Sensitive fluorescence and visual detection of organophosphorus pesticides with a Ru(bpy)32+–ZIF-90–MnO2 sensing platform†
Fluorescence sensing organophosphorus pesticides (OPs) is of great importance for both food safety and global environment; however, the reported fluorescent probes are usually directly exposed to the external environment, resulting in premature leakage or photobleaching and thus limiting their photostability and assay sensitivity. In this work, a fluorescent sensing platform consisting of a novel luminescent metal–organic framework (Ru(bpy)32+–ZIF-90) and manganese dioxide nanosheets (MnO2 NSs) was prepared for sensing OPs. Due to the protection and improvement in the fluorescence of Ru(bpy)32+ by ZIF-90, the Ru(bpy)32+–ZIF-90 probe displayed remarkable photostability and high stability in water. By virtue of the high stability of Ru(bpy)32+–ZIF-90, as well as the outstanding fluorescence quenching and notable recognition ability of the MnO2 NSs, this sensing platform provided excellent detection capability for parathion-methyl, with a wide concentration range of 0.050–60 ng mL−1 and a low detection limit of 0.037 ng mL−1. Additionally, the system exhibited a visual color change with the concentration of the OPs under sunlight. Moreover, satisfactory recoveries ranging from 93.3% to 103.6% were obtained for the real samples. The results indicated that the Ru(bpy)32+–ZIF-90–MnO2-based OP sensing platform is promising for applications in food safety and environmental monitoring.


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About the Small Country That's Inside a CityIn the miniature country, the smallest in the world - the Vatican City (Status Civitatis Vatican), has everything a self-respecting state should have: a flag, an anthem, a government, a radio station, a store and a newspaper.
The state also has its own religious laws. Its total area is 400 square kilometers and less than 1,000 citizens live in its territory, all of them religious figures. The Vatican City serves as the center of Catholic Christianity in the world. This is also why, by the way, there are quite a few interesting religious sites to visit: St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square, the Vatican Gardens and of course the Sistine Chapel.
Do not missunderstand, even though the pope is a sort of "prime minister" of Vatican City, this area is considered part of Rome. Though of course the Pope has everything he needs here-a house, churches, and offices.
Art at the VaticanThe Vatican City is home to many works of art, and now houses the richest art collection in the world. St. Peter's Basilica, for example, is an outstanding architectural masterpiece from the Renaissance. In the Sistine Chapel you can see the frescoes and ceilings, the most spectacular ever created. Sandro Botticelli, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Cosimo Roselli are just a small part of the great and famous artists who left their mark in the tiny country, the Papal State, Vatican City. This is also why in 1984 UNESCO declared this country a World Heritage Site.
Being Photographed with Soldiers of the Swiss GuardChildren would be happy at a sneak peek, and especially to be photographed with the Vatican's Swiss guards. They can be identified by their unique uniforms. Some say that Michelangelo designed these uniforms, but it is worth knowing that this is a mistake. Actually it was the artist Rafael who influenced the uniforms. This was not done directly, but through Rafael's great influence on fashion during the Renaissance.

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Fox Island Lighthouse Association seeks volunteers
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is helping the Fox Island Lighthouse Association find volunteers for the Camper/Keeper Volunteer program at South Fox Island Light Station. The appointments will run mid-May through August.
This opportunity gives people a great experience involving wilderness camping on one of the prettiest islands in northern Lake Michigan. Volunteer duties include offering tours to the occasional visitor and performing minor maintenance tasks, such as mowing the lawn and painting. There is a minimum two-week-stay requirement for volunteers.
South Fox Island Light Station is located on Lake Michigan, 17 miles northwest of the Leelanau Peninsula. The light station has two lighthouses, a fog signal building, a boat house, assistant keeper’s quarters, a carpenter's shed and an oil house — all in various stages of restoration.
For more information about the Camper Keepers Program, visit the Fox Island Lighthouse Association website at www.southfox.org or contact John Wells at firstname.lastname@example.org or at (231) 933-0125.
Those looking for a unique vacation opportunity are encouraged to volunteer for the Camper/Keeper Volunteer program at South Fox Island Light Station on Lake Michigan.


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Dometic Selects Louisville, Kentucky for $4.1M Relocation
"The Dometic Group Board of Directors is pleased to announce Louisville as our new Dometic Americas headquarters location," said Doug Whyte, president of Dometic Americas. "We are grateful to the Governor, the Mayor and GLI for their excellent support and assistance throughout this process. We believe Louisville is the right place to continue our company's growth and we look forward to being a part of this dynamic community. Our leadership team is excited about the opportunity to commence our business operations in Louisville as soon as possible."
