Yep, we just re-read the spec sheet and still can't believe it, either. The Rockhopper Elite is one helluva lot of bike. Air-sprung fork? Let me introduce you to your new friend, Judy. Discerning when it comes to your drivetrain? You'll find no fault—and no grade too steep—with a wide-range Shimano Deore 1x10 drivetrain. Why stop there? We didn't, in order to allow you the pleasure of stopping yourself with Shimano's eager-to-please and oh-so-capable MT200 hydraulic disc brakes. Each is impressive in their own right, but the magic really lies in how they all come together into a Rockhopper that serves up singletrack with a nice big side of "Whoah, so that's what a real bike feels like." A heart of gold, the Rockhopper's lightweight yet durable Premium A1 Aluminum frame features butted aluminum tubes in order to keep weight low and strength high, all while providing increased standover clearance, slick internal cable routing, and dropper-post compatibility. With the goal of making sure that the Rockhopper offers both the best fit and best performance for every person, no matter their measure, we've paired each Rockhopper frame size with the optimal wheel size. The result is a Rockhopper to fit every rider and the assurance that every Rockhopper is rolling on the best-handling wheel for its frame size. - A breath of fresh air at this price point—and plenty north of it, RockShox’s Judy SoloAir brings air-sprung sensitivity and performance to the masses with a killer value proposition: more bang, less buck. The TurnKey damper deftly dishes out travel, letting you focus on what’s ahead. - Shimano's 1x10 wide-range 10-speed Deore shifting boasts both the pedigree and performance that legends are made of. - Tubeless-ready rims and tires keep your options open and traction on-call.
Here's proof you don't need tons of suspension travel to tackle challenging trails. Equipped with an all-new, longer, lower and rowdier chassis, we've added 27.5x2.8 wheels and tires to the Fuse 27.5 to create a bike that lets you hit rocks and roots at speed with absolute control. ROWDY BY DESIGN The Fuse is loaded with smart touches. The wide-diameter down tube boosts stiffness. The low-slung top tube improves maneuverabilty on tight trails. And while this Fuse's 27.5x2.8 tires give it tons of traction and stability, it's also compatible with 29er wheels and tires. PERFECTLY DIALED Fail to nail the geometry and advanced designs will still amount to nothing on the trail. Fuse gets it right. The long reach gives you even weight distribution. The slack head angle lends confidence on sketchy descents. The steep seat angle makes quick work of steep climbs. SMART PARTS PICK - Plus-size tires provide insane traction and stability on the choppiest trails. - 130-millimeters of suspension courtesy of a RockShox Judy Silver TK fork. - Highlights include hydraulic disc brakes, a dropper post, and single-ring drivetrain.
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ECR is a plus-tired off-road touring bike designed for routes with way less pavement and a lot more trail. Our Go-To Bikepacking Bike Sometimes the only way to break the humdrum of life is with a bike ride off the beaten path. Sometimes just for a quick overnighter, sometimes a month and half fully-loaded through nine countries. ECR is our answer to those sometimes. As our flagship bikepacking rig, ECR is adaptable to frame bags for the minimalist approach, as well as racks and bags to maximize gear-hauling potential. ECR is most at home when your tour starts on dirt and gets more technical from there. - Two wheel platforms available: 27.5+ for frame sizes XS–M and 29+ for M–XL - All the accessory barnacles you could ever possibly ask for including rack and fender, multiple three-pack mounts and mid-blade. - Gnot-Boost rear spacing with Rohloff torque arm slot and Bill/Ted trailer mount - Clearance for 27.5 x 3 (XS–M) or 29 x 3 (M–XL) tires (with or without fenders)
The Fuse Comp 29 punches way above its weight class thanks to a light-yet-burly M4 aluminum chassis, frame geometry that lends the bike both playfulness and capability, and parts that withstand a serious flogging. ROWDY BY DESIGN The Fuse is loaded with smart touches. The wide-diameter down tube boosts stiffness. The low-slung top tube improves maneuverability. And while this Fuse's 29x2.6 tires give it a precise, nimble feel, the M4 aluminum frame is also compatible with 27.5+ wheels and tires. PERFECTLY DIALED If you fail to nail the geometry, advanced materials and innovative designs still amount to nothing on the trail. Fuse gets it right. The long reach gives you even weight distribution. The slack head angle lends confidence on sketchy descents. The steep seat angle makes quick work of steep climbs. BUILT TO SHRED - 130-millimeters of plush suspension courtesy of a RockShox Recon RL fork. - Highlights include powerful Shimano M4100 disc brakes and a TranzX dropper post. - Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain gives you single-ring simplicity and gearing to spare.
$2,749.99 $3,399.00 19% Off
The definition of “mountain biking” covers a lot more terrain than it used to. Fortunately, the Horsethief is designed and built for most of that terrain. Our all-around 29” trail bike encourages you to tackle the technical features or roll the fun and flowy sections from dawn to dusk with the stability of trail geometry and 120mm of Split Pivot rear suspension with a 140mm fork. Horsethief features the ability to run 29” or 27.5 plus tires and a flip chip for fine-tuning headtube angle and bottom bracket height. The 12-speed SRAM SX drivetrain and 6066-T6 aluminum frame make for an efficient and trouble-free ride on just about any trail you put it up against.
$2,749.99 $3,529.00 22% Off
There’s riding the trail, then there’s making it your own. That’s where Rustler SX Eagle comes in. It’s designed from the ground-up to be a bike that you can pop off rocks and roots, manual on a whim, and carve into corners. 130mm of Split Pivot rear suspension and a 150mm fork give you plenty of travel to play with. The 6066-T6 aluminum frame is designed around 27.5" wheels and has 425mm chainstays for maximum flickability. The SRAM SX Eagle drivetrain is a reliable performer with a wide gear range to help you hustle up the steepest hills. It all comes together to make Rustler an exceptionally fun trail bike.
The Fargo Apex 1 features our steel frame and carbon Firestarter 110 fork, paired with a SRAM Apex 1 drivetrain for smooth shifting. The 29 x 2.2" wheel and tire combination provides excellent rollover, low rolling resistance, and great momentum.
Cutthroat Apex 1 combines the redesigned Cutthroat carbon frame and fork with the tried-and-true performance of SRAM’s Apex 1 drivetrain. With gear range and cargo capacity for everything from gravel rides to bikepacking expeditions, this is an ultra-endurance bike ready to take you farther than you ever thought you could go.
The Optic is an aggressive short-travel sled that absolutely rips on descents but can get back up without a gondola. With 125mm of DH-inspired rear suspension, and 140mm travel up front, the Optic embodies Norco's Ride Aligned technology to provide clarity when your vision starts to blur from the speed, or your over-active tear ducts. - Optic Carbon 29" 125mm FT/6061 Alloy RT - Ride Aligned Trail geometry based around 140mm short offset forks - Slack 65 Degree HA - Short seat tubes with long travel droppers - Ride Aligned Suspension setup - Updated Chainstay and Seatstay - Stiffer, 180mm post mount brake, added heel clearance - Vittoria Mazza and Martello tires w/Graphene 2.0 Compound - Stan's Tubeless Ready - Rims pre-taped, valves and sealant provided RIDER BENEFITS: - RIDE ALIGNED: The Optic uses Norco's Ride Aligned design system which matches each individual bike to the human who rides it, creating a customized platform that is both stable and balanced, allowing the rider to push harder. - FINE TUNED REAR SUSPENSION: We created the Optic's suspension design around a very specific spring curve and damper settings, and RockShox and Fox stepped up to build everything we were looking for. - HIGH SPEED BY DESIGN: By relaxing the Optic's head angle to 65 degrees for stability, we fine-tuned the handling with reduced-offset forks – providing even more high-speed precision and predictability for a more aggressive trail attack. - EQUIPPED TO DESCEND: To bolster the Optic's descending prowess, each bike is equipped with 4-piston disc brakes, shorter seat tubes, long-stroke dropper posts and aggressive knobby tires.
Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. Thanks to a clever component selection, the Levo SL Comp brings all of that rad down to an equally-rad price point. It’s You, Just Going Faster and Farther. The Turbo Levo SL is effectively a Stumpjumper that lets you embark on ridiculously long adventures with no fear of bonking and helps you snag three laps of your favorite trail instead of just one. Looking for a ton of power and range? Check out our Turbo Levo and Kenevo models. Want a bike, on the other hand, that simply feels like you—a faster you, with the power to ride more trails, kind of you? That's Turbo Levo SL. Tune it to Your Style. By connecting with our Mission Control App, you can tune the SL 1.1 motor to your riding style, record rides, and monitor the battery. The motor even has a built-in power meter that transmits to any ANT+ head unit. Don't want to connect? No worries—the simple Turbo Connect Unit (TCU) on the top tube gives you all the control you need to just climb on and ride all day. - Lightweight, alloy Stumpjumper-inspired frame is pure ride quality and control. - Ultra-smooth and lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your pedaling power. - 150mm of suspension front and rear, courtesy of FOX's 34 fork and DPS shock. - The Turbo Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That’s no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that’s exactly what you get—similar Sidearm chassis with great, balanced stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned suspension. The Turbo Levo SL Comp’s chassis is constructed entirely from our light-yet-strong M5 premium aluminum. - The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor’s responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you’re riding without power assistance. - Worried about running out of power? No problem. The Turbo Levo SL eats up big miles and long days. And if you’re looking for even more miles, our optional range extender boosts your range by another 50 percent. On top of all that, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. - Max Top Speed: 20 mph / 32 km/h
Levo SL is a new, lightweight breed of eMTB that harnesses the quick and lively ride of our Stumpjumper…and adds just enough power to introduce a whole new dimension of kick ass. The Levo SL Comp Carbon features a full carbon frame, full FOX suspension, and a SRAM Eagle NX drivetrain. The Levo SL looks like a Stumpjumper and, out on the trail, feels like one too. That’s no mistake. We aimed to build a Stumpjumper with a bit more boost to it and that’s exactly what you get—a Sidearm chassis with just the right amount of front-to-rear stiffness and 150mm of smooth, custom-tuned FOX front and rear suspension. To top it all off, we constructed this Levo SL chassis entirely from our light-yet-strong FACT 11m carbon. The lightweight SL 1.1 motor doubles your effort with as much as 240 watts of silent and powerful assistance to your pedals. The motor’s responsive torque curve delivers power perfectly in-tune with your normal riding cadence and leaves no resistance when you’re riding without power assistance.
Here's where the gloves come off—the Turbo Levo Expert Carbon sheds serious weight with its advanced carbon front triangle and brings a high level of technical capability with a FOX 36 fork and DPS shock. Rowdy descents. Steep climbs? Hell. Yes. The Turbo Levo is a fully-fledged progressive trail bike. We've lengthened the reach, kept the chainstays nice and short, and maintained a low center of gravity. Next, we slackened the head angle for more confident descents and steepened the seat angle to improve climbing efficiency. It's dialed. More power, more range The Levo's Specialized 2.1 motor amplifies your pedaling input by a mind-blowing 410%. Our M2 batteries provide you with plenty of range. What's more, our Mission Control App can handle battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to. More power. More miles per ride. More awesome. - The Levo's Turbo Connect Unit (or "TCU") is more than an "On-Off" button, it's the brains of the bike. The TCU shows your battery level and power-assist mode. It also communicates, via ANT+/Bluetooth, with our optional handlebar display to display even more information about your day's ride. - The Levo's frame features an M5 alloy front- and rear-end, an asymmetrical design, and our 29 Trail Geometry, so it's just the right amount of both capable and comfortable. We designed this bike to shred and that meant giving the Levo a low bottom bracket, lengthy top tube, and short chainstays. We also tweaked the kinematics of the frame to make the suspension more supple on small hits and yet perfectly capable of taking the big impacts without bottoming out. - The custom Specialized 2.1 motor represents the pinnacle of e-bike motor technology. The new motor is more efficient, 15% smaller, and 11% lighter than its predecessor. It has many other features that no other e-bike can touch, like instant engagement, fantastic heat management, a double freewheel design that disengages the gear box when you hit top speed, and silent, smooth, and consistent output, even at max power. - This Turbo's new Specialized M2-series battery features a 500Wh capacity. And, of course, still seamlessly integrated inside the frame and is easily removable, too. - Carbon/M5 alloy Sidearm frame shed weight and adds control - Smoothest, most powerful motor on the market - 160mm travel Fox Float 36 Performance Elite fork
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Madison County in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is a place of ear-popping drives and breathtaking views.
It is also where federal antipoverty worker Nancy Dean Morgan was found naked, hogtied, and strangled in the backseat of her car in June 1970.
An inept investigation involving local, state, and federal law-enforcement agencies failed to find a clear explanation of the motive or events of her murder. The case was left unsolved. Years later, after most of the material evidence had been lost or mishandled, one of Nancy's fellow VISTA workers--the last person known to have seen her alive--became the prime suspect, based on the testimony of one of the town's most notorious resident criminals. Did he kill Nancy, or was he another victim of the corrupt local political machine and its adherence to "mountain justice"?
Met Her on the Mountain: A Forty-Year Quest to Solve the Appalachian Cold-Case Murder of Nancy Morgan is a tangled tale of rural noir. Author Mark Pinsky was profoundly struck by Nancy's story as a college student in North Carolina in 1970. Here, Pinsky presents the evolution of his investigation and also delves into the brutal history of Madison County, the site of a Civil War massacre that earned it the sobriquet "Bloody Madison." Met Her on the Mountain is a stirring mix of true crime, North Carolina political history, and one man's devotion to finding the truth.
This compulsively page-turning true crime narrative has it all: smart prose, a now-obscure unsolved murder that was notorious at the time, and an investigative journalist trying to pick up the trail. In 1970, the nude and hog-tied body of Nancy Morgan was found in a car in a Madison County, N.C., forest after she d gone missing. Morgan had been working for Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) in the area for under a year, in an idealistic attempt to help people in the impoverished area. The initial police investigation was a study in confusion and barely controlled jurisdictional chaos, and local corruption (the county s Democratic boss was said to have made Chicago s Mayor Richard Daley look like Bambi) only made matters worse. Fourteen years passed before an arrest was made, but the prime evidence came from a career criminal and notorious liar. Regarding the victim as a kindred spirit, former Los Angeles Times staff writer Pinsky followed the story from the start (he was a college student in the area at the time of the murder), and many readers will be convinced that his dogged investigation has at last uncovered the truth.

