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Radical Women Condemns the U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Ban Abortion Procedure
By Margaret Viggiani, National Radical Women Executive Committee
Radical Women condemns the U.S. Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to uphold Gonzalez v. Carhart, which bans a specific abortion procedure on the outrageous grounds that women don't always make good choices. We are appalled that this ruling elevates the rights of a fetus above those of a living, breathing female. By criminalizing this medical procedure, the five majority Justices strike another blow to a woman's fundamental right to control her body.
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This ruling is part of a larger battle by Bush and cronies to limit the rights of working people. With the rising waves of discontent due to the war in Iraq and the downturn in the economy, the administration is desperate to control any organized opposition to its policies. Housing and gas prices skyrocket, real wages stagnate and the overall standard of living decreases, while at the same time large corporations show record profits and a very few get obscenely rich. This is a recipe for civil unrest. In response, the state clamps down on civil liberties by conducting ICE raids of immigrant workers, locking up antiwar activists, falsely accusing defense lawyers, like Lynne Stewart, of being terrorists, and controlling reproductive health.
The administration, along with its religious fundamentalist allies, has continually targeted women. On Bush's first day in office he banned funding to international groups that provide counseling about or otherwise facilitate abortion. This global gag rule has left millions of women with no access to contraception, prenatal care and other basic reproductive services.
The so-called feminist leaders offer little resistance other than rhetorical outrage in order to line their own coffers over the reproductive rights set backs. Radical Women is disgusted by the response of mainstream feminists to this latest crisis. The earliest emails to circulate from NOW and NARAL Pro-Choice America asked for money to run 'pro-choice' (pretty much a code word for Democrat) candidates for office in 2008. These are the same Democrats that consistently refuse to take a strong stance in defense of reproductive rights. Just last year the Senate Democrats, elected in large part due to the money contributed by the reproductive rights movement, refused to filibuster and stop the appointment of ultra-conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and John Roberts. NOW-endorsed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has gone so far as to call for common ground with anti-abortionists.
With friends like this, who needs enemies? Fronting for the Democrats undercuts and demobilizes the struggle for women's liberation. It's time to remind all elected officials of the power of the feminist movement and put the lives and welfare of women back on the national agenda.
This U.S. Supreme Court decision sends the clear message that women's lives are not their own. Our message back to the Court is equally clear. Yes they are! It took a militant, in the streets, multi-issue movement to win reproductive rights. That is what is needed today. Feminists must fight for the rights of all women, demanding safe working conditions, affordable housing, reproductive justice, universal healthcare and fully funded childcare. We need accessible and safe contraception, medically accurate sex education, an end to the global gag rule and the repeal of the Hyde amendment, which banned federal funds for abortion.
Radical Women calls on feminists of all genders to build an anti-capitalist movement that can take on the onslaught of attacks by this woman-demonizing system. It's time once again to march, demonstrate, sit-in or teach-in for reproductive justice and assert the power of the people to control all aspects of our bodies and our lives.


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MOSCOW, November 3 (RIA Novosti) - KHL top scorer Alexander Radulov has damaged a knee ligament, his team CSKA Moscow said Saturday.
The ex-Nashville Predators forward has scored 31 points in 23 games for CSKA this season, and was hurt during a 6-2 win over Amur Khabarovsk on Friday.
“Alexander Radulov received a serious injury in the match,” CSKA said in a website statement. “After a diagnostic examination, it was revealed that the forward has a damaged lateral knee ligament and has damage to the meniscus.”
He also hurt his wrist but without damaging the bone, CSKA said.
The team said it was not yet clear how much of the season Radulov would miss.
The Amur game was CSKA's last before a two-week KHL break.
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New ties between Russia and Japan would mark not only a breakthrough in their relations but also a significant shift in Northeast Asia’s political dynamic. Both are secondary players in a region overshadowed by an increasingly assertive China, which has not hesitated to push against the boundaries of its neighbors.

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There are no late entry fees except on race day. This is to encourage people to sign up online before race day. Also please be aware that race day entries are not guaranteed a t-shirt, we will probably have enough but it will be first come first serve!
13.1 miles / 21 km – Mooathon
Full 26.2 Moo – New for 2009 – Route map and Pictures available soon
Relay Moo for the full 26.2 miles – 13.1 miles each – New for 2009
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Walkers are welcome in the 13.1 miles but for the 26.2 miles and for the relay only runners will be allowed. For the full 26.2 Moo, there is a cut-off time of 6 hours.
Starting in Kilmacrenan town, just outside Letterkenny, the route will be along the Lough Salt road to Downings. The finish will be in Downings just before the beach.
Optional bus transport available for an extra €10 to the start line from the official hotel in Letterkenny in the morning and also all afternoon from the finish line back to the start line if that’s where you’ve parked. The bus will collect people in the morning from outside the offcial race hotel: The Ramada Encore Hotel and drop them back there in the afternoon.
There is €1,000 in cash prizes:
All Finishers will get a special finishers medal that has actual horns!
There are also prizes for 2nd and 3rd, for best fancy dress and for the fastest Corporate and Club Teams.
There will also be someone running from the event team dressed as a farmer, probably Sean, and any cow that beats the farmer will be put into a raffle for a prize – truly making this a race to the finish line!
All entrants MUST wear black and white clothing on race day. Anyone at the starting line who is not wearing black and white may be disqualified at the discretion of the Race Director. Other acceptable apparel includes horns, bells, black & white body paint and cow suits of any colour. Mooooo
Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be dealt with by immediate disqualification.
Any littering along the course outside of the Milking station zones will mean disqualification – we hate litterbugs!
All cows must stay on the left side of the road and let faster cows past on the right. Anyone consistently getting in the way of cows behind them will be beaten!
As a general principal we hate rules and being told what to do, but we want to have a safe and enjoyable event so the rules above must be abided by all entrants.
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Race packet pick up will be on Saturday the 27th at the Ramada Inn, in the town of Leterrkenny from 12pm – 6pm.
This includes – Race t-shirt, race number, and goody bag. We will also have sports equipment and apparel etc for sale as well.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) will call legislators back into session in Richmond to consider a sweeping new package of gun safety legislation, just days after a city employee murdered a dozen people at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center.
Northam said Tuesday he would ask legislators to pass a sweeping package of gun safety reforms, including expanding background checks and limits on “silencers,” devices that suppress the sounds of gunshots like the one the gunman used.
