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It was a great opportunity to mess with the work of Benny Tones (who also mastered 'Four' for me), especially a track with the vox of Electric Wire Hustle's Mara TK on it. Still pretty stoked with the results - hope you enjoy.
Wellington act Cold Eyes put out an EP called 'Young Adults' last month and has followed it up with a bonus release, 'Younger', which is packed with remixes and a few other unreleased bits. Listen to my Jet Jaguar remix below or click the links in that last sentence. (Duh!)
In 2010 Group Five put out an album, 'Great Days', with a bonus album called 'Good Evenings'. It included 3 remixes I'd done. Up until now it's been one of those typical bonus album deals where you get 'Good Evenings' when you pay for 'Great Days'. But now you can just grab 'Good Evenings' for free if you prefer.


When longtime freinds and creative collaborators Bryan Turcotte and Kenny Ochoa decided to film a documentary series, they weren’t particulary worried about the “what,” “when,” or “where.” They felt like being overly-detailed in their set up would take away from their bigger mission: to focus completely on the “who.” In this case, that meant bold artists, risk-taking muscians, and a coffee maverick.
The first season of Freethinkers — which airs on Uproxx — reveals the duo’s obession with people who live distinct, passion-filled lives, without obessing over traditional metrics of success. The series focuses on the work of each subject and helps to explain the rationale behind their creative output… even when that rationale perhaps seems counterintuitive in a world laser focused on getting famous or rich.
As we approach tomorrow’s launch of the final episode of Freethinkers, we spoke to Kenny and Bryan about the project. The result was a conversation that’s sure to inspire any would-be creative maverick or iconoclast.
I guess my first question is the vaguest, which is: What did you set out to do with this project? What was the goal?
Bryan: I think that our goal was that we wanted to create something that felt authentic and not just hype, you know? We’re always sort of striving, and probably a lot of the reason why Kenny and I even have become friends is that we have that same philosophy of living one’s truth and sort of doing things that compel you and for the right reasons and not necessarily just for fame and fortune or notoriety or whatever.
That’s sort of how it came together. The idea of that and specific characters in our world. When we go to New York, the first place we go to is Abraço Coffee — which is featured in episode one. We love Jamie, he’s that really special kind of person that we dubbed a “free thinker” because he would be doing what he’s doing with success or without it; with notoriety or no notoriety.


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What causes bees to swarm?
Swarming is the honey bee’s natural way of reproducing a colony. When an existing bee colony becomes too large for the current hive or site, a bee swarm develops.
A swarm in flight is surreal, the air darkens, roars, thousands of bees swirling around, apparent chaos, a sight of wonder and amazement. In reality, they are acting as a single super-organism, workers and a single queen bee (occasionally more). This is bee colony replication in action, and they are looking for a new home.
When do bees swarm?
January is too early for swarms in England; most colonies are clustered tight, Queenie has stopped laying, and the workers are shivering around her, and eating their honey stores to keep the centre of the nest above 27’c. Bees will fly on warmer, sunnier afternoons, and when we have damp westerly winds.
As days lengthen and the temperature rises, Queeenie hopefully starts to lay and the workers raise the temperature around the brood to 37’c. Honey bees need the same temperature to develop as humans. It’s the same basic biochemistry.
And so the colony grows…….
By April, it has grown, and hence the start of the swarming season, which generally runs through to the beginning of July.
What to do if you find a swarm of bees on or near your allotment plot.
What people normally find is a settled swarm – a mass of bees hanging in a tree or bush, anything from the size of an orange to a large rucksack. On the surface, bees vibrate and dance, with scout bees darting back and forth in search of nest sites or forage.
This is when you phone for a beekeeper; the swarm is relatively settled, and can be taken away and re-housed in an empty hive, rather than someone’s compost bin, or a box in their shed, or worse!
For bees swarms found on or near H&DAA allotment sites, contact Susan Carter whose contact details can be found on the H&DAA Newsletter. Alternatively go to the BBKA website and look under ‘swarms’ for the nearest swarm collectors.

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According to a new list by Forbes,Angelina Jolie is what people want to see on magazine covers. Jolie topped the list of the most popular celebrity face beating Jennifer Aniston.
According to the survey, people will buy a magazine if Jolie is on the cover rather than any other star.
Jennifer Aniston had topped the list last year, but she came in at #2 this time around. Sorry Jenn!
Heath Ledger was at #3, Jamie Lynn Spears at #4 and Nicole Richie took the #5 spot.

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A better approach is to make a few small changes at a time. Keeping your goals modest can help you achieve more in the long term without feeling deprived or overwhelmed by a major diet overhaul. Think of planning a healthy diet as a number of small, manageable steps—like adding a salad to your diet once a day. As your small changes become habit, you can continue to add more healthy choices.
Salmon is a rich source of high-quality protein and provides plenty of "good" fats: omega-3 fatty acids. A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helped people feel more satisfied when they were watching their calories, per a study in Appetite. Eating salmon can be a delicious and versatile way to get your recommended two weekly servings of heart-healthy fish.
Vending machines in particular have come under fire as being avenues of entry into schools for junk food promoters. However, there is little in the way of regulation and it is difficult for most people to properly analyze the real merits of a company referring to itself as "healthy." Recently, the Committee of Advertising Practice in the United Kingdom launched a proposal to limit media advertising for food and soft drink products high in fat, salt or sugar. The British Heart Foundation released its own government-funded advertisements, labeled "Food4Thought", which were targeted at children and adults to discourage unhealthy habits of consuming junk food.
Cabbage is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C but extremely low in calories (just 22 per cup), so you can fill your plate with the leafy green guilt-free. And while you're probably familiar with the infamous Cabbage Soup Diet, there are plenty of alternate ways to eat this veggie that won't leave you feeling hungry. It's delicious in a variety of slaws or salads, and makes a crunchy garnish atop tacos or burgers.
If you’re not drinking green tea with your workouts, you might be wasting your time at that barre class. A study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that after just two weeks, exercisers who sipped four to five cups of green tea each day and logged 25-minutes at the gym lost more belly fat than their non-tea-drinking counterparts. What makes the drink so powerful? It contains catechins, an antioxidant that hinders the storage of belly fat and aids rapid weight loss. And that’s not the only weight loss elixir out there: Discover more details and drop two sizes with these 4 Teas That Melt Fat Fast.
Carbs are not the nutritional Voldemort. Actually, certain healthy carbs can help you lose weight—and air-popped popcorn is one of them. “Portion-wise, it has a lower calorie per unit volume than many other snacks,” Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., R.D.N., and owner of Nutrition Starring You, told SELF in a previous article. You get more bang for your caloric buck, and since popcorn is made up of complex carbs, it’ll digest more slowly, keeping you fuller longer.
If giving up pasta is the hardest part of making changes to help lose weight, zucchini noodles are a healthier alternative, Michalczyk says. "I like to think of them as pasta's lower-carb and higher-in-nutrition cousin because zucchini is a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber and potassium for only about 33 calories per zucchini,” says Michalczyk. You can use in zoodles, much on as is with some dip, roast them, or add to salads.
Calcium. As well as leading to osteoporosis, not getting enough calcium in your diet can also contribute to anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Whatever your age or gender, it’s vital to include calcium-rich foods in your diet, limit those that deplete calcium, and get enough magnesium and vitamins D and K to help calcium do its job. Learn more »
You’ll want to add a pop of blue to your meals with this berry delicious fruit. “Research has linked eating a diet rich in fruits and non-starchy vegetables with weight loss, but I really like blueberries because they're packed with antioxidants and are available all year round in the frozen aisle,” says Rizzo. Add to yogurt, oatmeal, and salads, or use for sweetness in smoothies, sauces, and dressings.
A fat-burning superfood, grapefruit contains a compound that can lower the fat-storage hormone insulin, which in turn can lead to weight loss. In fact, eating half a grapefruit before each meal could help you lose up to a pound a week—even if you don't change anything else about your diet. Because grapefruits are 90% water, which fills you up, they also act as a natural appetite suppressant.
The next time you're craving some crunch, drop the potato chips and grab celery. The veggie is essentially all water and fiber — two things that fill you up quickly — and while one cup of chips can be upward of 160 calories, celery only contains about 14 calories per cup, chopped. Dip them in a serving of natural peanut butter (it's best if the ingredients list only has peanuts and salt on it) or hummus for a healthy snack.
“This warming—or cooling—beverage serves a dual purpose. Not only is it full of antioxidants and other healthy phytochemicals, but it has the benefit of slightly increasing your metabolism,” says Harris-Pincus. Sipping tea in the evening instead of snacking, or trading in your PSL for a cup of green tea will lower your calorie intake and help you burn a few extra calories. Just be sure to keep it unsweetened.
It’s time to focus on your lentil health. In one four-week Spanish study, researchers found that eating a calorie-restricted diet that includes four weekly servings of legumes aids weight loss more effectively than an equivalent diet that doesn’t include beans. Those who consumed the legume-rich diet also saw improvements in their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels and systolic blood-pressure. To reap the benefits at home, work lentils, chickpeas, peas and beans into your diet throughout the week.
This dark, leafy green has a long list of benefits: it's a rich source of iron, folic acid, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, and powerful antioxidants that can help fight diseases like ovarian and breast cancer. Spinach is also loaded with magnesium, which can lower blood sugar and insulin levels (aiding your body in weight loss as a result), according to a 2013 study.
Try not to think of certain foods as “off-limits.” When you ban certain foods, it’s natural to want those foods more, and then feel like a failure if you give in to temptation. Start by reducing portion sizes of unhealthy foods and not eating them as often. As you reduce your intake of unhealthy foods, you may find yourself craving them less or thinking of them as only occasional indulgences.
Spirulina is a powdered, high-protein seaweed supplement. The dried stuff is about 60 percent protein, and, like quinoa, it’s a complete protein, meaning it can be converted directly into muscle in the body and is thus a great weight loss tool. A tablespoon of the blue-green algae delivers 8 grams of metabolism-boosting protein for just 43 calories, plus half a day’s allotment of vitamin B12, which in and of itself can give you more energy and boost your metabolism. Try tossing some spirulina into a smoothie and watching the pounds melt off. For more skinny smoothie ideas, check out this list of smoothie recipes for weight loss!
For many people, food is a chore, a challenge, even a source of dread, as they try to overcome poor eating habits. But eating should be a joy and a centerpiece of family life. Many cultures around the world emphasize the enjoyment of food, which includes cooking and eating with others, as an integral component of good health. The latest Dietary Guidelines say that eating healthfully involves “enjoying food and celebrating cultural and personal traditions through food.” According to some research, shared mealtimes, especially during childhood, may help protect against nutrition-related health problems as well as increase prosocial behavior in adulthood.
Water is a weight loss ally in a number of ways. For starters, if sipped prior to a meal it can help ensure you eat less. A British study published in the journal Obesity that asked participants to chug 16 ounces of H2O prior to eating found said participants lost an average of 2.87 pounds in 90 days—which translates to nearly 12 pounds in a year! Water helps you blast even more fat because it is a much better beverage choice than diet soda or fruit juice, both of which are full of artificial sweeteners that can pack on belly fat super fast.
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a diet promoted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (part of the NIH, a United States government organization) to control hypertension. A major feature of the plan is limiting intake of sodium, and the diet also generally encourages the consumption of nuts, whole grains, fish, poultry, fruits, and vegetables while lowering the consumption of red meats, sweets, and sugar. It is also "rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, as well as protein".
Gluten, a mixture of proteins found in wheat and related grains including barley, rye, oat, and all their species and hybrids (such as spelt, kamut, and triticale), causes health problems for those with gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, gluten ataxia, dermatitis herpetiformis, and wheat allergy. In these people, the gluten-free diet is the only available treatment.
Steel-cut and rolled varieties of oats have up to 5 grams of fiber per serving, making them the most filling choice. (Instant oats contain 3 to 4 grams per serving—if you're opting for that kind, make sure to skip the versions with added sugar.) And as a complex carb, they can help with weight loss. "Your body needs to break down complex carbohydrates because they’re a complicated mesh of molecules,” Lauren Harris-Pincus, M.S., R.D.N., and owner of Nutrition Starring You, told SELF in a previous article.
Kamut is an ancient grain native to the Middle East that is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber, while simultaneously being low in calories. In fact, a half-cup serving of the stuff has 30 percent more protein than regular wheat and just 140 calories. What’s more? A study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that eating Kamut reduces cholesterol, blood sugar, and cytokines (which cause inflammation throughout the body). Kamut’s ability to stabilize blood sugar and reduce inflammation make it a great weight loss staple, especially if it is used in place of nutritionally lacking refined grains.
As it turns out, almonds aren’t the only superstar nuts around. Studies have shown pistachios aren’t bad to snack on either. UCLA Center for Human Nutrition researchers divided study participants into two groups, each of which were fed a nearly identical low-cal diet for three months. One group was given 220-calories of pretzels as an afternoon snack, while the other sect munched on 240-calories worth of pistachios. About a month into the study, the pistachio group had reduced their BMI by a point and improved their cholesterol and triglyceride levels, while the pretzel-eaters stayed the same.
These tiny fish are the unsung stars of the sea. With 23 grams of protein per can and a truckload of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, they're an easy way to load up on nutrients. They're also low in mercury and high in calcium, making them a smart fish pick for pregnant women. If the flavor doesn't appeal to you, soak them in milk for an hour to help cut down on the fishiness.
Popular diets, often referred to as fad diets, make promises of weight loss or other health advantages such as longer life without backing by solid science, and in many cases are characterized by highly restrictive or unusual food choices.:296 Celebrity endorsements (including celebrity doctors) are frequently associated with popular diets, and the individuals who develop and promote these programs often profit handsomely.:11–12
Losing weight isn't all about exercise – what you eat matters too. But nobody wants to eat diet food that makes them feel like they're going to gnaw their arm off before dinner. That's why registered dietitians say it's important to up your intake of veggies, grains, nuts, and other foods that are full of fiber, protein, and other pound-dropping nutrients. These options will help you prevent cravings and keep you full straight through your usual afternoon snack.