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Stoughton launches community survey for downtown zoning
The Town of Stoughton is embarking on a zoning update for downtown. The Town encourages all residents, as well as business and property owners downtown, to help shape this update by taking an online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/downtownstoughton.
The survey will be open through Thursday, Aug. 20.
Through Town efforts like the Master Plan, the Economic Development Master Plan, and work from the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority, residents have made it clear what they want to see downtown: An active, walkable area of shops, restaurants, and services with appropriate design standards and attractive, usable public spaces.
“Zoning is one tool the Town can use to make this vision a reality,” said Town Manager Robin Grimm.
“Changing the current zoning can help sustain the things we love about downtown Stoughton, while changing the things that need improvement. On top of this, the Town wants to make downtown zoning easier to use and enforce, clearer to understand, and responsive to current development trends.”
This update will take place over the next few months, and the results of this survey will help guide a first draft of the updated zoning.
“Zoning alone can’t achieve our vision for downtown, but it is one critical piece of the puzzle,” said Town Planner John Charbonneau. “We invite everyone in Town to be involved and share your thoughts on how downtown zoning can be revised to shape future growth and help realize the community’s vision.”
The Town has contracted with the Horsley Witten Group (www.horsleywitten.com) to conduct this zoning update. In May and June, the consultant team reviewed the Town’s existing plans and zoning, and had discussions with a working group comprised of Town staff, the Downtown Stoughton Task Force, the Planning Board, the Stoughton Redevelopment Agency, and the Board of Selectmen. The online survey was developed to help answer remaining policy questions from those discussions.
Below is a list of some of the confirmed directions from the discussions to date.
* Rename the district. The existing Stoughton Center Mixed-Use Overlay District “SCMUOD” will be renamed to something simpler and more descriptive.
* Create a new baseline district with subdistricts. The current overlay district (“SCMUOD”) will be eliminated and replaced with a new zone with subdistricts that help guide certain types of development where they are desired.
* Do a complete rewrite. The consultant will do a complete rewrite of the existing language.
* Clearer and easier process. The zoning update will make the types of development desired within downtown Stoughton easier and more predictable to permit.
* Clearer language. The text will be written to make the development process as clear as possible for residents, property owners, and business owners alike.
To see the Town’s current Zoning Bylaws and Map, visit . . .
* Bylaws: www.ecode360.com/12490292
For assistance with the survey, contact Charbonneau at email@example.com or 781- 341-1300, ext. 9201.
To sign up to receive more information as this project progresses, visit: https://bit.ly/39k4quR.


