This project studies collisional phenomena such as thermalization and diffusion in strongly coupled plasmas. In strongly coupled plasmas, the Coulomb interaction energy per particle exceeds the thermal energy. This occurs in high-energy-density plasmas such as inertial confinement fusion experiments and in nature in the interiors of gas giant planets and the crusts of neutron stars. Classical plasma theory breaks down in strongly coupled systems because of the non-perturbative nature of particle interactions. Improving our understanding of this regime is an important fundamental challenge and it is necessary for modelling plasmas in this regime. We perform our experiments in ultracold neutral plasmas, which are formed by photoionizing laser cooled atoms. These are the coldest neutral plasmas every created, and they allow us to study physics of strongly coupled plasmas in a controlled, well-diagnosed environment.


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National Agriculture Day recognized
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National Ag Day is being celebrated across the state today, Tuesday, March 19, as a time to recognize all of the contributions made by agriculture producers, associations, corporations, universities and government agencies affiliated with the industry.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) and the National Ag Day program make an effort to promote:
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Den utländska skölden – En kvalitativ intervjustudie om kvinnliga frilansjournalister i Mexiko
Sammanfattning: Titel: Den utländska skölden – En kvalitativ intervjustudie om kvinnliga frilansjournalisters iMexikos yrkeserfarenheterAuthor: Lisa AxelssonTutor: Gabriella SandstigNumber of pages: 51Number of words: 24 215Course: Bachelor thesis, JournalismPeriod: Fall 2017University: Dept. of Journalism, Media and Communication, Unviersity of GothenburgPurpose/Aim: The aim of the study is to map and analyze the working conditions, limitations andpossiblities for female freelance journalists in Mexico.Material/Method: This thesis is based upon semi-structured deep-interviews with seven female journalists who work for different kinds of media, with different background and differentnationalities. The interviews are based on theories about self-cersorship, gender, intersectionality, the freedom of freelanece journalists and the integrity of journalists.Main results: By analysing the answers of my respondents I have concluded that the mainpossibility with the working conditions of female freelance journalists in Mexico is their flexibility. As long as they feel like they are somewhat financially and physically safe, they can dothe type of journalism they prefer. Female freelance journalists are however limited by thefinancial scarcity of media world wide, which often don’t pay them enough and offer lackingsupport. The worst case seems to be with the Mexican media, who not only pay bad but often alsocensor a lot of reporting due to corruption. Freelancers are therefore reluctant to work withMexican media, and Mexican freelance journalist preferably turn to work for foreign new agencieswho also offer better conditions in terms of safety.Another finding of this study is that female freelance journalist are less likely to haveexperience of harassing comments, threats and violence related to their work compared to regular journalist in both Mexico and Sweden. This is probably due to a mixture of freelance journalist being harder to track, that working with globally known news outlets comes with a certain safety, and that the freelance journalists in the area rarely dig as deep as local journalists do in sensitive subjects. However, sexual harassment is a big part of the every day life.
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If you have a pool, then you probably already know that maintaining the pH is important. You use the little kit and test the water, and sometimes, you’ll find that the pH is higher than it should be. Why does that happen? What causes high pH in a pool? There are five common causes, and when you understand them, it can make pool maintenance a little bit easier.
Carbon dioxide lowers the pH of water. In fact, it can lower your pool’s pH without changing the alkalinity, which is why carbon dioxide aeration is a nice technique for controlling pH.
The process involved here is that carbon dioxide combines with water to create carbonic acid. As the name suggests, this acid does in fact lower water’s pH.
This means that if your pool loses carbon dioxide, the pH will go up. Large amounts of splashing (like after a pool party), water features, and anything else that agitates the water can release carbon dioxide dissolved in the water. That will ultimately lead to a higher pool pH.
Since carbon dioxide can lower the pH, and algae consume carbon dioxide in order to live, it makes sense that algae can raise the pH of your pool.
Algae can consume a lot of CO2 very quickly, and that’s really the whole story here. Kill the algae, and it will be easier to keep the pH down to a safe and desirable level. If algae gets out of control, then you’re going to see that pH creep upward. A pH at the low end of the acceptable level, between 7.2-7.6, combined with certain sanitizers, actually helps prevent algae growth.
This is where a lot of people assume pH control takes place, and that’s not a wrong assumption. We all put a lot of things in our pools to keep them clean and sanitary, and every additive has its own impact on the pH of the pool. As an obvious example, acids lower the pH, and they change the alkalinity.
Conversely, several types of chlorine can raise the pH of a pool. Calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, and salt chlorine generators are all known for this behavior. As they release chlorine into the pool, the process also raises the pH.
But not all types of chlorine raise the pH. Some liquid chlorines have a net-zero impact on pH. Because of that, it’s always best to check the pH after you treat the pool. You might need to adjust the ph, or you might not need to do much.
Etching is one of the most deceptive and easy-to-miss reasons for an increase in pH. This really only applies to concrete pools, but they’re common enough that it’s worth covering.
If you add too much acid to your pool too quickly, you can actually raise the pH in the pool. It won’t happen immediately. If you check the pH a few minutes after adding acid, the numbers will be low. But that pH can bounce back up pretty quickly, and it can be confusing. That’s because adding too much acid at once decreases total alkalinity, which is a buffer for large ph swings in the pool.
The issue here has to do with the LSI. If you aren’t familiar, LSI is a way of measuring the chemical balance in a pool, and it’s closely related to calcium levels in the water.
When you add a lot of acid to your pool very quickly, it changes the LSI, and the water will naturally seek out more calcium in order to stabilize. If the water is sitting inside of a concrete barrier, it has access to all of the calcium it could need. The water will etch into the concrete to increase the calcium concentration in the water. That process actually raises the pH of your pool, and it can completely counteract the impacts of the acid you put in there.
You might have noticed that a lot of these causes of high pH are completely natural. People like to use their pools, and that leads to splashing and removing carbon dioxide from the water. Algae are always trying to grow in the water, and etching happens naturally too.
For all of these reasons, it’s common for the pH in your pool to go up over time. It’s why pool care and maintenance need to be consistent. If you don’t check your pH regularly, you will most likely see it get higher with time.
If you want to simplify pool maintenance, or if you need any type of pool work, Select Pool Services is here to help. We’ll gladly share our expertise with you, so never hesitate to come to us with your pool questions. And when it’s time for work, we’d be delighted if you allowed us to take care of your pool. Contact us today!


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Earlier Tuesday, Politico reported that a process initiated by White House chief of staff John Kelly—who’s trying to save face after it was revealed that top aide Rob Porter handled sensitive material for months after the White House learned he’d been accused of abusing two women—has resulted in downgrades to the level of access that Jared Kushner and other individuals who haven’t received full security clearances have to sensitive information. Minutes ago, the Washington Post published a story that explains why Kushner might be having trouble getting cleared:
Officials in at least four countries have privately discussed ways they can manipulate Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law and senior adviser, by taking advantage of his complex business arrangements, financial difficulties and lack of foreign policy experience, according to current and former U.S. officials familiar with intelligence reports on the matter.
Among those nations discussing ways to influence Kushner to their advantage were the United Arab Emirates, China, Israel and Mexico, the current and former officials said.
Kushner’s family—which runs a large New York–based real estate company—has promoted its connections to the Trump administration while raising money in China and has long been known to be seeking foreign partners in a debt-ridden Fifth Avenue skyscraper project that’s already raised serious conflict-of-interest issues. Meanwhile, the Post reports, he’s been contacting foreign officials in a way that national security adviser H.R. McMaster found unusual:
H.R. McMaster, President Trump’s national security adviser, learned that Kushner had contacts with foreign officials that he did not coordinate through the National Security Council or officially report. The issue of foreign officials talking about their meetings with Kushner and their perception of his vulnerabilities was a subject raised in McMaster’s daily intelligence briefings, according to the current and former officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
An NSC spokesman told the Post that McMaster and Kushner “work well together,” and Kushner’s lawyer called the paper’s report “unnamed sources peddling second-hand hearsay with rank speculation.”