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The snow has mostly melted, and golf courses across Canada are either open or getting ready to open in the coming weeks.
Golf season officially kicks off with the Master’s Tournament currently underway in Augusta, Georgia. This year’s tournament features three Canadian players, all raised within a two-hour drive of each other in Southern Ontario.
It’s perhaps not surprising that all three golfers hail from Ontario, given that the province accounted for almost half of the $2.6 billion in operating revenue generated by golf courses and country clubs across Canada in 2020.
While many businesses struggled during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, golf course operators enjoyed their best season on record, with the operating profit margin rising ten-fold to 10.1% from a year earlier.
Although operating revenue was down 3.4% from a year earlier, the decline in operating expenses (-12.3%) was even more pronounced, leading to an increase in operating profit margins.
Alberta ranked second in terms of golf course operating revenue nationally, up 0.5% from a year earlier to a record-high $410 million in 2020, followed by British Columbia ($390 million) and Quebec ($356 million).
Golf courses in Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, were the most profitable in 2020, with the operating profit margin reaching a record-high 15.3%.
It was a totally different story across the Northumberland Straight in Nova Scotia, where golf course operators lost money for the seventh time in eight years (-1.4% operating profit margin). Nova Scotia was the only province in Canada with a negative profit margin in 2020.
If Corey Connors or Mackenzie Hughes win the tournament this weekend, they will become the second Canadian to win the Master’s. Mike Weir remains the only Canadian to win a golf major, donning the famous green jacket at the Master’s back in 2003.
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Catholic bishops endorse communion guidelines for public figures
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to approve a position paper on the meaning of the Eucharist, or Holy Communion. The document stopped short of telling bishops to deny communion to Catholics who believe in abortion rights, including President Biden and other politicians, but it urged them to refrain from taking it if they contradicted church teachings. With us to discuss is Kathleen Sprows Cummings. She's the director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism at the University of Notre Dame. Kathleen, welcome to the program. First off, what does this document spell out?
KATHLEEN SPROWS CUMMINGS: Thank you. It's great to be here. The document is rather straightforward. It spells out church teaching on the meaning and mystery of the Eucharist. It explains what a gift it is to the life of the church and how the laity, the faithful, should respond in receiving it. It's a fairly straightforward review of Catholic theology on the Eucharist, and it does not contain what some segments of the Catholic population hoped it would and that others feared it would, and that is a direct rebuke of President Biden and spelling out explicitly that he should be denied communion.
MARTÍNEZ: What kinds of debates, Kathleen, have bishops been having in the lead-up to this vote? Because the vote was 222-8 with three abstentions.
CUMMINGS: Correct. It was overwhelmingly positive in support of the document. And I think that's because the document was fairly bland. It didn't contain anything that was really controversial, and it was explained as a document that had more to do with an alarming trend among Catholics, that there's not really an understanding of what the Eucharist means, specifically that Catholics believe that the Eucharist is the body and blood of Jesus Christ and that the bread and wine is transformed into that. Recent surveys have showed that only about one-third of Catholics know about or believe in that belief. So that's what the document was focused on, and that's something that, yes, most bishops can agree on. So that's why it passed so overwhelmingly.
MARTÍNEZ: That's hard to believe because they say it every single time.
MARTÍNEZ: This is the body and blood of Christ. OK, but fine. Maybe people don't pay attention. So I'm wondering, Kathleen, I mean, were politics at play in this decision?
CUMMINGS: Politics are always at play in decisions. I think in this case, what has been a year of explosive debate and very polarizing debate on this issue ended with rather a whimper. And I think part of that has to do with a recognition on the part of the bishops who were reminded by the Vatican that the Eucharist, communion, is fundamentally about unity. It's about unity with Christ and with each other. And instead, the Eucharist has become a sacrament of division. So I think in the end, they decided that they would present this very much as a teaching document, a document that goes back to basics with the Eucharist. And it's supposed to lead a Eucharistic revival, a focus on the importance of the Eucharist in the faith of the church and in the faith of individual Catholics. And so that is the plan going forward. And again, it's a plan that I think most bishops can get behind and, from what recent data shows, something that Catholics need to learn themselves or relearn.
MARTÍNEZ: So if this vote does not preclude bishops from offering communion to Catholics who believe in abortion rights, what does the paper do in practice?
CUMMINGS: The paper reminds Catholics of what the Eucharist is, why it is such a gift and also how the faithful should respond to that gift. So it does talk about gratitude for the Eucharist. It affirms how important it is, particularly at a time when many Catholics have not been receiving the Eucharist because they've been attending mass online or not attending mass at all. It also does affirm the importance of conversion in the reception of the Eucharist. So in this sense, it does not reference directly Biden or Catholic politicians who support - any Catholic politician who supports abortion rights. But what it does do is reference in a footnote, Canon 915, which is a stipulation in Canon Law that communion should be denied to those who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin. And it does talk about Catholics in public life who have a special responsibility to be morally consistent in their private belief in public action. So there is an oblique reference to that, and that is something that will continue likely to generate discussion.
MARTÍNEZ: Kathleen, one thing really quick - does the Vatican need to sign off on this document?
CUMMINGS: That's not clear yet. It was not clear yesterday whether the bishops were going to seek a Vatican approval on this particular document. It's hard to see how the Vatican would not approve this document. It doesn't contain anything that's not already in Canon Law. So it's interesting to see going forward.
MARTÍNEZ: OK. Kathleen Sprows Cummings is the director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism at the University of Notre Dame. Thanks a lot.
CUMMINGS: You're welcome. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Torre Isozaki (Allianz Tower) in Milan
2,500 square meters of Lasa marble for Italy's second-tallest skyscraper
With a total height of 249 meters, the second tallest skyscraper in Milan and Italy was completed in 2015, on a project of Japanese starchitect Arata Isozaki. Lasa Marmo supplied 2,500 square meters of marble for the floor and steps of the entrance and basement of the 50-storey skyscraper that houses the Italian headquarters of Allianz insurance company. LASA BIANCO NUVOLATO®™. was the marble variety used for the project. The building's distinctive feature is the rhomboidal shape of the slabs, which give the floor a 3D-effect. In 2015, the building won third prize in the Emporis Skyscraper Award, an architectural award that Emporis Hamburg, a company that manages a database of buildings, awards each year, according to criteria of design and functionality, to the best newly-built skyscrapers. In March 2019, "Il Dritto", as the Milanese call the Allianz Tower, won the Guinness for the world's largest mural covering 2,980.59 m2 of the tower's stairwell walls. The work entitled "Around the world in fifty floors" shows monuments and buildings in cities where Allianz has offices or branches.
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We all know that Labor Day weekend is a time when we all eat out in the least amount of time possible. That’s why the labor day food truck rodeo is on this week. Come visit with your favorite food truck, and grab a seat at their truck for a bite. You’ll be able to enjoy a delicious meal and see how the food is prepared.
There are many people that take advantage of the weekend, but the best part of that weekend are the food trucks that come out to bring great food for all the family. Labor Day Weekend Food Truck Rodeo is one of them. Labor Day is a fun day for everyone to celebrate with family and friends. But it can also be a very stressful time for some people as they are usually doing everything they need to do on that day.
Labor Day weekend is coming up soon, and many of us are getting ready for it right now. Some of you may already know about the Labor Day Food Truck Rodeo. I hope you’ll try some of the food trucks that you’ve never tried before. It’s a great way to try out new foods and see which one you like.
I’m sure you have been to a lot of food trucks lately and probably have your own favorite one that you would love to eat every now and again. You can find some great spots around town with great prices and of course, lots of great eats. One of my favorites is the Labor Day Weekend Food Truck Rodeo. I love this food truck because it is cheap and they are always packed full of tasty food.
Labor Day Weekend Food Truck Ride Have you ever been riding with your friends or family on a fun and exciting ride? It’s a great way to spend a weekend with family and friends. But if you’re going to be going through the city on a Sunday, it’s better to go with a food truck. These food trucks are usually a good option for people with dietary restrictions.
Labor Day is a day on which we take advantage of the opportunities that the state provides us to work for free and enjoy free food. It’s also a day on which many people celebrate with their families and friends.
Labor Day Weekend Food Truck Rodeo is the only food truck event that takes place during the month of September. The event has grown into such a popular event that it has a full on rodeo on the streets of America. And not only that, it’s a celebration where they throw a carnival of food and festivities.
Labor Day weekend food truck rodeo is the best thing to happen in Chicago since the 70s. It is the best thing to happen in Chicago since the 70s because it is a food truck. In this event you can get so much food for free and it has been created by some of the best chefs in the country. You can enjoy an amazing meal of delicious Italian food, as well as a large assortment of other food items that we get in the summertime.