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There never used to be an opportunity for the Copa Libertadores to stage a draw for its knockout stage. The competition was squeezed into the first half of the year, with no pause between the end of the group phase and the start of the last 16. The match ups in the knockout phase were determined by group position – the group winner with the best record facing the runner up with the worst, and so on.
But this year things are different. The competition is running from the end of January until the end of November – meaning that there is time and space for a gala event at CONMEBOL’s headquarters in Paraguay, where representatives of the 16 remaining clubs gathered to discover who they would face next.
The draw threw up an interesting scenario. More places have been awarded to Brazil and Argentina this year, and 10 of the last 16, including all eight group winners, are from the continent’s big two.
And a Brazil versus Argentina final is a highly possible outcome. Three of the four Argentinian clubs are in one half of the draw – so the only way there could be an all-Argentine final is for modest Godoy Cruz to fight their way through the next three rounds. Five of the six Brazilian clubs, meanwhile, are in the other half. The only way there could be an all-Brazilian final is if Atletico Mineiro fight their way through. This is more feasible. Though Atletico have got off to a dreadful start in the domestic league, they have a strong squad, especially in attacking positions, and were the last Brazilian side to lift the trophy, four years ago.
Moreover, it is always worth remembering that the Libertadores can be unpredictable. Though the competition is often held in a big two stranglehold, last year’s final was between Atletico Nacional, admittedly a giant side from Colombia, and tiny Independiente del Valle from Ecuador. The danger can come from unexpected quarters. This year’s Ecuadorian pair of Barcelona and Emelec could be dangerous, Nacional of Uruguay are tough opponents, Guarani of Paraguay made it to the semi-finals in 2014 and The Strongest of Bolivia play their home matches at extreme altitude and have learned to defend well away from home. An Argentina v Brazil final is a strong possibility, not necessarily a probability.
It does seem certain, though, that there will be some conflict between the two countries over the tournament’s new calendar.
The first legs of the knock out matches will be played between the 4th and 6th of July, with the return games five weeks later. In the meantime, the Argentinian league shuts down for its mid-year break, meaning that their representatives will be short of match sharpness by the time the second legs come around. The Brazilians – who play their league all the way through to December – do not face the same problem.
In addition, there is the question of the European summer window, which threatens to strip the Libertadores of some of its best players just as the competition moves towards the business end. The Brazilians would also seem to be at an advantage. Their financial position is stronger, making it easier for them to strengthen their squads with, for example, players moving back from Europe.
The Argentinian clubs have been working behind the scenes with a view towards requesting a significant change. They would prefer the Libertadores to follow the European season – kicking off in August and coming to a conclusion in May.
This would solve another problem. The season should build towards a grand finale. As it stands, though, the Libertadores seems to be a warm up act for the far less important Copa Sudamericana, the Europa League equivalent. The semi-finals of the latter take place around the same time as the final of the former – and then once the Libertadores is out of the way, the final of the Sudamericana brings the curtain down. It is a curious inversion, but easily explained. South America has to find its champion – the Libertadores winner – in time for the Club World Cup in mid-December. The Libertadores, then, needs to be concluded by the end of November. Even then, the short notice brings logistic problems, and considerable extra expense, for fans of the winner wishing to travel and cheer on their team at the Club World Cup.
An August-to-May Libertadores would solve this problem – but it will almost certainly be resisted by the Brazilians. Argentina follows the European season, while Brazil goes with the calendar year. Trying to keep both of the big two happy will be a challenge for the new Conmebol leadership.

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Millennials: A New Trend for the Tourism Industry
Annals of Spiru Haret University. Economic Series, 18(3), 109-122, 2018, doi/10.26458/1838
14 Pages Posted: 10 Nov 2018
Date Written: October 18, 2018
The purpose of this paper is how millennials change and influencing the tourism industry and their importance for travel in the world.
Having grown up with near-ubiquitous internet access and beginning their professional careers in the wake of a financial crisis, millennials are using technology to make savvy travel-buying decisions, largely based on the perceived authenticity of the experience they are offered.
Millennials travel more than any other demographic. On average, they take 35 days of vacation each year, and they’re also bucking the trend by increasing their annual travel spend as other generations intend to be more conservative with their cash.
Millennial travellers are interested in authenticity, fulfillment and sustainability. That’s a message that tour operators, travel agents and the entire travel industry needs to understand. The millennial.
Keywords: millennials; travel; tourism; tourism industry; international tourism
JEL Classification: Z30; Z32
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

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Salary: AED 3,000 – AED 5,000
Driver is required in Dubai for light vehicle. The duty is delivery services. Interview type is walkin and will start on 31st of March, 2018; the location is Millennium plaza hotel at 11:00am. The candidate must have expertise in Dubai location and must have experience in Dubai locations. He must have English speaking skills and the driving required is manual. Must be expert in following softwares like Google maps or 2gis etc.
NOTE: Please do not apply if you don’t have UAE valid Manual LMV licence.

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It is going better. I feel better. I had a couple of “slip ups” but for the most part, I am not eating sugar. No cookies, cakes, candy, pop, etc…
I don’t know if I have lost weight but I feel better.
I have more energy.
I feel like I have more control over my hunger.
I do still miss having “treats.”
I will continue.
I wish I had more insight for you right now but I don’t. As far as “diet” my breakfasts and lunches are manly low/no carb and then dinner is sometimes low carb and sometimes not.
Like Superman, sugar is my kryptonite. I have to stay away from it if I want to be my best self and have the energy needed for my life.
To my 86 followers, keep on keeping on! If you are in the part of the world that is having a heat wave right now, do as little as possible and survive. I mean it. Just do everything you can to get through it and think about working on yourself and your goals after the heat has passed.

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I'm bulding a car robot that uses an ultrasonic sensor (the HC-SR04) to detect objects around it.
The sensor measures the distance between the robot and an object and that value is stored in a variable. I want to create an interrupt that is triggered when the distance is equal or lower than a certain value, so I can use the void loop() function for other things meanwhile the sensor is looking for objects.
But all examples I have seen of attachInterrupt() are triggered with a low or high pulse on an input pin, either with rising, falling, change or low. How can it be triggered with a varaible value? Is that possible?
To avoid waiting for pulseIn() to read the length of the ECHO pulse, connect the ECHO pin to an interrupt pin and use a CHANGE interrupt. When the ECHO pin is HIGH, the ISR notes the time (startTime = micros() and then the pin is LOW, calculate the time difference (duration = micros() - startTime;). The loop() can then read the new duration and calculate distance whenever it needs to. You only need to pulse the TRIGGER pin about ever 50 milliseconds.


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With all the uncertainty surrounding Ramadan and Hari Raya and the MCO cloud hanging above our heads, hotels and restaurants in town have decided to bring the ease of breaking fast to your home. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the plethora of festive breaking fast packages available for you and your family. There’s no need to slave over the stove to serve a variety of food this Ramadan…after all, if you’re stuck at home, the last thing you want to do is worry about shopping for ingredients and cooking every evening.
Majestic Kuala Lumpur and Ritz Carlton Kuala Lumpur
From Majestic Kuala Lumpur’s Contango Kitchen and Ritz Carlton’s chefs to your doorstep, you can easily enjoy traditional Malay cuisine this Ramadan. Choose from three different festive packages starting from RM40 nett per person. Starters include kurma tunisia, ulam-ulaman kampung – tomato, petai, timun, kacang botol, sambal belacan and telur masin while mains range from nasi Bukhari ayam tradisional, sambal tumis udang, kurma telur and pucuk ubi masak cili padi to aneka sayur tumis belacan and ikan cencaru bakar bersumbat kelapa. For dessert, round it up with the likes of traditional kueh, bubur pulut hitam and more.
To order from Majestic Kuala Lumpur, Whatsapp or call +6018-341 2800, email [email protected] or book online and view the menu at https://bit.ly/MajesticFestiveDelivery.
EQ Kuala Lumpur
One of the most enjoyable parts about breaking fast is tucking into your first meal of the day with your family and for this, EQ Kuala Lumpur’s Citarasa Nipah menu is sure to turn up the tastiness a notch or two. Nipah’s Chef de Cuisine, Chef Ali, has more than 30 years of experience and a list of classic malay recipes for such an occasion as part of his repertoire. On the menu are four individual set meals with desserts for RM35 each with favourites such as Briyani Gam Johor with a choice of chicken, lamb or tandoori chicken and Hainanese chicken rice included.
Those who have more mouths to feed can order a bigger spread for six people with the Citarasa Nipah Family Set at RM238. You will find mains such as Kambing Bakar Ala Nipah, Ayam Golek with Sos Percik and Ayam Kurma Berkentang, as well as appetisers and desserts.
Mandarin Oriental is offering not one but three different sets for Ramadan delivery for six to 30 people from RM88 per person with add ons started at RM60. The Kompang set includes dates, bubur lambuk berlauk Sg Choh, white rice, gulai kawah rulang rusuk, sotong goreng asam kunyit, telur itik masak lemak kuning pucuk pegaga, ulam kampung, telur masin, ikan masin and tropical sliced fruit.
Those wanting fresh prawns and locally spiced fried chicken can opt for the Rebana set with dates, Ipoh curry laksa, bubur lambuk berlauk Sg Choh, nasi biryani, Ayam 65, kambing varuval, udang masala, pakora goreng renyah and for dessert, bubur chacha jagung manis bersago.
In the Gamelan set are Kajang satay kandar; sata ikan, sup kambing roti bengali, both nasi biryani and white rice, ikan siakap kerabu mangga, ketam masak lemak daun selasih, asam pedas telor ikan, ayam goreng 65, asparagus goreng belacan, ulam kampung, telur masin and ikan masin, mangga puri bersago and limau bali, bubur kacang bersago and an asssortment of Nyonya kueh.
If the extensive offerings in the sets don’t satisfy enough, you can order additional assorted satay, a whole chicken percik, roasted lamb leg and slow roasted Australian beef rib eye carving. Now that would be a real feast!
To order, visit https://kualalumpur.mandarinorientalshop.com/collections/ramadan-takeaway. For further information, call +603-2330 8798 or email [email protected]
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
The hotel has a six Santapan Muhibah menus for order this Ramadan at RM50 onwards specially curated by Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur hotel’s Executive Sous Chef, Chef Budiman and his team of culinary experts. Signature highlights include all-time favourite dishes including Le Méridien nasi minyak haruman air mawar, bubur lambuk, beef rendang with coconut flakes, and roasted whole lamb with cous cous and vegetables. In collaboration with TableApp, you only need to visit the link to order your delivery or pick up. Bonus: each delivery comes with a special voucher of RM50 credit that can be used for future dining at any of the hotel’s restaurants.
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur
The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur serves up a Malam Warisan Melayu in the comfort of your home with two sets comprising dishes inspired by different Malaysian states. The RM428.00+ set serves up to four and includes two drinks while the RM798.00+ set serves up to eight and includes four drinks. Some of the food highlights include the Perak Rendang Tok – braised beef short ribs rendang by Chef de Cuisine, Norazizi bin Taslim, Negeri Sembilan Kambing Salai Air Asam – smoked lamb in tamarind dipping, Melaka Simpang Empat Asam Pedas – sour and spicy braised red mullet with ginger flower, and Wilayah Persekutuan Nasi Biryani Ayam – chicken biryani rice wrapped in puff pastry. Local beverages that can be ordered are the mango lassi, sirap bandung float, The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur’s Signature Milo, pulut tai tai and bunga kantan soda.
To order, call +6012-280 1303 or email [email protected]stregis.com
Hotel Maya Kuala Lumpur
Chef Hasbullah, and his kitchen team rolled up their sleeves to bring a little comfort to homes who are yearning for traditional Malay cuisine. Hotel Maya offers a menu that is familiar and reminds us of home, especially for those who are not able to travel back to their hometown this year.
Renowned for his Malay cuisine, Chef Hasbullah has created a special menu featuring some of his personal favourites. Diners can choose from a selection of set meals, complete with rice, sambal belacan, and dates. Some top choices are the sumptuous Nasi Tomato and Nasi Kerabu sets. In addition to the Malay cuisine, diners can choose Malaysian, Western and Japanese cuisine from the a la carte menu. For weight watchers, there are options of healthy salads, gluten-free, and vegan items. For desserts, enjoy homemade waffles, Chinese pancake with lotus paste or Bubur Pulut Hitam. To quench one’s thirst, beverages are also available for order.
To order, visit hotelmayakl.beepit.com.