East Mining Company acquires mobile dust controlling station for Shakhtersk marine terminal
Published by Nicholas Woodroof,
East Mining Company has reported the successful implementation of a mobile dust controlling station at the Shakhtersk coal sea port in Russia.
The station was purchased by the company for RUB28 million and can process an area of 250 m2 in an hour. It works by spraying water at negative temperatures onto coal stacks, creating a crust of ice that prevents coal dust being formed by the impact of wind. Doing so also prevents oxygen entering the interior of coal stacks, thus reducing the risk of spontaneous combustion. Remote control of the station is possible.
The company has also announced that it intends to purchase a mobile vacuum station this year.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/20032018/east-mining-company-acquires-mobile-dust-controlling-station-for-shakhtersk-marine-terminal/
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It was 1994, I was 21 years old and somehow my own life story led me to Africa, to work as a medic, in an open field hospital, helping the refugees who escaped the genocide and violence in Rwanda and had fled to neighbouring Zaire. We were a small medical team, and I felt like a tiny droplet in an endless ocean of sorrow and suffering, facing the consequences of the massacre that took the lives of close to one million people in 100 days.
We treated children, men and women from both fighting tribes, the Hutu and Tutsi, I did not know who was what, and it did not matter. They were all human beings, ade they were sufffering.
This experience changed my life completely and was the beginning of my spiritual quest. I was unsatisfied with just the ‘healing of the physical body’ that we offered as a medical team. I felt angry at a world that was not there to help young children, who run barefoot for their lives escaping horrific scenes that caused their faces to freeze with shock and their voices to be buried inside them. Nothing I was taught made sense anymore. I knew I had to find another way of healing, find some form of social healing, that goes deeper to treat the root causes and core issues that lead into wars like the one in Rwanda, and the one in the land where I grew up, The land called by some the ‘Holy Land’ and by others by other names.
With a broken heart and soul I decided to leave the medical training and go travelling around the world in search of some answers for the painful questions that were burning in me. My quest kept me travelling for a few years in which I met many people from various nationalities and backgrounds. Each person had a story to tell and listening to these stories I came to realize the incredible power stories held in forming and shaping our identities, our perception of any situation and the reality on this planet. I understood, how clashing narratives, opposing truths, and dark charismatic storytellers played a key role in sending nations to war against each other. I learned the future of our planet is shaped, for good or ill, by the stories we believe and follow.
I started telling stories, studying and comparing narratives of various wisdom traditions while working as a tour guide in South East Asia for some years, where I became more and more aware of the power of words to create, destroy and heal. I trained in Waldorf Stiner education, trained as an actor, worked with activist youth until In 2001 moved to England where I joined the School of Storytelling at Emerson College and found what became my medicine and my life’s work to this very day.
The path of the storyteller proved to heal and transform the soul wounds I suffered in Rwanda into new courage, hope and vision. I feel grateful that through my work as a storyteller over the years and especially at the School of Storytelling I have been fortunate to be able to share the healing gifts of creative imagination and vision with thousands of people, including work with people in places of conflict and war for which we received a peace award in 2011. The work and the story goes on…

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Image Expo returned on Thursday, and it wasn't messing around. Each year, Image Comics seems to pack bigger announcements and bigger surprises into a single-day event. And the diversity of creators and genres gets that much better, too.
This year's Image Expo -- held again at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, following last July's event at Comic-Con International in San Diego -- included the now-standard keynote address by Publisher Eric Stephenson. He reviewed the past year's successes and echoed plans to make Image the No. 1 publisher, but aside from throwing the gauntlet down at the feet of Marvel and DC, his address avoided some of the controversial statements and manifestos of years past. While I appreciate a good sabre-rattling, it allowed the focus to remain squarely on the creators and their comics.
With that in mind, here are my six favorite announcements from Image Expo 2015:
1. The return of Emi Lenox leads to Jeff Lemire and Scott Snyder
This is one of the great things about this year's Image Expo. It feels as if some of the creators in the publisher's stable (if there is such a thing) are mixing, matching and collaborating with each other to an extent I haven't seen before. The comics version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon can now take you from EmiTown to Batman is three simple steps.
A couple of years ago, Lenox released a pair of delightful collections of her diary comic EmiTown through Image Comics. I kept waiting for the next big thing from her, but mostly her published work has been limited to the occasional anthology, or some pages in an issue of Sweet Tooth. Lenox remained active online, where she posted her soul-crushingly adorable Siamese cat sketches, but I always hoped for more. Then in November, her name popped up in the initial announcement for this year's Image Expo, and now we're not only getting more, we're getting lots more Emi Lenox: her own full-length travelogue graphic novel, and a five-part miniseries written by Jeff Lemire, who himself is collaborating with Batman and Wytches writer Scott Snyder.
While autobiographical like EmiTown, Tadaima will have its own distinct look, using gorgeous painted watercolor to tell the story of Lenox and her mother returning to Japan after being away for 12 years. Then she shifts gears for Plutona, an unexpected superhero tale written by Lemire, in which a group of kids finds the dead body of the world's most famous superhero. Then Lemire picks up the baton and has a turn as artist for the Snyder-written original graphic novel A.D.: After Death, an usual story about the cure for death.
Lemire won my heart with Essex County, so while I prefer it when he draws his own stories, I'm always willing to give his comics a chance, especially when he's dealing with childhood as in Plutona. Snyder has never rleased an original graphic novel, and Lemire has never illustrated a graphic novel he didn't write. Considering the book market cache the two of them have, A.D.: After Death will likely do gangbusters, and I'm very much looking forward to reading it.
2. Brian K. Vaughan's doubles down on comics
The success of Saga, both commercially and critically, is no secret. And neither is Vaughan's career in television, so I sometimes worry that he could again heed the siren's call of Hollywood. But with a producer job come to an end, Vaughan is throwing his all into comics this year -- great news for fans of his work. The other advantage is that Vaughan has an impressive track record of collaborating with excellent artists, and that won't be changing any time soon.
Steve Skroce has mostly been focusing on his Doc Frankenstein, so it'll be fun to see him tackle We Stand On Guard, a miniseries told from the perspective of Canadian freedom fighters who, 100 years in the future, try to defend against an invasion by the United States' army of giant robots.
The second Vaughan book is Paper Girls, an ongoing supernatural mystery with artist Cliff Chiang -- fresh off his two-year stint on Wonder Woman -- starring a quartet of pre-teen girls with paper routes. Set in the 1980s, the four girls will be brought together by a mysterious event. Hitting again on recurring themes, this is Chiang's first creator-owned comics work, and this is also a reunion for the two creators, who first collaborated in 2000 on an issue of Vaughan's ill-fated Swamp Thing run.
3. Marjorie Liu makes her Image Comics debut
Marjorie Liu was a bestselling novelist before she entered the world of comics. Considering the vast majority of novels are creator-owned, t's perhaps surprising that she's only now making her creator-owned comics debut. From the looks of Monstress, it's overdue.
The ongoing fantasy series is set in an alternate Europe during World War I, where Godzilla-like creatures exist. A girl named Mika will discover she has the ability to connect with them, as hinted at in the beautiful cover by series artist Sana Takeda. That leads to an upset in the balance of things between humans and otherworldly creatures.
Like Liu, Takeda has also primarily worked at Marvel. It looks like the two of them met on a story arc for Marvel's X-23 a few years ago, so it's neat to see them reunite like this to create a brand-new world.

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Who doesn’t get a little nostalgic when you see the red, green, yellow, and blue of the classic PlayStation symbol? Or the rush of adrenaline due to the twinkling music of the PlayStation turning on? Well, Sony is ready and willing to play to your nostalgia with the new PlayStation Classic, a mini PS1 pre-loaded with 20 classic games!
For only $99.99, you could gift your family and friends with a childhood well spent. Sony plans to release the PlayStation Classic on December 3, 2018 — the 24th anniversary of the Japanese release of the original PlayStation! The full line-up of games has yet to be released, but we do know it will come with Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Tekken 3, and Wild Arms.
On the PlayStation Blog:
The mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation, and it emulates the original’s look and feel by featuring similar controllers and packaging. Long-time fans will appreciate the nostalgia that comes with rediscovering the games they know and love, while gamers who might be new to the platform can enjoy the groundbreaking PlayStation console experience that started it all. All of the pre-loaded games will be playable in their original format.
The remastered system will work on modern television, but, fair warning, the AC adapter will be sold separately. Pre-orders are available now, and keep an eye on the PlayStation Blog for the complete list of games!

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Learn more about Vernon History
Additional information on the history of Vernon can be found through the following resources
- Vernon Historical Society facebook page
- History of the Vernon Center Presbyterian Church, at This Old Church website.
- Wikipedia entires: Town of Vernon. |. Vernon Center | Village of Vernon
- Village of Vernon Website.
- History of the Vernon Center Schoolhouse at www.VernonSchoolhouse.com
- Pioneers of Vernon, New York and The Root Family, by Ferne Kitson Patterson. 1985
- Pioneers of Vernon Center, by Dr. H. Eugene Butler. 1994
- Memories of a Small Town Boy, by Dr. H. Eugene Butler.
- 200 Years of the Vernon Center Presbyterian Church, by Dr. H. Eugene Butler. 2002
- The Old Tin Box, by Dr. H. Eugene Butler.
- Onions, Tomahawks and Spoons; Interesting Glimpses Into the Local History of Canastota, Oneida, Sherrill, Vernon and the Surrounding Region, by local school district teachers in 1966.
Note: Dr. Butler is the nephew of Ferne Kitson Patterson!