Electric avatar: Japanese robot works like a hi-tech 'puppet' controlled via a virtual reality suit
- Suit lets 'pilot' see through robot eyes and feel with its hands
- VR-controlled robot could be used in Fukushima-style disasters
- Robot controls are so sensitive it can pick up objects
A new robot from Japan is a metal 'avatar' that is controlled via a virtual reality suit - letting users remote-control the robot and see through its eyes.
The Telesar V mimics the movements of its pilot - and is so realistic it can even pick up objects. Scientists hope similar robots could venture into dangerous areas such as contaminated reactors.
The controller dons a 3D head display that covers his whole vision and can 'see' through a robot's eyes. Wheenever he moves sensors replicate that movement on the robot.
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Groundbreaking: The Telesar V could bring human skills to areas that are too dangerous for people
'Pilots' of the robot can 'see' what the robot sees through its video camera eyes and 'feel' what it feels through its metal hands via sensors in their control suit's gloves
The robot mirrors the movement of the person wearing its 'control suit' - with movements so precise it can even pick up objects
The Telesar’s temperature sensors are so precise they tell how hot something is when the robot touches it.
It can also feel the shape of something as small as a lego brick - with corresponding impulses being sent back to the controller.
The robot’s makers believe it could be extremely useful in situation like the Fukushima disaster when radiation levels are too deadly for humans and the current wheeled robots are not responsive enough.
It could also have applications for bomb disposal, space exploration or for surgery.,
The Telesar V has been developed by Japanese researchers at Keio University and has been made as life-like as possible.
It has eight joints on its neck and seven on its arms, like like humans do.
Pressure simulators within the control suit's gloves allow the 'driver' to feel what the robot is touching
The pilot simply moves their arms fingers and head to pilot Telesar V
The screen on the top right shows what the 'pilot' is seeing through her VR helmet - the same pink teddy that is directly in front of the robot, bottom right
The body can also move in seven different directions and it has video cameras in its head that are linked up to the 3D head display so the user can ‘see’ what it is looking at.
Sensory data is sent back via gloves fitted with semiconductors and motors which mimic touch, pressure, texture, heat and cold.
Mashahiro Furukawa of the Telesar team said the aim was to ‘make it really feel as if you are in another place’.
He said: ‘What you can do with this telexistence robot is you can see things you normally see, even in a remote location.
‘If you are a physician, for example, to examine a patient you need to extend your hands.
‘With this system you have hands that you can move just like your own.
‘You can also hear what’s going on around you. Those are the first things that we achieved with this system.
‘Now we have added sensors that communicate what the robot’s fingers are touching and a system to feed the touch sensation back to the operator.
‘The technology makes it possible to operate the robot as your avatar and feel what you are touching, even if you are a long distance away.’
Pofessor Susumu Tachi of Keio university’s graduate school of media and design added that the research could allow humans to go into areas that are too dangerous for them but ‘require human skills’.
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Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
An Evening at the Croatian Embassy
Celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations through a concert of Canberra's best and brightest young musicians
WHEN + WHERE
10 May 2022, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, 14 Jindalee Cres, O'Malley ACT 2606, Australia
The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia and the Friends of the ANU School of Music are delighted to present a musical evening to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Croatia.
Please note that this is a ticketed event and, due to protocol requirements, no tickets will be available at the door. Online bookings available until 6pm, 8 May 2022 subject to availability.


The Ukraine has said on Wednesday that Russia has “totally failed” with their “strategy to take Ukraine during three or four days.”
Ukrainian MP Andrii Osadchuk warned that Vladimir Putin’s army are now acting “like mad dogs” in their tactics as Russian forces are suffering “huge losses.”
Osadchuk told LBC, “I want everyone to understand that Russians totally failed with this strategy to take Ukraine during three or four days.
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“Now they suffering due to huge losses they already have in Ukraine, as in manpower, as in 1000s of automotive vehicles.
“We burned them more than 400 tanks. They lost 90 attacking helicopters and so on so forth.
“But now they act like mad dogs.”
The Ukrainian MP warned that now Russia are desperate they will use “all possible measures” to try and gain some sort of victory by “all possible means.”
He added, “They want to receive what they want using all possible measures and all possible means, meaning that any ceasefire even theoretically possible, can be used by Russians just to relocate their forces to create even decompression.
“The only way is to destroy Russians on our land and to ensure a full withdrawal of Russians from Ukrainian territory.
“But it is possible all we buy drive actions of Ukraine with entire West.
“Because it is the war against the West not against Ukraine.”
Ukraine’s armed forces announced on Wednesday that they have launched counteroffensives against Russian forces “in several operational areas,” Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.
“This radically changes the parties’ dispositions,” he added, without giving details.
The general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces referred to the “high intensity of hostilities” but did not say where fighting was heaviest in an update statement.