“We must do more than give our thoughts and prayers. We must give Virginians the action they deserve,” Northam said at a press conference in Richmond. “This weekend’s tragedy, as well as the tragedies that happen every day across Virginia must instill in us new urgency to act.”
Northam said he would ask legislators to approve so-called red flag legislation that would allow a court to take guns away from those who pose a danger to themselves and others. He wants the General Assembly to reinstate a rule limiting gun purchases to one a month, and to pass new bans on assault weapons and bump stocks.
“I will be asking for votes and laws, not thoughts and prayers. And I ask that members of the general assembly engage in open and transparent debate,” Northam said.
The special session threatens to inject the heated debate over gun violence and safety into a fraught election season that is only just getting underway. All 40 state Senate seats and all 100 seats in the House of Delegates are up for election this year.
Republicans control the state Senate by a narrow 21-19 margin. They control the House of Delegates by an equally narrow 51-49 margin, after Democrats made big gains in 2017. This year’s elections will be held under new district lines, ordered by a federal court, in which Democrats are favored to reclaim seats.
A package of gun safety bills died in the Virginia House of Delegates in January. Republicans voted along party lines to defeat more than a dozen Democratic proposals, including those Northam said he would reintroduce during the special session.
The House of Delegates also blocked bills to allow localities to prohibit guns in libraries and government buildings, like the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Universal background checks and limits on gun purchases also failed.
“None of these ideas are radical. None of them violate the Second Amendment. None of them would impair any of my fellow Virginia hunters or sportsmen,” Northam said. “None of them passed. In fact, some failed with just four votes against them in small subcommittees.”
The National Rifle Association and the Virginia Citizens Defense League both lobbied hard against those measures.
— Rachel Frazin contributed to this report, which was updated at 10:26 a.m.
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I come from a land North of Boston where the rising sun meets the sea. I spent my early years surrounded by flowers in the field, flowers on the farm and flowers from afar. My dad was a wholesale grower and when I was little our land was very peaceful and quiet. He would grow the flowers with my grandfather and my grandmother would invite everyone in for coffee break every morning. This was my favorite part . . . when everyone came together to shoot the breeze.
The woods behind my house were always so special to me. The natural world and all of its trees and flowers were my friends growing up… along with my dog Sandy. I still find so many friends when I hike in the woods and learning about all of the flora and fauna is something that makes me happy.
I’m a white woman born to a teacher and a farmer in the early 70’s North of Boston. Although I experienced some severe trauma as a young girl . . . just the color of my skin has allowed me a certain amount of access to resources, jobs and education. All people should have access to these opportunities to thrive here on earth. My mission is to use my skills and talents to create more peace on this earth and I’ve found that most of the time it starts with cultivating it within my own heart before I can share it with others. I had to go away from home to find peace. Sometimes places are changed by people and sometimes people change. Over the years my home sanctuary became a place that I didn’t feel safe in anymore.
This culture of domination and oppression is detrimental to people as a whole and those who are in the positions of power or the elite are being asked to step into a new model on earth. A model where we respect our earth and all of its people and make decisions based on the connection between the heart and the mind for the good of all. Seeing god or spirit everywhere. . . in every set of eyes. In Lakesh.
My life has led me to graduate from college, apprentice with a sculptor, teach swimming to children, paint ceramics and 20 years working as a healer using CranioSacral Therapy and Shamanic techniques taught to me by my mentor Tiana Mirapae of the Temple of Sophia and the Upledger Institute.
I am a visionary, an artist, a deep listener to subtle energies of plants and an ordained priestess of the Temple of Sophia.
I’m here at this time to help the transition from old systems into a culture that honors all beings and raises our collective awareness around privilege and social injustice to bring us into alignment with reciprocity, kindness and generosity and to repair our relationship with the land and with our sisters and brothers on this beautiful planet that we are so fortunate to be the stewards of. My birth name is Sonja Sweeney. Sonja is a derivative of Sophia which means wisdom. Sweeney is a Celtic surname meaning peace, from Ireland and Scotland. Most of my dad’s family came from England & Ireland and I connect with the lineage of the Tuatha de Danaan. My mom’s mom is of English and Irish descent. . . so I’m surrounded by Celtic roots, but her dad’s parents fled St. Petersburg and Latvia, giving me a connection in my roots to Judaism.
The name Sulis found me after years of studying Goddess Culture. I did not choose this name, it chose me. For me, it’s a spiritual name and taking it on marks a change that I’ve made in the way I interact with the world. It symbolizes a change in energy from the young girl who grew up without a voice, to the woman who embraces her voice and stands up for the voiceless, like our lands and waterways. Sulis was an ancient Celtic goddess who heals with water sunlight. She is known for protecting the hot spring waters at Bath in England, much like Brighid in Ireland who is protector of the waterways & wells there. For more about my journey with the name Sulis, click here.
Raised on a flower farm on the North Shore of Boston, I am of the lineage of the rising sun. I grew up making up songs out of mystery languages that would come to me before I fell asleep at night. I was the golden child, literally, first born with the blonde hair. I was well loved when I was a little girl and I could feel it palpably, but the golden halo didn’t last for long. I know what it’s like to lose what you think you had and to struggle with identity, security and love. I know what it’s like to grow up in a house full of violence & strife and to be treated very differently than my half-sisters. I write about some of these experiences in my personal blog.
My personal healing journey to understand and heal the effects of sexual trauma and PTSD has led me to explore the mind body connection through the art forms of sculpture, pottery and dance. I’ve had the privilege to attend and graduate from The George Washington University in DC with a bachelors degree in Journalism. At that time in my life I was blessed to have so many opportunities, but I resisted corporate life or getting stuck in a 9-5 job where I would have to live 1/3 of my life in a small cubicle. So instead I spent 3 years apprenticing with sculptor Joyce Michaud at Hood College in Frederick Maryland, then I got a clear message to move back to Massachusetts to help my grandmother cross over in 1999. Being in service to her in that way is one of the most powerful experiences of my life. She showed me how to be really present and compassionate for another human being… that is true love.
When she passed I was looking for the next step which led me to volunteer at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Lenox, Ma. It was here that I developed a closer relationship with my body and started to unpack the effects of trauma that I hadn’t been able to process on my own. I eventually found that through my connection to my body through yoga, dance and movement, I was able to open up a dialogue with myself that wasn’t available before. I became more aware of my own body-mind connection and became certified to teach Danskinetics, now known as YogaDance. I started teaching Sacred Circle Dance and Danskinetics at Kriplau and my quest for knowledge about healing my own body led me to bodywork. When I settled down in Northampton, Ma my healing arts practice blossomed. For 12 years I practiced Reiki and CranioSacral Therapy in Northampton. Now I practice CranioSacral & Shamanic Sound Healing and my passion is gardening.