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The European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for US-based Gilead Sciences’ once-daily Truvada to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection.
In 2005, this anti-retroviral medicine was approved by the European Medicines Agency for use in combination with other anti-retroviral agents to treat the infection in adults aged 18 years and above.
With the authorisation in place, Truvada can be marketed for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) within all 28 countries of the European Union.
University of Paris professor Jean-Michel Molina said: “In the past 30 years, we have seen significant progress in the way we treat HIV, however, infection rates have continued to rise.
"In 2014, we saw the highest number of newly diagnosed cases in the European Union ever recorded, with 94% of those with a known cause transmitted through sexual contact.
“Truvada for PrEP provides an additional prevention tool, which when used with safer-sex practises, will help uninfected adults at high risk of HIV protect themselves against the virus.”
The authorisation is based on the results of two placebo-controlled trials of Truvada, the pre-exposure prophylaxis initiative (iPrEX) and partners PrEP, sponsored by the US National Institutes of Health and the University of Washington, respectively.
The studies highlighted the most commonly reported side effects such as headache, stomach discomfort and weight loss.
Gilead Sciences research and development executive vice-president and chief scientific officer Norbert Bischofberger said: “The approval of Truvada for PrEP represents an important step forward in addressing the incidence of HIV in Europe.
“When taken as directed and used in combination with other prevention strategies, Gilead believes Truvada for PrEP can have a meaningful impact on public health by helping to reduce HIV transmission rates across Europe.”
The medicine alone does not constitute a complete regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 and should not be used in individuals with unknown or positive HIV-1 status.
Truvada is also authorised for PrEP in Australia, Canada, Kenya, Peru, South Africa and the US.


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Aspirin 81 mg is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Today in Petrozavodsk the traditional annual Onega regatta-2020 starts. For several days now, participants have arrived at the Sands yacht club, where the regatta will open and close. The main fleet will consist of quarter-ton and Open 800 class yachts; for them, the competition will have the status of the championship of Russia. The remaining test groups will be formed with a sufficient number of yachts of other classes.
Onega regatta has been held since 1972. This year, the Republic of Karelia celebrates its 100th anniversary, and the 49th Onega Regatta will become one of the significant events dedicated to this event.
Also today, a press conference for the crew of the Siberia yacht was held for participants and guests of the regatta, which entered Petrozavodsk, returning home from around the world.
Today registration and measurement will end, and then the opening ceremony of the regatta will take place. Starting tomorrow, a competitive program will begin – the yachts will go to the waters of the Petrozavodsk Bay, where a series of short races will take place.
The next day in the program is a 50-mile race to about. Kizhi, where teams can spend the night and visit the famous museum-reserve of wooden architecture. Next, the night start of the route race to about. Suisar (120 m.m.). Upon completion, it is planned to hold several short races off the island. The regatta will end with the transition to Petrozavodsk (50 m.m.) and the final coastal races.
The organizers of the regatta are the Quarterton fleet Association, the OPEN 800 class yacht Association, with the support of the Karelian Republican Sailing Federation.
All official information will be published on the website www.onegocup2020.ru and in specialized sections on the websites www.25ft.org and www.open800.ru
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Chris Hunter scored a season-high 20 points, and Dion Harris added 18 to lead host Michigan to its sixth consecutive postseason victory, 82-67 against Texas-El Paso in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Thursday night. Jason Williams had 25 points, and Miguel Ayala added 10 for the Miners (21-10). Michigan (19-10), the 2004 NIT champion, broke a three-game losing streak and will host Notre Dame in a second-round game Monday. The Miners wore 1966-style jerseys to honor the school's only NCAA champion.
Abdulai Jalloh scored 18 of his 23 points in the first half to lead host Saint Joseph's past Rutgers 71-62 in the NIT. It was the final game for Rutgers Coach Gary Waters, who announced March 1 he is resigning after the season. Ex-Lake Howell standout Pat Calathes had 12 for the Hawks (19-13), who will host Hofstra on Saturday. Quincy Douby scored 30 points to lead the Scarlet Knights (19-14).
Hofstra, Stokes roll
Loren Stokes scored 23 points as host Hofstra earned its first postseason victory in 33 years at the Division I level and extended its home winning streak to 21 with a 73-62 victory against Nebraska in the opening round of the NIT. Stokes shot 11-of-20 from the field, and Antoine Agudio scored 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting for Hofstra (25-6), which lost its previous two NIT appearances in 1999 and 2005. Jason Dourisseau scored 15 points to lead Nebraska (19-14). With the score tied at 21, the Pride went on an 11-0 run to take a 32-21 lead as Stokes and Carlos Rivera each had four points.
Guard pleads not guilty
An attorney for Arizona G Hassan Adams entered a not-guilty plea for his client to charges of drunken driving and speeding in an incident March 5. Neither Adams, who is in Philadelphia with the Wildcats for an NCAA Tournament game today against Wisconsin, nor attorney Stephen P. Waitt appeared in court Wednesday for the arraignment. Adams was suspended for the Pac-10 tournament.
Hampton coach quits
Hampton Coach Bobby Collins resigned, two days after his team lost 71-49 to Monmouth in the NCAA Tournament play-in game. The Pirates went 65-57 in four seasons under Collins and reached the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament title game three times, winning it last week.
Vols get guard back
Tennessee PG Alexis Hornbuckle, thought to have been lost for the season when she broke her wrist Feb. 12, has been cleared to play in the NCAA Women's Tournament. Hornbuckle, who missed seven games, averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and a team-leading 3.9 assists.


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Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom with SoulCollage® II ~Soul Whispers
It is an easy, intuitive process of self-discovery.
A way to honor all of who we are and who we are becoming.
In the SoulCollage® I ~ Create It workshop you experience your inner wisdom by creating 5” x 8” collage cards, listening to your Soul in the process.
This 2 hour workshop SoulCollage® II ~Soul Whispers is designed to take you deeper into the messages of your Soul. This is a card “reading” workshop and the evening is devoted to listening to our Soul’s messages. You will be gently guided in a process of self-discovery as your Soul gives solutions to your personal questions using the SoulCollage® cards. SoulCollage® provides a way to hear our Soul’s messages.
Bring your own SoulCollage® cards or use the cards provided. The Soul communicates with images and it makes no difference if you have created the cards yourself or borrow another’s.
The only skill required is a sense of adventure. Bring SoulCollage® if you have them. All materials and supplies are provided.
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The SoulCollage® is a trademarked process was developed by Seena B. Frost. Want more information, visit her website www.soulcollage.com
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Nancy is known for blending the energy of the outer world with the power of the inner world, creating a sacred container for inner peace, personal growth, and well-being.
Nancy’s mission and commitment are to empower women in their relationships with Self and others, which she does through Creativity workshops, and Feng Shui.
“When one person is empowered, everyone is uplifted” ~ Nancy Dadami
Before becoming an artist, Nancy was a high school principal and teacher. She used Feng Shui principles to create productive and inspiring learning environments, empowering students and faculty.
For 32 years, Nancy inspired hundreds of individuals to step into their Inner Magnificence and Soul’s Calling to create a life of purpose and meaning.
Nancy began a personal growth journey as a teenager after a devasting loss of a parent.
The depth of her insights and growth accelerated when she embraced life as an artist. When Nancy shows up at the front of the canvas, her Soul shows up at the back, and the dance begins, allowing her to process the activities of her life.
In addition to being an Artist, Certified Creatively Fit Coach, and Red Thread Intentional Creativity Guide, Nancy uses her Feng Shui Masters training to cultivate sacred space within and around clients. Visit my website here