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'Keep writing, keep making, keep doing': Greta Gerwig isn't as outraged as Twitter about her directing snub at Oscars
In between eating breakfast, bouncing her teething 10-month old baby in her arms and fielding text messages from her Little Women group chat, Greta Gerwig stepped away from the madness Monday to talk about the six nominations for her second feature film
In between eating breakfast, bouncing her teething 10-month old baby in her arms and fielding text messages from her Little Women group chat, Greta Gerwig stepped away from the madness Monday to talk about the six nominations for her second feature film. Calling from Los Angeles, she also delved into the unseen forces that kept her out of the best directing category, an omission that seems to enrage Twitter far more than it angers her. Edited excerpts follow:
Congrats on the six nominations. Is any of the recognition specifically gratifying?
Honestly, best picture because it represents the collective who’ve been working on this movie. It’s for every single person who contributed such great work. The Little Women text chain is blowing up.
What do you make of the fact that this is only the third best-picture nominee to be produced, written, directed by all women? (The previous two are Winter’s Bone and The Piano.) Was that intentional on your part?
In terms of the creative team I work with, I always want the very best people. It was the very best people. I’m thrilled that they are women. I think part of it was I went to an all-women high school and an all-women college, so it just doesn’t seem that strange to me that an entire team would be led by women. It makes perfect sense to me.
You were quoted by Vanity Fair about the hierarchy of stories: You believe that the top of that hierarchy in Hollywood is male violence, either man on man, or man on woman. Is this something you’ve always felt or something that has become more crystallised this year?
In truth, I’m always thinking about the narratives we turn to again and again. What are the shape of stories, not just the content but also what do we consider worthy and why? I think it’s interesting what feels important. What Louisa May Alcott did with writing this is one of the first examples I can find about the lives of girls and women written in a way that gives it a lot of real estate. That act of creativity has long-lasting effects because I think stories are how we organise what we think is important.
What do you make of the fact that men were saying they wouldn’t see a film called Little Women? That there were male critics out there begging men to go see the film.
I have talked to a lot of really wonderful men who have loved this movie and so I think I have a skewed data set. No man would just walk up to me and say, “Hey, I’m never going to see your movie.” My data set indicates that men love Little Women and they can’t wait to see it again. Honestly, I’ve talked to so many men who have told me about watching it with their wives and their daughters. But many men have talked to me about watching it alone and crying, and that makes me feel really good. (Laughs)
In this year where female filmmakers were ignored in the directing category, has anyone presented you with any ideas that could actually change things in a way you think makes sense?
I think the thing that changes the narrative are sheer numbers. And the numbers are all moving in the right direction. According to the Annenberg study, this year is better than any other year. So you want to see the work acknowledged on the largest stage possible, and there is so much beautiful work done by female writers, producers, directors, creators. But in terms of it all moving in the right direction, that’s all we can do: Continue to make the work, make the work, make the work.
So is it just that the academy is lagging behind?
There have been great strides and we’ve got to keep going: Keep writing, keep making, keep doing. It’s all there.
Has it gotten any easier?
Making a film is something that is slightly impossible in any circumstance because it’s a giant undertaking, everything is unlikely, all signs point to this is a silly thing to do with your time and money. So any movie that gets made is against all odds, but I think that at this moment, there is just so much more of an effort on the part of the studios who are doing the hiring to hire women to be writers and directors and producers. And also, independent film functions differently and there is a real push by producers to make movies written and directed by women. And there is a ripple effect, because we are paying more attention to festivals, programmers and how they program, what the distributors buy and what they promote.
I keep going back to the work, the work is great and the audiences love it. That’s the whole ballgame and that’s what’s so important and what gives me so much hope.
What’s unfortunate though is what the Annenberg School often points out, which is that there are economic and commercial advantages that Oscar nominees receive from their nominations. It’s not just an accolade.
That’s something that I’ve thought about and we’ve talked about, and it’s incredibly real. It’s going to have to move. It just has to move. When you look at something like Hustlers [directed by Lorene Scafaria] that was wildly successful on its own. If it can’t get the bump from an award, which it should, it’s also real that it’s something audiences love. And that will eventually move the awards. I wish it would move all at once, but it is moving.
Nicole Sperling c.2020 The New York Times Company


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Prenatal yoga is a beautiful way for mother’s to be to find and connect to their ever changing bodies. Starting Sunday 18th July, join us for this deeply nourishing 4 week course exploring a mixture of physical Yoga postures (asana), pranayama (breathing techniques), sound therapy, yoga nidra (Yogi Sleep) and more to completely cleanse the body and mind. Led by Cat Hard, one of our wonderful teachers here at HYH. Cat is qualified in both Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga.
On a physical level practicing yoga will:
- Help you keep fit during a time when movements may otherwise feel restricted
- Help you tune out of the sympathetic nervous system (which is responsible for the stress hormones, such as adrenaline) and tune into the parasympathetic nervous system (responsible for the “feel good” hormones e.g. oxytocin)
- Improved sleep
- Increased lung capacity
- Releases tension in achy muscles.
On a more subtle level yoga will
- Empower you as a woman to take control of your own birth whilst accepting the natural flow of change.
- Provide a nurturing environment to listen to your body.
- Prepare on an emotional level for motherhood or any anxiety around birth.
- Build a sense of community with other women.
Suitable for expectant mums 14 weeks pregnant or more - No previous yoga experience necessary.
Spaces limited so early booking advised. 12 persons maximum
Dates: Sunday 18th July - 8th August 5pm - 6pm at Hot Yoga Health
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Preparation and evaluation of sulfonated polysulfone-TiO2 nanocomposite membranes for proton exchange membrane fuel cell applications
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1Fuel Cell Laboratory, Green Research Center, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran, Iran.
2School of Chemical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, Narmak, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran.
In the present study, sulfonated polysulfone (SPSF)-titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocomposite membranes were prepared for use in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) applications. The degree of sulfonation of prepared SPSF polymer was obtained by H-NMR analysis and was 91%. TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by the sol-gel method and characterized by XRD. The membranes were prepared by the solution casting method and NMP was used as a solvent for this process. The composite membranes were prepared by mixing TiO2 with SPSF solution (3 and 5 wt.%). The membranes have been characterized by water uptake and proton conductivity measurements. The results showed the prepared membranes have appropriate proton conductivity values.

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We’re down to the final eight in Eurobasket 2009 and so now might be a good time to, um, reassess those investments made at the beginning of the tournament – which is to say, start covering on some still-shaky (or straight-up *gone*) wagers made before the tourney tipped off…
Spain remains a better than odds-on favorite to take Eurobasket; Euroleague/Ball in Europe sponsor SportingBet.com now has Espana at 19/20. In hindsight, while reviewing the “highlights” of Spain’s first- and second-round games prior to Poland last night, that these is the best line this team has gotten thus far. Greece remains second-favorite at 11/2.
The BallinEurope-suggested dark horse, Croatia, has gotten even darker. the Checkerboards at 40/1, met only by Russia at a like 40/1. Serbia is a relative favorite next to these teams at 14/1, but they “only” have to great through Russia and probably Slovenia to get to the finals.
(Incidentally, aren’t these brackets a tad lopsided? I mean, the other half is filled out by Spain, Greece, France and Turkey; that’s the two prospective favorites plus the only undefeated team in the tournament and Turkey, who nearly duplicated the feat. This bit of bracket also has the three highest-scoring teams remaining. Talk about your groups of death…)
Best bet on the board for a combination of probability and payout? I’ve got two: Slovenia at 11/2 is pretty tough to resist, as they should push aside Croatia tomorrow night and are fully capable of handling the Russia/Serbia winner. As for the second, well, let’s just say the sweetest line out there tonight has got to be Sporting Bet’s 2/1 odds on France against Spain. You heard it here first.
Below run the odds tables on the Eurobasket 2009 outright winner at BallinEurope sponsors Sporting Bet and Paddy Power. To get more information and/or odds and lines on tonight’s games, click on the banners or logos at right.
Eurobasket 2009 outright winner
Spain: 19/20 at Sporting Bet; 20/21 at Paddy Power
Slovenia: 11/2; 4/1
Greece: 11/2; 5/1
France: 6/1; 6/1
Turkey: 7/1; 17/2
Serbia: 14/1; 12/1
Croatia: 40/1; 25/1
Russia: 40/1; 33/1
Bonne chance, everyone!
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The Richmond jazz scene is all about bands. While the Compass Rose Orchestra has been around for a few years, they are gaining momentum and are quickly becoming one of the premier original music groups in Richmond.
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On Thursday evening’s concert at the Singleton Center, the music performed by VCU’s Jazz Orchestra I displayed a varied program consisting of three staples of Ellingtonia along with a cross-section of big band writing. Led by the jovial director Antonio Garcia, the Jazz Orchestra I made the selections look easy.

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Published Friday 1 July, Kinship’s 2022 financial allowances survey shows that kinship families are struggling to afford basic household essentials.
Last year, Kinship carried out the first ever survey of kinship families’ financial circumstances in England and Wales. This year’s survey results show that the situation for kinship families is getting worse. As the cost of living continues to soar, we need to see urgent action to prevent many more families from being plunged into poverty. Kinship found that:
- 44% of kinship carers could not pay all their household bills.
- 26% could not afford food for their families.
- 35% could not afford clothes for their children.
- 18% could not keep up with rent or mortgage payments.
- 33% of carers were concerned that their financial situations might eventually prevent them from being able to continue to care for their children.

