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Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence’s heart-warming double act challenges us to look beyond the façade of visibility.
Great actors are propelled by great writers, a fact the theatre company, Bunny, knows all too well. Failed by playwrights and TV scripters, ‘double act’ and best friends Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence turn to the Great British public for the ultimate script to see them through the evening. As the evening progresses, we release we’re going nowhere fast. But somehow, nowhere tells us everything.
On one hand. ‘Still No Idea’ is a metatheatrical production about theatre making. Featuring vignettes, songs, ‘improvisation’, songs, and confessions- Lisa and Rachael take you through the motions of many a theatre writer. On the surface, it’s a heart-warming, tongue in cheek take on writers block. Below the surface, as our hilarious one act show unfolds, uncomfortable truths emerge about the visibility of people with disability in an era of an inspiration fanaticism, bubble to the top.
Lisa and Rachael’s dissection of the writing process is an examination of prejudice. Not just of the prejudice we carry towards an actor in a wheel chair, but also of the prejudice that the media and those who carry it produce. Subtlety crafted, Lisa and Rachael take us on their writing processes, factoring in time for exposition, climax, and even denouement. The point is simple though not laboured. Referencing their ten year old work ‘No Idea’, and drawing upon their life experiences (as every writer does), amidst the song, dance, and tongue- in cheek confessions, the truth is apparent from Spence, Hammond and fellow writer Lee Simpson.. Society and the media give people with disabilities the platform to be visible, but not themselves. Admits the hilarity, the simple details of those who have willingly taken their lives as a result of the loss of benefits during cuts is a painful reminder of engulfing issues that we barely acknowledge. They are usually rarely spoken about statistics and an indicator of a greater problem that lays beyond our auditorium or TV soap scripts - people with disability who are not even seen at all.
Situated on their blank stage with only minimal props to help them, this is a stripped back theatrical experience, which allows of their personalities to shine through. Describing Spence and Hammond within the confines of the tropes of all classic double acts, does this two friends, pioneers, and actors no favours in a show that attempts to dismantle them all. Reviews frequently rely on tropes to succinctly condemn, praise or critically survey performances. Hammond and Spence offer so much more than this.
This production with no apparent plot, telling its audiences so truthfully about one of society’s biggest problems, as sweetly as sugar in tea is joyful, yet so painfully hard hitting, for those who have no idea, and those who know it all too well. We all need to hear it.
Reviewer: Melissa Jones
Reviewed: 6th November 2019
North West End UK Rating: ★★★★


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Government Reviews of the Woomera Prohibited Area
2018 Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coexistence Framework
On 11 May 2018 the Australian Government announced the appointment of Dr Gordon de Brouwer PSM to lead the 2018 Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area (WPA) Coexistence Framework. The review is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.
The 2018 review builds on the establishment in 2014 of the existing coexistence framework that seeks to balance the interests of all users in the WPA. Under this framework, Defence is the primary user of the WPA for the testing of war materiel. Access to the WPA by a range of non-Defence users, including Aboriginal groups, the resources sector, pastoralists and tourists, is also provided for.
Submissions to the review were invited from all WPA stakeholders and interested parties by 25 June 2018.
Please refer any queries to the Woomera Review team on 1800 707 440 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
Two reviews, a Post-Implementation Review and an Interim Rule Review, were conducted in 2016 to evaluate the effectiveness of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014. A review of the operation and future of the WPA Advisory Board was also undertaken.
Submissions to these reviews provided valuable information about the function of the current legislative and administrative arrangements and will assist with the further development of the WPA coexistence framework.
2016 review findings will be taken into consideration in the 2018 Review of the WPA Coexistence Framework.
2010 Government Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area
On 17 May 2010, the then Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, announced a review to make recommendations about the best use of the WPA in the national interest.
The review was led by Dr Allan Hawke AC, a former Secretary of the Departments of Veterans’ Affairs, Transport and Regional Services, and Defence. Dr Hawke was supported by a small inter-departmental secretariat comprising representatives from the departments of Defence, the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Resources, Energy and Tourism.
The review was tasked to consult extensively to obtain the view of individuals and groups that may have an interest in the future use of the WPA including:
- the South Australian Government
- representatives from the resources sector and Defence industry
- the Woomera community, the Woomera Advisory Board, pastoralists and South Australian Native Title Services
- Commonwealth government agencies
- defence users of the Woomera Prohibited Area from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Terms of reference
The review’s Interim Report (PDF) of 5 November 2010 identified the requirements of WPA user groups, assessed the extent to which these requirements were being met, and proposed mechanisms to support better coexistence. Public comment was sought on the Interim Report before recommendations were included in the Final Report.
The Review of the Woomera Prohibited Area Final Report (PDF) of 4 February 2011 made recommendations to improve the use of the WPA in Australia’s national interest by better balancing national security and economic interests. The review’s recommendations define the comprehensive range management framework and transition arrangements necessary to facilitate its introduction. A significant judgment underpinning the framework is that the South Australian Government and Defence are key stakeholders in the WPA.

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) released the third installment of the Security Guidance for 5G Cloud Infrastructures four-part series, which is intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data within a 5G core cloud infrastructure.
According to CISA and NSA, the third installment of the Security Guidance for 5G Cloud Infrastructures four-part series explains how to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
“Data protection is critical because our adversaries are constantly attempting to steal our sensitive data,” said Natalie Pittore, chief of Enduring Security Framework (ESF) in NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center. “As the amount of data increases, it is even more important that we all prioritize securing data in all stages of its lifecycle. This guidance can help us do that.”
In a press release, CISA and NSA said that their latest guidance for 5G cloud infrastructures explains how to protect data in transit, at rest, or in use through the use of encryption, cryptographic keys, and secure protocols.
“Data in a network as vast as 5G cloud infrastructures cannot be secured by a solitary entity,” said Morgan Adamski, the chief of NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center. “It takes the collaboration of government agencies and our industry partners. When we combine our unique perspectives, we can fit together the pieces of the puzzle and solve critical cybersecurity issues.”
The organizations said that the latest release from the Enduring Security Framework, a public-private cross-sector working group led by NSA and CISA, provides best practices to secure data in 5G cloud environments.
“Data is an incredibly valuable resource driving every industry in the modern world,” noted Bob Kolasky, CISA assistant director for the National Risk Management Center. “This makes it an especially attractive target for adversaries. This paper highlights the importance of government and industry coordination in addressing the complex task of protecting our critical data. As with the previous two parts of this series, CISA encourages the 5G community to review this guidance and take actionable steps to help strengthen the nation’s 5G cloud infrastructure.”


Broadway alum Lea Michele released her Christmas album Christmas in the City October 25, and exactly two months later, appeared on CBS This Morning to talk to host Gayle King about the recording.
In addition to the original song that she co-wrote, “Christmas in New York,” theatre fans will appreciate her rendition of Frozen’s “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” as well as her duet with Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo on “Angels We Have Heard On High” and her duet with Tony nominee Jonathan Groff: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
Since their days co-starring in Spring Awakening, Michele and Groff have remained close. “He was my Man of Honor at my wedding. He is my best friend in the entire world,” Michele told King.
“We used to sing ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ when we were on Broadway together; we would sing it at small holiday benefits. We would do this Hawaiian version of the song,” Michele explains. “Now...we're singing on my holiday record the same song we sang as children.”
Michele also shared her favorite moment of 2019 and of the decade, which includes her time as part of the cast of Glee.
“I love Glee!” she said. “I watched it the other day. I put it on myself!”
Watch Michele and Groff sing from the album below:


Fry’s Electronics collapse frees up prime Bay Area real estate
SAN JOSE – The collapse of Fry’s Electronics, which closed all of its stores this week, suddenly clears 65 acres of what is considered prime property.
In San Jose, Fremont, Concord, Campbell, Sunnyvale and Palo Alto, there are former Fry’s Electronics branches, some of which are located on huge lots.
“These properties will help create new buildings and new developments,” said Dave Sandlin, executive vice president of Colliers International, a commercial real estate company.
Tech campuses, residential, car dealerships, research, manufacturing – almost anything but big box retail – are among the types of projects that have been suggested, might be feasible, or are on a community’s wish list for the real estate.
“You could see developers or various users like tech companies targeting these sites,” said Edward Del Beccaro, executive vice president of TRI Commercial / CORFAC International, a commercial real estate company.
In the case of one property, a location at 550 E. Brokaw Road in northern San Jose, a proposal for a mega-development is already being examined by urban planners.
At this San Jose location, a developer has proposed a technology campus with seven modern office buildings that together could have a total area of 2 million square feet.
What happens next to the locations can be a process that is months or years in development. Furthermore, the final disposition of the properties may depend in part on who or who owns the sites.
The San Jose and Fremont properties appear to be controlled by one or more members of the close-knit quartet that owned Fry’s Electronics.
Officially and on paper, each of the six properties has a different owner:
– San Jose, 550 E. Brokaw Road, owned by Caracol Property Owner LLC, covers 19.7 acres. Caracol operates 600 E. Brokaw Road, the corporate headquarters of Fry’s Electronics. The Fry’s shop there has a Mayan theme – and El Caracol is an observatory in the ancient Mayan settlement in Chichen Itza, Mexico. The estimated value is $ 20 million.
– Fremont, Osgood Road, owned by Wardenclyffe LLC, encompasses 10.1 acres. Wardenclyffe operates from the 600 E. Brokaw address in San Jose. The Fremont store has a motif inspired by the famous inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla, who designed and built an experimental wireless transmission tower called the Wardenclyffe Tower on Long Island. The estimated value is $ 23.9 million.
– Campbell, 600 E. Hamilton Ave., 3.9 acres. F&F Campbell, a group led by local residents Roberta Feuerstein and Elliot Feuerstein, is the owner. The estimated value is $ 11.3 million.
– Sunnyvale, 1077 E. Arques Road, 13.6 acres. Wise Property Trust, a group belonging to the family of Robert E. Wise, a high-profile film director, owns the website. The estimated value is $ 11.3 million.
– Concord, 1695 Willow Pass Road, 5.6 acres. Linsong LLC, managed by IFong Lin of Redwood City, is the owner. The estimated value is $ 20.2 million.
– Palo Alto, 3200 Park Road, 12.5 acres. SI 45, a subsidiary controlled by developer Sobrato Interests, is the owner. The estimated value is $ 73.7 million.
“The Palo Alto site can easily be a tech campus,” said Sandlin. “Palo Alto is a fantastic place. It is close to Stanford University and Stanford Research Park. “
Townhouses, beer gardens, apartment complexes, small office space, local retail stores, creative laboratories, and microfabrication sites have been touted by community groups and local officials as potential future uses of Fry’s former Palo Alto property. Sobrato says it is not interested in residential development.
The Concord property is across from an automatic row.
“Many dealers may want this property,” said Del Beccaro. “It has freeway visibility and is only a few blocks from an intersection.”
The Fremont location could be well suited for a tech campus because of its size if the former store location is leveled.
“You can easily build a million square feet on the Fremont property,” said Del Beccaro.
The store building in Fremont, however, could be attractive enough in its current state to avoid the wrecking ball.
“This Fremont building was built in a very similar way to these advanced production buildings now,” said Sandlin. “Without a lot of additional capital, it could be rented for a significant amount of money.”
Similarly, the Campbell building could survive and become the site of a research and development operation, Sandlin suggested.
In contrast, the Sunnyvale property sits next to and near locations where developers and big tech companies like Google have been actively building, buying, renovating, and leasing a number of websites.
“You would probably want to build a very high-density office project in this location,” said Sandlin.
By far the most ambitious plans publicly exposed are in San Jose, where a full-fledged tech campus would emerge if the city approves the proposal of what appears to be an alliance between Bay West Development and one or more of the Fry’s Electronics owners.
“Fry’s Electronics may be gone, but these locations will create new buildings and lots of new jobs,” Sandlin said.


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Mod Sun has premiered a new song called “Battle Scars.”
The track, which is available now via digital outlets, reflects the “Flames” artist’s efforts to break a “destructive cycle.”
“I was dealing with addiction for a decade,” Mod says. “I was in relationships that I knew were destroying who I really was. I went to war with myself and came out on top. I’m so proud of where I am today and this song really helped me get there.”
“Battle Scars” is set to appear on Mod Sun’s next album, the follow-up to 2021’s Internet Killed the Rockstar. The upcoming record will also feature the previously released songs “Perfectly Imperfect” and “Rich Kids Ruin Everything.”
Mod Sun will hit the road in September touring alongside blackbear and Palaye Royale.
You can also see Mod in the new movie Good Mourning, which he co-wrote, directed and stars in with Machine Gun Kelly.
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A study of Titanium nanoparticles using different technique which to be used in biological system
AbstractNanotechnology is a promising field of science and technology, to deal with the effects of engineered or manufactured nanomaterials and their applications on living organisms. In addition to toxicity valuation, the particles were characterized by different technique like transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). Titanium nanoparticle was within the small nanometer size range when dispersed in pure water. The particles were tended to agglomerate in media with higher ionic strength. The assessments of cytotoxicity showed that Ti nanoparticles caused a significant lessening in membrane integrity and cellular metabolic activity in a concentration dependent manner. The current study shows that size of Titanium nanoparticles and their ionic strength is adequate and also can be used at low concentrations to determine adverse effect in further experimentations.
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Highway gives RTA that sinking feeling
The Roads and Traffic Authority says it will work on the problems that caused prolonged flooding on a section of the Pacific Highway near Maclean.
The highway was only re-opened between Ferry Park and the Harwood Bridge late yesterday, more than a week after it was first cut and several days after water had cleared from other parts of the highway.
The RTA's Bob Higgins says the highway has sunk about a metre, and that's the root of the problem.
The soft soils underneath consolidate, so the road actually drops, it's still quite serviceable to the travelling public, but it's actually got a dip in it," he said.
"What we'll do is restore the highway back to its level, and we've got a little project that we're preparing now and the aim is that we should start about mid this year to do the work, because we've got some other works that we've got to do as part of it, and then have it completed by the end of the year," Mr Higgins said.


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The Role of Cation-Chloride Transporters in Brain Ischemia
This chapter presents the role of cation-chloride transporters in brain ischemia. Ischemic stroke is the inevitable consequence of transient or permanent reduction of regional cerebral blood flow to brain tissue. Because of the high energy demand of brain tissue, a reduction of blood flow below ∼50% will cause serious perturbations in tissue metabolism. The resulting tissue damage will depend on the severity and length of the brain perfusion deficit. The brain damage in the infarct core is considered to be irreversible in focal stroke. Within minutes, there is a complete collapse of energy production, dissipation of ion gradients, cessation of macromolecular synthesis and loss of cell structure. On the other hand, the penumbra, which surrounds the infarct core, retains residual blood flow and can remain viable for hours or even days. The penumbra tissue is the target for therapeutic intervention.
Sun, Dandan; Kintner, Douglas B.; and Pond, Brooks B.. 2010. The Role of Cation-Chloride Transporters in Brain Ischemia. Physiology and Pathology of chloride transporters and channels in the nervous system. 501-517. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374373-2.00025-X ISBN: 9780123743732

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OpenGL 4.3 Specification Released
Khronos Group releases a new version of the OpenGL specification for cross-language, multiplatform graphics development.
The Khronos Group has announced the release of the OpenGL 4.3 specification. According to the announcement, OpenGL 4.3 maintains full backward compatibility and enables applications to use new features incrementally, while portably accessing state-of-the-art GPU functionality across diverse operating systems and platforms.
The OpenGL 4.3 specification contains many new features, including:
* Compute shaders that harness GPU parallelism for advanced computation.
* Shader storage buffer objects that enable vertex, tessellation, geometry, fragment, and compute shaders to read and write large amounts of data and pass significant data between shader stages.
* Texture parameter queries to discover actual supported texture parameter limits on the current platform.
* High-quality ETC2/EAC texture compression as a standard feature.
* Debug capability to receive debugging messages during application development.
* Increased memory security that guarantees an application cannot read or write outside its own buffers into another application’s data.
The full OpenGL4.3 specification is available for immediate download.
Additionally, the Khronos Group announced the immediate release of the OpenGL ES 3.0 specification. According to the company, OpenGL ES 3.0 brings “significant functionality and portability enhancements to the industry-leading, royalty-free 3D graphics API that is used on the majority of the world’s smartphones and tablets.”
The full specification and reference materials for OpenGL ES 3.0 are now available for download.
New flaw in an old encryption scheme leaves the experts scrambling to disable SSL 3
Lennart Poettering wants to change the way Linux developers talk to each other.
Enterprise giant frees itself from ink and home PCs (and visa versa).
Mozilla’s product think tank sinks silently into history.
TODO group will focus on open source tools in large-scale environments.
New tool will look like GParted but support a wider range of storage technologies.
New public key pinning feature will help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.


text: too much capital stuck in USD cash. which idle capital. as far as i'm concern, these gov'ts will kep interest rates at 1% until the economies improves or pump up cash into the economy and get som inflation just to get the economy going if they are force to. so two years of 1% on cash basically cash can be making nothing in interest. that is what you call unproductive capital when you no returns on capital. right now the US has 1 trillion in defict, 1 TRILLION deficit.....that new money will be circulating in the economy.

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Look dashing, with these beautiful diamond-cut designer oval shaped hoop earrings, from Apples of Gold Jewelry. The polished body of the gold hoops combined with the unique diamond-cut design creates a truly fashionable, one-of-a-kind designer look.
The earrings measures 1 1/6" tall (27.06mm) x 13/16" wide (20.54mm) x over 5/16" thick (7.5mm), with a gold weight of approx. 2.79 grams of pure, genuine 14k gold.
The earrings are lightweight for a comfortable fit all-day long and include secure wire and clutch closures that snap in place with easy access.