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Beachy Wall Art
Beach babe! Close your eyes & driftttt away to that beach vacay from your living room... these blue & teal ocean vibes are by far one of my most requested color combos! Made of layered resin, mixed media & fireglass on a hand built frame with walnut stain.
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Tougher punishments needs to be launched for assaults on store employees within the face of “unacceptable levels of violence and abuse”, retail chiefs have urged.
Nearly 90 enterprise leaders, together with the bosses of Tesco, Greggs, Boots, WHSmith and Primark, have written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman to press for a regulation change, making it a selected legal offence to assault or abuse workers.
This would permit for violent incidents towards retail employees finishing up age checks or stopping theft to be counted as “aggravated”, and so eligible for a extra extreme sentence.
The trade argues earlier legislative adjustments don’t go far sufficient.
The letter, organised by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), mentioned: “This standalone offence would ship an vital sign that our colleagues will obtain higher safety in regulation and act as a deterrent to would-be offenders.
“This action should be taken without delay.”
It would see England and Wales comply with within the footsteps of Scotland, which launched an analogous transfer again in 2021.
A survey from the BRC discovered incidents of violence and abuse in the direction of retail employees practically doubled within the 2021-22 monetary yr in contrast with earlier than the pandemic.
Around £953m was estimated to have been stolen from retailers.
It follows complaints by shops that police weren’t turning as much as cope with assaults on workers and studies of document ranges of shoplifting and even organised looting.
Tesco workers supplied physique cameras following rise in assaults
Dramatic rise in ‘looting’ and workers abuse at Co-op retailers
Co-op shops take £33m hit in six months amid shoplifting surge
British Retail Consortium chief govt Helen Dickinson mentioned: “It is vital that action is taken before the scourge of retail crime gets any worse.
“We are seeing organised gangs threatening workers with weapons and emptying shops. We are seeing violence towards colleagues who’re doing their job and asking for age verification.
“We are seeing a torrent of abuse aimed at hardworking shop staff. It’s simply unacceptable – no one should have to go to work fearing for their safety.
“It’s time the federal government put their phrases into motion.
“We need to see a standalone offence for assaulting or abusing a retail worker, as exists in Scotland.
“We want authorities to face with the thousands and thousands of retail employees who stored us protected and fed through the pandemic – and assist them, as these employees supported us.”
Police response ‘poor or very poor’
The letter additionally burdened the necessity for police to prioritise such offences and enhance their response to incidents, with practically half of BRC members (44%) ranking the response by forces as “poor or very poor”.
Yvette Cooper, Labour’s shadow residence secretary, mentioned: “Our high streets and shop workers are being let down by a Conservative government that has repeatedly refused to act to keep our streets safe or protect shop workers from appalling abuse and violence, and has cut 10,000 police and PCSOs from town centres and neighbourhoods.
“Labour is looking for stronger motion towards abuse of store employees together with on sentencing, and we are going to restore neighbourhood policing and city centre patrols with 13,000 extra officers and PCSOs.”


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Health policies on dialysis modality selection: a nationwide population cohort study.
Lin Yi-Chun,Lin Yen-Chung,Kao Chih-Chin,Chen Hsi-Hsien,Hsu Chih-Cheng,Wu Mai-Szu
OBJECTIVES:In Taiwan, peritoneal dialysis (PD) and haemodialysis are fully accessible to patients with end-stage renal disease. However, the usage of PD is considered low in Taiwan. Since 2005, 4 major policies have been implemented by Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare, namely a multidisciplinary predialysis care programme and usage increasing the PD incidence as a key performance indicator (KPI) for hospital accreditation, both of which were implemented in 2006; reimbursement of the glucose-free dialysate, icodextrin that was implemented in 2007; and insurance reimbursement for renting automated PD machines that was implemented in 2008. The aim of this study was to analyse the associations between the PD promotional policies and the actual PD selection rates. SETTING:We analysed data within the Taiwan Renal Registry Data System from 2006 to 2013, focusing on the PD incidence in relation to the timings of the 4 PD promotional policies; then we stratified the results according to age, sex and the presence of diabetes mellitus. PARTICIPANTS:From 2006 to 2013, 115 565 patients were enrolled in this study. The mean (SD) age of patients on PD was 54.6 (15.7) years. RESULTS:During the time frame in which the 4 PD promotional policies were implemented, the PD incidence increased from 12.8% in 2006 to 15.1% in 2009. The PD incidence started to decline in 2010 (13.8%) when the hospital accreditation policy was repealed. The 3 remaining policies were weakly associated with the PD incidence. The observational analysis determined that the patients' ages, sexes and diabetes mellitus incidence rates were relatively stable from 2006 to 2013. CONCLUSIONS:Of the 4 health policies intended to promote PD usage, using increasing the PD incidence as a KPI for hospital accreditation had the strongest association with the PD incidence.
Clinical target achievement is associated with better quality of life among dialysis patients: results from a continuous quality improvement program in a Portuguese healthcare network.
Neri Luca,Ponce Pedro,Matias Nicole,Stuard Stefano,Cromm Krister
Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation
BACKGROUND:Patients with kidney failure have multifaced clinical needs. Continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs initiated by large healthcare provider networks bear the promise of improving guideline adherence and improving patient-centered outcome, including health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We aimed at evaluating the association between key performance indicators (KPI) adopted for our CQI and HRQOL in a large network of dialysis providers. METHODS:We conducted a survey study in 39 centers belonging to the Portuguese Fresenius Medical Care (FME) network, in September 2017. For each participant, we retrospectively extracted clinical information during the 6-month period preceding survey administration. We used this information to calculate KPI as defined by the FME-CQI policy. Those KPI were selected in the FME-CQI policy as modifiable intermediate endpoints for which previous evidence suggested a causal relationship with patients' morbidity and mortality. HRQOL was assessed by the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form 36 (KDQOL-36) questionnaire. RESULTS:Among 4691 eligible patients who were invited to participate in the survey, 2263 (48.2%) answered the self-administered survey. Based on KPI standards, patients had 1.5 (± 1.2) off-target clinical parameters on average. KDQOL-36 score were generally higher than those observed in European reference population. We found a significant linear association between KPI parameters and HRQOL. This pattern was robust to adjustment for satisfaction scores. CONCLUSIONS:Our data demonstrated a graded, monotonic, dose-response relationship between the number of off-target KPIs and HRQOL. Such relationship was not mediated by patients' satisfaction and may be attributed to amelioration of disease-specific symptoms and functional capacity.
Leveraging digital transformation to empower clinical governance: enhancement in intermediate clinical endpoints and patients' survival after implementation of a continuous quality improvement program in a large dialysis network.
Garbelli Mario,Ion Titapiccolo Jasmine,Bellocchio Francesco,Stuard Stefano,Brancaccio Diego,Neri Luca
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
BACKGROUND:Treatment of end-stage kidney disease patients is extremely challenging given the inter-connected functional derangements and comorbidities characterizing the disease. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in healthcare is a structured clinical governance process helping physicians adhere to best clinical practices. The digitization of patient medical records and data warehousing technologies has standardized and enhanced the efficiency of the CQÍs evidence generation process. There is limited evidence that ameliorating intermediate outcomes would translate into better patient-centered outcomes. We sought to evaluate the relationship between Fresenius Medical Care (FME) medical patient review CQI (MPR-CQI) implementation and patients' survival in a large historical cohort study. METHODS:We included all incident adult patients with 6 months survival on chronic dialysis registered in the EMEA region between 2011-2018. We compared medical Key Performance Indicator (KPI) target achievements and 2-year mortality for patients enrolled prior and after to MPR-CQI policy onset (Cohort A and Cohort B). We adopted a structural equation model where MPR-CQI policy was the exogenous explanatory variable, KPI target achievements the mediator variable, and survival was the outcome of interest. RESULTS:4.270 patients (Cohort A: 2.397; Cohort B: 1.873) met the inclusion criteria. We observed an increase in KPI target achievements after MPR-CQI policy implementation. Mediation analysis demonstrated a significant reduction in mortality due to indirect effect of MPR-CQI implementation through improvement in KPI target achievement occurring in the post-implementation era (OR: 0.70; 95%CI: 0.65-0.76; p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS:Our study suggests that MPR-CQI achieved by standardized clinical practice and periodical, structured, medical patient review may improve patients' survival through improvement in medical KPIs.