After my dad passed in 2012, I received the vision to create the Tulsi Rose Garden. A sacred space for meditation, music and tea. For more about my journey with tulsi, see my Tulsi Rose Garden project.
My main focus these days is Singing, The Tulsi Rose Garden and working with the plants and flowers. I teach vocal empowerment classes for women to access our voices through the Sing Your Sacred Soul Song workshop and Goddesses in the Garden: energy healing with the plants program.

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The aspirations of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar for the 2023 general elections received a huge boost today the 12th December, 2022, when over 10,000 APC members defected to the party during its presidential campaign in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital.
In continuation of its nationwide electioneering activities, the party’s campaign team had stormed Lafia, where Nigeria Students in the state, endorsed Atiku as their preferred candidate for the general elections.
The Nigerian students in the North-Central area, under the leadership of Comrade Paul Egbo, the NANS’s North-Central Coordinator, gave the PDP standard-bearer a certificate of endorsement while expressing their allegiance to the Atiku/Okowa ticket.
At the well attended event, former information minister Labaran Maku, a chieftain of the party in the state, declared that Nasarawa state is for PDP while assuring the team that PDP will sweep the state in the upcoming general elections, the Party chieftains and supporters in the state pledged their support and loyalty to the PDP.
The PDP candidate for governor in the state, Hon. David Mbugadu, asserted that Nasarawa State is PDP and urged the populace to follow in the footsteps of Oyo and Osun States, which worked incredibly hard to regain their mandates for PDP.
He bemoaned the deteriorating infrastructure in the state and urged the populace to cast a large number of PDP votes in the upcoming general elections, as the party’s win would guarantee improvements to the state’s infrastructure.
While addressing the mammoth crowd at the occasion, Atiku Abubakar (GCON), the party’s presidential candidate, thanked and hailed the Nasarawa people for their tremendous support during his speech and promised to connect Nasarawa with its neighbors through high-quality road development.
According to him, “First of all, I want to thank the Nasarawa people for their support. We will provide you with the dividend of democracy. We will provide you with healthcare facilities, you will have a quality education. We will take care of the women, and the children, we will take care of the youths, and everybody will benefit from our government. We will set aside 10 billion US dollars for small and medium-sized businesses.
“I want to use this opportunity to reiterate my commitment to make sure that our young men and women will have jobs to do when we enter into office in 2023 that is why we have set aside 10 billion US dollars so that we can pump this money into small and medium enterprises and our young men and women will have jobs to do.”
“Let me also announce that we will link up Nasarawa State with the rest of the neighboring states. “I want you, Nasarawa people to ensure that we win the state this time around. Do not allow any other party to win the state because Nasarawa is a PDP state.”
The former vice president and Wazirin Adamawa reaffirmed his commitment to empowering youths through the creation of jobs and the pledge to provide $10 billion, which will be used to support and amplify MSMEs in the nation.
The reception of over 10,000 All Progressives Congress (APC) members headed by Jafaru Toto as they defected to the PDP by the national chairman Senator Iyochia Ayu was the event’s high point, which attracted a significant number of ladies and young people.
PDP bigwigs that graced the event,, includes the Director General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom State, members of the National Working Committee of the party, Members of the National and State Assemblies, and other dignitaries, were present at the event. They urged the populace to work with the PDP to defeat the current administration.


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Americans have seen far too much of divisiveness and posturing in Washington. In order to truly accomplish great things in office, Donald Trump needs to demonstrate the ability to unite the nation.
President Trump has a list of things he touts as accomplishments during his first 100 days in office — a milestone that comes Saturday. Although some changes are positive, many involve executive orders, the very thing Trump and the Republican Party criticized Barack Obama for using.
Of the 32 things on his list, 23 were accomplished through executive order. Some, such as his travel ban to certain countries and the construction of a border wall, are tied up in court or require congressional action.
Real evidence of leadership — exhibited through the ability to craft and negotiate bipartisan solutions to the biggest problems facing the nation — remains as elusive as it was during the previous administration.
Large entitlements — Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare — remain on long-term collision courses with fiscal insolvency. Efforts to overturn Obamacare have stalled. Foreign policy questions remain a puzzle.
Effective leadership does not involve trench warfare against ideological opponents, hoping to score enough political points to win some future election. It involves the difficult give-and-take that avoids brinksmanship and results in solutions that often move agendas forward in stages.
Trump’s largest accomplishment so far — the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch — came about only after Senate Republicans changed the rules in order to avoid the need to capture Democratic votes. While the Democratic Party shares blame for that decision, it appears that little, short of strong leadership from the White House, will likely reverse this trend toward endless partisan standoffs.
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CNN Money.com has released its list of America’s Most Deadliest Jobs and readers of this blog will not be surprised to learn that commercial fishing once again ranks as our country’s top deadliest job.
Here are a few of the top most deadly jobs according to the report:
- Commercial Fishing: 2oo deaths per 100,000
- Logging: 61.8 deaths per 100,000
- Airplane Pilots: 57 deaths per 100,000
- Farmers and Ranchers: 36 deaths per 100,000
Check out the article here. It’s pretty interesting and it always astounds me how far ahead of the second most deadly job commercial fishing ranks.
I can’t even think of anything to write other than there is a reason we celebrate like crazy each time George returns from sea. There are too many fishermen who do not come back home.


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Effective blood sugar management is crucial for overall health and well-being. Whether you have diabetes or simply want to maintain stable blood sugar levels, understanding and implementing strategies to control your blood sugar is essential. By making key lifestyle changes and adopting healthy habits, you can effectively manage your blood sugar and improve your quality of life. In this article, we will explore various factors, such as diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, hydration, and monitoring, that play a vital role in achieving optimal blood sugar levels.
Understanding the Importance of Blood Sugar Management
Maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is vital because it directly impacts our energy levels, mental clarity, and overall health. High or low blood sugar levels can lead to various complications, including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. By effectively managing blood sugar, we can reduce the risk of these conditions and ensure our bodies function optimally.
Key Factors for Maintaining Optimal Blood Sugar Levels
Several factors contribute to maintaining optimal blood sugar levels. These include regular exercise, stress management, proper hydration, and monitoring blood sugar levels. By focusing on these key factors, we can achieve a balanced and healthy blood sugar level.
