to the overall design. Fourth, they can make use of window boxes. These provide an interesting window display that can draw eyes away from the TV.
Lastly, they can opt for wall-mounted hanging planters. This adds vertical interest and transforms the space into something quite special.
Choose The Best Plant Decoration Ideas
Overall, new homeowners should consider these top 5 plant decoration ideas to enhance their space. The right plants can add life and character and even improve the air quality throughout your home. Improve your space today with a few hardy houseplants!
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Share in the joy of the holidays!
Oakland Ballet Company brings to life the magic of Graham Lustig’s The Nutcracker. Performed at Oakland’s historic Paramount Theatre with the Oakland East Bay Symphony, this East Bay holiday favorite is a celebration of the good cheer of the season and a showpiece of Oakland Ballet Company’s creative energy and spirit.
Choreography: Graham Lustig
Design: Zack Brown


The researchers are now collaborating with experts at Shell to apply the model to a natural gas production system in Malaysia.
Natural gas consumption is expected to increase dramatically in the coming decades. However, in the short term, demand for this clean-burning fuel is highly volatile. Because natural gas is difficult to transport and store, energy companies tend to produce it only when they have buyers lined up and transportation capacity available, generally under long-term contracts. As a result, they miss opportunities for short-term sales, and the overall availability of natural gas is reduced.
Natural gas companies would like to operate their production networks more efficiently and flexibly. But operators can be overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices to be made and obligations to be met under supply contracts with customers and facility- and production-sharing agreements with other companies.
According to Professor Paul I. Barton of the Department of Chemical Engineering, the only way for a company to optimize such a system-that is, to operate it so as to best meet all obligations, objectives and constraints-is to formulate it as a mathematical problem and solve it.
"If there were just one or two decisions to make, an engineer could do it," he said. "But when you've got 20 valves to set and 50 different constraints to satisfy, it's impossible for a person to see. Computer procedures can take all of that into account."
Barton and chemical engineering graduate student Ajay Selot have spent the past two years developing a mathematical model to help guide operators' decisions one to three months in advance. The model focuses on the "upstream supply chain," that is, the system from the natural gas reservoirs to bulk consumers such as power plants, utility companies and liquefied natural gas plants.
While other models have focused on optimizing individual subsystems, the new MIT model encompasses the whole system. "Ideally, operators would like to make decisions based on information from the entire system," Selot said.
Based on fundamental physical principles, the researchers' model describes gas flow, pressure and composition inside every pipeline in the network. Equations describe how the flow properties change as the gas passes through each facility along the way. The equations interact so the model can track flows and how they mix throughout the system.
To be useful in the real world, the model must also incorporate-in mathematical terms-the rules from all contracts and agreements. For example, what fraction of production must be shared with other companies?
Operational constraints must also be included. How rapidly can gas be withdrawn from a given well? Further, the company must define its goals, such as maximizing production, minimizing total costs or scheduling facilities in a particular way.
The final challenge is to "solve the model" so that it defines the specific operating choices that will best satisfy the stated obligations, constraints and goals. Standard optimization techniques cannot handle such a large and complex model. Selot is therefore refining and extending standard techniques to solve that problem.
He and Barton are now performing a case study of a natural gas production system in Malaysia operated by Sarawak Shell Berhad, Malaysia (SSB). They are working closely with field engineers at SSB and Shell International Exploration and Production, the Netherlands, to build a realistic representation of the Sarawak system-a challenge, as the system is the product of decades of evolution rather than coordinated planning. All of the system's complexity must be reflected in the mathematical model if it is to be of practical value to the Sarawak planners.
This research was supported by Shell International Exploration and Production through MIT's Laboratory for Energy and the Environment.
Elizabeth A. Thomson | MIT News Office
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