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806 is one of the great stories of exploration in America. Few of the scientific specimens collected by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark survive, except for hundreds of pressed plants in The Academy of Natural Sciences.
Digital images show each plant in more detail than ever before. Browse through the collection, plant by plant. Read the labels written by Meriwether Lewis in the field between 1804 and 1806. Refer to facsimile reprints of the original records and colored engravings of Lewis's gatherings as published in the first comprehensive catalogue of American plants by Frederick Pursh in 1813. Read facsimile reprints of important 19th century publications about the plants.
Scientific descriptions and historical comments by Lewis & Clark scholars bring the herbarium completely up to date for the first time in a century. Comprehensive indexes provide guides to places and dates of collection common names, hundreds of scientific names, and digital illustrations.
This CD includes new information about the Lewis & Clark Herbarium and its history. Images, texts, and indexes are hyperlinked for ease of use. Botanists, historians, and Lewis & Clark aficionados alike will find this CD a unique resource.


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Each year the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts presents the “Sally Awards,” naned for Sally Ordway Irvine, who founded the center. Four awards are given to people or institutions who’ve played a significant role in the state’s cultural scene. The categories are Vision, Commitment, Initiative and Education. This year’s winners are:
For Vision: VSA Arts of Minnesota
First up – Vision In the category of Vision, VSA Arts of Minnesota won for creating a community where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and access the arts. Not just accessible to wheelchairs, but things like large print programs, and creating opportunities for people who are blind to touch works of art. In other words, finding ways to making performances and exhibitions come alive for people with disabilities.
For Commitment: Myron Johnson
Johnson said while accepting his award “Theater saved my life. I had a very difficult family situation, and if it weren’t for theater I doubt I’d be alive, let alone standing here accepting this award.”
Myron Johnson first tried out for a play when he was seven, and he’s been involved in theater and dance ever since. His company “Ballet of the Dolls” combines his love of ballet with his love of fashion, imagination and storytelling. And he says he’ll never leave the Twin Cities:
I would never consider being anywhere else – this city has been so supportive of me, my work and my ideas. There’s nothing I can say about what Minneapolis and St. Paul mean to me – they mean everything to me. My work with Ballet of the Dolls is my life – they help me make dreams come true. For a child who couldn’t speak, I’ve learned to talk – and that’s because of the arts, and theater.
After the awards ceremony, I asked Johnson what it felt like to receive such a mainstream award for his anything but mainstream art.
It’s so awesome. It’s shocking to me – I’m sort of the bad boy. The next show I’m doing is “The Dance of the Pink Flamingoes” inspired by John Waters. It’s just so great that I’ve been able to do whatever comes to my mind and people support it here. I didn’t try to win an award – I just did what I loved.
Johnson actually met Sally Ordway Irvine when he was a kid working at the Children’s Theatre Company. He thinks she’d be happy to know that a kid who got his arts training at an organization she so believed in went on to win an award in her name.
For Initiative: Bedlam Theatre
A literal hotbed of theater and community engagement, Bedlam has grown from a budding experimental theater company to a place to hang out, eat perogies, and get involved. Many of the folks who work at Bedlam also work at Seward Cafe. Bedlam core member Maren Ward says the cafe’s ethics and values have strongly influenced the theater’s own work.
Bedlam lends its community space out for classes, meetings and workshops. In addition it hosts an on-site bicycle workshop and outdoor performances near the Cedar-Riverside LRT stop. The theater gives discounts for audience members who arrived by bike or LRT, and its restaurant offers a local food menu.
In 2004 Bedlam was named by American Theatre Magazine as one of 12 innovative companies to watch nationwide, and McKnight Foundation’s Neal Cuthbert says other theaters are looking at Bedlam’s model to see how they can engage their own audiences.
For Education: T. Mychael Rambo
T. Mychael Rambo is an actor, a singer, a writer and a motivational speaker. He can often be found talking to students at Central High School or Gordon Parks High School. Rambo is not just a believer in the transformational power of the arts, he has experienced that transformation first hand.
In a moving acceptance speech, Rambo recalled a much darker time in his life, when he was sleeping at Dorothy Day Center and spending his days sitting in Rice Park, just outside the Ordway. Rambo said he couldn’t have imagined back then he’d one day stand on an Ordway stage to accept an award.
“Art is to service what bud is to flower” said Rambo, “and my transformation speaks to the power of art.” Quoting Martin Luther King Jr he went on to say “‘We may not remember the words of our enemies, but we remember the silence of our friends’ – this is a room filled with people who recognize we cannot be silent.”
Each awardee of the Sally Awards receives a cash prize in support of their work.