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Explain how substance abuse treatment works, how they can. Alcohol and Drug Addiction · Drug-free Workplace Helpline · Substance Abuse Alcohol and Drug Addiction Happens in Best Families Describe how alcohol and drug addiction affects the whole family. Explains how substance abuse treatment works, how family interventions can be a first step to recovery, and how to help children from families affected by alcohol and drug abuse. You try to wait for it to happen and overcome the after-effect, but it seems so difficult.
The strength to fight this seems to be diminishing. A desperate prospect takes hold and you start to give in. Once again, the drug is abused, but this time it's different. Studies such as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, formally called the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, reported by the Administration for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, indicate that some children are already using drugs at age 12 or 13, which probably means that some are starting even before.
Early abuse often includes substances such as tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, marijuana, and prescription drugs, such as sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medications. If drug abuse persists into late adolescence, abusers generally become more involved with marijuana and then move on to other drugs, while continuing to abuse tobacco and alcohol. Studies have also shown that drug abuse in late childhood and early adolescence is associated with increased drug involvement. It is important to note that most young people, however, do not progress to other drug abuse.
It is true that not everyone who uses drugs will develop a drug addiction, but there are many whose lives end up paralyzed by their obsession with substances such as heroin, cocaine, and even prescription drugs. So where does drug addiction begin? Why do some people end up in real problems while others are able to use illegal drugs recreationally without seemingly (perceived) problems?. Many people don't understand how drug addiction begins. Some simply assume that drug addicts have, for example, a weak character and, therefore, are easily influenced to use drugs.
As noted above, the chemical reactions that take place in the brain of a person with addiction differ significantly from those that occur in the brain of people without addiction. But do you think this feeling holds up? Drug abuse only triggers brain neurotransmitters to give temporary pleasure but long-term devastation. Soon, simple things that are not related to the drug don't seem to make them happy, only the drug does. But if you are already a drug addict, knowing the cause of the onset of any addiction can also help control impulses.
Physical addiction seems to occur when repeated use of a drug changes the way the brain feels pleasure. People struggling with addiction generally deny that their drug use is problematic and are reluctant to seek treatment. One explanation points to a biological cause, such as having a family history of drug or alcohol abuse. When combined with ease of availability (large amounts of alcohol in college social settings, for example), peer pressure can drive patterns of substance use that lead to addiction later on.
Preventive interventions can provide skills and support to high-risk youth to improve levels of protective factors and prevent escalation to drug abuse. For others, particularly with opioids, drug addiction begins with exposure to prescription drugs or receiving medication from a friend or family member who has been prescribed the medication. Although there is no reason why a person is addicted to abusive substances, there is a list of factors that do create influence. Nobody wants to be addicted to drugs, and I guarantee that those who are addicted wish they could get it all back.
Scientists have proposed several explanations for why some people get involved in drugs and then become abused. Those who continue to abuse drugs without getting help are likely to find that their lives get out of control. . .

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Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
When Arlene Rosen lost her son Michael to a drug overdose, she committed to starting a treatment center of her own so that she could help spare other families from the pain she experienced. Michael’s House opened in 1989 and has been serving patients and their families through comprehensive integrated treatment for over three decades.
After watching her son emerge from three stints in treatment still addicted, Rosen knew something needed to change. Family participation, giving patients the time they needed to come to grips with their disease, and a flexible program that allowed for the needs of each individual became cornerstones of the program.
At Michael's House we believe in treating the whole person and not just the addiction, which is why our integrated treatment model is at the core of all we do. By pairing clinical and psychological mental health treatment with our substance abuse treatment programs, our patients are given a chance to get to the root of their addiction. This integrated treatment model has been tested in 11 different federally funded research studies, which have repeatedly shown that its implementation improves patient sobriety outcomes post-treatment compared to the national average of traditional programs.
The current Michael’s House multidisciplinary team includes consulting physicians and psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, and nurses, all of whom have been cross-trained in the principles and practices of treating co-occurring disorders. Michael's House additionally offers services for every step of the recovery journey to simplify the process including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, a Partial Hospitalization Program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program.
“The staff at Michael’s House was very open to everyone. They treated each person on an individual basis based on where you were coming from. They were eager to lend a helping hand.”Bo, Michael's House Alumni
Services Covering the Full Continuum of Care
Medically Supervised Detox
For many individuals, the first step needs to be a medically supervised detox and stabilization. This process is designed to keep patients safe and comfortable as our medical professionals monitor each patient's physical health, treating withdrawal symptoms as they arise. By first getting physically healthy, patients will have a strong foundation for building their new life in recovery.
Our residential program allows patients to dedicate all of their time and energy toward their healing and growth. In this environment, everyday distractions and temptations simply aren’t present. By focusing on yourself, you improve your own life while preparing to return to everyday life as a better parent, child, partner, or friend.
Partial Hospitalization Program
This program is the most common step between residential treatment and an intensive outpatient program. While you spend a lot of time at the outpatient facility, you go home or to your sober living house every evening. Like IOP, you’ll be involved in therapy sessions and encouraged to participate in a 12-Step program, but you are also supported by staff at the facility during the day.
Intensive Outpatient Program
For individuals who need a less structured entry point into treatment or that need a step down from residential or PHP, intensive outpatient programs combine frequent therapy sessions with encouraged participation in a 12-Step program. Many IOP patients have individual and/or group therapy for about 10-30 hours a week. Scheduling for treatment sessions is typically the most flexible at the outpatient level of care.
Other Services Offered
- Comprehensive evaluations
- Individual and group therapy
- Gender-specific programs
- LGBTQ+ groups
- Intervention assistance
- Adventure therapy
- Aftercare planning
- Sleep program
- Smoking cessation program
We're Here to Help You!
Our goal is simple: to provide honest, straightforward, life-changing help. If you have any questions, or if you're ready to take the next step, give us a call at 760.548.4032.
Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. When you contact us, the first thing we’ll do is ask you a few specific questions to gather the information we need to make sure that our services are the best clinical fit for your loved one. Getting you the most appropriate help and support is always our top priority.
For many individuals, insurance options can be complicated and frustrating to sort out. For this reason, we have a team of clinicians dedicated to reviewing your information and doing the legwork of determining what your insurance will cover and what potential out-of-pocket costs you or your loved one could be facing.
Once we’ve determined the facility that will be the best fit for you, the next step is to schedule you for admission as soon as possible. Our experienced team will guide you through the entire process and help simplify everything as much as possible for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you convince someone to seek help?
We know this question ultimately comes from a place of love, which makes us wish we had a perfect equation for getting someone into treatment. Deciding to get help is a personal decision, which we know may be a scary realization for you. While you cannot will your loved one into treatment, you can encourage them to get help and support them if they decide to go on their own. Our team is always happy to help you through the process of getting a loved one into treatment, so feel free to reach out anytime.
- My loved one has been to treatment before. What will be different?
We believe what makes us different is our understanding that people are not simply made up of conditions that need to be treated; they are human beings who have multifaceted lives and complex needs. We understand that our treatment plans are next to useless without building meaningful relationships. Our comprehensive approach is designed to foster emotional and mental health in an effort to yield true healing. Each element of our programs are intended to support your loved one's overall health. We believe that treating the whole person – mind, body, spirit – is vital to sustainable recovery.
- How long does treatment last?
Time spent in treatment varies by patient, and while it may be different for your loved one, the average length of stay in an inpatient-setting is between 25 and 30 days. In an outpatient-setting, the average time frame is 30 sessions. Regardless of the amount of time, we will find the best program for your loved one by factoring in the components of their life, including their particular diagnosis, their work, their family, and their insurance coverage.
It’s also important to note that the end of an inpatient stay isn’t usually the end of treatment altogether. We’re here for you through all of the steps down, including outpatient and aftercare.
- How much does treatment cost?
Cost depends on what you or your loved one wants, needs, and, honestly, have the resources to pay for, including what your insurance or your loved one's insurance will cover. We want to help you find the best clinical fit for your loved one's individual needs. Even if we determine that we aren’t the best fit for your loved one either clinically or financially, we have a whole team designated to helping connect people with other options that can help them.
- How do I find out if my insurance policy covers treatment costs?
Even when you have health insurance, it can be difficult navigating the maze of insurance coverage for co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, or alcohol addiction. Our admissions coordinators have expertise in speaking the complex language of your insurance company. We accept most insurances, and we do the legwork of verifying your benefits, helping you understand copays and other factors that affect your out-of-pocket costs.
- Can my loved one keep their job and seek treatment?
Employers are required to comply with federal and state regulations when it comes to residential treatment. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to treatment for serious health conditions, and addiction is a very serious condition that often requires inpatient treatment. Once it becomes clear that you need treatment, your employer cannot take action against you for exercising your right to take FMLA leave for substance abuse treatment. However, if you are concerned your employer has communicated specific, nondiscriminatory policies about substance use, you can discuss this with our admissions coordinators, and we'll be happy to help you get answers.


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Aphrodite riding a dolphin | Aphrodite riding a dolphin over the sea. The sweeping movement of the cloth, far over the head of the goddess, represents the speed of the movement. Terracotta from Myrina, Greece, 1st cen. BC From the exhibition “Die Unsterblichen Götter Griechenlands” Munich. Antikensammlungen
The statue of the "Piraeus Athena" in the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus (Athens). The work has been given to either Kephisodotos or Euphranor (4th century B.C.), or deemed to be a Hellenistic-era creation in classicizing style. Picture by Giovanni Dall'Orto
measure for all male beauty: Hermes // Praxiteles, Ancient Olympia, Greece
Vishnu Mounted on Garuda, early 9th century. Central Vietnam. Lent by Musée National des Arts Asiatiques–Guimet, Paris (MA3572) | The theme of Vishnu riding his celestial vehicle, the mythical eagle Garuda, was rarely represented in mainland Southeast Asia before the tenth century, when it became popular in Angkorian-period temple art. #LostKingdoms
Head of a Ruler, ca. 2300–2000 B.C. Iran or Mesopotamia. The identity of this lifesize head and where it was created remain a mystery. The expert craftsmanship, innovative technology, and the use of copper alloy, a very costly material, suggest that it represents a king or an elite person.
This Article explains how Eros, represented as sexual love, affected Ancient Greece. Specifically Socrates, believing him to be Pederastic with his student Plato.