The Role of Diet in Effective Blood Sugar Control
One of the most crucial aspects of blood sugar management is our diet. Consuming a well-balanced diet with a focus on whole foods, lean proteins, and complex carbohydrates can help regulate blood sugar levels. Incorporating foods with a low glycemic index and avoiding sugary and processed foods is essential for effective blood sugar control.
Embracing Regular Exercise for Stable Blood Sugar
Regular exercise is not only beneficial for overall health but also plays a significant role in blood sugar management. Physical activity helps improve insulin sensitivity, allowing our bodies to utilize glucose efficiently. Engaging in activities such as walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling for at least 30 minutes a day can greatly contribute to stable blood sugar levels.
Stress Management Techniques for Balanced Blood Sugar
Stress can wreak havoc on blood sugar levels, as it triggers the release of stress hormones that can cause spikes in blood sugar. Incorporating stress management techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, or engaging in hobbies can help keep blood sugar levels stable and promote overall well-being.
The Power of Sleep in Regulating Blood Sugar Levels
Adequate sleep is often overlooked but is crucial for blood sugar management. Lack of sleep can disrupt insulin production and increase insulin resistance, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. By prioritizing quality sleep and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, we can promote healthy blood sugar regulation.
How Proper Hydration Affects Blood Sugar Control
Proper hydration is essential for overall health, and it also plays a role in blood sugar control. Drinking an adequate amount of water helps prevent dehydration, which can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. Staying hydrated ensures our bodies can efficiently transport glucose to cells for energy.
Monitoring Blood Sugar: Tips for Effective Maintenance
Regularly monitoring blood sugar levels is crucial for effective blood sugar management. It allows us to understand how our bodies respond to certain foods, exercise, and other lifestyle factors. By using blood glucose meters, continuous glucose monitoring systems, or working with healthcare professionals, we can make informed decisions and adjust our routines accordingly.
Medication and Supplements for Blood Sugar Support
In some cases, medication or supplements may be necessary to support blood sugar management. For individuals with diabetes, medications like insulin or oral anti-diabetic drugs may be prescribed. Additionally, certain supplements, such as alpha-lipoic acid or chromium, may aid in blood sugar control. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new medication or supplement regimen.
Inspiring Success Stories: Taking Control of Blood Sugar
To further motivate and inspire individuals, success stories of people who have taken control of their blood sugar levels can be truly empowering. These stories highlight the importance of perseverance, dedication, and making positive lifestyle changes. By learning from these experiences, we can gain valuable insights and find the motivation to effectively manage our blood sugar levels.
Achieving and maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is a journey that requires commitment and dedication. By understanding the importance of blood sugar management and implementing key strategies such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management techniques, quality sleep, proper hydration, and regular monitoring. We can take control of our blood sugar levels and improve our overall health. Remember, with the right mindset and support, anyone can succeed in managing their blood sugar and lead a healthy, fulfilling life.


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Blue Drop CZ Earrings
These blue drop earrings are the perfect combination of classy and elegant. The bezel-set cubic zirconia around the blue stone makes these earrings sparkle and shine. Perfect for any formal party.
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Kyser Capo - Maple
The music world's most popular quick release capo, Kyser's Quick-Change Capo is made of strong, light-weight aluminium. The spring-tensioned capo clamps firmly to hold intonation, but is quickly and easily released and repositioned without disturbing the tuning of the instrument.
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Red Light: An Experiment in Controlled Vice by Eric J. Brock
In 2004 Shreveport historian Eric J. Brock wrote this well-annotated history of St. Paul's Bottoms as it was 100 years ago when prostitution was legalized and regulated. 14 pictures of people and places.
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The interior of the hotel is very modern and exceptionally clean. All the service staff were very helpful and took are cases up to the room and it was floor two. It was very quiet but rooms were very small for a 5 star but I understand it was an old building. We has a triple deluxe it has all you wanted in a five star. The breakfast was very good with a wide selection of breads, fruit, cheeses, pastries ect. The outside sitting area is cold but the inside is very well furnished.
Overall - a good hotel and I certainly will return in the future.
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AMERICAN ARCHITECT AND ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN
Professor Jay A. Waronker’s work presented in
this website involves the first-ever survey of synagogues and other Jewish architecture constructed throughout vast sub-Saharan Africa.
Since the focus of this website is architecture,
a portfolio of one hundred twenty watercolor renderings of sub-Saharan African synagogues, synagogue social halls, and Jewish cemetery chapels in thirteen regional countries is included here.
All the paintings were completed by Waronker, a self-taught artist, during his rounds of travels to Africa as a research scholar from 2005 to 2012. Waronker, long interested in the synagogue as a building typology, set out to meticulously reveal what the exteriors and interiors of these buildings look like not in their original pristine conditions but as much-used buildings at the time of his visit.
THE CURRENT-DAY JEWISH COMMUNITIES
throughout sub-Saharan Africa, some always small, others once relatively large but today much diminished, and even more in marked contrast becoming sizable as are the cases with various black African enclaves, represent significant lesser known examples of the Jewish Diaspora. Too many of these clusters of Jews are at present uncounted or relegated to the sidelines. Yet the reality is that Jews arrived in sub-Saharan Africa at a wide range of times, organized themselves in an assortment of locations, and they in many instances led or continue to lead productive lives. To those living in these places and practicing their faith, being Jewish came to be natural and commonplace. This tradition of dispersion, which has been endlessly undertaken over many years, began no later than the sixth century BCE, when Jews shifted from Judea to Babylonia, Egypt, and other regional lands before moving even more afar. Through waves of immigration, Jews located themselves literally throughout the world, including in the vast sub-Saharan region of Africa.
This website helps establish a greater awareness of groups of Jews in lesser-known and understudied places of sub-Saharan Africa who formed communities and, for religious and communal needs, built synagogues and other Jewish architecture. Even though the original creators and patrons of these buildings were temporal, examples of the built form remain as evidence of the way things once were. This is particularly the case with many contracted white European and Middle Eastern Jewish communities. Or, in instances of newly established and awakened black Jewish com-munities in sub-Saharan Africa—including the Igbo, Abayudaya, House of Ghana, Beta Abraham, Lemba, and Beth Yeshourun groups—the architecture newly built or in the planning stages is a reflection of a changing demographic. What is revealed through this website is a Jewish religion that is becoming less Western and increasingly more diverse, nationally varied, and multiracial.