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A fresh look at the roster…
The Miami Heat’s roster is beginning to round into shape.
Head coach Pat Riley has secured commitments from, or is in advanced discussions with, the following 9 players:
PG: Mario Chalmers
SG: Dwyane Wade
SF: Lebron James, Mike Miller, James Jones
PF: Chris Bosh, Udonis Haslem, Juwan Howard
C: Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Also of interest, or rumored to be so, are the following 11 players:
PG: Carlos Arroyo, Jason Williams, Kenny Hasbrouck, Keyon Dooling and Patrick Beverley
SG: Raja Bell and Matt Scheyer
SF: Da’Sean Butler and Matt Barnes
PF: Jarvis Varnado and Shavlik Randolph
C: Brad Miller, Dexter Pittman, Joel Anthony (restricted), Jamaal Magloire and Kwame Brown
A roster can consist of no more than 15 names during the regular season. Which are your preferred remaining 6?


GEO is inviting climate partners and those interesting in supporting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement to attend the 1st GEO Climate Workshop: Earth Observations for the Paris Agreement in Geneva, Switzerland, following the 2018 GEO Symposium.
The workshop will take stock of climate initiatives and activities in the GEO Work Programme and beyond, including the work of key organizations including GCOS, IPCC, WMO and UNFCCC, in order to identify gaps and develop tangible action areas. It will address all relevant areas in the Paris Agreement, focusing on areas where GEO can provide most added value: adaptation, loss & damage and capacity development.
The overall objectives of the workshop are to:
- enhance the understanding of how the Earth Observation community can support the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and;
- to discuss a more integrated approach to climate across the GEO Work Programme.
The workshop is particularly aimed at representatives of relevant GEO activities, international organisations and national representatives.