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The Lijnbaanhoven is a redevelopment design for the Lijnbaan area in Rotterdam, the first pedestrian commercial area in Europe, originally planned by firms Van den Broek en Bakema and Maaskant during the 1960s. The aim of the project was to revitalize the area by adding a huge residential use. The existing apartments turned their backs on the commercial area and the two different uses were not integrated, leaving a massive logistic wasteland at ground level. The new project was able to mix the uses: commercial space on the first two floors, apartments above that, and the blended area between the two for a large terrace and room for retail expansion. The residential balconies, depending on their exact orientation, are broad, recessed or semi-recessed and have been designed for maximum sun exposure during the afternoon.


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"I realized the real influence was probably Flannery O'Connor, so I developed this character called the Shadow Man and I'm managing to step into the shoes of the Shadow Man without any self-harm. It's quite a character."
- Bono on the character he plays for Exit on the Joshua Tree tour
did you know
The photograph made by Anton Corbijn for The Unforgettable Fire album cover was basically copped from somebody else's photograph (a picture of Moydrum Castle). It ended up in costing U2 some money.


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Following a 22-year career in the amusement and theme park industry Nathan Jones is excited about his latest venture and launch of eXP Maven.
Jones has established himself as an impactful executive in the attractions industry holding senior executive positions with WhiteWater, Vekoma Rides, Brogent Technologies, and most recently CAVU Designwerks. These roles have varied from business development to President to COO over last two decades.
“Through the years and around the globe, I saw firsthand how new and established destinations struggled to quantify their guests’ experiences. Exit surveys, email campaigns, and other scorecard techniques give only a small insight into what a guest experience actually is,” continues Jones, “What we were searching for and ultimately developed was an advanced learning tool that looked at every single touchpoint that a guest has within a destination. We take all of these inputs and produce an Experiential Quotient. This roadmap provides real-time data feedback for existing destinations and daylights blind spots for developing operators just starting in the conceptual phase bringing forward real world solutions for implementation.”
As the democratization of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to forge ahead in diverse sectors the adaptation of AI in the amusement industry planning process has been slow to non-existent. New technologies coupled with real world experience positions eXP Maven to deliver authentic, rich experiences for their clients.
Closing the gap between AI within destinations versus utilizing AI for destination experience planning is where eXP Maven will be providing value for their clients. While innovation and creativity will continue to thrive and lead the way for the next generation of destinations, eXP Maven is bringing analytical expertise to clients in order to refine the planning and implementation process.
For more information visit www.expmaven.com


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Samantha Kerr won't be playing in the W-League this season, competition chief Greg O'Rourke has confirmed, as Europe's top women's team makes a play for her signature.
The talk in women's football circles is that French powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais - six-time winners of the UEFA Women's Champions League, including the last four in a row - are the frontrunners to sign the 26-year-old superstar.
Kerr's management has indicated she will make a decision on her next move once her commitments with Chicago Red Stars in the United States are finished, but O'Rourke told the Hairdryer she has already informed the W-League of her desire to explore other opportunities.
"We've been working with Sam's management now for over a year about her playing career last season, which saw her in the W-League, and this season will see her ply her trade overseas," O'Rourke said. "As such, Sam won't play in the W-League for this current season, but the door always remains open for her return."
It's a blow for the W-League, but not an unexpected one. Kerr has long harboured ambitions of playing in Europe, making that much clear to O'Rourke when she signed her marquee deal with Perth Glory last season, and she believes the time has come to scratch that itch.
A mouthwatering partnership with Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg at Lyon could now beckon for one of Australia's top athletes.
With 20 other Matildas committed to local clubs, there will still be plenty of star power in the W-League, but Kerr is irreplaceable, both on the field for Perth and off it for the competition at large. The draw for the new season, meanwhile, is expected to be released on Friday.
Rubbing shoulders with Ribery
Still with the women's game, another star Matilda who has taken the leap to Europe is hanging out with an all-time great.
Lisa De Vanna has banged in two goals in three games for Fiorentina, quickly becoming a personal favourite of the Serie A club's chairman, Rocco Commisso, an Italian-American businessman who also owns the New York Cosmos.
Commisso's two most prized signings since taking over the Viola in June are De Vanna and Franck Ribery, and he took it upon himself to introduce her to the former French international winger. The trio have even dined together at club events.
Let's hope De Vanna took the opportunity to sell the merits of an A-League move to Ribery, who was the subject of interest from Western Sydney earlier this year. Ribery might be 36 but he was named Serie A's player of the month for September.
Big Blue bummer
The first Big Blue of the A-League season is slated for November 16 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah, but don't expect it to stay that way. It's right in the middle of a FIFA international window, and as such, Sydney FC is preparing to apply to have the match postponed in accordance with new regulations.
The Sky Blues expect to have Rhyan Grant and Andrew Redmayne called away with the Socceroos, Kosta Barbarouses with the All Whites, Tom Heward-Belle with the Olyroos, and four players with the Joeys at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Brazil.
That would put them well past the required threshold of absentees which permits a club to ask for a game to be moved to another date.
Given they'd need to sign two goalkeepers on short-term deals, as they'd be without their first, second and third-choice custodians in Redmayne, Heward-Belle and Adam Pavlesic, Sydney expect their request will be granted.
Western Sydney, Adelaide and Perth are all scheduled for the bye that round, and if the Big Blue doesn't proceed as scheduled, that'll leave just three games for the weekend - and they're in Gosford, Geelong and Redcliffe.
Not ideal, especially since that's when Richard Scudamore is due for his first visit to Australia in his capacity as a 'special advisor' to the A-League.
Day one Wanderer
It's been a long road to the top for Western Sydney Wanderers youngster Noah Pagden. The 19-year-old defender was part of the club's first youth academy intake nearly four years ago and was elevated to the Wanderers' A-League squad on Thursday, signing a scholarship deal to earn a promotion to the club's senior team.

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Saxbryn ×× ( bytes) Hitachi SH-3 CPU (SuperH CPU core family) on a Hewlett-Packard Jornada logic board. Author. Overview. RedBoot uses the COM1 and COM2 serial ports (and the debug port on the motherboard). The default serial port settings are ,8,N,1. Ethernet is . Hitachi Semiconductor America Inc. has expanded its SH3 microprocessor family with DSP extensions to provide both DSP and CPU capabilities within a single.
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SuperH – Wikipedia
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Never heard of the Motorola ColdFire. Deridex Ars Scholae Palatinae Registered: Additional instructions are easy to add. It is used in a variety of different devices with differing peripherals such as Wh3, Ethernet, motor-control timer unit, fast ADC and others.
Sorry I can’t recommend a processor, as I still have a year of high school left before I start learning real comp sci stuff. These cores have hiyachi instructions for better code density than bit instructions, which was a great benefit at the time, due to the high cost of main memory. The following other wikis use this file: SHmedia mode is very different, using bit instructions with sixty-four bit integer registers and SIMD instructions. I know a thing or three about hitqchi PCBs and computers.
This allows the processor to prefetch instructions for a branch without having to snoop the instruction stream.
Hitachi SuperH, Intel StrongARM or otherwise?
Several features of SuperH have been cited as motivations for designing new cores based on this architecture: Sun May 12, 1: Feb 19, Posts: This page was last edited on 3 Decemberat The SH-3 and SH-4 architectures support both big-endian and little-endian byte ordering they are bi-endian.
Sun May 12, hitachu Nov 5, Posts: That said, you might check and see if NetBSD will run on any of those instead of going to the trouble of making Linux work.
However, SH-5 differs because its backward compatibility mode is the bit encoding rather hltachi the bit encoding. SHcompact mode is equivalent to the user-mode instructions of the SH-4 instruction set.
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INSIDE AN ESSAYIST’S BRAINPAN- That was some column I wrote about
Bill Clinton and Pardongate the other day. Sure, my gimmick of “reading”
someone’s innermost thoughts (usually Bill or Hill) is getting slightly stale.
But I can make the guy “think” anything about himself-and when I publish his
bogus mental musings, they take on a certain patina of reality just because
they’re printed in The Times . It’s incrimination without
What continues to amaze me is that nobody up on 43rd Street ever
complains. I’m an industry unto myself; I guess they don’t dare.
I hate to admit this, but we’ll never know why Clinton pardoned Marc
Rich. Implying bribery is simple when you leave out most of the facts; proving
it will probably be impossible. So the White House is getting nervous. “It’s a
dead end,” a Bush aide whispered to reporters the other day, sending the
President’s message to Dan Burton: Shut down that stupid Congressional
Well, I can’t blame them for worrying. This could become an
albatross like Whitewater, Filegate, etc. How many columns did I write about
those dead-end cases, warning that Ken Starr would bring down the Clinton White
House with a series of stunning indictments? Come to think of it, how many
times did I type the phrase “stunning indictments”? I won’t make that mistake
again for a while.
Thankfully, nobody holds pundits responsible for making outlandish
accusations. If anybody did, I might have to return the Pulitzer I won after
pouring tar over innocent Bert Lance back in the Carter days. I made a lot of
noise about crooked conduct involving the finances of the Carters’ peanut farm.
I charged cover-ups at Justice then, too. None of which, alas, proved true.
Ruined their reputations for a while and helped elect Ronald Reagan, though.
Memories are mercifully dim in this business.
Still, I understand why the
Bushies are jumpy. Democrats are muttering about Poppy’s pardons and
commutations, and there’s no denying he left behind an unopened can of worms. The Times lifted the lid slightly the other day, tardily
reporting about that Pakistani heroin smuggler the elder Bush sprang in January
1993. Nobody has had the poor taste to ask, but I can almost hear him trying to
explain it in that awful off-English of his. Ugh.
“Can of worms.” Terrific phrase
for an “On Language” column. Wait a second … isn’t that what Nixon said on the
Watergate tapes about the Cuban exiles? I suppose we could revisit all that,
too, because of Jeb Bush’s lobbying for the parole of Orlando Bosch. The tricky
part is that Bosch was strongly suspected of blowing up a civilian airliner in
1976. And that’s the year when Bush Sr. served as director of Central
Just more creepy stuff we’re better off forgetting. Who needs
historical context at a time like this? Providing context requires intellectual
honesty-which implies moral consistency-and ultimately discourages political
hysteria. Talk about a slippery slope!
Where was I? Yeah, the Clinton
pardons. We’ll get him (and her) on something someday, even if this Marc Rich
probe doesn’t pan out. The exaggeration of outrage is holding up nicely so far.
Marc Rich is radioactive, and so are the Clintons. My old Nixon White House
crony Len Garment thinks his former client was railroaded, but even he’s
keeping his mouth shut for a change. What a relief that Len didn’t have to
testify about Rich before the Burton committee.
It was bad enough watching Lewis (Scooter) Libby tell Burton off the
other night. That was a clever stunt by the Democrats, hauling in the Vice
President’s chief of staff to defend a Clinton misdeed. At least nobody brought
up Halliburton Inc.’s office in Teheran, or what Dick Cheney knew about his
firm’s dubious dealings with the mullahs.
Not yet, anyway. There will be plenty of time to revisit that
situation if the Big Oil boys in the White House start leaning on my man Ariel
Worse yet was when all three White House witnesses recalled how Ehud
Barak helped change Clinton’s mind during that goodbye phone call with the
prime minister on Jan. 19. The Times
scarcely mentioned that testimony, while Barak himself is deploying leaks to
downplay his role. Not so easy when the papers are reporting that Barak’s
foreign minister asked King Juan Carlos to intervene with Clinton for Rich.
This job takes plenty of nerve sometimes. How many guys who flacked
for the most anti-Semitic President in modern times-as I did-would have the
chutzpah to smear Clinton as “blaming the Jews”?
Maybe I should call up Sharon to find out what’s behind Israel’s
Rich itch. (I have Arik’s home number, or did I mention that already?) Except I
don’t really want to know. Why bother reporting, when inventing is so amusing?