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A high-end Italian fashion line with a pill-popping motif is sparking outrage and a campaign by a Minneapolis drug counselor who wants Nordstrom to pull the controversial items from its stores.
Moschino, an Italian clothing brand known for being irreverent, bold and sometimes controversial, launched a clothing line that includes handbags that resemble prescription pill bottles and clothing peppered with colorful capsules. The items, sold at Nordstrom and Saks, are provoking protests in Minnesota and across the country for being tone-deaf and callous about a national drug epidemic that claims tens of thousands of lives each year.
Randy Anderson, an alcohol and drug counselor in Minneapolis, has collected nearly 2,000 signatures on an online petition asking the retailers to remove the Capsule clothing line from its stores. Nordstrom has several retail locations in the Twin Cities, including at the Mall of America and Ridgedale Center.
In his letter to the retailers, Anderson said he will not patronize Nordstrom and is encouraging others to boycott the stores until the items are removed.
On Tuesday, a Nordstrom official said the retailer does not plan to remove the items from its stores.
In the three days since Anderson launched the petition on change.org, many signing the petition have vowed “never to step in Nordstrom” again, chastising the retailer for glamorizing drug use.
Moschino introduced its Capsule line during New York’s 2016 Fashion Week, saying the collection is inspired by the packaging and instructional inserts of over-the-counter medication and offers customers a colorful selection of garments. Items include a $950 prescription pill bottle shoulder bag, a $650 short black dress and $695 backpack featuring colorful pills and $1,095 pill-package-inspired purse.
In his letter to the retailers, Anderson notes that most people who became addicted to heroin started with a legal prescription from a physician after an injury or medical procedure — people like Prince, who died earlier this year after an accidental overdose of the painkiller fentanyl.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. is in the midst of a drug overdose epidemic. In 2014, more people died from drug overdoses than in any year on record.
Anderson, a recovered drug addict who now works as a counselor at RS Eden in Minneapolis, said the drug-themed clothing is an insult to all the mothers who call him each week to say they lost a child from a prescription drug overdose.
“As an alcohol and drug counselor, I can’t treat dead people,” Anderson said. “At the number and the rate that people are dying in this country, it’s working me out of a job and that’s not acceptable.”
“Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in this country,” Anderson said in his letter. “Do you have any idea of the message your company is sending to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to a drug overdose? … Do you have no moral responsibility in what type of products your company promotes for public use?”
“We’ve heard from some customers about this collection, and we’re sorry to learn they’re disappointed,” Nordstrom said in a written statement. “Every customer we serve has unique tastes, which is why we offer a wide range of products. We’re one of several retailers offering this collection and we can’t speak on behalf of the designer or their intentions.”
Saks did not respond to a request for an interview.
Despite Nordstrom’s response, Anderson said he’s not giving up. “I was a home improvement salesman for most of my adult life. I don’t take no for an answer. I’m not going to stop.”
He’s hoping the retailers will be inspired to take action as the number of people joining his campaign grows.
“The only way it’s going to affect a giant like Nordstrom is by hitting them in the pocketbook,” Anderson said. “I hope in some small way it does.”


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Survivor since 2012
I had the very same reaction -- it was to the Taxotere. After each of the first few treatments I broke out in a red rash all over my torso, including my face and hands. I took Benadryl at home and they also recommended Allegra, as with Vicki. I also got Benadryl IV before chemo, as well as steroids. My onc DID think it was a slight allergy.
A word of caution: my allergic symptoms progressed with each treatment, and additional symptoms developed. I was able to finish about 3/4 of my final treatment. I'll share that information with you if you like but please know (and I'm sure you do) that everyone's different.


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When it comes to soup, there is nothing more classic than “Tomato Soup”. It has been on every dinner table across America for many a year. From simple ingredients to the more excessive ingredients. Each holding it’s own in individual families. It is warming to the body and soul on cold winter days and nights. Pair it with a grilled cheese and you are in heaven.
Today I am sharing with you my simple yet delicious recipe. So let’s get right on into it.
3 tbsp butter
1 onion – diced small
1 carrot – diced small
1 clove garlic – minced
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes – optional
salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot over medium heat, add in the butter and melt. Add in the carrot, onion, a bit of salt and pepper and toss to coat. Let cook about 5 minutes to soften the onion and carrot. Do not caramelize or brown.
- Add in the garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
- Add in the sugar, thyme, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat and let cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and add in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir to combine. Turn heat back to medium and bring to a boil . Turn heat back to low and cook for 20 minutes. Check for seasoning and add more if needed. At this point if you want it more of a creamier texture you can blend the soup in a blender. *Be careful as hot things expand in the blender and will explode everywhere. So do a little at a time with airflow on low-ish speed.* Place back into the pan and heat through. If you want a more rich flavor add in 1/3 cup cream. Stir in and cook 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve with grilled cheese sandwiches.
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The United States, Britain, Germany and France have submitted to the UN nuclear watchdog’s board a draft resolution criticizing Iran for not fully answering the watchdog’s questions on uranium traces at undeclared sites, a move that is likely to anger Iran.
Submitting the text, seen by Reuters and little changed from a draft circulated last week, means it will be debated and voted on at this week’s quarterly meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-nation Board of Governors.
Several diplomats said the resolution was likely to pass easily despite warnings by Iran of retaliation and consequences that could further undermine already stalled talks on rescuing the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran’s ally Russia opposes such a resolution.
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The draft resolution text that was submitted said the board “expresses profound concern that the safeguards issues related to these three undeclared locations remain outstanding due to insufficient substantive cooperation by Iran, despite numerous interactions with the agency.”
The text, seen by Reuters, also said the board “calls upon Iran to act on an urgent basis to fulfil its legal obligations and, without delay, take up the (IAEA) director general’s offer of further engagement to clarify and resolve all outstanding safeguards issues.”
Indirect talks between Iran and the US on reviving the 2015 deal have not been held since March.
Their aim is to bring both countries back into full compliance with the deal after a US withdrawal and re-imposition of sanctions in 2018 prompted Iran to breach many of the deal’s limits on its nuclear activities.
“Those who push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA will be responsible for all the consequences,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Twitter on Sunday in a message about the talks.
Last week, Amirabdollahian said any political action by the US and its three European allies at the IAEA “will undoubtedly be met with a proportionate, effective and immediate response from Iran.”