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has preliminarily approved Dometic for tax incentives up to $3 million through the Kentucky Business Investment program.
Dometic produces marine, RV, and medical refrigeration products, climate control systems, awnings, and sanitation systems. Its Louisville office will encompass executive leadership and support teams serving North and South American markets.
China-Based Minth Group Plans $87 Million Expansion at Lewisburg, Tennessee, Assembly Plant
2019 Top States for Doing Business: Georgia Ranks #1 Sixth Year in a Row
Hot Jobs: Growing Industrial Sectors
A Site Selector’s Checklist for Locating in the U.S.
Location USA 2019
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2019 Auto/Aero Site Guide
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VRA currently has approximately 250 members, most of whom are active players in the eleven VRA teams entered into the various competition leagues. Cricket at VRA means playing, training, and socialising with a pleasantly mixed company of surprisingly wide-ranging nationalities at one of the most beautiful sports grounds in the Netherlands. Cricket at VRA also offers various playing levels so there is always a team to suit your ambitions.
VRA’s first eleven plays in the Dutch Topklasse (highest league), and three other Sunday teams play at various levels, ranging from ambitious and competitive to purely recreational. On Saturday the other two recreational Men’s teams, the Ladies team and four Youth teams play in various age categories.
As cricket is especially popular in other parts of the world, many British expats and people from other commonwealth countries find their way to VRA. If cricket is considered a good sports example of successful integration, the VRA cricket club can be viewed as one of its strongest proponents. This is no surprise with VRA being located in Amsterdam, a city that attracts business from all over the world.
For many decades now, English, Scottish, Welsh, Indian, Australian, Suriname, New Zealand, Pakistani, Afghani, West-Indian, South African, Zimbabwean, American, Sri Lankan and Dutch players have been playing together as friends at VRA. As a typical Amsterdam sports club, we are proud of this special blend of nationalities, while we also are careful to maintain a healthy balance and our own traditional ‘club culture’.

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Archive for the ‘Silwan’ tag
The Police has been conducting enforcement operations in the East Jerusalem neighborhoods of Isawiya and Silwan. The operations included numerous arrests, roadblocks to inspect vehicles, tax collection, house demolitions, shutting off water, various fines, searches and random checks of identification, and more.
Residents said police officers and commanders have admitted to them that in practice it is punishment in response to rock-throwing and other disturbances.
“Learn not to throw rocks. As long as you continue to throw rocks we aren’t leaving,” one Silwan resident said a police officer told him. (Haaretz)
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Yesterday, the Jerusalem District Court acquitted five East Jerusalem residents aged 15-18 of participation in disturbances of the peace in the village of Silwan in March 2011, after having spent a year and a quarter in jail or house arrest. During the trial, numerous discrepancies were found between what was heard in interrogation tapes and what the investigators later reported, and that in cases where there were no recordings, the transcripts the investigators prepared after the fact were partial and misleading. (Haaretz)
(Hebrew - Haaretz)
A 14 year old boy from Silwan was arrested for 30 days and held in isolation, and following his release was remanded to indefinite house arrest which prevents him from finishing his high school studies.
(Hebrew - Sheikh Jarrah Solidarity)
The Jerusalem City Hall yesterday issued demolition orders for seven buildings in the neighborhood of Al Bustan in Silwan, in which the Mayor Nir Barkat plans to construct the King’s Garden project.
(Hebrew - Haaretz)
Four Palestinian youths, residents of Silwan in East Jerusalem, were arrested on suspicion that they attacked three Jews in Gai Ben Hinom in Jerusalem and lightly wounded them. Adv Mohammed Mahmoud who represents the suspects, said that policemen attacked some of the arrested youths who were hospitalized following the arrest. The police claims that the cops were attacked.
The Jerusalem district planning and construction committee approved a new visitors’ center at the City of David National Park in Silwan, East Jerusalem.
The Israel Nature and Parks Authority razed a complex including a playground, community center and cafe in Silwan, East Jerusalem.
A company called Lowel Investment, and which is tied to the Elad Association, has given notice to the Wajou family that it must vacate its home in the Abu Thiab house, which is located in the heart of the City of David archeological site, in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem. David Beeri, the Chairman of Elad, admitted about a year ago that he sometimes serves as the Israeli representative of Lowel Investment in its purchases in Israel.