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(StraightNews.org) – Police arrested a British adventurer in South Korea for climbing one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers with his bare hands. George King-Thompson reached the 72nd floor of the 123-story building when law enforcement and emergency services arrived to remove him from the side of the building using a gondola lift. King-Thompson was uninjured in the encounter except for a small cut on his right knee, and authorities have not stated what action will be taken against him.
The adventurer has a long history of daredevil stunts, particularly involving “free climbing” where people scale tall structures without any support mechanism. In 2019, he served three months in prison when he climbed the tallest building in London, The Shard. His parents defended him at the time, saying he was trying to teach people to avoid fear and follow their passions. His mother told BBC News, “He has got ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It’s wrong to lock someone like that in a cell.”
Some of the world’s most celebrated free climbers include American Tommy Caldwell, one of the first to scale the Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park with his long-time friend and fellow climber Kevin Jorgeson. The first woman to scale the rock face was Illinois-born Steph Davis, who achieved the feat in 2004.
The most famous free climber to date is Frenchman Alain Robert, who is known as the Human Spider. Robert holds the record for the most climbed buildings, earning him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2015. He started his climbing career in 1994 when he scaled the side of the Citigroup Center in Chicago. Since then, he has climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
In 2011, the Frenchman made history when climbing the world’s tallest building without ropes or safety apparatus. He scaled the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 6 hours and 13 minutes.
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contains the active ingredient metformin hydrochloride
Consumer Medicine Information
What is in this leaflet
This leaflet answers some common questions about METEX XR.
It does not contain all of the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and risks. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking METEX XR against the benefits expected for you.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes educator.
Keep this leaflet with your medicine. You may need to read it again.
What METEX XR is used for
METEX XR is used to control blood glucose (sugar) in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, especially in those who are overweight. It is used when diet and exercise are not enough to control high levels of blood glucose.
METEX XR can be used alone, or in combination with other medicines for treating diabetes.
TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is also called non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity onset diabetes.
Insulin is a hormone that enables body tissues to take up glucose from the blood and use it for energy or fat storage for future use.
People with Type 2 diabetes are unable to make enough insulin or their body does not respond properly to the insulin it does make. This causes a build-up of glucose in the blood (hyperglycaemia), which can lead to serious medical problems.
Long term hyperglycaemia can lead to heart disease, blindness, kidney damage, poor blood circulation and gangrene.
Signs of hyperglycaemia include:
- tiredness or lack of energy
- passing large amounts of urine
- blurred vision
How METEX XR works
METEX XR belongs to a group of medicines called biguanides. It lowers high blood glucose levels by:
- improving your body’s sensitivity to insulin and restoring the way it normally uses glucose
- reducing the amount of glucose your liver makes
- delaying the amount of glucose your intestine absorbs.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why METEX XR has been prescribed for you.
METEX XR is not recommended in children as its safety and effectiveness have not been established in this age group.
METEX XR is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
There is no evidence that METEX XR is addictive.
This medicine has been prescribed for you personally and you should not pass it onto others even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
Before you take METEX XR
When you must not take it
Do not take METEX XR if you are allergic to:
- medicines containing metformin (such as Diaformin, Glucophage) or any other biguanide
- any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet
Some of the symptoms of allergic reaction may include skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing; wheezing or shortness of breath.
Do not take METEX XR if you have any of the following medical conditions:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus that is well controlled by insulin alone
- Type 2 diabetes that is already controlled by diet alone
- serious complications with your diabetes or any type of metabolic acidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis (a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes, in which substances called ketone bodies accumulate in the blood – you may notice this as an unusual fruity odour on your breath)
- kidney failure or severe kidney disease
- dehydration (for instance due to persistent or severe vomiting or diarrhoea)
- shock from severe injury or blood loss
- severe liver disease
- acute alcohol intoxication, chronic alcohol dependence
- certain heart or blood circulation problems, including a recent heart attack or heart failure (when heart fails to pump blood effectively)
- blood clots in the lungs (symptoms include coughing shortness of breath, chest pain, and a fast heart rate), severe breathing difficulties
- inflammation of the pancreas (symptoms include severe upper stomach pain, often with nausea and vomiting) if associated with severe infection or hypoxia (lack of oxygen).
- a severe infection or gangrene.
Do not take METEX XR if you need to have major surgery or an examination such as an X-ray or a scan requiring an injection of iodinated contrast (dye). You must stop taking METEX XR for a certain period of time before and after the examination or the surgery. Your doctor will decide whether you need any other treatment for this time. It is important that you follow your doctor’s instructions precisely.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Insulin is more suitable for controlling blood glucose during pregnancy. Your doctor will replace METEX XR with insulin while you are pregnant.
Do not take it if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will discuss the options available to you.
Do not take METEX XR after the expiry date (Exp.) printed on the pack, or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or if the packaging is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking METEX XR, ask your doctor.
Before you start to take it
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives.
Before starting METEX XR your doctor will ask you to have a blood test to check your kidney function.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
- kidney problems
- liver problems
- heart or blood vessel problems including heart failure.
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Alcohol can affect the control of your diabetes. Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol while you are being treated with METEX XR may also lead to serious side effects.
Your doctor may suggest you stop drinking or reduce the amount of alcohol you drink.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before you start taking METEX XR.
Taking other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and METEX XR may interfere with each other.
- other medicines used to treat diabetes such as insulin, glitinides (Novonorm), and sulfonylureas (e.g. Amaryl, Daonil, Diamicron, Glimel, Glyade, Melizide, Minidiab)
- iodinated contrast agents (dyes)
- medicines that contain alcohol, such as cough and cold syrups
- corticosteroids such as prednisone (Panafacort, Sone) and cortisone (Cortate)
- tetracosactrin, a medicine used in people with multiple sclerosis, and in young children to treat some types of seizures (fits)
- danazol, a medicine used to treat Endometriosis
- medicines used to treat high blood pressure and some heart conditions, such as beta-blockers, metoprolol (e.g. Betaloc, Minax), calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine (e.g. Adalat, Adefin), ACE inhibitors such as captopril (e.g. Capoten, Acenorm), enalapril (e.g. Alphapril, Amprace, Renitec) fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (e.g. Lisodur, Prinivil, Zestril), perindopril (Coversyl), quinapril (Accupril, Asig).
- some medicines used to treat asthma such as salbutamol (Ventolin) or terbutaline (Bricanyl).
- diuretics, also called fluid tablets, such as amiloride (Midamor, Kaluril), bumetanide (Burinex), frusemide (Lasix, Uremide, Urex), hydrochlorothiazide (Dithiazide), spironolactone (Aldactone, Spiractin).
- Chlorpromazine, a medicine used to treat schizophrenia and other mental illnesses
- NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), medicines used to relieve pain, swelling and other symptoms of inflammation, including arthritis such as aspirin (e.g. Disprin, Solprin), diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren, Fenac), ibuprofen (e.g. Actiprofen, Brufen, Rafen), meloxicam (Mobic), naproxen (e.g. Naprogesic, Naprosyn, Inza) and piroxicam (e.g. Feldene, Mobilis)
- medicines used to treat ulcers and reflux, such as cimetidine (e.g. Tagamet, Magicul)
- medicines used to prevent blood clots such as warfarin (e.g. Coumadin, Marevan)
- thyroid hormones such as thyroxine (e.g. Oroxine, Eutoxsig)
- medicines that are substrates/inhibitors of organic cation transporters – OCT 1 such as dolutegravir, crizotinib, olaparib, daclatasvir or vandetanib
- medicines that are inducers of OCT 1 such as rifampicin
- medicines that may increase the risk of lactic acidosis when concomitantly used with metformin hydrochloride such as topiramate and other carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
These medicines may be affected by METEX XR or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicines, or you may need to take different medicines.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking METEX XR.
How to take METEX XR
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the pack, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
How much to take
METEX XR comes is available on two strengths:
METEX XR 500 (500 mg Tablets)
METEX XR 1000 (1000 mg Tablets).
The dose varies from person to person. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you. The usual starting dose is 1 tablet (500 mg) once daily with the evening meal. Your doctor may increase the dose slowly, depending on your blood glucose levels.
The maximum recommended dose is 2 grams once per day.
The elderly and people with kidney problems may need smaller doses.
How to take METEX XR
Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
Do not break, crush or chew the tablets. If you break, crush or chew METEX XR, they will not work as well. METEX XR are modified release tablets. This means they have a special coating which allows the active ingredient, metformin, to be released slowly over time.
When to take METEX XR
Take your medicine everyday with the evening meal. Taking METEX XR during or with your evening meal will reduce the chance of a stomach upset. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it.
How long to take METEX XR for
Keep taking METEX XR for as long as your doctor recommends.
METEX XR will help control diabetes but will not cure it. Most people will need to take METEX XR for long periods of time.
When you start treatment with METEX XR, it can take up to some weeks for your blood glucose levels to be properly controlled.
If you forget to take METEX XR
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too much METEX XR (overdose)
Immediately telephone your doctor, or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much METEX XR. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. If you take too much METEX XR, you may feel very tired, sick, vomit, have trouble breathing and have unusual muscle pain, stomach pain or diarrhoea. These may be early signs of a serious condition called lactic acidosis (build up of lactic acid in the blood).
You may also experience symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). This usually only happens if you take too much METEX XR together with other medicines for diabetes or with alcohol.
If you do experience any signs of hypoglycaemia, raise your blood glucose quickly by eating jelly beans, sugar or honey, drinking non-diet soft drink or taking glucose tablets.
While you are taking METEX XR
Things you must do
If you are about to be started on any new medicine, remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking METEX XR.
Tell all the other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking this medicine.
If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, tell your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you plan to have:
- surgery with general anaesthesia
- any x-ray procedures requiring an injection of an iodinated contrast agent (dye).
Your doctor will advise you when to stop taking METEX XR before you have these procedures and when to start again.
METEX XR does not normally cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) although you may experience it if you are also taking other medicines for diabetes such as insulin, sulfonylureas or glinide.
Make sure that you, your friends, family and work colleagues can recognise the symptoms of hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and know how to treat them
Hypoglycaemia can occur suddenly. Initial signs may include:
- weakness, trembling or shaking
- light-headedness, dizziness, headache or lack of concentration
- irritability, tearfulness or crying
- numbness around the lips and tongue.
If not treated promptly, these may progress to:
- loss of co-ordination
- slurred speech
- fits or loss of consciousness.
If you experience any of the symptoms of hypoglycaemia, you need to raise your blood glucose immediately.
You can do this by doing one of the following:
- eating 5 to 7 jelly beans
- eating 3 teaspoons of sugar or honey
- drinking half a can of non-diet soft drink
- taking 2 to 3 concentrated glucose tablets.
Unless you are 10 to 15 minutes of your next meal or snack, follow up with extra carbohydrates such as plain biscuits, fruit or milk. Taking this extra carbohydrate will prevent a second drop in your blood glucose level.
If you experience any of the signs of hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar), contact your doctor immediately.
The risk of hyperglycaemia is increased in the following situations:
- uncontrolled diabetes
- illness, infection or stress
- taking less METEX XR than prescribed
- taking certain other medicines
- too little exercise
- eating more carbohydrates than normal.
Tell your doctor if any of the following happen:
- you become ill
- you become dehydrated (for instance due to persistent or severe diarrhoea or recurrent vomiting)
- you are injured
- you have a fever
- you have a serious infection such as an influenza, respiratory tract infection or urinary tract infection
- you are having major surgery
- you are having an examination such as an X-ray or a scan requiring injection of iodinated contrast agents (dye)
- you become pregnant.
Your blood glucose may become difficult to control in these situations. You may also be more at risk of developing a serious condition called lactic acidosis. In these situations, your doctor may replace METEX XR with insulin.
Visit your doctor regularly for check-ups. Your doctor may want to check your kidneys, liver, heart and blood while you are taking METEX XR.
Make sure you check your blood glucose levels regularly. This is the best way to tell if your diabetes is being controlled properly. Your doctor or diabetes educator will show you how and when to do this.
Carefully follow the advice of your doctor and dietician on diet, drinking alcohol and exercise.
Things you must not do
Do not use METEX XR to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not give your medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not skip meals while taking METEX XR.
Do not stop taking your medicine or change the dose without checking with your doctor.
Things to be careful of
If you have to be alert, for example when driving, be especially careful not to let your blood glucose levels fall too low. Low blood glucose levels may slow your reaction time and affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Drinking alcohol can make this worse. However, METEX XR by itself is unlikely to affect how you drive or operate machinery.
Things to be aware of
After metformin is absorbed into your body, you may see the empty tablet shell in your faeces (bowel motions). This is normal and does not affect the way metformin works
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking METEX XR.
METEX XR helps most people with diabetes but it may have unwanted side effects in some people.
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
- stomach upset such as feeling sick (nausea), vomiting
- stomach pain
- taste disturbance, loss of appetite
- skin reactions such as redness of the skin, itching or any itchy rash (urticarial).
These are generally mild side effects which disappear after the first few weeks. Taking METEX XR with meals can help reduce nausea and diarrhoea.
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
Symptoms of liver disease such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, feeling generally unwell, fever, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) and dark coloured urine.
TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY OR GO TO ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY AT THE NEAREST HOSPITAL IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS OF LACTIC ACIDOSIS (BUILD UP OF LACTIC ACID IN THE BLOOD):
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
- trouble breathing
- feeling weak, tired or generally unwell
- unusual muscle pain
- dizziness or light-headedness
- shivering, feeling extremely cold
- slow heart beat
LACTIC ACIDOSIS IS A VERY RARE, BUT SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT REQUIRING URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION OR HOSPITALISATION. ALTHOUGH RARE, IF LACTIC ACIDOSIS DOES OCCUR, IT CAN BE FATAL. THE RISK OF LACTIC ACIDOSIS IS HIGHER IN THE ELDERLY, THOSE WHOSE DIABETES IS POORLY CONTROLLED, THOSE WITH PROLONGED FASTING, THOSE WITH CERTAIN HEART CONDITIONS, THOSE WHO DRINK ALCOHOL AND THOSE WITH SEVERE KIDNEY OR LIVER PROBLEMS.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell. It is very important that you speak to your doctor immediately if a side effect is severe, occurred suddenly or gets worse rapidly.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people. Some side effects (e.g. reduced vitamin B12 level) can only be found when your doctor does tests from time to time to check your progress.
After taking METEX XR
Keep METEX XR where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them. If you take the tablets out of the blister pack they may not keep well.
Keep your METEX XR in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Do not store METEX XR or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink.
Do not leave METEX XR in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine, or your tablets have passed their expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over.
What it looks like
METEX XR is available in 2 strengths of tablet:
- METEX XR 500mg – White, capsule shaped tablet, embossed with XR 500 on one side. Blister packs of 90* tablets and 120 tablets.
- METEX XR 1000mg – White, capsule shaped tablet, embossed with XR 1000 on one side. Blister packs of 60 tablets.
The active ingredient in METEX XR is metformin hydrochloride.
- each modified release METEX XR 500 contains 500 mg of metformin hydrochloride
- each modified release METEX XR 1000 contains 1000 mg of metformin hydrochloride.
The tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients:
- magnesium stearate
- colloidal anhydrous silica
The tablets do not contain sucrose, lactose, gluten, tartarazine or any other azo dyes.
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
15 – 17 Chapel Street
Cremorne VIC 3121
Australian registration numbers:
METEX XR 500mg – AUST R 232661
METEX XR 1000mg – AUST R 232645
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Published by MIMS June 2019

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Elon Musk; First person in the world to lose 200 billion dollars
Saturday, 31 December, 2022, 16:48
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is the first person in the world to lose $200 billion in wealth. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk’s net worth has fallen by more than $200 billion. Musk’s net worth crossed $200 billion in January 2021. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is the only other person besides Musk to achieve this feat
As of November 2021, Musk’s net worth was $340 billion. Currently it is just $137 billion. During this period, there was a drop of 203 billion dollars in Musk’s assets. Musk’s net worth has fallen due to a drop in Tesla’s stock price and the sale of shares to pay for the Twitter deal. Tesla shares are down 69 percent so far this year. Musk acquired the social media platform Twitter for $44 billion.
Two weeks ago, Musk tweeted against the US Fed Reserve raising interest rates. In a recent podcast interview, Musk also advised against borrowing during stock market volatility. Musk is currently the second richest person in the world behind Bernard Arnault. Arnold’s net worth is $162 billion. India’s Gautam Adani is third with $121 billion.
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As part of course project, I need to analyze a piece of C++ code for performance and find out which parts of the Computer Architecture (MIPS or x86) are mostly utilized while running the code and is possibly a bottleneck for the performance. I am looking at various Profilers for analyzing the performance and came across SimpleScalar which is a great tool but sadly only works with C code.
Since I am more familiar with MIPS architecture it would be great if there's a tool like SimpleScalar for simulating and profiling C++ code for MIPS. I am looking at the performance critical parts like branch, cache, instruction set, addressing modes etc. If not, mention of any tool which can do the similar kind of analysis for x86 architectures would be great as well.
(Just to clarify, I'm not looking for any old profiler, but for one that understands the CPU microarchitecture and knows what parts of the CPU are taken advantage of or underused.)