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Question about Haier Refrigerators
There was ice forming inside the refrigerator, so I turned the temperature to Zero and started to clean. I poured a little bit of warm water to break the ice. After cleaning, I removed the extra water that came out through the back of the refrigerator, and switched the temperature up to 7. After a few days, I checked back and it wasn't cooling at all. Please Help. I bought this refrigerator about a month ago.
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You may have a low freon condition in the fridge section. Look to see if you have an ice block building up on the rear wall towards the lower left side. If so, you are low on freon and the ost likely culprit is a leaking evaporater. The best way to tell if you are low on freon for sure is to take out all the shelves, remove the light cover, then the 2 screws holding the fan cover, and then remove the back wall. You wont be able to pull it all the way out cause the cold control is attached to it for the freezer and fridge so be careful. Turn the fridge control all the way up to 10 and wait till the compressor is running. you can tell if the compressor is running by pushing in the little switch on the top of the door frame and seeing if the fan runs(one switch is for lights, the other for fan) if it runs the compressor is on. anyway watch the coils and see if they develop frost all the way from top to bottom. If they dont you are low on freon and are ooking at about a $600 repair. if it does frost all the way you may have a bad cold control or a stalling fan motor up by the condensor on top. The best way to tell this is the next time the fridge feels warm, sheck the frame around the door seal and see if it is hot to the touch. If it is you almost surley have a bad condensor fan motor. Hope you can wade through all tis to find the answers. Good Luck!
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SOURCE: Sub-Zero 550
I had the same problem with my 550...several times the tech came out and used a steam machine to blow out the drain...which didn't solve the problem. Finally, they ordered a refrigerator drain heater from sub-zero (part#4201290) and this finally fixed the problem. Hope this helps...I'm not a tech, just a customer. K
Posted on May 19, 2008
This component is a heating element located on the evaporator coil. When the refrigerator or freezer switches to the defrost cycle, the defrost heater is turned on to melt the frost in the compartment. Failure of the defrost heater causes failure to defrost.Test the element with a VOM set to the RX1 scale. To gain access to the heating element, remove the compartment's wall panels. Clip one probe of the VOM to each element terminal. The meter should read between 5 and 20 ohms. If it doesn't, the heating element is faulty and should be replaced. Replace the heater with a new one of the same type and electrical rating. Connect the new heater the same way the old one was connected.
Posted on Oct 12, 2008
Hi, If you are talking about the tubing behind the crisper drawer, it is there to hold water for the dispenser in the door. The old design was a canister to hold water. Now it is tubing. I hope this helps you.
Posted on Jul 18, 2009
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April is National Poetry Month! In honor of this celebration I wrote my own poem about the Guelph Public Library:
Library is home
I lose myself in novels
Explore. Connect. Thrive.
The poem I wrote is an example of a haiku. The first line has five syllables, the second line has seven, and the last line has five syllables again. I learned how to write a haiku and other styles of poetry back in elementary school, however, I don’t really remember the technicalities of these poetry styles anymore. Luckily, I was looking through the many programs that the Guelph Public Library puts on and came across this program that runs on April 3rd:
In this workshop, you can learn to play with words, participate in writing exercises, practice writing poems – plus try out different subjects and ideas. The event is hosted by author Marianne Micros who has written many books such as: Four women : Colleen Thibaudeau, Penn Kemp, Marianne Micros, Gloria Alvernaz Mulcahy, Seventeen Trees, and The Creative Circus Book all available at the University of Guelph’s Library or through interlibrary loan.
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See my picture for a home made example. Easy to imagine this as an Easter Dessert!
We used a quality store purchased raspberry pie and made the chocolate cake from scratch. I easily say “we” but my sister did all the cooking while I screeched “are you sure this is going to work?!” Not only did it work but it turned out amazing!
The library has a beautiful selection of cookbooks from which you could choose a scrumptious cake recipe for your very own piecaken. Just imagine the possibilities…
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It’s lovely to think that something as simple and commonplace as paper can be used to create such a variety of lovely gifts, decorations, and craft projects. The GPL has some stunning books to show you how it’s done!
At times all parents have to break up tussles between the kids, but how do we teach them to really love and appreciate each other? I found some of these to be helpful with my little ones:
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Thyroid neoplasia is common and requires appropriate clinical workup with imaging and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy to evaluate for cancer. Yet, up to 20% of thyroid nodule FNA biopsies will be indeterminate in diagnosis based on cytological evaluation. Genomic approaches to characterize the malignant potential of nodules showed initial promise but have provided only modest improvement in diagnosis. Here, we describe a method using metabolic analysis by desorption electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (DESI-MS) imaging for direct analysis and diagnosis of follicular cell-derived neoplasia tissues and FNA biopsies. DESI-MS was used to analyze 178 tissue samples to determine the molecular signatures of normal, benign follicular adenoma (FTA), and malignant follicular carcinoma (FTC) and papillary carcinoma (PTC) thyroid tissues. Statistical classifiers, including benign thyroid versus PTC and benign thyroid versus FTC, were built and validated with 114,125 mass spectra, with accuracy assessed in correlation with clinical pathology. Clinical FNA smears were prospectively collected and analyzed using DESI-MS imaging, and the performance of the statistical classifiers was tested with 69 prospectively collected clinical FNA smears. High performance was achieved for both models when predicting on the FNA test set, which included 24 nodules with indeterminate preoperative cytology, with accuracies of 93% and 89%. Our results strongly suggest that DESI-MS imaging is a valuable technology for identification of malignant potential of thyroid nodules.
DeHoog RJ, Zhang J, Alore E, Lin JQ, Yu W, Woody S, Almendariz C, Lin M, Engelsman AF, Sidhu SB, Tibshirani R, Suliburk J, Eberlin LS. (2019). Preoperative metabolic classification of thyroid nodules using mass spectrometry imaging of fine-needle aspiration biopsies. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 116(43)


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How Google Is Growing Its Own Food
The tech giant is using the leafy green machine from Freight Farms to feed and educate its employees
To bolster its farm-to-table vision, Google has recruited the Leafy Green Machine to grow food onsite its campus. An idea from startup Freight Farms, the machines are built from up-cycled refrigerated freight containers. Using pink lights, controlled temperature and water instead of dirt, it can efficiently grow vegetables right in the Googleplex backyard.


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Name of Department: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Name of HOD: Dr. Pawar S. S. M. Pharm PhD.
The Pharma Industry today, is knowledge intensive, undergoing rapid changes and is key outsourcing hub in Globalization. Since inception in 2004, the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is involved in delivering the academic and industrial needs pertaining to pharmaceuticals. The key task of the department is to provide knowledge in pharmaceuticals chemistry of drugs/medicines which is constantly offering first-rate opportunities to students against high quality educational experience.
We are fortunate to be centre of choice for most of the stakeholders in this region. Department has experienced and committed faculty members with vast research experience. We ensure that students are abreast with latest technologies through our regular teaching learning process and additional enrichment programs. Department rigorously follows Outcome Based Education in their teaching learning process. Use of ICT tools for the students actually improve confidence of the students in the respecting subject to understand.
I extend my best wishes for their bright future. SCPER is committed to uphold high standards of Technical Education.
SARITA S. PAWAR
HEAD, DEPT. OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY,
Area Sq. Meters
|NAME OF LAB (code)||AREA (Sq. mtr.)|
|Instrument Lab (105)||75|
|Pharmaceutical Analysis-II (106)||75|
|Pharmaceutical Analysis-I (107)||75|
|Organic Chemistry (109)||105 + 20|
|Medicinal Chemistry (110)||105 + 20|
|Quality assurance Techniques (204)||90|
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Quality Assurance
Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Quality Assurance laboratories are meant to inculcate the chemical & analytical aspects of drug molecules starting from basic organic chemistry to drug design, synthesis of new drugs and analysis of drug molecules in formulation. At the under graduate level various subjects are studied in a systematic manner including, basic and advances in organic and inorganic chemistry, chain reaction of drugs, structure activity relationships (SAR), synthesis of drugs & drug intermediates and excipients on lab scale and analysis of drugs.
Students are trained to determine the extent of purity of raw materials and drugs in pharmaceutical dosage forms using highly sophisticated instruments. As well as they are trained in various analytical techniques & validation and documentation procedures as per the regulatory norms. In this way skill development of student is facilitated so that they can efficiently exert duties responsibly in Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Quality Control department of Pharmaceutical Industry.
The faculty of the department is competent and qualified. The Department imparts training in various disciplines such as Pharmaceutical Analysis, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry.
Department is enriched with various equipments required for UG Course and research. The department has conducive ambiance for study and research. The faculty of this department is encouraged and motivated to participate in National and International conferences /seminars and workshops. Besides faculty are actively involved in publishing research papers in National and International reputed journal of high impact value. The department provides adequate facilities to carry out research work.
The department has received the research grant of Rs. 55, 85,000/- to carry out research in different aspects of Pharmaceutical Chemistry from SPPU, Pune and Central Government. Moreover the faculty has submitted research projects on various aspects of Pharmaceutical Chemistry to SERB. Recently the department is enriched with the addition of PROMINENCE-i HPLC SYSTEM LC-2030C 3D with auto-sampler and Microwave synthesizer through DST-FIST 2015 scheme.
The department is also very keen about the performance and technical knowhow of supportive the staff. Moreover all the technical staffs are frequently imparted in-house training to enhance their performance and confidence.
The college renders services to other institutes to carry out research work with affordable charges. The department is poised to develop linkages and tie ups to other institutes to carry out frontline research.
The department gives emphasis on modification and simplification of various procedures to incorporate the practices of green chemistry in order to minimize the use of chemicals and avoid the hazardous effects. By and large, the department is making concerted efforts in pursuit of excellence and quality sustenance.
Name of Equipments
|HPLC With Quaternary Gradient PDA Detector||Shimadzu|
|HPLC With Isocratic UV – Absorbance Detector||Shimadzu|
|FTIR with ATR||Shimadzu|
|UV – Visible Spectrophotometer single beam||Shimadzu|
|UV – Visible Spectrophotometer double beam||Shimadzu|
|Digital electronic balance||Shimadzu|
|Total Expenditure on Equipments is Rs. 1,31,04,075/-|
|NAME OF THE FACULTY||DESIGNATION||QUALIFICATION||EXPERIENCE|
|Dr. Sarita Suryabhan Pawar||Vice Principal & Head of the Department||M. PHARM, PhD||16 years|
|Miss Seema A. Gosavi||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM||14 years|
|Dr. Prasad Laxman Gorde||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM, PhD||15years|
|Mr. Agasti Laxman Ware||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM||15 years|
|Mr. Girish Aasaram Kashid||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM||11 years|
|Miss Priyanka Tiwari||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM||1 year|
|Mr. Abhishek Rai||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM||2 years|
|Miss Rajeshwari Bhadake||Assistant Professor||M. PHARM||–|
Departmental Faculty Achievements
Future Plan of Department:
- Expand experiential and inquiry-based learning.
- Introduction of a new course for PG – M. Pharm Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Research funding form different sources.
- Develop Computational Chemistry.
- Addition of sophisticated newer instruments (AAS, LCMS, HPTLC, GC) and extend the facility for commercial use
- Collaboration with industries
- Enhance the research activity in the department
- Organize more National/International Seminars/Conferences.
- To initiate the collaborative activities with other colleges