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Published 12:00 am Wednesday, May 9, 2012
By Nathan Hardin
SALISBURY — When Sheniqua Peebles’ relatives walked into the Sheriff’s Office Monday and saw the 15-year-old who had been missing for exactly one month, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
“Crying,” Ruth Watkins, Peebles’ aunt, said. “We were all crying. It was tears of joy.”
Peebles disappeared on April 9 to stay with her cousins in the Salisbury area, family members said. But she got into a strange vehicle and didn’t return home the following week.
When her mother, Tonya Conner, started getting worried, Conner began receiving strange vague text messages from her daughter’s phone.
After a few exchanges, Conner said, she called 911.
Then the responses stopped.
“She had texted me and she had told me that she said, ‘Mama, I know that you are mad at me, I know I’m supposed to be in school. I got in trouble, and got into a fight,’ and she said she has to get herself out of this and don’t worry about her.”
Deputies said Peebles had been found and was being transported to Salisbury about 4:15 p.m.
Conner, Watkins and Peebles’ grandmother met her at the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday evening.
“It was just a relief when he called and we got to see her,” she said. “We were just so anxious.”
Watkins said her niece was staying in the Winston-Salem area, but she wasn’t with family members.
Watkins said she’ll find out more information about the situation from the Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
“Detective (John) Brindle said we’re just going to let her go home and we can do everything else tomorrow,” Watkins said. “He was more so wanting us to have that peace.”
When they got home, Watkins said, they had a “family reunion.”
“The house is full,” she said. “We are so happy and so excited. We’re just overjoyed.”


In this chance of a lifetime, Infiniti is offering performance-driven engineering graduates an exclusive opportunity to work in Formula One via a new global talent search initiative.
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The ‘Caltex PAssion for Kids’ Programme 2013 provides students from less privileged backgrounds with an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop new life skills.
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BMW Asia recently showcased the production-ready all-electric BMW i3 and the BMW i8 Concept sports car at the BMW i: The Future of Mobility, Singapore Showcase 2013.
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When we experience an “aha!” moment, our brains experience very high gamma activity as new neural networks are formed. Psychology Today writer Dan Goleman offers some advice on triggering creative ideas:
What’s the best way to mobilize this brain ability? It’s first to concentrate intently on the goal or problem, and then relax into stage three: let go. The converse of letting go – trying to force an insight – can inadvertently stifle creative breakthrough. If you’re thinking and thinking about it, you may just be getting more tense and not coming up with fresh ways of seeing things, let alone a truly creative insight.
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BWD-01 Water Decoloring Agent
1. Product features
This product is a quaternary cationic polymer which is specialized product for decoloring, flocculating, COD decreasing and other applications.
2. Application Field 1). It is mainly used for color removal treatment for high-colority waste water from dyestuffs plants. It is suitable to treat waste water with activated, acidic and disperse dyestuffs.
2). It can also be used to treat waste water from textile industry and dye houses, pigment industry, printing ink industry and paper industry.
3). It also can be used in the production process of paper & pulp as retention agent.
3. Technical Parameters
1. External appearance
light-color, sticky liquid
50-250 m Pa.s (20°C)
3. Solid content:
4. pH, 30% solution:
5. Specific gravity :
4. Application methods
1). The product shall be diluted with 10-40 times water and then dosed into the waste water directly. After being mixed for several minutes, it can be precipitated or air-floated to become clear water.
2). The pH value of the waste water should be adjusted to 7-10 for better result.
3). When the colority and CODcr are relatively high, it can be used with the help of polyaluminum chloride, but not mixed together. In this way, the treatment cost can be lowered. Whether polyaluminum chloride is used beforewards or afterwards depends on the flocculation test and the treatment process.
4). Please read application to have more information.
5. Package and Storage
1). It is harmless, no-flammable and non-explosive, it can be stored at room temperature, it can not be placed in the sun.
2). It is packaged in plastic drums with each containing 25kg, 50kg, 250kg and 1250kg.
3). Storage temperature: 10-30°CPlastic barrel for 200kg and 1000kg
BWD-01 Paper Water Decoloring Agent