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As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17 NIV)
I have wondered in the past why certain people have been put in my path some good some bad, the unlimited truth is God had this as part of his plan the whole time and these people and circumstances were there to shape me into who I am now and ultimately who I will be in the future. These little tests, trials and tribulations are Gods way of moulding me into who He wants, and this is true for you as well.
For each experience both good and bad and each person put in our path we will learn a lesson. We should allow ourselves to be moulded into who God wants us to be. It won’t always be easy or fun but we should accept what God wants with a happy heart and grow as He wants
Let’s pray this today,
Father thank you for the work you have already done in me, I pray that you continue to mould me into the person you want me to be. Give me the knowledge and wisdom to learn from the lessons you provide and give me the strength to stand up and defend your word as and when the need arises. Father use me as you require
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a treatment approach that was originally developed in the late 1980s by a psychologist named Francine Shapiro. It uses non-invasive, bilateral stimulation of the brain combined with a protocol that can help “un-stick” traumatic memories and experiences so that they can be processed by the brain’s information processing system. It typically can work faster than conventional “talking” therapies.
For people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, EMDR can help them become desensitized to the trauma so that they no longer have flashbacks, nightmares, constant fearfulness, and the sense of despair that can plague them. It can help them recall the distressing event without being overwhelmed by the emotions, and can even help them come to a new understanding about the meaning of the trauma.
For people with non-trauma related issues, such as specific phobias, complicated grief, or other painful memories, EMDR can typically help them explore how other experiences and thoughts they have about themselves may be contributing to their current distress or pain. Through the use of EMDR they can come to an “adaptive resolution” of their issues in which they not only have a different understanding of what happened and the accompanying relief that brings, but can also emerge from the process with greater feelings of strength, independence, and confidence.
EMDR isn’t a “magic bullet,” but it can provide relief for symptoms in a surprisingly rapid way. It isn’t for everyone, nor is it for every single issue. I have seen it help 9/11 survivors, other trauma survivors, combat veterans, as well as people with significant “blocks” in their life.
I recommend clients visit the EMDR International Association web site www.emdria.org.

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Arsene Wenger is looking forward to seeing creative duo Jack Wilshere and Mesut Ozil link up this season and feels the two will create an exciting midfield combination.
New signing Ozil could make his debut this weekend against Sunderland alongside Wilshere, however there is some doubt over the ex-Madrid man’s fitness who was reportedly too sick to train on Friday.
Even if the German international fails to play this weekend, Wenger is looking forward to the partnership of his new recording signing and young star Wilshere for the years to come.
The Frenchman feels the two can compliment each other even though they are both very creative players, Wilshere likes to sit deeper and can help build up attacks while Ozil can produce the goods further up the field.
Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Sunderland, Wenger said on his exciting midfield duo:
Jack Wilshere is more comfortable in deeper positions and Ozil more in a higher position, that is why I don’t think they conflict.
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I didn’t always think that, but looking at Jack over the years now, he likes to come deep to take the ball and make a difference, and then give and go again. Ozil, though, is more behind the striker, higher up on the field. It is an exciting combination.
Ozil has the personality to express his game, which is for me the most important. He is a creative player and that is what we want from him, to express his talent and develop it.
If you look well at his record, his assists are fantastic, his goal scoring record there is room for improvement. In the next few years, you expect him to combine those two together.
Like Cesc Fabregas, Ozil will add goals to his game especially as he will have more of a licence to shoot with the Gunners rather then letting the star-studded Madrid forwards do the finishing.
Wilshere has come under some criticism recently after failing to produce his best form after finally shaking off his persistent injuries this term, and his manager believes there is too much pressure on the 21-year-old.
Wenger commented on Wilshere’s form:
Jack has been a doubt, a little bit, physically. The problem in the modern game is that you need to be absolutely 100 per cent to express your talent. Or you don’t.
At the moment Jack is not completely at his best physically. That’s why people start to question his performances but I think he is a fantastic footballer and he will show that. He needs consistency now.
Jack has the personality to be a top, top, top player. He has gone through a difficult period. He is conscious that England were not at their best. It can happen.
Of course [too much pressure is put on his shoulders]. That’s the problem with national teams.
There has been an extortionate amount of pressure laid on the Englishman after his meteoric rise to fame with Arsenal. He has the potential to become the future captain of both club and country and he will prove it on the field in time.
After a frustrating two seasons spent on the sidelines, the young midfielder needs a solid, full season under his belt.
Wenger’s comments also suggest he may choose to afford Wilshere a little rest if he is not convinced of his fitness this weekend after the double header with the national team. Ramsey and Flamini could operate in the more defensive roles but only if Ozil is well.
Arsenal now has one of the most exciting midfields in the league and Gooners will be eager to see them in action today against Sunderland.