Iranian army commander threatens Israeli cities if enemy makes ‘any mistake’Iran will raze the cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa should its enemy Israel make any mistake, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Iran’s regular ... Middle East
Iranian pensioners take to the streets in protest of high living costs: ReportsPensioners protested in Iran on Monday against soaring living costs, according to Fars news agency and social media reports, in a further challenge to ... Middle East
US will join Europe to back IAEA resolution against Iran: State DepartmentA State Department official played down an Israeli report about a potentially revised nuclear deal, saying the US continues to believe that a mutual return to compliance with the original JCPOA would be the best way forward. Middle East


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CALIXAR team will be present at the online i-GPCRnet from November 30th to December 03rd, 2021 to discuss different topics relating to Membrane Proteins and more specifically on GPCRs.
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are among the most important protein families in sensing environmental changes at the cellular level providing them adequate response and adaptation. Their potential as drug targets has been recognized with 30-40% of currently marketed drugs targeting GPCRs.
CALIXAR is a biotech company specialized in the identification and isolation of functional membrane therapeutic targets and antigens (GPCRs, ion channels, transporters, …) and is constantly improving to deliver the most pure and stable targets to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
During the session “Up and coming technologies to targets GPCRs”, Dr. Vincent CORVEST, Senior Scientist and Business Manager at CALIXAR will give a flash presentation on the know-how of CALIXAR on Membrane Proteins and works conducted on GPCRs.
The ambition of the i-GPCRnet is to tackle the largely unexplored question of the impact of the microenvironments on GPCR function and how perturbation of this microenvironment impacts on common diseases such as cancer, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases as well as their therapies. A better understanding of the GPCR microenvironment holds the promise of unprecedented therapeutic opportunities in terms of tissue specificity and specific pharmacological targeting that will eventually lead to the design of innovative and tailored drugs for precision medicine.
To reach this goal the i-GPCRnet consortium will bring together chemists, biophysicists, bioinformaticians, mathematicians, systems and cellular biologists and pharmacologists.
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Come and enjoy a new experience in the jungle by staying in our new Treehouse build with a shipping container base. Gaze up at the treetops and enjoy watching the birds and monkeys from your porch. Stylish handmade furniture and designs.
Our neighborhood is 1km above the town of Montezuma and very peaceful (dead end street), so you are close to town yet in a private setting. Lots of great trees and nature and pleasant shade and a cool…
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text: Inatome has played a key role in helping to guide the state of Michigan's business and education technology infrastructure. Governor John Engler appointed him the initial chairman of the Michigan Information Network and Chairman of the Michigan Technology Council. Also, Governor Jim Blanchard appointed him to serve on the Michigan Minority Business Commission and the State Lottery Advisory Board. Inatome was involved in the launch of Microsoft's advisory council where he served as president. He remains a highly sought-after international speaker on information technology strategy and has keynoted Comdex Events in the US, Japan, India, Brazil, and China and was the keynote speaker at the International Computer Forum in Moscow. In 2000, Inatome was inducted into the Computer Industry Hall of Fame, and he was named as one of the 25 most influential people to shape the computer industry in the 1980s by CRN. He was also honored as a Michigan State University Distinguished Alumni, the financial leadership award from Broad School of Business, a Detroit News Michiganian of the Year and entrepreneur of the year by the Harvard Business Club. Inatome holds an undergraduate degree in economics from Michigan State University.

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Pictured from left to right: Jassen Tawil, Director of Business Ventures; Larry Benders, President; Lashonna Griffin, Customer Service Representative; Nate Brown Customer Service Representative; Andre Anderson Customer Service Representative; Secretary of State Jon Husted; Kim Hudson Customer Service Representative; and David Magyar, Call Center Manager.
COLUMBUS– Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted travelled to the Cleveland Sight Center this week to present them with the 2017 International Association of Commercial Administrators’ (IACA) Merit Award.
Last week, the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office was recognized for their significant improvements to the Business Services Division Call Center and customer service by partnering with the Cleveland Sight Center in January 2016. Since working with the Cleveland Sight Center, the number of calls handled per month has gone from nearly 8,000 to over 12,500 with a 95 percent customer satisfaction rate.
Winners of the IACA Merit Award were judged by both past presidents of the IACA organization along with leaders from the private sector. Eligibility to win the award is based off of the applicant’s effectiveness, originality, significance and implementation.


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When I meet a famous photographer I like to hand them my camera and ask them to take my picture. Anyone can take a picture of someone famous but how many people have a picture of themselves shot by David Alan Harvey? At Magnum Days in Provincetown I managed to get 3 Magnum photographers and 3 workshop students to snap a pic of me and the results might surprise you! Hit the jump for all the pics.
I’m So Vain, I Probably Think This Photo’s About Me
Getting photographers to snap my picture is a fun project but it’s about more than looking at myself. It’s interesting to see world class photographers at work first when they’re put on the spot. They’re not expecting to shoot anything so seeing them transition effortlessly into shooting mode and watching them handle a camera is captivating! Everyone takes a different approach – some just want to get it over with and others take the time to create something memorable.
The photos are truly “snapshots” but the differences between each photographer’s style is always evident. What details they included, how they set up the shot, what direction they gave me as a subject all contribute to the uniqueness of each shot.
Here’s 6 shots of me taken at Magnum Days in Provincetown in September. 3 are from celebrated Magnum photograpers and 3 are from fellow students.
Shot By Costa Manos
I kind of got the idea that Costa doesn’t shoot that much anymore. I had asked him on day 1 to photograph me and he sort of agreed but I got the feeling he really wasn’t that into it so I let the matter rest. Then on the last day of the workshop he came with us on a shooting assignment and I had my chance. I handed him my camera and got the above shot.
Look, it’s a snapshot. You can’t hand a man a camera out of left field and expect the shot to appear in American Color 3 but there are some elements in this shot that are classic Costa. The color blocking of the red cooler against the mostly monochromatic background, and the careful placement of rectangles around the right edge of the frame all relate to Costa’s lessons during the workshop. It’s a snapshot, for sure. But it’s shot by Costa Manos!
Shot By Bruno Barbey
Bruno was shooting on the streets of Provincetown every day. It was clear that he is still in love with the act of photography and watching his face light up when he interacts with a subject was wonderful.
I ran into Bruno outside the of Boatslip on Commercial street and handed him my camera after exchanging some pleasant words about the weather. He handed his camera to his wife and zoned and took 3 quick shots. Unlike Costa’s shot that has a lot of formal structure, Bruno’s shot contains a lot of character and humor. The shadow from the gay pride flags gives me a sort a pompadour hairdo and the sly grin on my face reinforces the quirky humor of the image.