Dacia Sandero 1.0-litre SCe 75 Ambiance review
You know an entry-level Dacia Sandero is going to be cheap but is it also good? Let's find out...
The Sandero is still a better buy with the punchy and frugal turbo motor, but don’t overlook the base 1.0-litre if you’re after an honest and practial small car on a tiny budget. Around town it offers reasonable performance and efficiency, while its cheaper insurance will be a boon for young buyers. The £1,000 saving is tempting, too, although the popularity of PCP deals brings far more accomplished small cars within easier reach.
We had our first taste of the updated UK-spec Dacia Sandero back in February, but that car featured Dacia’s turbocharged 0.9-litre three-cylinder petrol engine. In keeping with the Romanian carmaker’s value-for-money mantra, we’re trying the new entry-level engine for the first time to see whether it’s a saving too far.
Choosing your Sandero with the SCe engine choice saves you £1,000 (a sizeable 13 per cent) over the turbo TCe. For that, you get a larger 1.0-litre engine, but despite the bigger capacity, power drops from 90bhp to 73bhp. While that might not sound like a great deal, it’s the torque figure that really shows up the new unit: 140Nm for the TCe plays a modest 97Nm for the car we have here.
Car group tests
Unsurprisingly, acceleration takes a hit, with the SCe taking over three seconds longer than the TCe over the benchmark 0-62mph sprint. It won’t crack 100mph, either, and feels considerably less sprightly in-gear, forcing you to work harder to keep pace with traffic. As a result it’s actually less economical on the combined cycle, only managing 54.3mpg where the turbo manages 57.6mpg.
But it’s not all bad news. In fact, the naturally aspirated petrol is more likeable than you may expect. Throttle response is sharper than the laggy TCe, making it smoother and easier to drive once up to speed. You’ll need to work the notchy gearbox and keep the revs up to make progress, but performance is perfectly adequate for town use, and on a par with many smaller (and pricier) city cars. It even sounds quite tuneful.
Our main gripe is with refinement – at idle and low speeds the three-cylinder unit sends more vibrations through the controls than most rivals, showing up the Sandero’s list price just as much as the cheap, hard cabin plastics. Thankfully, once you’re out on the open road it’s more subdued, mainly because wind noise and tyre roar are so pronounced.
The 1.0-litre engine is no lighter, so it’s no surprise that the Sandero feels dynamically identical. The ride is surprisingly comfortable, absorbing the worst of town potholes, but the handling is soft and remote, with pronounced body lean, limited grip and steering that’s heavy around town yet vague in the bends. The Sandero’s city car rivals are nicer to drive and feel more substantial, though none offer as much metal for your money.
Our Ambiance spec car is the one to go, though. The headline £5,995 pricetag of the no-frills Access model is tempting, but the £1,000 extra the Ambiance commands adds in essential kit such as air-con, electric front windows and even a DAB radio with Bluetooth. That makes it the real bargain in the range.


Slasher Pack VI: Not of This World includes four Japanese inspired horror tees from Aliens, Predator 2, Critters and The Blob; available for pre-order now!
Fright-Rags has once again joined forces with punk legends The Misfits for three t-shirts; launched a collection of apparel for Frank Henenlotter’s 1982 cult classic, Basket Case; and have expanded upon their Masters of Horror collection with new Alfred Hitchcock and Lon Chaney apparel.
“Flashbacks in nightmare, revenge his mother swears. Through a faceless hockey mask, the demons eyes they stare!”
Continuing five years after the events that occurred on Friday the 13th, this second installment is significant for introducing audiences to director Steve Miner (House, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later). Miner previously worked with producer/director Sean S. Cunningham on projects such as The Last House on the Left and the original Friday the 13th, before carving out his directional debut with Friday the 13 Part 2. Knowing how the character of Jason Voorhees evolves as the franchise continues, Friday the 13 Part 2 feels like a particularly special entry.
“The body count continues…”
On 18 June, Indicator presents a collection of films by the legendary Samuel Fuller, as well as two uncompromising works directed by and starring some of American cinema’s most iconic names.
Samuel Fuller at Columbia, 1937-1961 brings together the maverick director’s hard-hitting crime dramas, along with a series of films made for Columbia Pictures which were based on stories by Fuller.
“If it’s not love, what is it?”
Cavity Colors are incredibly honored and excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of what is arguably one of the greatest sequels in horror history; the SFX filled eyeball feast known as Evil Dead 2.
“Recite the passages… dispel the evil…”
When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth in Fright-Rags’ Dawn of the Dead, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead apparel!
“Every dead body that is not exterminated becomes one of them. It gets up and kills! The people it kills get up and kill!”
The Slasher Pack V: Return of the Slasher includes four Japanese inspired horror tees from Maniac, Basket Case, Sleepaway Camp and Chopping Mall; available for pre-order now!
“…you won’t be coming home!”
Waxwork Records is thrilled to present the complete soundtrack vinyl release of Dario Argento’s Tenebrae. Scored by three former members of Goblin in 1982, the synth driven score makes it’s definitive and expanded vinyl debut; the most comprehensive version of the soundtrack to one of the most important giallo films ever made.
“Terror beyond belief.”
“You must learn to be faster than any punch or kick, that way won’t get hit.” Comet TV, Charge! and Attack from Planet B are delivering a pulse-pounding cyber-slam, to give one randomly chosen person the offensive maneuvers to win awesome movie merchandise. “Action has a new hero.”
Competition ends Tuesday, April 3rd 2018
Fright-Rags commemorates the 25th anniversary of Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness with a groovy line of apparel; The Strangers: Prey at Night with merchandise featuring the film’s mysterious killers; and with Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, Fright-Rags has also put Halloween III: Season of the Witch’s Silver Shamrock emblem on a custom-made baseball tee with green sleeves.
“How can you destroy an army that’s already dead?”
It may be International Women’s Day, but there are numerous female filmmakers, writers, actresses and artists that are making history every single day.
“The light that’s leaving that star right now will take a billion years to get down here. You want to know why you’ve never met a girl like me before? Because I’ll still be here when the light from that star gets down here to Earth in a billion years.”
I heard of this anime film years ago but heard such bad things it put me off, then last week I found a good review on it that mentioned the plot and I thought I’d give it a go. Firstly like many other reviewers I must admit this is probably the craziest Dracula plot ever. It’s based of Tomb of Dracula issues 40-75 and as such there’s a lot going on…
Overall this film is very true to the comic and has a good storyline but it’s too rushed. The visuals in part are faithful to the comic but frequently seem low budget. If you liked Tomb of Dracula I’d definitely recommend this. If you’re looking for a different Dracula film you should enjoy it.


Tom Fox isn't actually aware of the situation Aston Villa are in. He thinks that if we finish bottom of the table we get to pick the best players next summer to join our team. Yes, I'm joking. But this is the man that gave Paul Lambert a new contract after a few games of last season. It's also the man that appointed Tim Sherwood. It's also the man that sanctioned the bringing in of so many players in the summer and it's also the man that appointed Remi Garde.
Lambert should never have been given a new contract and I wrote that at the time. Sherwood should never have been hired and I wrote that at the time too. But when we did, far too late, get rid of Sherwood I wrote also about why it had to be David Moyes to replace him.
Not only all the above in a very short period of time, but I also wrote in 2006 that Randy Lerner was a massive risk. I wrote about how he was thought of as the new Doug Ellis within the club and I told you why we should be concerned. Nobody listened then and it's too late now.
The fat lady isn't singing
I'm not going to give up, but Norwich were there for the taking today and for most of the first half they looked more nervous than we did. Today was a day when we didn't need to make so many changes and today was a day to try and continue how we finished the last game. You don't need to be a super hero to know this stuff.
But our manager and I wrote this when he was appointed, has absolutely no experience of having to battle. He managed Lyon and did worse than any other manager in the previous twenty years. The club has even gone on to do better since he left. Why anyone thought it was going to change with him is actually beyond me? He's basically Tim Sherwood with a French accent, two seasons on.
And I mean no disrespect to the French league, but it's Championship in comparison to the Premier League. But clearly all of this information is only a surprise to our CEO. And I've also written about how Garde if given the summer and this season, might have done better, but he didn't get it and I don't expect it to change now.
So why should we think if Tom Fox got us into this mess he'll be able to get us out of the Championship? There is no reason to think this. There was no reason to give Lambert a new contract. There was no reason to appoint Sherwood. There was no reason to bring in so many new players and Garde was the wrong man for so many reasons.
Tom Fox should resign before getting sacked
Yes, the problem is Lerner. But Randy Lerner owns the club and it's not like back in the day when we were listed and you could buy shares and Ellis had a responsibility to shareholders. Lerner also doesn't want relegation but he's going to get it. What he probably wants is for us to come straight back up but I'm telling you now, like I told you about Lerner, like I told you about Lambert, like I told you about Sherwood and like I told you about Garde - Tom Fox will not only relegate us, he will keep us in the Championship.
You don't need to listen to this. You can just blame Hutton or Richards and slag them off. But they don't want this. Football players are, for the most part, not very bright. They need to be managed and handled and motivated individually. They need to be given instructions. Trust me, I've spent time with a few and they're not the brightest.
Sure they can handle a conversation and these days they're media savvy, but try and talk to them about creating a strategy or implementing on it or what will happen because of all this work and they're lost. It's a little like Tom Fox; he can identify new revenue streams for the club and tell people to go out and push them, but he knows nothing about football or managing a football club. He knows about numbers and identify opportunities and cost benefit analysis, but so does every other accountant or master of business administration. It's actually the MBA that is killing innovate spirit because they all just look at the numbers.
Football is about numbers, but it's about so much more and it has to come from the top. Lerner flying over once or twice a year to give a pep talk isn't enough. Employing a soft drinks salesman from Arsenal also isn't enough. But if we don't get rid of that soft drinks salesman, it's certain we're relegated and that we'll stay there.
As of today and next season
And I'm going to end this rant in a very quick way and say two things that will cause controversy. First; we can save this season and second, if we go down, yes it will be a massive blow, but look at it this way; we might win something next season.
To save this season, we need to give David Moyes £50mn and whatever he can raise and the promise of £100mn next summer. Yes, we'd need to fire Garde and we'd need to act tonight. And yes, Fox would have to go for the concept to be sold the right way to Moyes, mostly for him to believe in it. And Lerner would have to commit to Aston Villa again. I know, it's not likely.
As for winning something next season; we are as good as down but even if we stayed up, we'd not win the Premier League and isn't football supposed to be about winning something. The game is broken, but wouldn't it be nice to go into a season with a chance of competing, even if it is in the Championship? I know, it's not nice to think about, but this is where we are.
Either way, if we are to stay up and it's the biggest if I've ever written or if we're to come straight back up, changes need to happen right now. It's not about thinking about it at the end of the season; it's not just about the manager or players. There is a cancer in our club and I've been told first hand about it. There is no passion, no direction and now there is no heart.
Football is broken yes, but our Football Club is on it's death bed and nobody knows what they're doing. I'm going for a drink and I'll be back when you've all had a chance to read the last few paragraphs.