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Gifts from the Garden
92. Gift an ‘Herb Garden’. Grow various herbs like
Thyme, Rosemary, and Basil etc. in small pots. Place these pots in
a long plastic flat-bottomed basket and gift it to someone with a
love for cooking.
93. Gift a potted plant in a hand- painted clay pot.
Amaryllis is extremely easy to grow, looks great when in bloom and
is a great gift for Christmas.
94. Purchase a small pine tree. It can be living (usually
costs around $6.00 for a small potted one it a nursery) or an
artificial one. Consider who the gift is intended for when
deciding which type of pine to purchase. Decorate the tree
appropriately for the intended recipient. If they don’t have a
particular interest that you feel you can decorate around, hand
make your own ornaments and use them to hang on the tree. Present
this very personal gift to make a special memory for someone.
95. Collect seeds from your flowering plants and gift seed
sachets to your friends who love gardening themselves.
96. Make a stationery set or simply a set of note cards
using pressed flowers and leaves from your garden.
97. Make a fresh wreath using evergreens, acorns, seedheads,
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The ICA Commission on Cartographic Heritage into the Digital announces its 11th Conference of the series Digital Approaches to Cartographic Heritage, to be held in Riga, Latvia, 20–22 April 2016.
The National Library of Latvia hosts the 2016 Commission Conference, which will run jointly with the 20th Conference of the Map & Geoinformation Curators Group (MAGIC) “The one who wants to last is the one who is willing to change”: old maps for new user profiles. MAGIC – the former LIBER Groupe des Cartothécaires – is the major commission partner since 2014.
For more information on important dates and contact persons visit the conference website: cartography.web.auth.gr/ICA-Heritage/Riga2016/
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More than $25 billion, alone, is spent annually on bridge maintenance in the United States. And budgets are getting smaller per project as civil engineers are called on for more work. The byproduct of this lower runway could be tighter overhead costs, and it’s important to lower repair and maintenance costs on machinery.
It’s impossible to take these projects on when equipment is malfunctioning, and missing a contract can be detrimental to the business. The average piece of construction equipment lasts for a median of about 10,000 hours before needing to be replaced, and a replacement can run upward of $100,000 you may not have.
But there are simple swaps that can extend the life of your machinery so that it’s less susceptible to breakdown and decommissioning. Here are four simple strategies for extending the life of machinery.
- Fluid Replacements
Fluids are critical components in keeping your oil, coolant, and fuel clean. Fluid impurities can corrode equipment, causing leaks, smoke, and worse. Typical oils have 250-hour shelf lives, while heavy-duty oils can do 500 hours, although their cost goes up as well. Coolants can typically last about 500 hours, and hydraulic fluids last up to 1,000 hours before needing a change.
- Filter Changes
Filters are an integral part of fluid and air systems because they keep the former pure and the machinery operating at manufacturer-recommended conditions. As they get clogged, fluids can have trouble passing through, much like a clogged artery. And when it’s powered off, these impurities settle at the bottom, clump together, and become a bigger problem in the future. Thus, you should replace filters with every fluid change.
- Belts and Wiring
Belts and wiring are often the most fragile parts in machinery, and belts, in particular, are constantly in motion while powered on and working. If something goes wrong, it’s often the result of corrosion or breakage in these pieces. They’re also relatively cheap to replace and can be easy enough for self-repair if you properly diagnosed the problem.
Electric-powered vehicles are becoming more widespread, and these batteries have a limited shelf life. Standard lithium-ion batteries can last between 300-500 charge cycles, although some can go as high as 1,000. This is in line with lead acid, which lasts from 500-1,200 charge cycles. If you’re having power problems, test if the battery can hold a charge. If not, it’s a simple swap.
Everything in life is temporary, and all machinery eventually reaches its end of life. But that doesn’t mean it should automatically be junked. In fact, these simple replacements will ensure everything is operational for as long as possible, ensuring your engine maintains peak efficiency.
John Clifford is a managing partner at Big Bear Engine Company, which has deep roots in the heavy-duty diesel industry — most notably in the remanufacturing and machining of large diesel engines. Their master engine builders all have 30+ years of experience building and working on diesel engines. They specialize in three medium-duty models: the Cummins 4BT engine, the Cummins 6BT engine, and the Caterpillar 3306 engine. The company has also established itself as an industry leader catering to the 4BT Jeep Swap and Off-Roading Communities.
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Drilling holes into an extinct volcano might sound like an unusual start to an energy project.
But that's what J Michael Palin, a senior lecturer at the University of Otago in New Zealand, is planning to do.
His project involves drilling two boreholes to a depth of 500m (1,600ft) and monitoring the rock to see if it is suitable to provide geothermal energy.
"It has been known for some time that the Dunedin region has surface heat flow about 30% higher than expected based on previous measurements," says Dr Palin.
It is that free heat that Dr Palin is hoping to tap into.
Temperatures in Earth's core, which starts at 2,890km (1,800 miles) below the surface, can reach 5,400°C, about the same temperature as the surface of the Sun. This heat moves upward over time and molten rock known as magma creeps toward the surface, carrying enormous heat.
Geothermal energy companies drill wells and as hot water rises through the well, the heat is extracted and used to make electricity or to heat homes nearby.
Many researchers have long been excited about geothermal's potential to bring about a greener heating system. It is not a new market - Italy's Prince Piero Ginori Conti tested the first geothermal power generator in 1904.
And it is not just New Zealand. There is renewed interest in this energy source as countries set themselves renewable energy targets, including net zero projects - commitment by dozens of nations to decarbonize their economies by 2050.
There are around 600 geothermal plants around the world in operation or being built, with another 600 being planned, says Alex Richter, former president of the International Geothermal Association: "All major utilities in Europe are looking at geothermal in one way or another."
The number of projects that use heat to generate electricity accelerated from around 2008, but there has been "incredible" growth in plants that heat homes and businesses, he says.
"Paris has wells across the city offering heating to various districts - or look at Munich, another city betting big on geothermal. And the countries that have long been the trailblazers in this field are Italy and Turkey."
"The beauty of geothermal is its access to heat and the number of applications it can be used for," says Rosalind Archer, director of The Geothermal Institute at the University of Auckland.
She points out a key advantage of geothermal over other renewable options such as wind and solar power, which vary in intensity, is its constant availability. On a human timescale, the heat locked in the Earth's rocks will always be there.
Iceland has long been at the forefront of using geothermal energy thanks to its many volcanic regions, which form solid rock after magma passes through it, offering heat to drilling teams as those hot rocks cool slowly.
In the United States, nine purchase-power agreements involving geothermal projects have been signed since 2019, compared to the annual average of just two.
In the UK, Cornish firm Geothermal Engineering has just signed an agreement with Ecotricity - the first time that geothermal electricity will be sold in the UK. The firm has been one of the leaders in the renewables field, having built the UK's first megawatt scale windmill in 1999.
Ecotricity chief executive Dale Vince says he is excited to bring the region's first geothermal project into the grid: "I can see this happen more widely across the UK with more government support and a decrease in drilling costs."
Mr Vince touches on a key issue. It can be much more costly to develop a geothermal plant, compared to the inexpensive price of bringing solar or wind projects to fruition.
But the snag in that argument relates to how costs of a geothermal plant are often heavily weighted toward early expenses, rather than the low cost to keep them running, especially when compared to oil and gas plants, says Kirsten Marcia, chief executive of Canadian geothermal energy firm DEEP Corp.
"There can be costly capital to get a project going, but these are 30-year projects," Ms Marcia says. "You don't have to buy natural gas and you're selling power all the time, so on a levelized basis, geothermal can outcompete all the other options. Once up and running, these projects can go for decades."
On geothermal's acceptance, Ms Marcia adds: "I think we're at an inflection point where this industry has the ability to have a much bigger seat at the table."
John Redfern, CEO of Canadian geothermal firm Eavor, envisions a future where geothermal is part of the green energy mix that includes wind and solar: "Whether geothermal contributes to 5% or 20% to the grid, those are all huge numbers because we're truly starting from zero."
As enticing as geothermal has been, it needs a stronger branding campaign to help the public and funders better understand how it works, Mr Richter points out.
"There aren't any geysers in London or New York City, so people there might wonder how geothermal can apply to their energy grid," he says.