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Five Payment Catastrophes to Avoid
A Kyriba Guide to Corporate Payment Workflows
An efficient and secure corporate payment workflow is the backbone of a successful modern enterprise. Every financial transaction – from routine supplier payments to critical intercontinental transfers – relies on a seamless and reliable payment process. However, within the whirlwind of modern financial operations, the complexities of transactions and the persistent threat of payment fraud and cybercrime can create a perfect storm for payment catastrophes. These catastrophes not only disrupt financial operations but also jeopardize your reputation, erode stakeholder trust and undermine the overall stability of your organization.
To shield your organization from these ominous risks and optimize your payment workflow, you need to adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach. In this eBook, we unveil a five-step strategy that helps prevent payment catastrophes and also elevates payment workflows.
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The Pitfalls of Unstandardized Payment Journey
Creating a standardized and efficient journey is paramount for organizations to ensure smooth financial operations. Acting like a well-constructed highway, the payment journey encompasses various stages, including payment initiation, authorization, validation and reporting. When payment workflows are ad hoc and differ from one region or bank to another, companies can fall victim to various issues that can ultimately hinder productivity and increase risk.
Inefficiency and Inconsistency: The lack of standardization means that every payment initiation and approval becomes a unique case. This inefficiency can lead to redundant efforts, time-consuming manual interventions and inconsistent practices, all of which can hinder collaboration and growth.
Increased Errors: Without a streamlined journey, errors are more likely to occur. Variability in data entry, approval mechanisms and formats can lead to data inaccuracies, resulting in failed payments, delayed transactions and reconciliation challenges.
Vulnerability to Fraud: A fragmented payment workflow increases the opportunities for fraudsters to exploit security gaps. Inconsistent authorization processes and a lack of standardized controls can leave organizations exposed to fraudulent activities, leading to financial losses and reputational damage.
Operational Delays: Payments stuck in approval limbo or tangled in complex workflows lead to delays in fund transfer, supplier payments and customer refunds. This strains the relationships with vendors, customers and partners, and, ultimately, impacts the business’ credibility.
Lack of Transparency: A patchwork of payment processes often results in limited visibility into payment status and history. This lack of transparency can deter effective financial decision-making, cash flow management and auditing processes.
A standardized corporate payment workflow is therefore essential to enhance efficiency and consistency while reducing risk and fostering growth and stability. It brings uniformity to data entry, approval processes and formats, minimizing the chances of errors. Key practices for standardization include mapping the payment journey, identifying variability, establishing clear procedures, implementing automation and ongoing monitoring and adjustments.
The Hazards of Neglecting Automation and Technology
A recent Forbes article reports that executives struggle to get real-time key financial metrics and much of the work is still manual and error-prone with financial institutions using different software systems.
Table 1: Challenges with payments process in the US and across the globe reported by the recent Forbes article
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Both automation and payments technology are critical components for optimizing payment workflows. Without automation, routine tasks such as data entry, payment validation and reconciliation are time-consuming and error-prone. This results in an inefficient allocation of resources and limits the capacity for strategic financial planning. Additionally, relying solely on manual data entry processes heightens the risk of human errors, including data inaccuracies and improper approval routing. Automation also plays a critical role in enabling real-time tracking of payment statuses, which is imperative for accurate visibility into cash positions and transaction progress.
Another, often overlooked, aspect of a robust payment journey is the ability to address and resolve payment disputes and exceptions swiftly. Failure to manage these situations in a timely manner can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond just financial losses. Inefficient dispute resolution processes can destroy relationships with vendors and partners, tarnish the company’s reputation and, in some cases, result in legal disputes.
Embracing automation and technology are vital for staying competitive. When building automation for treasury, start with a thorough needs analysis to identify repetitive or error-prone tasks and design an RFP to look for a Treasury Management System (TMS) that can help centralize data and integrate with existing systems like ERP. It is also recommended to use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for routine tasks like data retrieval and report generation, while incorporating advanced analytics and AI to improve cash forecasting and detect payment fraud.
The Pain of Being Tangled Up in Bank Connectivity
An interconnected network is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Bank connectivity is the lifeline of financial operations. A comprehensive connectivity network enables organizations to transmit payment instructions, receive acknowledgments and access account information without interruption. Whether it’s done through H2H, SWIFT network or Bank APIs, the ability to seamlessly communicate with banks underpins the entire payment and bank reporting process.
The path to establishing robust bank connectivity is riddled with challenges. With every bank or network having their own specifications, bank connectivity carries a high level of complexity, especially when companies start to connect their payments initiation systems such as ERP or AP systems to the banks for realizing Straight-Through-Processing (STP). A single error can have a multitude of negative consequences including payment delays and even data breaches. The following data came from a Gartner Pulse survey with 100 IT leaders, and the results indicated that most ERP integrations with a new bank would take 1-6 months to complete.
Most ERP Integrations with a new bank take 1-6 months to complete.
Mitigating the challenges associated with bank connectivity requires a strategic approach and a roadmap. Start with your most important banks and identify current bottlenecks and inefficiencies in your corporate to bank connectivity. Opt for a unified platform or payment hub that offers Connect-as-a-Service to streamline multi-bank connectivity, ensuring compatibility with both internal systems like ERP and various banking protocols. Embrace API integrations to achieve real-time data exchanges, enhancing reconciliation and payment processes.
The Looming Specter of Security Breaches and Fraud
As organizations traverse the landscape of payments, security emerges as a crucial concern. The ramifications of security breaches and the constant looming specter of fraud are enough to send shivers down the spine of any financial professional. The stakes are more than an organization’s finances; the reputation and trustworthiness of a business are also on the line.
When security measures are compromised, a cascade of detrimental outcomes follows. Theft of financial data can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, putting financial assets at risk and, potentially, violating data privacy regulations. The aftermath of fraud can undermine the integrity of an organization’s financial health.
Table 2: Companies are being targeted by payment fraud attacks
|Payment Fraud Statistics||Percentage|
|U.S. Companies affected by fraud in 2022||>60%|
|Companies targeted multiple times||>50%|
|Companies targeted >15 times||5%|
Organizations face a multifaceted battle against cyber threats, and a reactive stance is insufficient to ward off these challenges. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, using advanced tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in payment systems and networks. Ransomware attacks, identity theft and phishing scams are just the tip of the iceberg. And, these attacks are on the rise, according to a PYMNTS.com article, “Ransomware attacks reached record-breaking numbers in March 2023, with a 91% increase compared to the previous month.” Ransomware attacks typically target any accessible data – including payment information and personal identifiable information. A single successful breach can lead to massive financial losses, legal penalties and lasting reputational damage.
To counter this multifaceted threat, a proactive strategy is essential. Ransomware attacks, phishing schemes and evolving tactics demand a resilient defense. Integrating encryption, tokenization and robust authentication forms the first line of defense. Regular monitoring and swift responses to anomalies are pivotal. When it comes to payments, we recommend bank account validation and fraud and compliance screening before any payments are sent to the banks.
The Hidden Cost of Organizational Silos
Collaboration and partnerships are essential for organizations aiming to streamline corporate payment workflows. However, the persistent existence of silos presents a significant impediment to effective collaboration. Silos, marked by compartmentalized data repositories and disjointed workflows, create substantial communication gaps that obstruct the smooth information flow in an organization’s financial operations, leading to lack of transparency and hindered accessibility to data.
According to a year-long study of more than 100 global businesses conducted by Roland Berger, nearly 80% of surveyed respondents report “strongly pronounced” silos that negatively impact their company’s costs, innovation potential, culture, and profitability. Despite this, only 54% have made breaking bad silos a top company priority, the study found. Regardless if respondents had more than 5,000 employees or under 500, the results were largely the same — most respondents didn’t have the confidence or know-how when combating the problem. Just 20% report having the right measures in place.
The consequences of these silos undermine the efficiency of payment workflows. With data locked away, the flow of information becomes stilted, leading to redundancies, delays and errors. Silos also limit the extent of shared insights and knowledge among the teams who are actually working to achieve the same KPIs, hampering their ability to collaboratively and proactively respond to market fluctuations, changing regulations and emerging opportunities.
Finally, silos contribute to security vulnerabilities. Data dispersed across fragmented systems may be more challenging to protect effectively, increasing the risks of data breaches and fraud.
Silos don’t have a one-size-fits-all solution, yet modern finance thrives on collaboration. Recognizing the issue both from top-down and bottom-up perspectives is essential, but it’s just the starting point. While a centralized treasury and payments platform promotes collaboration, the heart of the challenge lies in reshaping the collaborative mindset of leaders, managers and employees.
Preventing payment pitfalls requires a diligent, encompassing strategy. The quest for efficient and secure corporate payment workflows never truly ends. With the fast pace of tech evolution, shifting fraud schemes and a mutable financial environment, success favors those with the agility to adapt and the courage to innovate.