The Jewish National Fund is trying to downplay its involvement in the eviction attempt of the Sumarin family from their Silwan home in East Jerusalem.
For the first time in five years, the government will evacuate a Palestinian family from its home in Silwan.

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It is on course to reach the firm configuration in mid-2013. Intriguingly, Aspire Aviation can exclusively reveal that Boeing is looking to feature a door modification on the 737 MAX 8 which will add around 9 seats to the aircraft’s capacity of seating 162 passengers in a 2-class configuration. The door modification is likely to be a standard feature across all MAX variants, Aspire Aviation‘s sources at Chicago-based Boeing say.
As a result, the 737 MAX 8 will likely seat 171 passengers while the MAX 7 and MAX 9 will accommodate 135 and 189 passengers in a 2-class configuration, respectively. Though the 737 MAX 9, capable of carrying 215 and 226 passengers in a single-class layout before and after the door modification, is unlikely to match the A321neo’s high-capacity 236-seat option enabled by the addition of an overwing exit, deactivation of door 2 and a push back in the location of door 3, as well as adopting the SpaceFlex aft-cabin configuration. Airbus claims this high-capacity configuration will reduce seat-mile costs by 5% alone.
The door modification, the same sources say, will enable the 737 MAX 8 to meet its 13% fuel burn per seat reduction target while increasing its payload/range performance with a “negligible” impact on the aircraft’s manufacturer’s empty weight (MEW).
Its interesting, but what Im failing to understand is what kind of modification to the door will allow them to add 9 more seats unto the aircraft? Or does the article mean to say door configuration??
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The present study was designed to determine the effects of both Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz)- and mobile phone (900 and 1800 MHz)-induced electromagnetic radiation (60 min/day during pregnancy and growth) on oxidative stress and trace element levels in the kidney and testis of growing rats from pregnancy to 6 weeks of age. In conclusion, Wi-Fi- and mobile phone-induced EMR caused oxidative damage by increasing the extent of lipid peroxidation and the iron level, while decreasing total antioxidant status, copper, and GSH values. Wi-Fi- and mobile phone-induced EMR may cause precocious puberty and oxidative kidney and testis injury in growing rats.
The authors of these studies noted that the results were preliminary and that possible health outcomes from changes in glucose metabolism in humans were unknown. Such inconsistent findings are not uncommon in experimental studies of the biological effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation in people (4). Some factors that can contribute to inconsistencies across such studies include assumptions used to estimate doses, failure to consider temperature effects, and lack of blinding of investigators to exposure status.
11. Sign out of your banking app when finished. “Don’t save your banking app ID on your device: Most apps give consumers the option to save their ID to that device. But if the smartphone or tablet falls into the wrong hands, the thief will have access to sensitive information, including balances and critical account numbers. Also make sure you sign out of the app after each session. Most apps automatically sign users out after a set time without detecting activity, but it’s safer to sign out immediately after each use.” – Stephen Ebbett, 6 Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft When Mobile Banking, About Money; Twitter: @AboutMoney
The environmental exposure to RF radiation in some schools is higher than reported levels for non-thermal biological effects. In order to reduce children’s exposure to RF radiation, schools should prefer wired network connections, allow laptop, tablets, and mobile phone usage only in flight mode and deactivate Wi-Fi access points when internet is not needed for learning purposes.
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48. Encourage your children to talk to you about their conversations with friends and experiences online. Make them feel comfortable talking to you if they are made to feel uncomfortable by anyone through any service while using their device. “Tell an adult you trust if you receive anything on your phone—a call, a text message, an email, a picture, or voicemail message—that makes you uncomfortable.” – Cell Phone Savvy, National Crime Prevention Council; Twitter: @McGruffatNCPC
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According to a Mar. 2008 meta-analysis of cell phone studies there is a "consistent pattern" connecting cell phone use and an increased risk of developing glioma, a type of brain tumor.  A Mar. 31, 2009 study found that long term cell phone use (10 years +) "approximately doubles the risk" of being diagnosed with glioma on the same side of the head where the cell phone is held.  In Apr. 2013 another study of Swedish cell phone users also found an association between cell phone use and the development of glioma and acoustic neuroma - a benign tumor formation on the nerve near the ear.  That study’s conclusions were confirmed by a different study in Apr. 2014.  Other studies published from 2005-2013 have similarly concluded that there is an association between cell phone use and increased risk of developing brain and head tumors.