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Release of uranium from uraninite in granites through alteration: Implications for the source of granite-related uranium ores
Uraninite is the main contributor to the bulk-rock uranium concentration in many U-rich granites and is the most important uranium source for granite-related uranium deposits. However, detailed textural and compositional evolution of magmatic uraninite in granites during alteration and associated uranium mobilization have not been well documented. In this study, textures and geochemistry of uraninites from the Zhuguangshan batholith (South China) were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron probe microanalysis (EPMA). The geochemical data indicate that the Longhuashan and Youdong plutons are peraluminous leucogranite, the Changjiang pluton is highly fractionated high-K calc-alkaline granite, and the Jiufeng pluton belongs to a high-K calc-alkaline association.
Uraninites from the Longhuashan and Youdong granites have lower concentrations of ThO2 (0.9-4.0 wt %) and rare earth elements (REE)(2)O-3 (0.1-1.0 wt %) than those from the Changjiang and Jiufeng granites (ThO2 = 4.4-7.6 wt %, REE2O3 = 0.7-5.1 wt %). Uraninites observed in the Longhuashan, Youdong, Changjiang, and Jiufeng granites yielded chemical ages of 223 +/- 3, 222 +/- 2, 157 +/- 1, and 161 +/- 2 Ma, respectively. The samples (including altered and unaltered) collected from the Longhuashan, Youdong, and Changjiang granites are characterized by highly variable whole-rock U concentrations of 6.9 to 44.7 ppm and Th/U ratios of 0.9 to 7.0, consistent with crystallization of uraninite in these granites being followed by uranium leaching during alteration. Alteration of uraninite, indicated by altered domains developing microcracks and appearing darker in backscattered electron (BSE) images compared to unaltered domains, results in the incorporation of Si and Ca and mobilization of U. In contrast, the least altered samples of the unmineralized Jiufeng granite have low U concentrations (5.3-16.4 ppm) and high SREE/U (13.6-49.4) and Th/U ratios (2.1-5.6), which inhibit crystallization of uraninite, as its crystallization occurs when the U concentration is high enough to exceed the substitution capacity of other U-bearing minerals. These results indicate that the Longhuashan, Youdong, and Changjiang granites were favorable uranium sources for the formation of uranium deposits in this area. This study highlights the potential of uraninite alteration and geochemistry to assist in deciphering uranium sources and enrichment processes of granite-related uranium deposits.
Publication titleEconomic Geology
Department/SchoolSchool of Natural Sciences
PublisherEconomic Geology Publ Co
Place of publication5808 South Rapp St, Ste 209, Littleton, USA, Co, 80120-1942
Rights statement© 2021 Society of Economic Geologists, Inc


NOWSHERA: Imam-e-Kaba Sheikh Saleh Bin Muhammad Ibrahim al Talib has urged Ulema to promote unity and harmony among Muslims to effectively confront the contemporary challenges.
Delivering the Friday sermon at Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) three-day centenary celebrations in Azakhel area of Nowshera, the Imam-e-Ka’aba said Islam is a religion of peace and it discourages sectarianism.
Imam-e-Kaaba said that that success lies in the Quranic teachings and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He appealed to the Muslims to follow the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah to get success in this world and the life after death. Imam-e-Kha’a also led the Jumma prayer in which thousands of people participated.
In his address, Saudi Minister for Religious Affairs Seleh Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia were united to foil the nefarious designs of the enemy. The Saudi Minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoyed cordial and an exemplary brotherly relationship since long that could not be explained in words.
He said, ‘Alliance between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is Islam’s victory.’ He said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have deep-rooted and historical relations, spanning decades whether it was religious, historical, cultural and military.
Referring to defence relations, the Saudi Minister said Pakistan and Saudi Arab would jointly foil evil designs and conspiracies of enemy with unity. The Saudi minister said, ‘Terrorism and riots would not be accepted.’ He said ‘together we can counter any challenge.’
JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, in his address, said that there is a need to control increasing incidents of terrorism and extremism. He called for collective efforts to overcome terrorism.
The ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, Federal Minister for Housing Akram Khan Durani, Deputy Chairman Senate Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and delegates from JUI Hind Maulana Asad Madani, JUIF central and provincial leaders and delegates from Pakistan, Middle East, and others countries.


Controversial plans to dig for coal on the outskirts of Newcastle should be rejected next week, city planners say.
Newcastle councillors are finally set to deliver their verdict on whether Banks Mining can open a surface mine on green belt land near Throckley.
The project, which could see 800,000 tonnes of coal and 400,000 tonnes of fireclay extracted from Dewley Hill during a three-and-a-half-year operation, has been met with a fierce backlash – with more than 24,000 objections lodged.
Ahead of a hearing at the city council’s planning committee next Friday, December 18, local authority planners have issued their report into the plans and advised councillors to refuse permission for the contentious scheme.
They concluded that the surface mine would be “inappropriate” in the green belt and “cannot be considered ‘environmentally acceptable’”.
The report finds that the mine, which would cover 105 hectares of land, would have a “considerable adverse impact to the character and appearance of the area, and moderate harm to biodiversity”, saying it would take more than 18 years for the land to be restored rather than the 10 claimed by Banks.
However, planners said the coal mining would “not have a material impact” on the city’s ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030 and that the potential noise and dust impacts felt by nearby residents would be “at acceptable levels”.
They added: “The benefits, including to the local and national economy and in particular the great benefit in the supply of fireclay to Throckey Brickworks, and that arising from the long-term restoration of the site, are recognised and given weight.
"However, these benefits do not clearly outweigh the environmental harm identified as a direct result of the development to the areas landscape, its visual impact and ecological value."
A refusal next week would mark a third major blow for Banks’ plans in the North East this year – with the company having already lost bids to expand its Bradley mine in County Durham and set up an opencast site near Druridge Bay in Northumberland.
The council received 5,068 objection letters against the Dewley Hill mine plans, plus a change.org petition with 18,953 signatures.
Labour’s Newcastle North MP Catherine McKinnell raised concerns that residents "would endure several years of the removal of this open green space, and the associated noise nuisance, while it is replaced with a mine" and said it was "increasingly pressing" to take measures to combat poor air quality in Newcastle.
Jamie Driscoll, the North of Tyne mayor, added: "Any expansion in the extraction of fossil fuel is unnecessary and, no matter how it is framed, will be environmentally damaging. It should have no place in the planning for our region's economic development."
Guy Opperman, Tory MP for Hexham, also wrote to the council saying that the development would damage the environment and quality of life for local residents.
There were 1,281 responses backing the project – praising it for providing 50 jobs, boosting the local economy, and seeing the land restored with 33,000 trees after the mining is completed.
The Banks Group has also repeatedly argued that rejecting the plans will simply lead to more coal imports from Russia and elsewhere.
One supporter wrote: "Throckley, Walbottle, Blucher and Newburn, the nearest villages to the proposed open cast are all former pit villages.
"Coal extraction has played a massive part of the past and recent history of these villages and indeed none of the villages would exist had it not been for the coal industry.
"The added bonus of fire clay to be used at Throckley brick works just adds to the reasons why this application should be approved and the open cast given the go ahead."
Two previous applications for coal mines on the Dewley Hill site, and other surrounding land, were rejected in the 1990s.
The Banks Group has been contacted for a comment.