Again, it’s an on-the-spot snapshot but it’s interesting to see how Bruno assembled a few elements out of thin air to create a humorous and charming inmage.
Shot By David Alan Harvey
By the time this shot came around I was used to just sort of “standing there” while the photographer quickly snapped a shot or two. But David took one look at me and said, “No, that’s not how you are. You’re more defiant – chin up!” He ran me through several variations of the pose he was looking for and the shot stands out for being so different from the rest.
David really lives his work and he’s well known for becoming a part of the scene he’s shooting. But I saw the opposite thing happen. He quickly wrangled me into his world for a second to get this shot. He didn’t infiltrate my space but made me a part of his world for a brief moment. He was quick and he moved with the determined actions of someone who already knows how to get where they’re going.
I like this shot a lot.
Students Are People Too
In addition to three Magnum photographers I was lucky enough to get a few students to shoot me. The main difference with the student shots is that we all interacted with each other socially so there was an immediate degree of comfort that the Magnum guys didn’t have.
As always, it’s fascinating for me to see how other photographers work when put on the spot and equally fascinating to see their style shine through in the final shots.
Shot By Sophia Valiente
Sophia Valiente was attending the Olivia Arthur workshop under scholarship.
Sophia earned international acclaim with her recently published book documenting life inside a colony of sex offenders. She was quiet and singular and definitely would rather not have taken my picture but I cornered her one day and the resulting pic is one of my favorites. There’s a dark brooding quality to the unflattering light and she hesitated just a second before shooting. Holding on to the very last instant and keeping me on the edge for the shot. There’s a tension and a tenderness to the shot that I like a lot.
Sophia is a young documentary photographer to keep your eyes on!
Shot By Kile Brewer
Kile asked to check out my camera while a small group of us were at drag queen karaoke on the first night. He hadn’t shot with a Leica and wanted to check it out. I didn’t think much of it and he quietly snapped this profile shot of me with Provincetown’s famed Lobster Pot in the background.
Kile works as a newspaper photographer and has a stong interest in street and documentary photography. It was cool to see him recede into the background and figuratively disappear for a few minutes to get this shot.
Eric Kim interviewed Kile at my apartment in Provincetown:
Shot By Eric Kim
Anyone who’s ever spent any time with Eric knows he’s going to take a lot of pictures of you. I’ve never encountered anyone so genuinely fascinated by people! This shot was taken on an early morning walk on the pier in Provincetown. I was sleepy and a little cranky and when I turned around there was Eric firing away with his trusty Leica MP.
Eric shoots mostly Portra 400 and the film has an unique look that can’t be reproduced digitally. The shot is gentle and my expression is tentative which pretty accurately describes how I was feeling that day. Eric takes a lot of pictures when he finds something interesting and I’ve seen him go through multiple rolls with one subject. He bobs and dips back and forth to get the angle he needs really throws himself into the process of shooting.
Eric runs a very popular street photography blog that can be found at:
On the one hand, it might seem a little vain to post a bunch of pictures of myself on the website but these photos reveal more about each photographer than they do about me. I really think it’s interesting to see how different photographers (both established and emerging talent) deal with the same subject on short notice. No time to prepare, just go ahead and shoot!
My little game of asking photographers to take my picture is definitely undertaken with my tongue firmly in my cheek but there’s lessons to be learned from each one of these images. Even the greatest photographers are not always going to produce top quality images every time they pick up a camera. But even when the shots are near-misses, each photographer brought an unique set of tools to the table to create something out of nothing.
What’s your take on these pics? Near misses or interesting studies in the way photographers work when put on the spot? Post your ideas in the comments below and keep the conversation going!


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This webinar looks at how patient organisations and the pharmaceutical industry can work together to meet the needs of the public within tight regulatory frameworks. We also look at how medicines information can be reimagined for the future taking advantages of digital innovation and meeting health literacy needs.
Sophie Randall – Director, PIF
The Code of Practice and the partnership sourcebook
Dr Amit Aggarwal – Executive Director Medical Affairs, ABPI
The ABPI Code of Practice sets out the rules for transparent partnership working with the ultimate aim of avoiding promotion of prescription medicines to the public. The source book sets out best practice working
Reimagining medicines information
Natalie Bohm – Pfizer
New research published in December 2022 found only 32% of people fully understand the package leaflet included with prescription medicines. Most go online to search for new information. The partners in the research Kent, Surrey and Sussex Academic Health Science Network, Unity Insights, Pfizer, National Innovation Centre Ageing and Voice will present findings of a new report looking at options for change.
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Kuldip Sembhi – Patient Solutions Manager, MSD
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Rebecca Dandridge – Director of Public Affairs, HIV Gilead Sciences
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NRAS, Cancer 52 and PIF collaborated on a survey of member organisations on their experience of fair market value payments (FMV) when working with the pharmaceutical industry.
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Join us in welcoming Melissa Orth to the show. Melissa is the President and CEO of The Legacy Senior Communities, a Jewish, faith-based, continuum care community in Dallas, Texas. She was previously the COO/CFO of Greenhill School, a co-educational independent school serving 1,300 students, pre-kindergarten through 12th grades, in Addison, Texas.
Melissa has moved from the school world to the healthcare world and that’s why we’ve asked her to join us on the podcast.
After our conversation Melissa sent this additional update that we wanted to include for your benefit.
You will want to determine what your testing protocols will be when students and employees return to campus in the fall. For employees who have tested positive for COVID, the CDC allows for both quarantine and testing return to work protocols, which could be applied to students, as well. Note that a negative test on someone who has not tested positive and is not experiencing symptoms is not reliable, as without symptoms, it’s hard to know where a person is in the disease state, and therefore such tests are known to produce false negative results. As such, the CDC suggests a 14 day quarantine for those who have been, or are suspected to have been, exposed to COVID, but are not experiencing symptoms.
Testing can be useful during strategic contact tracing or to determine if someone in your community with symptoms is COVID positive. If you manage this testing directly for employees and/or students, please be mindful of the labs and related tests you are using to be sure they are reputable and approved by the FDA or supported by the CDC and other health authorities, as there are tests that are not reliable or effective. The current response time on tests varies greatly depending on the lab and where you are geographically located.