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Autumn has arrived in New Jersey and, right on cue, wonderful autumn squashes are just beginning to appear in New Jersey farm stands and farmers’ markets. Yay!!! I saw some butternut squash in my local farmers’ market this past weekend and even though it was 80 degrees outside, I just couldn’t resist. I had to have it. Butternut squash is so versatile- you can roast it, use it in soups and stews, make muffins and bread, add it to macaroni and cheese, even make butternut squash fries! This time around I decided to make Curried Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup and I thought I’d share the recipe with you. I love this recipe because of its various flavor “layers” – it’s the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and salty all in one dish. It’s nice and filling too, making it a great simple dinner with a little fresh bread on the side!
You can use any type of sausage you like for this recipe. This time around I just used plain bulk pork sausage, but you could use hot Italian sausage (obviously that will add a bit more “zing” to the soup), chicken and apple sausage, or whatever else strikes your fancy! Or leave the sausage out completely for a vegetarian option – the soup is still plenty filling.
Here’s how to make Curried Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup…
Curried Butternut Squash and Sausage Soup
1 medium butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 pound sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. curry powder
½ tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. salt
6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup heavy cream
additional cinnamon for presentation (optional)
Preheat your oven to 350° F. Remove the stem end of the squash with a sturdy, sharp knife and cut the squash in half. Scoop the seeds and pulp out of each half and place each half (cut side down) on a greased baking pan. Cover with aluminum foil and roast the squash until tender (45-60 minutes). Allow the squash to cool, then scoop the flesh from the skin and pureé in a food processor.
In a large pot, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic until the sausage is no longer pink. Add the flour, curry powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir for about a minute, then add the broth, squash pureé, and brown sugar. Allow the soup to thicken and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just prior to serving, whisk in the heavy cream.
Sprinkle each serving of soup with a little more cinnamon for presentation (if desired). Enjoy!


The Cats are now 4-1 on the season.
LEXINGTON – November 22, 2019 – Bradley Charles – Bluegrass Sports Nation
On Friday night, the Kentucky Wildcats hosted the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers. BBN showed out for the game as 20,351 fans filed into Rupp Arena.
Despite only leading by five points after the first half, the Cats turned on the jets and defeated Mount St. Mary’s 82-62. It was a team effort for UK as four players (Maxey, Quickley, Hagans, and Richards) scored in double figures with a shooting percentage of at least 55%. Kentucky recorded a season high 20 assists while committing a season-low 12 turnovers, the first positive assist-to-turnover ratio of the season.
Nick Richards played tremendous once again as the junior tallied 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field while going 5-of-6 from the free throw line. Richards also recorded six rebounds and had three blocked shots.
Ashton Hagans put together an impressive night, tallying 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field to go along with seven rebounds, seven assists, and a perfect 6-of-6 shooting from the free throw line.
After missing some time due to injuries, E.J. Montgomery and Immanuel Quickley both played productive minutes in their returns. The duo combined for 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field while going 4-of-5 from 3-point range.
With Montgomery and Quickley now healthy, UK once again has exceptional depth, which is something they had been lacking over the past couple of weeks.
After the game, Kahlil Whitney was asked about the upside of having nine players in the rotation compared to just seven, to which he replied: “It was a lot better for us. We weren’t dying out there. It was great.”
Coach Calipari gave a lot of praise to E.J. Montgomery in his postgame press conference: “The guy that made the difference is E.J. You would have never known he was not playing for a while. I mean, not having him really affects us.” Calipari went on the refer to E.J. as a “difference maker.”
The whole night can be summarized by this quote from John Calipari, “We got the guys. We got enough guys. We’re not playing with seven (players in the rotation) like we did last game.” In other words, Calipari was saying that Kentucky has all the necessary pieces, but most importantly, they are all healthy once again.
Historical UK Stats of Note:
In his time at UK, Calipari owns a 176-7 record when the Cats hold the opponent to 63 points or less.
The Cats limited Mount St. Mary’s to 36.1% shooting from the field. Under Calipari, Kentucky is now 190-17 when holding the opponent to a FG% of 40% or less; 3-1 this season.
Calipari holds a 246-6 record in his time at UK in games where Kentucky led by 10 or more points during the game.
Kentucky went 16-of-18 (88.9%) from the free throw line against Mount St. Mary’s which is the third straight game where the Cats have shot at least 80% from the line.
Kentucky’s next game is at home on Sunday (Nov. 24) against Lamar. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and will air on the SEC Network.


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Jayson Tatum Turning Pro After One Season At Duke
After just one season at Duke, former Chaminade Prep basketball star Jayson Tatum is heading to the NBA. Tatum made it official on Wednesday, telling his Duke coaches and players he is forgoing his final three years of college basketball eligibility to turn pro. Tatum is expected to be a Top 5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. Tatum averaged 17 points per game in his one season at Duke University.


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As kids head back to school many will make friends that will last a lifetime.
A new study show that how having a best friend in your teen years can benefit you for life.
A study published last week by the Society for Research in Child Development suggests that close friendships in your teen years may play a role in a person's mental health for years.
They followed teens in who had the same friends at 15 and 16 years old.
What they discovered was that when these teens were 25, they had less anxiety, depression and low self-esteem than those who didn't have best friends at that age.
The results showed that friendships impact lives because at a young age you learn that unwavering support acts as a protective buffer against insults. And had nothing to do with popularity.
It all leads to better emotional health and ultimately healthy romantic relationships because having best friends at a young age helps you learn vital social and emotional skills that you will apply to the rest of your life.
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is extending its partnership with Shashi Corporation with a new development deal for a second Aloft brand property in Silicon Valley, California.
Under the terms of the deal, Shashi will renovate an existing Pacific Inn in Sunnyvale, California, and will reopen it as the Aloft Sunnyvale.
Located across from the Sunnyvale Town Center mixed-use development, the new property will be in close proximity to the offices of companies including Juniper Networks, LinkedIn, AMD and Lockheed Martin.
The new property will feature 85 rooms and is slated to open in December 2014.
Starwood Specialty Select Brands senior vice president Brian McGuinness said: "Aloft Sunnyvale will resonate with next gen travellers and area professionals with its distinctive urban design aesthetic, intuitive technologies and live music, all within close proximity of the area’s leading technology and aerospace companies."
"Aloft has experienced phenomenal growth and expects to cross the 100th hotel milestone early next year," he added.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts senior vice president of development for North America Allison Reid said: "Adaptive re-use projects like this one are proving to be an important growth channel for the leading-edge Aloft brand, allowing us to enter new markets even more quickly."
Presently, the Aloft brand has a portfolio of 100 hotels in operation or development in 14 countries around the world.