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Human & Experimental Toxicology
ISSN / EISSN : 0960-3271 / 1477-0903
Published by: SAGE Publications (10.1177)
Total articles ≅ 4,470
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Human & Experimental Toxicology; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271221102518
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) with rising prevalence in developing countries, and limited success of current therapies, natural products have immense potential for therapy due to their “disease modifying and side-effect neutralizing” potential. Myrica salicifolia is traditionally used for gastrointestinal diseases and have reported antiinflammatory activities, but its use in IBD has not yet been studied. Therefore, in the present study, the effects of the root extract of M. salicifolia (Ms.Cr) were investigated using the acetic acid-induced UC model in rats. For 6 days, the rats were given either vehicle (10 mL/kg), lower (200 mg/kg), and higher (400 mg/kg) doses of Ms.Cr, or the positive control drug (prednisolone; 2 mg/kg) orally. A single dosage of 5% acetic acid (1.0 mL) was administered intrarectally to rats on day 6 to induce UC. Disease activity index (DAI), histological observations, the biochemical parameters related to oxidative stress, and specific cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and the tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were determined to assess the effect of Ms.Cr. In comparison to the AA-induced colitis rats, Ms.Cr’s pretreatment significantly decreased DAI, colonic ulceration, and inflammatory score. Total glutathione levels and catalase activity were considerably recovered in the colitis group treated with Ms.Cr, whereas enhanced lipid peroxidation in colon tissues was significantly decreased. Moreover, Ms.Cr pretreatment also caused inhibition of the activation of IL-6 and TNF-α in the colonic tissues of respective groups. Based on these findings, Ms.Cr might be developed to treat UC in the future.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271221080236
Objective: Cytochrome P450 3A5 ( CYP3A5) is a highly polymorphic gene and the encoded protein variants differ in catalytic activity, leading to inter-individual variation in metabolic ability. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of seven allelic variants on the ability of CYP3A5 to metabolize sorafenib in vitro and further explore the impacts of CYP3A5 polymorphism on the proliferation and apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cell line (HepG2) induced by sorafenib. Methods: Wild-type and variant CYP3A5 enzymes were expressed in Spodoptera frugiperda insect cells using a baculovirus dual-expression system, and protein expression was checked by western blot. The enzymes were incubated with sorafenib at 37°C for 30 min, and formation of the major metabolite sorafenib N-oxide was assayed using ultra-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry. Intrinsic clearance values (V max/ K m) were calculated for each enzyme. Additionally, recombinant HepG2 cells transfecting with CYP3A5 variants were used to investigate the effects of sorafenib on the proliferation of HepG2 cells. Results: Intrinsic clearance of the six variants CYP3A5*2, CYP3A5*3A, CYP3A5*3C, CYP3A5*4, CYP3A5*5, and CYP3A5*7 was 26.41–71.04% of the wild-type ( CYP3A5*1) value. In contrast, the clearance value of the variant CYP3A5*6 was significantly higher (174.74%). Additionally, the decreased ATP levels and cell viability and the increased cell apoptosis in HepG2 cells transfected with CYP3A5*2, CYP3A5*3A, CYP3A5*3C, CYP3A5*4, CYP3A5*5, and CYP3A5*7 were observed, whereas, the increased ATP levels and cell viability and the reduced cell apoptosis in HepG2 cells transfected with CYP3A5*6 were also investigated when compared to CYP3A5*1. Conclusion: Our results suggest that CYP3A5 polymorphism influences sorafenib metabolism and pharmacotherapeutic effect in hepatic carcinomas . These data may help explain differential response to drug therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, and they support the need for individualized treatment.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271221080237
Background: Periodontal dressing is used to cover the gum surface and protect the wound after periodontal surgery. Nanomaterials have been widely applied in dentistry in recent years. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the main components of periodontal dressing. Aim: This study aims to explore the toxicity ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) causes to human gingival fibroblast cells (HGF-1) and its effect on cell proliferation. Methods: First, we identified and analyzed HGF-1, including cell morphology, growth curve, and immunohistochemistry staining. Then, we treated HGF-1 with ZnO NP. Cell viability, the integrity of the cell membrane, oxidative damage, and apoptosis were measured by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release assay, fluorescent probe, and flow cytometry. Furthermore, the expression of murine double minute 2 (MDM2) and p53 was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and Western blotting. We finally overexpressed MDM2 in HGF-1 to verify the relationship between MDM2 and cell proliferation. Results: Our research indicated ZnO NPs did not affect cell proliferation at low concentrations. However, high-concentration ZnO NP inhibited cell proliferation, destroyed the integrity of cell membranes, and induced oxidative stress and apoptosis. In addition, high concentration of ZnO NPs inhibited the proliferation of HGF-1 by regulating the expression of MDM2 and p53. Conclusion: High concentration of ZnO NP caused toxicity to HGF-1 cells and inhibited cell proliferation by regulating MDM2 and p53 expression.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271211061505
Background: The toxicological effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on the cardiopulmonary and nervous systems have been studied widely, whereas the study of PM2.5 on systemic toxicity is not in-depth enough. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can cause multiple organ damage. The combined effects of co-exposure of PM2.5 plus LPS on the stomach, spleen, intestine, and kidney are still unclear. Purpose: This study was aimed to explore the toxicological effects of co-exposure of PM2.5 and LPS on the different organs of mice. Research Design and Study Sample Using a real-ambient PM2.5 exposure system and an intraperitoneal LPS injection mouse model, we investigated multiple organ damage effects on male BALB/c mice after co-exposure of PM2.5 plus LPS for 23 weeks in Linfen, a city with a high PM2.5 concentration in China. Data Collection: Eosin-hematoxylin staining, ELISA and the biochemical assay analysed the toxicological effects. Results: The pathological tissue injury on the four organs above appeared in mice co-exposed to PM2.5 plus LPS, accompanied by the body weight and stomach organ coefficient abnormality, and significant elevation of pro-inflammatory cytokines levels, oxidative stress in the spleen and kidney, and levels of kidney injury molecule (KIM-1) increase in the kidney. There were tissue differences in the pathological damage and toxicological effects on mice after co-exposure, in which the spleen and kidney were more sensitive to pollutants. In the PM2.5 + LPS group, the superoxide dismutase inhibition and catalase (CAT) activity promotion in the kidney or spleen of mice were significant relative to the PM2.5 group; the CAT and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels in the spleen were raised considerably compared with the LPS group. Conclusions: These findings suggested the severity and sensitivity of multiple organ injuries in mice in response to PM2.5 plus LPS.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271211061873
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. 4-hydroxyisoleucine (4-HIL) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid isolated from the fenugreek seeds and has enormous pharmacological activities. The present study was undertaken to investigate the antihyperglycemic effect of 4-HIL in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Moreover, its toxicity was evaluated in vitro and in vivo employing human embryonic kidney cells (HEK-293) and healthy rats, respectively. In experiment 1, STZ-induced diabetic male rats were subjected to an oral treatment of 4-HIL (100 mg/kg), while experiment 2 deals with the effects of 4-HIL on healthy male and female rats following oral administration. The treatment (experiment 1) declined the elevated blood glucose level, feed intake, and increased body weight(s). Additionally, blood glucose impairment was improved as observed by OGTT and IPGT tests. Pancreatic histopathology revealed mild changes in the 4-HIL group. Moreover, experiment 2 showed increased body weight, normal blood glucose levels (male—106.06 ± 7.49 mg/dl and female—100.06 ± 14.69 mg/dL), hematological parameters, and histopathological profiles in the treatment group. 4-HIL did not affect the viability of HEK-293 cells, and no signs of toxicity were observed in healthy rats. Therefore, the study concludes that 4-HIL has potential antihyperglycemic activity without any toxic effects.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271211063161
The INK4 -ARF locus includes the CDKN2B and CDKN2A genes and is functionally relevant in the regulation of both cell proliferation and senescence. Studies have reported modifications of DNA methylation in this locus by exposure to environmental contaminants including pesticides; however, until now, specific methylation profiles have not been reported in genetically conserved populations exposed to occupational pesticides. The aim of this study was to determine the methylation profiles of the CDKN2B and CDKN2A genes in a genetically conserved population exposed to pesticides. A cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out in 190 Huichol indigenous persons. Information related to pesticide exposure, diet and other variables were obtained through the use of a structured questionnaire. Blood and urine samples were collected for methylation test and dialkylphosphates (DAP) determination, respectively. DNA methylation was measured by the pyrosequencing of bisulfite-treated DNA and DAP concentrations by gas chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The most frequent metabolite in the population was dimethylthiophosphate. The farmer group presented a higher methylation percentage of CDKN2B than the non-farmer group, but no differences in CDKN2A were observed between groups. A positive correlation between methylation of CpG site 3 of CDKN2B and time working in the field was observed in the farmer group. An association between methylation percentage of CDKN2B and age was also observed in the non-farmer group. These results suggest that pesticide exposure and exposure time in Huichol indigenous individuals could modify the methylation pattern of the CDKN2B gene.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271211062854
Background: Lung cancer is the most common malignancy, and its mortality ranks first among malignancies. Non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is the most common pathological subtype of lung cancer. It is reported that circular RNAs (circRNAs) feature prominently in the occurrence and metastasis of NSCLC. Purpose: This study aims to decipher the biological functions of circ_0006220 in NSCLC and the underlying mechanism. Methods: The microarray data (GSE101586) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database, and differentially expressed circRNAs in NSCLC tissues were screened using the GEO2R tool. Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction was used for detecting the expression of circ_0006220, miR-203-3p, and regulator of G-protein signaling 17 (RGS17) mRNA in NSCLC tissues and cells. The connection between circ_0006220 expression and clinicopathological indicators was analyzed through the chi-square test. EdU and cell counting kit-8 assays were carried out to detect cell growth. Cell migration and invasion were detected by transwell assays. Bioinformatics was used to predict, and RNA immunoprecipitation assay and dual-luciferase reporter gene assay were conducted for verifying, the targeted relationship among circ_0006220, miR-203-3p, and RGS17. Results: The expression of circ_0006220 was elevated in NSCLC cells and tissues, and high circ_0006220 expression was significantly associated with unfavorable clinicopathological indicators. In addition, it was revealed that circ_0006220 overexpression facilitated NSCLC cell growth, migration, and invasion, whereas knocking down circ_0006220 had contrary effects. Furthermore, miR-203-3p was identified as a downstream target of circ_0006220, and circ_0006220 could sponge miR-203-3p; RGS17 was identified as a downstream target of miR-203-3p and was positively modulated by circ_0006220. Conclusions: Circ_0006220 up-regulates RGS17 expression by adsorbing miR-203-3p to promote NSCLC development.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271211061502
Ethylene glycol (EG), in addition to its neurotoxic and nephrotoxic effects, evokes oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of the ethylene glycol on the biochemical indicators and oxidoreductive balance of patients treated for acute poisoning. The total study group consisted of 56 persons including 26 alcoholics who took EG as a substitute for ethyl alcohol in the course of alcohol dependence syndrome and 30 controls. Severity of poisoning, results of acid-base parameters, biochemical, and toxicological tests as well as biomarkers of the oxidative stress in blood were analyzed during the patients’ hospitalization. The key issue was to assess the oxidative stress and biochemical disturbances caused by EG and the type of treatment applied in the course of poisoning. Significant changes in some parameters were found both at time of diagnosis and after treatment initiation (ethanol as an antidote and hemodialysis). The most important differences included the activity of hepatic parameters (aspartate aminotransferase, AST) and oxidative stress markers like catalase (CAT); correlation of the lipid peroxidation products level (TBARS) with urea concentration has been shown. On the last day of the hospitalization, in some cases, the mutual correlation between the evaluated markers were observed, for example, between alanine transaminase (ALT) and glutathione reductase (GR), and urea concentration and glutathione level (GSH/GSSG). The concentration of ions (H+) had a major impact on the oxidoreductive balance, correlating with the elevated GR and GSH/GSSG levels.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271211062857
Background: Gelsenicine, one of the most toxic alkaloids of Gelsemium elegans Benth ( G. elegans), causes severe respiratory depression. However, its toxicity mechanisms are yet to be elucidated and no effective antidotes are available. Objective: This study aimed to analyse the toxicity characteristics of gelsenicine. Methods: Both acute and sub-acute toxicities were evaluated. Gelsenicine distribution and elimination in the central nervous system (CNS) and blood were observed. Effective antidotes for gelsenicine poisoning were screened. Results: In the acute toxicity study, gelsenicine was highly toxic, and female rats exhibited greater sensitivity to gelsenicine than male rats (LD50 0.520 mg/kg vs 0.996 mg/kg, respectively). Death was primarily caused by respiratory failure. However, in the sub-acute toxicity study, no significant organ damage was observed. Gelsenicine was easily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and penetrated the blood–brain barrier, reaching peak concentrations in the CNS within 15 min and rapidly decreasing thereafter. Flumazenil or diazepam combined with epinephrine reversed gelsenicine toxicity and significantly improved survival rate in mice. Conclusions: Gelsenicine is a highly toxic substance that affects nerve conduction without causing damage; the potential toxic mechanism is possibly associated with GABAA receptors. Our findings provide insights into the clinical treatment of gelsenicine -related poisoning and its toxicity mechanisms.
Human & Experimental Toxicology, Volume 41; https://doi.org/10.1177/09603271221084672
Liver fibrosis is a wound-healing response and the activation of the hepatic stellate cell (HSC) is the core of hepatic fibrosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) participate in the development of fibrosis. It is reported that histone deacetylases (HDAC2) tyrosine phosphorylation by cellular-Abelsongene (c-Abl) induces malignant growth of cells. Here, we investigated the effect of miR-122-5p on the proliferation and apoptosis of HSCs. Normal human HSC line LX-2 and LX-2 cells stimulated by transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1 for 24 h were cultured and assigned into the blank group and the TGF-β1 group. The miR-122-5p inhibitor and its negative control were transfected into LX-2 cells and miR-122-5p mimic and its negative control were transfected into LX-2 cells stimulated by TGF-β1. The result showed that miR-122-5p expression was decreased in TGF-β1-stimulated LX-2 cells. miR-122-5p overexpression reduced the mRNA and protein levels of collagen I and α-smooth muscle actin, inhibited cell proliferation, and accelerated cell apoptosis. miR-122-5p targeted c-Abl. Meanwhile, miR-122-5p overexpression inhibited HSC activation by suppressing the c-Abl/HDAC2 pathway. In summary, miR-122-5p overexpression exerted anti-fibrosis effect and inhibited HSC activation by suppressing the c-Abl/HDAC2 pathway.