Wireless internet (Wi-Fi) electromagnetic waves (2.45 GHz) have widespread usage almost everywhere, especially in our homes. Considering the recent reports about some hazardous effects of Wi-Fi signals on the nervous system, this study aimed to investigate the effect of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radiation on multisensory integration in rats. This experimental study was done on 80 male Wistar rats that were allocated into exposure and sham groups. Wi-Fi exposure to 2.4 GHz microwaves [in Service Set Identifier mode (23.6 dBm and 3% for power and duty cycle, respectively)] was done for 30 days (12 h/day). Cross-modal visual-tactile object recognition (CMOR) task was performed by four variations of spontaneous object recognition (SOR) test including standard SOR, tactile SOR, visual SOR, and CMOR tests. A discrimination ratio was calculated to assess the preference of animal to the novel object. The expression levels of M1 and GAT1 mRNA in the hippocampus were assessed by quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Results demonstrated that rats in Wi-Fi exposure groups could not discriminate significantly between the novel and familiar objects in any of the standard SOR, tactile SOR, visual SOR, and CMOR tests. The expression of M1 receptors increased following Wi-Fi exposure. In conclusion, results of this study showed that chronic exposure to Wi-Fi electromagnetic waves might impair both unimodal and cross-modal encoding of information.
35. Check your child’s cell phone records. “Review cell phone records for any unknown numbers and late night phone calls and texts.” While it may feel as though you’re snooping on your kids, reviewing their calling and texting records can help you identify warning signs such as strange calling patterns or unfamiliar numbers that could indicate that your child is communicating with someone they shouldn’t be such as a potential predator. – Help children use cell phones safely, NetSmartz Workshop; Twitter: @NetSmartz
Result: More than 100 studies on 2.45 GHz radiation were analyzed, most of which found changes compared to the control groups at levels below the safety guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) (issued as exposure limits of the 26th Federal Pollution Control Ordinance (BImSchV) in Germany). The available studies document damage to the reproductive system, impacts on the EEG and brain functions, as well as effects on the heart, liver, thyroid, gene expression, cell cycle, cell membranes, bacteria, and plants. As a mechanism of action, many studies identify oxidative stress. Adverse effects on learning, memory, attention, and behavior are the result of cytotoxic effects.
“When symptoms are not addressed comprehensively– for example, using symptom amelioration without simultaneous elimination of exposure – cell membrane adverse reaction and damage continue to occur while the patient is assuming the cause of the problem has been eliminated. This lulls patients into a false sense of security, causing them to aggravate their exposures through the increased use of their wireless devices. When the damage reaches a critically harmful level, even the symptom amelioration can no longer be sustained by the damaged cells.”
High frequency, specifically 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi radiation, induces a decrease in sperm parameters along with an increase in apoptosis-positive cells and caspase-3 activity in the seminiferous tubules of Wistar rats, specially in 7-hour group. It reduced seminal vesicle weight following 2.45 GHz exposure. Considering the progressive privilege of 2.45 GHz wireless networks in our environment, we concluded that there should be a major concern about the time-dependent exposure of our body to the higher frequencies of Wi-Fi antenna.
The king is dead — long live the king. If you’re looking for a smartphone that doesn’t break the bank and won’t sting too much if it’s lost, but still offers good performance, then Motorola’s G-range is usually where you’d start. This year, the Moto G6 has upped the ante, delivering a glass-and-metal design that your sprog won’t be ashamed to be seen with. A protective case is included in the package, but you might want to pick from our range of the best Moto G6 cases, since glass is prone to breaking.
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Prenatal exposure to radiation from cell phones may increase the risk of ADHD and other behavior problems in children. According to a peer-reviewed Nov. 2008 study in the journal Epidemiology, exposure to cell phone radiation while in the womb "was associated with behavior difficulties such as emotional and hyperactivity problems around the age of school entry."  A Dec. 2010 study replicated those findings.  A peer-reviewed Mar. 15, 2012 study found that mice exposed to cell phone radiation in the womb "were hyperactive and had impaired memory" as adults.
Depends on if you have other sources present in your home as well. Cordless home phone+base station, Smart Meter, Non-eco Wifi-Router (Eco will reduce the 10 pulses to 1 pulse per second on your Router, even when it has no connected devices.) An ethernetcable will work great, but make sure to disable the active wifi connection on your Laptop or Pc.
This study investigated the long-term effects of low-level 2.45GHz MW irradiation (2h/day for 30 days) on the reproductive function of male mice and its mechanism of action. Researchers observed that MW irradiation induced a significant decrease in sperm count and sperm viability along with the decrease in seminiferous tubule diameter, degeneration of seminiferous tubules, reduction in testicular 3β HSD activity and reduction in plasma testosterone levels. Increased expression of testicular i-NOS was observed in the MW-irradiated group of mice. These adverse reproductive effects suggest that chronic exposure to nonionizing MW radiation may lead to infertility via free radical species-mediated pathway.