We are currently experiencing a 3-5 day turnaround, but when the State of Texas mandated testing of all residents and employees of all long-term care facilities, this mandated overloaded the labs and the wait time increased to 1-2 weeks. At that point, testing ceases to be effective. Also note that there is much discussion and controversy over the usefulness and accuracy of the serology antibody testing. Such testing is not recommended in replacement of COVID testing. Currently, accessing testing requires an order from a physician.
As an organization, you will want to determine when you want to have employees and/or students tested; how will you have such testing administered; who pays for the tests and related processing (which currently ranges from $125-$150 per test at the two private labs we are using); and if testing is not conducted through your organization, how you be sure to obtain test results in a timely fashion.


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Atomic Force Microscopy and Tensile Strength Analyses of Recycled PAN and PET Blends
International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis
Volume 3, Issue 5-1, October 2015, Pages: 17-21
Received: Jul. 16, 2015;
Accepted: Jul. 28, 2015;
Published: Sep. 2, 2015
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T. A. Adegbola, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
E. R. Sadiku, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
S. S. Ray, Center for Science and Industrial Research (CSIR), Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, South Africa
This investigation focuses on blend of recycled polyacrylonitrile fiber with neat polyethylene terephthalate in order to develop a new product and to improve on the properties of PAN/PET blend for possible new application. The micro-structural characterization using AFM shows possibility of blends development. The AFM images revealed an interpenetrating network of phases in the blends. The mechanical properties: modulus and tensile strength of the blended samples improved when compared to the recycled PAN and pure PET samples. This mechanical property improvement is due to a high ratio of PAN in the composition. This also paves way for possible reuse of PAN fibers rather than disposing it as a waste.
T. A. Adegbola,
E. R. Sadiku,
S. S. Ray,
Atomic Force Microscopy and Tensile Strength Analyses of Recycled PAN and PET Blends, International Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Analysis. Special Issue: New Horizons in Environmental Science.
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Systems Engineering Vs Automotive Engineering
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As a system engineer, the first task is to communicate with stakeholders to determine what they want to achieve from the system. Resourceful and functional system engineers need experience in the field of information software and systems programs in computers. The role of the power system engineer in the development of the project is to help the investor and the project manager in determining optimal locations of wind farm locations. The engineers develop system designs and then use modeling techniques to assess how they can operate in the real world.
From time to time, the engineer will probably be working with clients. They learn from the target audience and marketing experts to create an idea or determine what individuals feel the need for in an automotive sector.
They can work for vehicle manufacturers, design companies, part suppliers, and engineering consultants. Employees in the automotive industry need many skills to help them maintain and repair passenger cars, trucks, and other vehicles and in collaboration with customers, managers, staff, and team members. The engineers need to pass on information to colleagues and management by means of presentations and written reports, so effective communication skills are important.


Leonhard Kurz, a well-known manufacturer, and global innovator will present innovative and sustainable solutions for the automotive, consumer electronics, and sustainability sectors under the theme ‘Mission Infinity,’ at CES, one of the world’s largest trade fairs for consumer electronics.
Numerous exhibitors will present their products and technologies at the event just in time for the start of the year, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the US from 5 to 8 January 2023.
The combination of stylishly decorated surfaces, maximum functionality, progressive designs, and recycled materials results in large high-tech components for autonomous vehicles, futuristic-looking PC concepts for home use, and visionary design experiments. Trade visitors can experience this and much more live at stand no. 4367 – in the form of exhibits and digital presentations. The Kurz trade fair appearance is just as extraordinary as the exhibits and solutions presented by the company.
Kurz will present a rear-end cover for the automotive exterior segment at CES 2023. The rear application is geared towards the megatrends of e-mobility and autonomous driving and impressively demonstrates the almost infinite design options that designers and manufacturers will be able to enjoy going forward. It not only offers a continuous connected surface with large, seamless decoration, spectacular structures for 3D light effects, and targeted light barriers, but it is also permeable to the sensor technology of autonomous vehicles.
This year, the surface finishing expert is also presenting a solution for the interior of vehicles: the Kurz Biofense Antiviral offers effective and long-term hygiene protection for plastic surfaces, which, in addition to antibacterial and antifungal properties, achieves a consistent antiviral effect without any heavy metals. The transparent coating can be combined with creative designs, backlighting, and even Shy Tech elements without impairing the recyclability of the components.
In the consumer electronics segment, Kurz is presenting forward-looking computer housing designs in which high functionality meets sustainably produced design. The gaming design vision offers housing with backlighting, 3D Plastix-effect, and transparent water-glow design, while the Future prototype features a smart crystal design with colored backlighting effects and spaceship metallization.
The design concepts have once again placed great emphasis on sustainability – for example, recycled materials can be used to manufacture the housings, which can be given a high-quality, appealing finish.
With the Future design study, Kurz is demonstrating how manufacturers and brand owners can reliably protect their products against counterfeiting and unequivocally prove their authenticity. The housing is equipped with ValiGate technology from Kurz subsidiary Scribos for this purpose. The authenticity of a product can be checked within fractions of a second by scanning the QR code on the ValiGate seal with a smartphone. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience an augmented reality encounter to see how ValiGate can combine increasingly important proof of authenticity with entertainment content.
Kurz demonstrates what it can look like if sustainability is taken into account from the start of a project with two visionary design collections in which only recycled and/or organic raw materials were used. The ‘Spacewood Experiment,’ a collaboration of selected visionary designers working for Kurz worldwide, explores the question of what look and feel the material wood would have on other planets. The creative project produced spectacular surfaces with experimental designs, colors, and surface structures, which will be exhibited at CES.
Visitors receive visionary designs as giveaways – in the form of exclusive postcards with their own NFT (non-fungible token). NFTs are cryptographically unique and verifiable tokens that use the same blockchain technology as cryptocurrencies but are unique and indivisible. This means that each NFT only exists once and visitors to the KURZ stand receive a unique collector’s item.
The ‘Wellbeing’ project, which is a little less futuristic but just as visionary, impressively proves that fantastic designs can be created from plastic waste. Due to the many different recycled materials, the exhibits all look very different but share a flowing, organic design language that exudes calm and serenity. The feel of the design elements is extremely pleasant and simply feels good. The aim of ‘Wellbeing’ was to create design studies that represent a possible counterpoint to the hustle and bustle and uncertainty in today’s world.
Leonhard Kurz is also using its trade fair presence in Las Vegas to showcase a comprehensive online presentation of the company’s innovations and exhibition highlights.