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The rise of the internet generation has resulted in people getting used to poor sleep hygiene, social anxiety issues, and mindlessness. A lack of overall discipline and self-control is causing this shift in behaviour. Many people are getting prone to insomnia without even realizing it. Almost 16 million adults in the UK, a significant 33% in India, and nearly one in four cases of insomnia in the US have been reported. Battling this condition is quite the ordeal in itself. Mere 30% demographic treated to the point of recovery while others are still battling with this sleeping disorder.
What is Insomnia & When it Needs Medical Attention?
- According to the National Sleep Foundation, chronic Insomnia is described as ‘disrupted sleep, which can occur at least three nights per week and can last up to three months’. People with chronic insomnia may experience these following symptoms – difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, disrupting the sleep cycle, feeling tired or irritable during the daytime, and depression.
- Chronic insomnia can be caused due to other pre-existing conditions such as – arthritis, depression, heartburn, cancer, asthma. Certain medicines might also interfere with the normal sleep cycle. If any of these factors are contributing to prolonged insomnia, then it should get the necessary medical treatment. A poor lifestyle can also result in chronic insomnia
What is Depression?
- Depression is a severe medical condition that interferes with the way we feel, think, and act. Clinical Depression is when the following symptoms are observed for more than two weeks – depressed mood during most of the day, feeling tired or lacking energy, feeling worthless, lack of sleep or sleeping too much, inability to focus etc.
- Depression can lead to various emotional and physical problems that can affect a person’s ability to function. However, it is a condition that can be treated with multiple kinds of therapy and medication.
How Are Insomnia & Depression Connected?
Depression and Insomnia are interrelated in the manner that they can be each other’s symptoms as well as each other’s catalysts.
An estimated 90% of people with severe depression have also reported insomnia as one of the main symptoms. And chronic insomnia is an active catalyst of clinical depression. This relationship has also been determined by a New York Times journal, published on November 18, 2013. This journal talks about the research conducted in Toronto’s Ryerson University, which found that 87% patients whose insomnia was treated by a talk therapy conducted in four biweekly sessions also saw an improvement in signs of depression after eight weeks of treatment. This approach worked without the intervention of any antidepressants and placebo pills. More similar researches have been conducted to determine the link between depression and insomnia. This leads us to our primary question…
Does Insomnia Lead To Depression?
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- Yes, chronic Insomnia can lead to depression and should be treated as soon as possible. This scientific establishment is backed by the age-old adage that “a bad night’s sleep affects our ability to regulate our emotions”. Our brain has a cornerstone called amygdala, an almond-shaped structure located deep in our mind, which plays an essential role in our emotion and anxiety levels. People who are sleep derived show a more significant amygdala response to emotionally negative things when compared to the ones who are not sleep-deprived.
- Another study published in the SLEEP journal stated that chronic insomnia could increase one’s chances of developing anxiety disorders and depression.
- These studies indicate that we are more likely to get depressed when we are sleep deprived. This is why chronic insomnia should be treated before it leads to a much more critical problem.
How to Manage Insomnia?
- People with Insomnia require a more disciplined approach to life. Good sleep hygiene can help regulate the sleep cycle and can ultimately restore the regular sleep routine. Additionally, one should maintain a sleep journal for record-keeping.
- Good sleep hygiene can be practised by following the following steps – limiting daytime naps, avoiding stimulants such as nicotine and caffeine close to bedtime, exercising to ensure quality sleep, avoiding meals close to bedtime, creating a relaxed sleep environment. If a person is still experiencing insomnia despite trying out these steps, then they need to get it treated medically.
How Can Insomnia Be Treated?
Immediate medical care should be provided to people suffering from severe or chronic insomnia. The medical diagnosis will include a sleep examination, a physical examination, a medical history, and a sleep history. A significant part of this assessment is to establish that sleeping for less than 7-8 hours is indeed causing a person to function at sub-optimal levels or leading to physical ailments. Another critical aspect of the assessment is to rule out any physical cause such as OSA (Obstructed Sleep Apnea) or something else. If diagnosed with chronic insomnia, then the practitioner will prescribe the following treatment options.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Medication (Only in some cases)
- Relaxation Exercises
- Sleep Restriction Therapy
Insomnia is not a minor glitch, and if it becomes severe, then it can lead to other critical issues. It is a severe condition that one should not take for granted. If you’re experiencing an imbalance in your sleep routine, then do check yourself out for the symptoms as mentioned earlier and get immediate medical care.
(With inputs from Dr Binita Priyambada- Senior Consultant, Medical Team at Docprime.com)


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The Missouri State Capitol dominates a bluff overlooking the Missouri River and the bronze statue atop its 238 foot-high dome is the first thing that comes into view for visitors of Jefferson City. The same bluff was one of the first sites passed by Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition, and the city is close to both the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and KATY Trail State Park. The city is also home to the imposing Missouri State Penitentiary, the “bloodiest 47 acres in America.”
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The Scottish Chamber Orchestra are set to captivate audiences with their New Year in Vienna concert at Ayr Town Hall.
The performance, on Tuesday, January 3, is proving popular with music fans as tickets continue to sell fast.
At the helm is one of Ayr’s favourite conductors, Nicholas McGegan, and the concert will feature the sparkling soprano Elizabeth Watts, ensuring the night will kick off 2017 in style.
Elizabeth Watts will sing the Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus as well as Stolz’ You shall be the Emperor of my soul and Lehar My Lips’ Fiery Kiss, while the orchestra will bring waltzes and polkas from Vienna.
Michael Hitchon, of Ayr Arts Guild, said: “There is nothing quite like the atmosphere in the concert hall on New Year’s Day: anticipation, celebration of a new start, sharing time with family and friends, and of course the captivating orchestra with soprano Elizabeth Watts adding a touch of sparkle to the evening.
“With twirling cellos, party poppers, waltzes and polkas, expect a skip in your step as you leave the concert hall feeling upbeat.”
Hailed as “one of the most beautiful voices Britain has produced in a generation”, Elizabeth Watts is an in-demand singer who has performed at the UK’s leading venues as well as touring internationally.
She has performed at the Last Night of the Proms in 2014, joined the London Symphony Orchestra and Scottish Chamber Orchestra for numerous performances as well as appearing with Royal Opera and Welsh National Opera.
Conductor Nicholas McGegan - described as “one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation” by The Independent - has spent 30 years as music director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.
In 2016 and 2017 his appearances include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, his 20th anniversary at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, as well as performances in Pasadena, Baltimore, St Louis and Toronto.
The performance will include works by Waldteufel, J Strauss, E Strauss and Stolz.
For tickets, call the Gaiety box office on 01292 288235. Tickets cost £24 for circle, £20 for stalls, students £5 and children £3.
There will also be a collection in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Research.


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We continued to the western end of the lake which was covered in a layer of ice, beautiful spot with super clear water. Here the track crosses an opening onto a broad saddle and the continues to eucalyptus forest. The track then decended on steep rocky track to the open plains at the northern end of Lake Adelaide. Here we stopped for a quick bite and lucky old Simmo found a compass. A nice one too!
Inside Meston Hut – great old fashioned fireplace, just some confusion from us re “Fuel Stove area ” and the piles of dry firewood stored in the lean to next to the hut.
Sleeps four, with room for a couple more on the floor!

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Long-term thermal sensitivity of Earth's tropical forests
Sullivan, MJP; Lewis, SL; Affum-Baffoe, K; et al.Castilho, C; Costa, F; Sanchez, AC; Ewango, CEN; Hubau, W; Marimon, B; Monteagudo-Mendoza, A; Qie, L; Sonké, B; Martinez, RV; Baker, TR; Brienen, RJW; Feldpausch, TR; Galbraith, D; Gloor, M; Malhi, Y; Aiba, SI; Alexiades, MN; Almeida, EC; de Oliveira, EA; Dávila, EÁ; Loayza, PA; Andrade, A; Vieira, SA; Aragão, LEOC; Araujo-Murakami, A; Arets, EJMM; Arroyo, L; Ashton, P; Aymard C, G; Baccaro, FB; Banin, LF; Baraloto, C; Camargo, PB; Barlow, J; Barroso, J; Bastin, JF; Batterman, SA; Beeckman, H; Begne, SK; Bennett, AC; Berenguer, E; Berry, N; Blanc, L; Boeckx, P; Bogaert, J; Bonal, D; Bongers, F; Bradford, M; Brearley, FQ; Brncic, T; Brown, F; Burban, B; Camargo, JL; Castro, W; Céron, C; Ribeiro, SC; Moscoso, VC; Chave, J; Chezeaux, E; Clark, CJ; de Souza, FC; Collins, M; Comiskey, JA; Valverde, FC; Medina, MC; da Costa, L; Dančák, M; Dargie, GC; Davies, S; Cardozo, ND; de Haulleville, T; de Medeiros, MB; Del Aguila Pasquel, J; Derroire, G; Di Fiore, A; Doucet, JL; Dourdain, A; Droissant, V; Duque, LF; Ekoungoulou, R; Elias, F; Erwin, T; Esquivel-Muelbert, A; Fauset, S; Ferreira, J; Llampazo, GF; Foli, E; Ford, A; Gilpin, M; Hall, JS; Hamer, KC; Hamilton, AC; Harris, DJ; Hart, TB; Hédl, R; Herault, B
Date: 22 May 2020
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The sensitivity of tropical forest carbon to climate is a key uncertainty in predicting global climate change. Although short-term drying and warming are known to affect forests, it is unknown if such effects translate into long-term responses. Here, we analyze 590 permanent plots measured across the tropics to derive the equilibrium ...
The sensitivity of tropical forest carbon to climate is a key uncertainty in predicting global climate change. Although short-term drying and warming are known to affect forests, it is unknown if such effects translate into long-term responses. Here, we analyze 590 permanent plots measured across the tropics to derive the equilibrium climate controls on forest carbon. Maximum temperature is the most important predictor of aboveground biomass (-9.1 megagrams of carbon per hectare per degree Celsius), primarily by reducing woody productivity, and has a greater impact per °C in the hottest forests (>32.2°C). Our results nevertheless reveal greater thermal resilience than observations of short-term variation imply. To realize the long-term climate adaptation potential of tropical forests requires both protecting them and stabilizing Earth's climate.
College of Life and Environmental Sciences
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The XPR Toolbox is a new user-friendly software designed to manage XPR readers with a RS-485 bus or micro-USB port. You can set-up the readers as well as update the firmware or new settings you would like to add or remove. It is available in English only and compatible with Windows operating systems.
Suitable for different readers
The XPR Toolbox software is compatible with several readers from different XPR solutions - Standalone, Webserver or OnLine - and some peripherals like the MT-LCD display or the RB0408 relay board. It is compatible with any XPR device with a RS-485 bus or micro-USB port.
With help of this software, you can update the devices firmware, setup or change the configuration needed for the readers.
Firmware update: Once the reader is connected to the computer, you can check the last firmware available for your reader and you are able to install it with some easy instructions.
Settings configuration: For some devices you can also set-up and change the settings needed. For example, for your XPR 2.0 reader(s), you can select the technology, card types, etc. For more specific settings there are the following tabs: OSDP, Wiegand, templates and password.
|EX6, EX6P, LCSP-RS-EH, LCS-RS, MTPX-RS-EH, MTPX-RS-MF, MT-LCD, MTPADP-RS-EH, RB0408, INOX-SA, MTPAD-SA, MTPADP-EH-SA, MTPADP-RS-MF, B100P-RS-EH, PROX-USB, B100PROX-USB, BIOPROX-USB and XPR 2.0 range.
|* All product specifications are subject to change without notice.