ShieldMe On the ShieldMe site is a message from Wireless Connection CEO Rose Vitale addressing issues with the cellphone industry and she makes some good points. As far as how ShieldMe works she states, " Our ShieldMe cases help deflect up to 99% of the harmful EMF, RF or microwave radiation emitted from a cellphone while carrying around or when on a call." The demonstration of the SheildMe case shows levels that like the "EMF protection cellphone cases" is many many times higher than levels EMF expert Larry Gust follows as a certified building biologist.
In September 2014, Californian oncologists reported four similar case histories of young women who had developed breast cancer in precisely the areas where they normally carried their smartphones. What shocked the doctors was that these women were aged 21 to 39 and had no family history or other risk factors relating to cancer. All their cancers “had striking similarity, all tumours were hormone positive… (with) an extensive intraductal component and… near-identical morphology.” (CaseRepMed., 2013).

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The 2021 class picked up its fifth member, and third commitment in six days, Friday as Juan Davis made his pledge to the Texas Longhorns.
Davis is listed as an athlete by most recruiting services, but likely first the hybrid role similar to recently-departed star Lil’Jordan Humphrey. Like Humphrey did for Texas in 2018, Davis played primarily at the slot receiver role for the Everman (Fort Worth) High School, but also served situationally as a Wildcat quarterback.
The three-star receiver is a big target, listed at 6-foot-4, 217 pounds as a sophomore, but also brings some speed to the table. As a member of the track team, he competed in the the 200 meter, 4x200 relay and 4x400 relay for the Bulldogs.
His list of offers is currently short, with the Longhorns as just the third school to extend a scholarship offer following his sophomore year. However, with junior tape his stock would have likely risen, making the early pledge a big get for Texas.
Davis’s commitment adds more fuel to the late-July surge from the Longhorns as well as the momentum in the DFW area, where Texas has struggled in recent years. Davis becomes the second player in the 2021 class from the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, in addition to the four in the 2020 class.

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Latest indications are that — once re-started — the Kinsenda copper mine in the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to become an exceedingly competitive copper mine.
This is the optimistic forecast in the latest update released by Australianbased Copper Resources Corporation (CRC), the majority 75% shareholder in Minière de Musoshi et Kinsenda (MMK), which holds Kinsenda and two other high-grade deposits in the Katanga province. The remaining 25% of MMK is held 20% by the state company, SODIMICO, and 5% by the Forrest Group, the largest private business in Katanga.
An independent bankable feasibility study on the Kinsenda Restart Project is being prepared by Mineral Engineering Technical Services (Pty) Ltd of Perth, and CRC believes that with high grade ore identified and low estimated operating costs predicted, the prospects are highly encouraging.
The BFS estimates that the total financing required, including capital cost, working capital and financial charges during construction, will be approximately US$93 million (more than R650 million), and that operations will commence in mid-2008.
CRC intends providing US$36.4 million (R260 million), but will have to seek further equity funding to complete the project. RMB Resources, which previously approved a project loan in the amount of US$32 million R230 million), has expressed interest in arranging and providing an expanded facility of US$56 million (R400 million).
The mine is expected to treat 1.2 million tonnes of ore annually, yielding 54 000 tpa at full capacity. Life of mine has been calculated at 13 years, but current exploration could lead to a significant increase in resource, resulting in a substantial extension of mine life.
The BFS also confirmed the highly profitable and attractive nature of the project, as a result of the high grade of the ore (5.1%). The average total cash operating cost is estimated to be a very low at 71 US cents per pound of copper, ensuring the competitiveness of the mine.
Significant progress has been made on dewatering of the mine which is currently at 260m and is expected to reach 285m by the middle of July. This will allow securing, cleaning and preparing of the stopes for exploitation on that level. It will also enable the installation of the necessary pump station to reach the 330m level, which will then allow for a start on the actual development of the mine.


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There's a new largest statue in the world, and it comes in the form of Jesus Christ in the small Polish town of Swiebodzin, according to Reuters.
Roughly 15,000 people, tourists and pilgrims alike, flocked to the town on Sunday for the statue's unveiling.
The statue, the idea of a local Roman Catholic priest, stands at 33 meters (108 feet)--3 meters taller than Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.