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New Tires installed August, 2015
Loosing air since, At first I blamed it on the Cold Weather (TPMS)
Several return trips to Tire Dealer, Had valve stems tightened. 3 of the 4 are now holding air.
Trip back to Tire Dealer- Hairline Crack found. (Tiny Bubbles),,,,
Trip to Dealership to inform them of the crack, Warranty is still valid on the entire car. I'm told "wheels just don't crack", it must be from an Impact. If an Impact accured, the wheel would show further damage.
Since the wheel cracked... I'm thinking that its due to a defect in the wheel. Also, the wheel is part Alloy part Hardened Plastic.. Why would Hyundai choose to put a Plastic wheel on a car. You'll notice that the outside of the wheel is an Alloy, But take a look inside the wheel, It's a Black Hardened Plastic... Which is what I was told when i bought the car.. Hyundai chose this as a method of Reducing Weight.
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MIT's mind-reading Mosh pits itself against SSH daemons
No! I meant rm * not rm .*
Researchers at MIT have refined the Secure Shell network protocol and boasted their replacement system overcomes some of SSH's more annoying drawbacks.
Mosh (aka mobile shell) is designed to keep connections alive when clients roam across Wi-Fi networks or switch to mobile data connections.
In addition the revamp eliminates network lag when typing, thanks to the incorporation of a new State Synchronisation Protocol (SSP). The technology predicts what users are about to type to provide intelligent local echo and line editing of keystrokes, as explained in this draft paper:
Mosh, a mobile shell application that supports intermittent connectivity, allows roaming, and provides speculative local echo of user keystrokes. Mosh is built on the State Synchronization Protocol, a new UDP-based protocol that securely synchronizes client and server state, even across client IP address changes. Mosh uses SSP to synchronize a character-cell terminal emulator.
By maintaining the terminal state at both client and server, the Mosh client predicts the effect of user keystrokes and speculatively displays many of its predictions without waiting for the server to echo.
Over a commercial EV-DO (3G) net- work, median keystroke response latency with Mosh was 4.8 ms, compared with 503 ms for SSH. Mosh erred in predicting the keystroke response 0.9% of the time, but removed the error from the screen after at most one round-trip time.
The technology is free software, already available for GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, and Mac OS X flavours. More details on the protocol are due to be presented at the USENIX conference later this year. ®


Long Beach Poly and Millikan both won season-opening tournaments last week.
The Jackrabbits were competing in the top Southern California tournament going on last week, the Troy Classic, which Poly won after shocking state No. 5 Etiwanda in the semifinals and No. 2 Mater Dei in the championship. Kalaya Buggs earned Tournament MVP honors .
Millikan defeated St. Anthony to win the Oceanview Tournament, with Vanessa Smith scoring 16 points in the championship and earning MVP honors.


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1 pastured fryer, cut up
1 T papaya enzyme(meat tenderizer)
1/2 t sea salt
2 cups Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free All Purpose baking mix
2 T paprika
1 T chili powder
1 t black pepper
1 T garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
The How To's:
Place the cut up chicken in a large glass bowl and cover with ice cold water mixed with the tenderizer and salt. Refrigerate for the day.
When ready to cook, take a large cast iron skillet with a lid and put enough lard in the pan to make about an inch of hot fat. Heat the fat on a medium high burner. You want the fat good and hot before you start frying your chicken. Keep the lid on until you are ready to start frying.
Combine your baking mix, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt and garlic powder in a deep bowl. Whisk together to blend well and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking pan with a wire rack(I use one of my cake cooling racks) placed inside the pan. This allows the chicken to sit up above any grease that will drip off in the oven.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain well, leaving the chicken in the bowl. Sprinkle liberally with seasoned salt tossing well to get the seasoning well distributed.
Place a few wet pieces at a time in the flour mixture, tossing to coat. Make sure the chicken is well coated. Carefully place skin side down in the hot lard a few pieces at a time. *Be careful not to move a piece once you place it in the fat until the skin has browned well or you will lose your coating. Once the heat has recovered from adding the first few pieces, dredge and add a few more. Start with the biggest pieces as these will take longer to cook and then add the smaller ones as you can. Keep adding pieces until your pan is full. Do not overfill or chicken will be soggy and breading will fall off. Once the pieces start to brown, carefully turn with a pair of tongs. Brown all sides well and then remove to a baking pan with a wire rack placed inside it. Start additional pieces if you need to. Put the pan in a 350 degree oven until the chicken is done and juices run clear. Serve with your favorite vegetables.
To make a pan gravy:
Use two tablespoons of the drippings from your frying pan or the baking pan. Place in a sauce pan and place over medium heat. Add two tablespoons of either the remaining dredging flour or more of the gluten free baking mix. Stir with a whisk to absorb the drippings. Add 2 cups of chicken broth(or milk or water or a combination of these three) slowly, stirring to remove any lumps from the mixture. Stir frequently until the gravy starts to thicken. Then stir constantly until thick. Add salt and pepper to taste


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The enterprising Yorkshire publisher Pomona Books brought out new editions of The Price of Coal and Looks and Smiles a few years ago and they’re well worth hunting out. The Price of Coal was also a TV film that breaks naturally into two halves, the first part being a hilarious account of a royal visit to a pit that leads to the distribution of soft soap in the baths, and the second detailing in harsh, unflinching prose a disaster at the same mine: “Syd was walking back to the tailgate with Alan to fetch another ring. He turned to face the terrible roar, saw a blue flash, was lifted by the burning blast of air. Harry felt the ground shake, heard the rushing air, was knocked down by it.” Given the death of the coal industry this could almost feel like a historical text, but it was first published in 1979; that’s history now, I guess.
Looks and Smiles, from 1981 and also filmed by Ken Loach, features a character called Mick Walsh, who is almost a reinvention of Billy Casper, the protagonist of A Kestrel for a Knave. Mick leaves school and goes to what used to be called the Social Security Office: “Mick signed the form: Michael Walsh. It looked incomplete without his class after it, 5G2, but this wasn’t a school exercise book, or a new examination paper. All that was behind him now. He was signing on the dole.” This is a bleak book, as bleak as the times Hines is writing about, and although we feel great sympathy and affection for Mick and Karen, the love of his life, at the end there seems to be no redemption available at all. The last paragraph of the book is back in the dole office, and the last sentence is “The queues were longer every time he went.”
There’s writing of a more lyrical, but still politically charged, kind in The Gamekeeper, the story of a year in the life of George Purse, a ’keeper on the estate of Lord Dronfield, a thinly disguised Earl Fitzwilliam. Hines’s observation of nature is precise but beautiful: “Buttercups were in flower in the meadow. The hedgebank was white with beaked parsley, and their colour merged with the blossom on the hawthorn hedge. From a distance it looked as though the white rosettes which studded the bank had fallen from the hedge.”
Barry Hines was a wonderful Yorkshire writer, and let’s celebrate him by reading his lesser-known works.


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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Experts say the surge in Omicron cases has finally hit its peak. So go ahead, breath a small sigh of relief.
“The answer is yes, we are at the peak,” says University of Miami Rheumatologist Dr. Geeta Nayyar.READ MORE: Saturday Is 'Kids To Park Day', Get Outside, Have Some Fun
The Florida Department of Health has been tracking COVID cases for the last 10 weeks. Last week, the numbers hit an all-time high. Now, there’s a significant drop.
“What we know about Omicron is that it was fast to the scene and fast to exit the scene and that’s exactly what we’re seeing whether it’s here in south Florida or across the globe,” says Nayyar.
The FDOH reported just over 289,000 COVID cases from the last seven days, which is a 33% decrease from the week prior.
“What we know about Omicron is that it was fast to the scene and fast to exit the scene and that’s exactly what we’re seeing whether it’s here in south Florida or across the globe,” says Nayyar.READ MORE: Florida Man Who Killed Co-Worker Over Affair Gets Life In Prison
Death and hospitalization rates have yet to plateau. But according to Dr. Nayyar, that’s normal.
“It makes sense that hospitalization rates and deaths would lag behind positivity rates because folks have to get treated, get taken care of and that’s exactly where we’re at right now,” she explains.
While it seems we’ll eventually defeat Omicron, Nayyar says there’s likely other obstacles ahead.
“I think there will absolutely be another variant. At this point there is a clear cycle, a clear rhythm to this virus,” she says.
Nayyer says it’s hard to predict how transmissible a new variant could be.
“What that means about the future is hard to tell because every variant has been different,” she says.MORE NEWS: Miami-Dade Bus Driver Accused Of Molesting 7-Year-Old Girl
Even though cases are trending downwards, experts are encouraging everyone, now is not the time to let your guard down.


“It’s all in your head” isn’t something a chronically depressed person likes to hear. In the age of Prozac, when adjusting your serotonin level is as normal as checking the oil in your car, it seems unhelpful to suggest that someone might think their way into – or out of – a disease of the mind.
Drug giant AstraZeneca attempted to obscure the connection between one of its blockbuster drugs and diabetes risk for years after it knew of the problem, according to documents recently unsealed as part of lawsuits against the company.
The term “ADHD” is simply a label used to categorise a list of psychosocial traits that Psychiatry considers to be improper or abnormal in society. Psychiatry defines these traits as a “mental illness”, and promotes it as a “disease” that requires “treatment”.
As suggested in the New York Times November 27th article, “Brain Power– Surgery for Mental Ills Offers Both Hope and Risk), being unable to brush ones teeth and the act of showering for seven hours at a time are not medical or surgical diseases. Even psychiatrists, having gone to medical school, know that a disease is an abnormality–gross (a lump), microscopic (cancer cells), or chemical (elevated blood sugar in diabetes). But in the wonderland of psychiatric diagnosis, they would have us believe that each of their labels is a physical abnormality/disease /disorder, when, instead, each is a lie—devoid of science and truth.
Internet Addiction Disorder has yet to be officially recognized, but specific symptoms have been outlined, and it’s a subject matter that continues to undergo evaluation. One doctor says Internet addiction could easily become one of the most chronic childhood diseases in America.