The cost of electromagnetic launchers, i.e., coilguns and railguns, is determined by the cost of generating and controlling powerful electric currents. Capacitors and batteries are suitable for small scale experiments only. At present, the most economical power supply is a flywheel generator, e.g., the compulsator. The cost of electric switches is about 1 billion dollars per 1 ton of cargo.
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- Does Soap kill fungus?
- Do I need to throw away my shoes if I have athlete’s foot?
- Is sanitizer good for fungal infection?
- Does rubbing alcohol kill skin fungus?
- Will vinegar kill fungus on skin?
- Does rubbing alcohol kill fungus on nail clippers?
- How do you kill fungus spores?
- What really kills toenail fungus?
- Can bleach kill fungal infections?
- What foods kill fungus in the body?
- Can alcohol kill fungal?
- What kills fungus on skin?
- Should I wear socks to bed with athlete’s foot?
- What is the strongest treatment for athlete’s foot?
- What is the strongest antifungal cream?
- What temperature will kill fungus?
- Is Vinegar an antifungal?
- Can I use hand sanitizer for athlete’s foot?
- Does antibacterial work on fungus?
- Does hydrogen peroxide kill toenail fungus?
- Does hand sanitizer kill foot fungus?
Does Soap kill fungus?
Do use an antibacterial soap that will disinfect your body and kill the fungal infection in its early stages.
The drying effect of the soap will also help your condition..
Do I need to throw away my shoes if I have athlete’s foot?
They can also live in socks, shoes and towels, all of which tend to remain moist. Someone with athlete’s foot should never share shoes or socks, as the infection can spread easily.
Is sanitizer good for fungal infection?
The alcohol-based hand sanitizers are safe, relatively inexpensive, and well tolerated; they do not need water; they do not select for antibiotic-resistant organisms; they also reduce infections with viruses, bacteria, and fungi; and they are packaged in small volumes that are stable at room temperature and so can be …
Does rubbing alcohol kill skin fungus?
Rubbing alcohol Like hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol can help kill off the fungus that’s on the surface level of the skin.
Will vinegar kill fungus on skin?
Apple cider vinegar has demonstrated antifungal properties against Candida, another fungal infection. To treat ringworm with apple cider vinegar, soak a cotton wool pad in the undiluted vinegar and wipe it on the affected area. Repeat up to 3 times daily.
Does rubbing alcohol kill fungus on nail clippers?
Clean and sterilize your nail clippers, files, and scissors every time after you use them. Rubbing alcohol should work.
How do you kill fungus spores?
The use of a HEPA vacuum cleaner is recommended in combination with damp wiping non-porous surfaces to remove the dispersed spores in buildings . An antifungal agent, or fungicide, is a biocidal chemical compound or biological organism used to kill or inhibit fungi or fungal spores.
What really kills toenail fungus?
Effective products include efinaconazole (Jublia), tavaborole (Kerydin) and ciclopirox (Penlac). All require daily applications, and it may take as long as a year to see noticeable improvement. These products may work for early, superficial fungal infections because they kill fungi on the surface of the nail.
Can bleach kill fungal infections?
During this time, the bleach kills any bacteria in the water before breaking down into salt and water. While this solution is safe to drink, using a bleach and water solution to kill a fungal infection on a person’s skin is not approved by the EPA and should not be done.
What foods kill fungus in the body?
Here are 5 diet tips to fight Candida infections.Coconut oil. Candida yeasts are microscopic fungi found around the skin, mouth, or gut ( 2 ). … Probiotics. Several factors may make some people more prone to Candida infections, including diabetes and a weakened or suppressed immune system. … A low-sugar diet. … Garlic. … Curcumin.
Can alcohol kill fungal?
Rubbing alcohol can be effective in killing the fungus that causes toenail infections and athlete’s foot. However, it will usually only eliminate surface-level bacteria in the earliest stages of an infection. If some fungus remains in and around the toenail, an infection can recur.
What kills fungus on skin?
Skin fungus treatment Antifungal medications work to treat fungal infections. They can either kill fungi directly or prevent them from growing and thriving. Antifungal drugs are available as OTC treatments or prescription medications, and come in a variety of forms, including: creams or ointments.
Should I wear socks to bed with athlete’s foot?
Do not cover your feet during sleep. Wear cotton socks, and change them every day or if they get damp. There are many steps that you can take to help prevent athlete’s foot including: Do not share shoes or socks with others.
What is the strongest treatment for athlete’s foot?
ReferencesDrugCure Rates, %FormTerbinafine (Lamisil)701% cream, solution, sprayNaftifine (Naftin)701% gel, creamButenafine (Mentax)701% creamTolnaftate (Tinactin, Altate)641% powder, spray, cream3 more rows
What is the strongest antifungal cream?
Most fungal infections respond well to these topical agents, which include:Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) cream or lotion.Miconazole (Micaderm) cream.Selenium sulfide (Selsun Blue) 1 percent lotion.Terbinafine (Lamisil AT) cream or gel.Zinc pyrithione soap.
What temperature will kill fungus?
Most yeasts and molds are heat-sensitive and destroyed by heat treatments at temperatures of 140-160°F (60-71°C).
Is Vinegar an antifungal?
According to one study, the antifungal activity of vinegar is more powerful than that of other food preservatives, all while being safe enough to eat. It’s this action that’s credited for some of its most notable benefits. Vinegar has been found to slow the growth of some types of foot fungus.
Can I use hand sanitizer for athlete’s foot?
If you can’t wash them with antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer will work in a pinch. The active ingredient in hand sanitizer is rubbing alcohol, which is often used in bacteria killing foot soaks.
Does antibacterial work on fungus?
Note: antifungal medicines are different to antibiotics, which are antibacterial medicines. Antibiotics do not kill fungi – they kill other types of germs (called bacteria). In fact, you are more prone to getting a fungal infection if you take antibiotics.
Does hydrogen peroxide kill toenail fungus?
Hydrogen peroxide can kill fungus that grows on toenails. You can directly wipe hydrogen peroxide on your infected toes or toenails with a clean cloth or cotton swab. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in a foot soak.
Does hand sanitizer kill foot fungus?
Other home remedies include alcohol rub hand sanitizers kill most surface bacteria and fungi; baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an antifungal agent and can be added to a foot soak; hydrogen peroxide kills fungus and bacteria that could cause an infection and may be applied to the surface of the foot; soaking your …