Tourists have already begun arriving from Germany (the town is 55 miles from the border).
Take a look at the statue below and let us know what you think!


text: Advances in treatment mean children are increasingly cared for by their parents at home, leading to a shift in responsibility from health care professionals to parents. Little is known about parents' pain management experiences and the etiology of pain experienced by children with cancer especially when at home. A rapid review of the literature was undertaken investigating children's cancer-related pain, with emphasis on the management of pain outside the health care setting. Electronic databases were searched and a quality assessment was conducted. Forty-two articles were included. Despite advances in pain management techniques, children with cancer regularly cite pain as the most prevalent symptom throughout the cancer trajectory. The source of pain is usually treatment side effects or painful procedures. Parents find dealing with their child's pain distressing and demanding and may hold misconceptions about pain management. Findings indicate a need for more robust research into parental pain management leading to the development of effective pain management resources for parents.

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So tiny! Tillandsia Pedicellata (air plant) is a rare, micro air plant, originating in Bolivia. It has overlapping tight, compact, leaves with a tubular shape. Moderate trichomes and medium green foliage. Produces beautiful little yellow blooms at maturity. These look great mounted on grapevine wood or cork bark. Each plant ranges in size from 1-2 inches. Specimen plants also available on occasion. A specimen will be a larger cluster of multiple single plants unseparated as shown in the first and last pictures of this listing. All of our plants ship green/not in bloom however when in stock we will send them.
These are hard to find Tillandsia grown in small batches.
Options include single or specimen plant.
Approximately 1+ inch tall.
These plants are low maintenance, making them a great choice for people who are new to indoor plants.
They need regular daily indirect or filtered sunlight (so fine for desks, shelves, bathrooms or bedrooms). A weekly water is all they require - although you can always give them a mist in between if they look a little dry.
Air plants prefer regular air circulation, so we suggest open terrariums rather than the kind with lids.
We stock an air plant fertilizer which is ideal for this plant - check out the 'Supplies' section of our shop to see more. We also have a wide range of fillers which you can use as a base in any plant pot you might use. Orchid bark is a great choice for this!
Details & Care:
- Tillandsia Pedicellata
- Pictured planter not included, see our shop for a wide variety of planters!
- Indoor plants, open terrariums or mounted on wood or bark
- Requires a regular source of indirect or filtered light
- Mist or dunk once a week, mist with water spray as necessary
- Low maintenance plants, suitable for beginners
COLD WEATHER SHIPPING: Check the weather in your area during shipment times. A heat pack is highly recommended if temperatures fall below 40 degrees. You can purchase a heat pack under "Supplies".
Cutie air plant! Thank you.
I love this tiny little tillandsia! They arrived safe and sound despite it being in the 20s outside (I did have a heat pack).
Lovely plant not as full as pictured, packaged well fast shipping!
Packaging was awesome. felt like I was getting presents. My tillandsias were beyond perfect. will definitely be ordering from her again. I loved the attention to detail.
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Tobacco Cessation Pharmacology
Participants will gain an understanding of the impact of tobacco dependence and addiction on stopping tobacco product use. They will learn pharmacology best-practice and approaches for offering support effectively.
- tobacco cessation pharmacology
- drug toxicity and medication interactions
- specific medications metabolized differently when a person stops smoking
- how to assess the level of nicotine dependence
- the impact of nicotine withdrawal and how to manage symptoms.
An overview of pharmacotherapy needs of clients in specific sites or populations is highlighted in the e-learning unit.
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With less than a month to go before the one-year anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Joe Biden announced that he will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to assist Volodymir Zelensky's government in its fight against Russia. Hours earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that his government would deploy 14 Leopard 2 tanks. These concessions came after Kiev's repeated requests for military assistance from the international community. These requests continue.
Yuriy Sak, an advisor to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, told Reuters that they need military aircraft, such as F-16s, to defeat Vladimir Putin's regime:
The next big hurdle will now be the fighter jets. If we get them, the advantages on the battlefield will be just immense... It's not just F-16s: fourth generation aircraft, this is what we want.
It is understood that the Ukrainian defense requirement comes from the age of its fleet. Reznikov went so far as to claim that Western fighters would be an "immense" advantage in their fight against Russia.
No U.S. aviation is scheduled to be dispatched
National Security Advisor John Kirby confirmed "ongoing discussions" with Ukraine about sending military aviation. However, he assured that the talks "evolve as conditions change."