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Darth Vader #12 Teases The Dark Lord’s Return To The Light
Fans who’ve been missing the daddy of all Star Wars villains in the recent movies in the franchise (save his awesome cameo role in Rogue One, of course) should be checking out Marvel’s Darth Vader comic book – if they haven’t already, that is.
Following on from Kieron Gillen’s acclaimed 2015 series, Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith from writer Charles Soule and artist Giuseppe Camuncoli explores Vader’s early days as the poster child of the Empire, beginning immediately after Anakin Skywalker’s transformation in Revenge of the Sith.
The genius of the series is how it joins the dots between the angry love-lorn Jedi Knight that Vader was with the merciless Sith seen in the Original Trilogy. Not only does it show us how he became much darker, but it also teases the cracks in the facade, the hints of humanity still in him that will eventually come out when he saves his son Luke from the Emperor in Return of the Jedi.
In the latest issue, Darth Vader #12, there’s one moment that explores the cracks in Vader’s Sith persona in a very literal way. In the previous installment, Vader had been the victim of an attack on his life, which has left him theorizing over who in the Empire tried to kill him. Could it be Darth Sidious himself?
As Vader retires to Coruscant to meditate, his doubts get the better of him and he cracks the viewing glass in front of him in anger. The comic makes it clear that, despite his actions in Episodes IV-VI, there was always a lot of conflict raging on underneath that expressionless mask.
The issue also reveals how Vader’s iconic lightsaber came to be. The series previously revealed how he corrupted a crystal that had belonged to another Jedi, but this saber didn’t have the recognizable hilt. In the assassination attempt last issue, this hilt was destroyed. Here, though, Vader finally creates the familiar silver and black model fans know and love.
Darth Vader #12 is available now in comic book shops everywhere, or on Amazon.


As New Orleans strives to become the nation's next startup hub, its strongest asset is the intense interest locals have to staying and growing in the city, AOL co-founder Steve Case said Friday (May 8).
"I think New Orleans is poised to re-emerge as one of the great startup cities in the country, maybe even the world," Case said.
Case was in New Orleans to meet with local startups and spend the day taking a closer look at the city's entrepreneurial community. The visit was part of his "Rise of the Rest" bus tour, which has made stops in 14 cities across the country.
The day included a tour of a local startup, a business pitch competition on a Mardi Gras parade float and lunch with Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other business leaders at the NOLA Brewing Co. brewery on Tchoupitoulas Street.
The day closed with a second pitch competition where Case invested $100,000 in Go To Interview, a New Orleans startup working to streamline the hiring process for restaurants, hotels and other high turnover industries.
Case said many cities that seek to be entrepreneurial hubs lack a distinct startup culture. That is an important part of the mix in attracting young talent, experienced entrepreneurs and money, he said.
Building a connecting cultural identity – whether through Mardi Gras, food or music – is one thing New Orleans knows how to do very well, he said.
You've recognized you need to build that startup culture on the back of those existing cultural traditions," Case said.
Case said New Orleans startups face many of the same challenges as those in other cities, namely attracting money from local and outside investors.
He urged wealthy New Orleanians to get involved and invest in local startups.
"There is a lot of old money sitting on the sidelines," he said.
Case also praised the diversity of New Orleans startups. He noted locals are tackling problems in a wide range of industries, including water management, energy and education. And their founders come from a range of backgrounds, he said.
Most of all, Case said, they want to grow in New Orleans and have a direct hand in helping build the local culture.
"From what I've heard and seen today, if you're an entrepreneur here, you think of New Orleans first and your startup second," Case said. "That's really a remarkable statement."


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As kids (me & sis) we never liked this green vegetable because of the texture and also the taste. I vaguely remember my mom cooking this vegetable and we refused to try it, as lots of other green veggies were abundantly available. After coming to california, green veggies are not as widely available as in India, but I had a good choice and I use to excuse myself from eating this vegetable. After moving to Virginia my choice was completely narrowed down, still managed with Spinach and Methi for couple of years. Last year when my in-laws visited us my mother-in-law told me how to cook this vegetable the right way.
Besalla Alba or Malabar Spinach is called Bachhali kura in telugu, other common names include Climbing spinach, Indian Spinach and vine spinach. My dear friends guessed it right (Basale in Kannada, Vaali in Konkani, “Mong Toi” or Vietnamese Spinach). This wonderful leafy vegetable is high in Calcium, Vitamin A and C, also rich source of Iron and chlorophyll, also low in calories by volume and high in proteins per calorie. It is a fast-growing soft-stemmed vine, reaching 10 m in length, thick and semi-succulent. The succulent stem is particularly a rich source of soluble fiber, thought to remove mucus and toxins from the body. These leaves have a mild flavor and gluey/gooey texture when cooked. It may also be used to thicken soups or stir-fried with garlic and chile peppers. This plant is also used in medicine field. (Source wiki)
Bachhali kura is extensively used in South-Indian cooking. Kanda-Bachhali kura is very famous dish in Andhra Pradesh, other common dishes include sambar, majjiga pulusu. Aava pulusu, snacks and pappu.
1 medium bunch tender bachhali kura (clean and chopped)
½ cup toovar dal (cooked)
8-10 pearl onions (peeled)
2-3 tbsp tamarind paste
2-3 green chillies
Big pinch of turmeric
1-2 tbsp grated coconut (fresh/frozen)
2-3 tsp Sambar powder (according to taste)
Salt to taste
2-3 cups water to make sambar
1-1 ½ tsp oil
1 broken dry red chilli
½ tsp mustard seeds
Big pinch of methi seeds
Pinch of hing
In small pan heat oil add the dry chilli, mustard seeds, and methi seeds and allow mustard seeds to splutter, add hing and remove from heat and keep aside.
Heat a heavy bottom pot with little oil on medium heat. Add green chillies, onions (you can use whole of cut in half) and sauté for 3-4 mins. Add the chopped bachhalaku (leaves and stems), turmeric, salt and sauté for another 3-5 mins. Add tamarind paste little water and cover with lid and reduce the heat a little and cook for 8-10 mins or until soft not mushy. Stir in dal, grated coconut and mix well, add remaining water, increase the heat and bring it to boil, adjust the seasoning and reduce the heat a little. Add sambar powder and the seasoning and cook for another 5-8 mins and turn of the heat.
Notes and Tips
You can add jaggery if you like. Onions are optional. You can also add drumsticks. I like my sambar with onions. You can use / substitute spinach instead of Bachhalaku, and the dish will be called spinach sambar:).

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