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If you are a fan of apam, then this is a treat for you! Soft & fluffy apam steamed in rambai leaves, it gets colour and sweetness from the use of raw sugar and smoky aroma from rambai leaves. A delicacy from Negeri Sembilan.
Serves 8 - 10 people
Can be enjoyed as a sweet snack or dipped in sambal for a savoury treat.
100g red gula merah
2 tbsp. white sugar
1 ½ cups water
300g plain flour
2 tbsp. margarine
25 Rambai leaves
Bit of oil
1. Mix gula merah, white sugar and water together and bring it to a boil. Once sugars dissolve, set aside to cool.
2. Sift flour and add in yeast and margarine. Pour in sugar syrup and start mixing until well combined. Mix for 5 minutes with a mixer or 20 minutes by hand.
3. Let dough rest for 20 minutes. The consistency should be very sticky and stretchy.
4. In the meantime, wipe rambai leaves clean and trim off sides to even out the sizes. Use a sharp knife to cut off the leaf’s midrib.
5. Once dough has risen, oil the leaf’s smooth side.
6. Fold it on one side and tuck in under to form a pocket and add in a spoonful of dough onto the center. Fold it again on the opposite side to seal the edges. There should be a small gap in the middle to allow the dough to puff up when it is steamed. Tuck down the edges.
7. Repeat process until all dough are used up.
8. Steam for 10 minutes. Best enjoyed warm from the steamer.
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Foucault in education theory m discipline and punish: birth of the prison (1977) new york: random house element of time variables gettyimagescomau gettyimagescomau gettyimagescom school system as a bastion of sovereign power notions of discipline in education have shifted from the exercising of rigour in development to control of. How bodies can have the power to produce effects in michael foucaults discipline punish november 19, 2017 uncategorized roughly between an analysis of cultural diversity in the workplace 1977 and his death in an overview of the rise of communism in russia 1984. The human body was entering a machinery of power that explores it, breaks it down and rearranges itthus, discipline produces subjected and practiced bodies, docile bodies' (foucault 1977: 138-9.
Ernment reports have found that a variety of other secondary phenomena have been much more successful: 1) migrant deaths since 1995, [the year after nafta and operation gat e- keeper 3 went into effect] the number of border-crossing deaths increased and by 2005 had. Michel foucault's “discipline and punish: the body of the condemned foucault begins by comparing a public execution from 1757 to an account of prison rules from 1837 the changes between the two reveal how new codes of law and order developed in modern society. “becker and foucault on crime and punishment” discipline and punish 5 in 1975 through the birth of biopolitics in 1979) and, on the other their reaction, what effect this penalty will have on the others the consequence is that you have to make a lot of differentia. We can take foucault’s work and, as he once said of nietzsche, “use it, to deform it, to make it groan and protest” (1980, p 53-54) examining the use of sound in schools reveals a different spatiality of power to that of light: teachers using various techniques to produce quiet spaces and quiet bodies, surveilling the sounds of children.
Discipline and punish begins with a vivid depiction of an earlier form of power in france, specifically the execution in 1757 of a man who had attempted to kill the king of france as was the custom, for this, the most heinous of crimes in a political system focused on the person of the king, the most severe punishment was meted out: the. (see also discipline and punish p 26) “[power] is never appropriated in the way that wealth or a commodity can be appropriated power functions to a whole series of power networks that invest the body, sexuality, the family, kinship, knowledge, “in defining the effects of power as repression, one adopts a purely juridical. You do not punish the body rather you produce docile bodies which pose no threat as they are self-disciplined discipline plays an important in governance, however it is also found in many other organisations, and is never truly successful. Curious about the psychological impact of prisoners, seminal french philosopher michel foucault published discipline and punish: the birth of the prison in 1975 foucault wished to document the notable changes in the western penal system that led to the current system, particularly in france.
In the first chapter of discipline and punish: the birth of the prison, foucault examines the way in which power and knowledge are related he examines earlier techniques of punishment, such as public execution and how they were meant to attack the body. Perpetuation of discipline police disciplines are techniques that make possible the quantification and organization of humans and their actions how these disciplines differ from other systems of power: $$ = discipline fixes. Michel foucault’s discipline and punish, although verbose, contains important dialogue concerning the concept of power in the penal systems of late 18th century france with public execution, and the gradual transformation of power in subsequent disciplinary systems up to modern times. From discipline and punish: the birth of the prison, the why is this a particularly horrific example (1636) what were the aims of the mettray prison farm (1638, to produce docile bodies) how is foucault's incarceration different from education do you agree that the power to punish is not essentially different from that of curing. Discipline and punish, since man wrote his first law , principles of power and discipline have discipline and punish, jeremy bentham, michael foucaults panopticism described the panopticon as a new mode of obtaining power of mind over mind, in a quantity hitherto without example”.
Brief overview 2 main arguments of discipline and punish 4 • power 4 • prisons as part of civilisation 4 • punishment 5 • the body and soul 5 evaluation of discipline and punish 6 conclusion 7 introduction: m foucault 1975 michael foucaults panopticism. Feminism and empowerment: a critical reading of foucault author(s): monique deveaux effects of power on bodies, or what is known as the docile-bodies the- sion of disciplinary measures in discipline and punish, encompassing the subthemes of docile bodies, surveillance, and the normalizing gaze and,. The panopticon was a metaphor that allowed foucault to explore the relationship between 1) systems of social control and people in a disciplinary situation and, 2) the power-knowledge concept. Discipline and punish: the birth of the prison (french: surveiller et punir : naissance de la prison) is a 1975 book by the french philosopher michel foucault it is an analysis of the social and theoretical mechanisms behind the changes that occurred in western penal systems during the modern age based on historical documents from france.
- foucault’s docile body michel foucault’s, “docile bodies”, contained in his larger work, discipline and punish, astutely proposes the concept that the systems and processes that we as a society create and even manufacture have developed a certain power to shape, form, and manipulate the human body—thus, creating what foucault calls. In discipline and punish, foucault shows how disciplinary techniques produce “docile bodies”: bodies of prisoners, soldiers, workers and schoolchildren were subjected to disciplinary power in order to make them more useful and at the same time easier to control the human body became a machine the functioning of which could be optimized. Discipline & punish (1975), panopticism iii discipline 3 panopticism the gaze is alert everywhere: 'a considerable body of militia, commanded by good officers and men of substance', guards at the gates, at the town hall and in every quarter to ensure the prompt differentiations were the constricting effects of a power that multiplied.
An analysis of michel foucault’s discipline and punish: the birth of the prison by meghan kallman with rachele dini ways in to the text key points • michel foucault (1926–84) was a french social philosopher and historian. French thinker michel foucault's 1975 work discipline and punish looks to answer this question by investigating the prison system foucault does not believe that the modern-day system developed out of reformers' humanitarian concerns. Michel foucault on the power dynamics in modern institutions a patient, a condemned man, a worker or a schoolboy by the effect of backlighting, one can observe from the tower, standing out precisely against the light, the small captive shadows in the cells of the periphery they are like so many cages, so many small theatres, in which. 2 superstructural in relation to a whole series of power networks that invest the body, sexuality, the family, kinship, knowledge, technology and so forth.
Discipline and punish consistently proposes an explanation in terms of power-sometimes in the absence of any supporting evidence-where other historians would see a need for other factors and considerations to be brought into account. The body of the king, with its strange material and physical presence, with the force that he himself deploys or transmits to some few others, is at the opposite extreme of this new physics of power represented by panopticism the domain of panopticism is, on the contrary, that whole lower region, that region of irregular bodies, with their. Foucault, power, and sex just a few words on michel foucault ’s understanding of power and his first volume of the history of sexuality before i write a post on the second, the use of pleasure (1984.

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Learn about different shark species and habitats in this fin-tastic addition to the bestselling Abrams Block Book series.
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€3 million research project reveals how seabirds avoid offshore wind farms
- Cutting edge radar and AI tracks bird species and flight around offshore wind farm in 3D for the first time
- No seabirds recorded colliding with turbines during two years of monitoring
- Avoidance behaviour varies between species at ranges of 150m down to 10m from wind turbine rotor blade
Research using pioneering radar and artificial intelligence technology to track bird flight at the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) at Aberdeen has revealed remarkable insights into the flight behaviour of seabird species.
The findings form part of a €3million research investment by Vattenfall to learn more about offshore wind and the environment around the EOWDC, one of the largest programmes of its kind in the world.
The radar tracked birds flying towards Vattenfall’s Aberdeen offshore wind farm which then activated cameras and generated 3-dimensional flight tracks and video footage. This was used to identify the species of bird as they moved through the wind farm, as well as monitor whether they altered their flight path around the turbines.
The study produced invaluable data about the flying patterns of kittiwakes, herring gulls, black-backed gulls and gannets around the wind farm:
- No collisions or even narrow escapes were recorded in over 10,000 bird videos.
- Nearly all species of tracked seabirds avoided the zone of the turbine blades by adjusting their flight paths to fly in between the turbines. This pattern was similar for all three species of large gulls.
- Of those birds that came within 10 m of the zone swept by the blades, more than 96% adjusted their flight paths to avoid collision, often by flying parallel to the plane of the rotor.
The research also revealed different patterns of behaviour for different species of birds. Kittiwakes displayed avoidance behaviour from around 150m from the rotors, commuting herring gulls from around 100m and feeding herring gulls from 70m. In general, gannets and small and large gulls showed a strong tendency to avoid flying into the area swept by the turbine blades.
The findings could help speed up the consenting process for wind farms by providing more accurate information about the risk of bird collisions using realistic values for flight speed, orientation and altitude.
The RSPB provided valuable advice during the course of the project, together with a panel of experts from NatureScot, Joint Nature Conservation Committee and Marine Scotland Science.
Robin Cox, Environmental Specialist at Vattenfall, said:
“We need to reduce emissions and build clean energy infrastructure in ways which protect and conserve wildlife. This is ground-breaking research that will significantly change our understanding of how seabirds behave around offshore wind farms.
“The fact that no collisions or even near misses were recorded in two years of recording, along with so much information about the reaction of individual species means we should be able to more confidently consent wind projects while protecting the UK’s internationally important seabird populations."
Notes to editors:
- Read the full seabird study here
- Research was focused on seabird flight behaviour during the breeding period and post-breeding period (April-October) when bird densities were highest in the Aberdeen area
- No collisions or even narrow escapes were recorded in over 10,000 bird videos during the two years of monitoring covering the April – October periods.
- A radar-camera monitoring unit was deployed on the wind farm that allowed birds discovered by the radar to be automatically targeted and followed by the cameras using motion-detection and AI-based tracking algorithm
- The monitoring unit also collected radar tracks and video footage which enabled species of bird to be identified alongside analysis of their avoidance behaviour in an operational offshore wind farm
- Video camera recordings of seabird movements were matched to a sample of their radar tracks. A total of 1,753 coupled tracks were recorded during 2020 and 1,370 tracks during 2021, which was beyond expectations and formed the basis for robust assessments of flight behaviours of target species in different parts of the wind farm
- Vattenfall’s Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm, also known as the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre, is made up of 11 wind turbines and is located just off the coast of Aberdeen