While speaking to reporters, the U.S. official wanted to clarify that, for the time being, there are no plans to provide combat aircraft:
You can't blame Ukrainians for wanting more and more systems. It's not the first time they've talked about fighter jets, but I don't have any announcements to make on that front.
Moscow's reaction to Western tank shipments
Hours after Biden's and Scholz's announcements, warning sirens sounded throughout the Ukrainian territory. Putin's army bombed several buildings. Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief Valeri Zaluzhni reported:
The enemy carried out 55 air-launched and sea-launched missile launches with rockets from aircraft and ships located in the Black Sea.


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Everton striker Moise Kean is yet to show his thrilling potential during a difficult start to life at Goodison Park but Toffees scout Gretar Steinsson insists that the summer signing remains one of the most exciting young talents anywhere in world football, in quotes reported by Sky Sports (13 November, 2pm).
It has been a difficult few days for a man signed from Juventus for £27 million (BBC).
Kean was left out of the Everton squad for Saturday’s 2-1 win at Southampton as a punishment for turning up late for a team meeting (not the first time he has been reprimanded in his short career for poor time keeping) and reports are now linking him with a January move away from Merseyside.
But Steinsson, a former Bolton right-back who is now Everton’s chief European scout, was in no mood to add fuel to the fire.
"Kean is one of the greatest talents in the world. He is growing but he has great talent,” the former Iceland international said at the Wyscout Forum in Amsterdam.
“We are happy that he chose Everton. He is in a new world, with a new language, the Premier is difficult and time must be given to him. He must have patience; our confidence will be rewarded.”
Steinsson’s comments don’t exactly give the impression that Everton are looking to cash in on Kean after just 11 goalless games for the club.
The 2019 Serie A champion has proved at Juventus and with Italy that he is a potentially generation-defining talent – one that Everton will not give up on just because he was late for one meeting in November.
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The recent explosion in interest in historical photography from Asia has revealed just how little is known about its photographic achievements outside the continent. The same can be said for the history of Japanese photography. Much of what we do know revolves around a handful of western photographers whose Yokohama-based practices catered mostly to other foreign residents. New research has uncovered stories of photographers previously unknown outside their territories to help us reinterpret the pragmatic and idealistic uses of photography in the rapidly industrializing Japanese visual economy.
Celio Barreto will discuss key points in the photographic development of Edo and Meiji Eras through images and objects he has studied in the rare book collections in the Bishop White Committee Library of East Asia, and The Royal Ontario Museum’s Asian Photography collection. Join us for these rare and valuable insights into material and production practices during one of the most revolutionary periods in the Land of The Rising Sun.

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Beautifully printed $100, 8%, bearer bond certificate from the Galveston, Houston & Henderson R.R. Co.
issued in 1857. This historic document was printed by John F. Traw, New York and has an ornate border around it with the company's name on top center. This item is hand signed by the Company's President and Secretary and is over 162 years old. 16 coupons attached on bottom. The Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad Company was chartered on February 7, 1853, to build from Galveston through Houston to Henderson. The early incorporators included W. C. Lacy, T. P. Anderson, R. A. Harris, and William M. Tuck. The company was an important carrier as it was, for a number of years, Galveston's only rail connection with the Texas railroad system centering at Houston. Although supported in Galveston and Houston, much of the early financing was provided by investors in Holland and France as indicated by this certificate. Construction of the "Old Reliable Short Line," as the road was later called, began at Virginia Point on the mainland opposite Galveston Island in 1854. However, the first rail was not laid until 1857 and in 1859 the company finally reached Houston, where it terminated at the corner of Main and McKinney. Only two curves, one on either side of Harrisburg, were required between Virginia Point and Houston. A trestle across Galveston Bay, built from the proceeds of a Galveston County bond issue, was finished in 1860, thus completing the rail line between the two cities. The original company was sold out in 1860, and a new Galveston, Houston and Henderson was organized under the original charter. During the Civil War the railroad remained active, handling the traffic to and from the blockade runners reaching Galveston. The tracks and the Galveston Bay bridge were used by Gen. John B. Magruder in his recapture of Galveston on January 1, 1863. In 1867 the bondholders of the original company forced the railroad into receivership. Over the ensuing four years an acrimonious court battle was fought between the stockholders and bondholders before the Galveston, Houston and Henderson was ordered sold under foreclosure on December 15, 1871. A third company was organized under the original charter which acquired and merged the Galveston and Houston Junction Railroad Company later that month. The railroad was again sold on August 1, 1882, to Jay Gould and Russell Sage. They organized a new company, also under the original charter, which was sold to the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company (Katy). The Katy was also under Gould's control. Since the Katy railhead was 165 miles from Houston at the time, the Galveston, Houston and Henderson was leased to a third Gould road, the International-Great Northern Railroad Company, in 1883. Gould lost control of the Katy in 1888. In 1893 the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company of Texas built into Houston, and the Katy demanded the return of its property. The International-Great Northern refused, claiming a valid lease of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson. Although the Katy was initially successful in state court and began operating into Galveston, a change of venue to federal court overturned the state court ruling. The case remained in the courts for the next two years while the International-Great Northern had exclusive use of the property. Finally, on November 19, 1895, the two contesting railroads signed an agreement settling the dispute. The Katy sold a 50 percent interest in the Galveston, Houston and Henderson to the International-Great Northern, the lease was dissolved, and both railroads received trackage rights between Houston and Galveston. The Galveston, Houston and Henderson was the shortest of the three railroads that eventually connected Houston and Galveston and reported its mileage at an even fifty miles. In 1877 the line began operating the first daily newspaper train in Texas for the transportation of the Galveston News into Houston. This service lasted until World War I In 1892 the company reported passenger earnings of $95,000 and freight earnings of $398,000. That year the railroad owned twelve locomotives and fourteen cars. The September 1900 hurricane destroyed the company's two-mile bridge across Galveston Bay, and it was not rebuilt. The railroad used the bridge owned by the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, the only bridge to survive the storm, until the Causeway was opened in 1912. Effective March 1, 1920, the two owning railroads began operating the Galveston, Houston and Henderson for alternating one year periods. The Galveston, Houston and Henderson discontinued all train service and was reduced to the role of a terminal operation at Galveston. By end of 1960 ownership of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson was vested in the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company as successors to the original owners. On December 1, 1989, the Missouri-Kansas-Texas and the Galveston, Houston and Henderson were both merged into the Missouri Pacific. The "Old Reliable Short Line" operated under its original charter and name for over 136 years, longer than any other railroad in the state. Handbook of Texas Online, s.v. "GALVESTON, HOUSTON AND HENDERSON RAILROAD," http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/GG/eqg7.html (accessed August 19, 2005). History from OldCompany.com
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text: Abatacept attenuates activation of T cells by blocking the connection between CD80/86 and CD28, a co-stimulation transmission for T cell activation, which may contribute to the impaired antibody reactions after PCV7 vaccination. significantly improved in all treatment organizations in response to PPSV23 vaccination. In the ABT group, the IgG reactions for the 6B serotype were lower compared with those in the MTX only or control organizations, whereas the OI reactions were much like those in the additional two organizations. Inside a subgroup analysis, the pneumococcal serotype-specific IgG reactions were significantly reduced both serotypes (6B and 23F) in the ABT/MTX group; however, the OI reactions in the ABT group were not different from the control group. There was no association between the pneumococcal serotype-specific IgG and OI reactions for the 6B serotype in individuals receiving PHA-767491 hydrochloride ABT in contrast to the control PHA-767491 hydrochloride or MTX only individuals. No severe adverse effects were observed in any of the treatment organizations. Conclusions OI reactions show antibody features rather than just their amount, so the similarity of these measurements between all three organizations suggests that RA individuals receiving ABT still benefit from receiving the PPSV23 vaccination, even though they create less IgG in response to it. The results suggest an influence of ABT within the humoral response to PPSV23 vaccination under MTX treatment; however, maintained opsonin reactions are expected in RA individuals treated with ABT plus MTX. Trial registration University or college Hospital Medical Info Network Clinical Tests Registry: UMIN000009566. Registered 12 December 2012. values) less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. All the statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and SPSS version 18 software (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA). Results Clinical and demographic characteristics A total of 989 RA patients were assessed for eligibility, and 929 patients PHA-767491 hydrochloride were recruited and randomized. Of these, 121 patients receiving disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), MTX, or ABT with/without MTX were subjected to the nested study for vaccine immunogenicity (Fig.?1). The clinical and demographic characteristics of PHA-767491 hydrochloride these 121 subjected patients are summarized in Table?1. The study population was classified into three groups: DMARD treatment only (RA control group; n?=?35), MTX monotherapy (MTX alone group, n?=?55), and ABT treatment (n?=?24, mean dose; 547?+?127.9?mg/4?weeks). The mean ages of patients in the ABT group were significantly lower compared to those in the control group. The three groups were otherwise comparable. All patients fulfilled the criteria of safety required for vaccine injection, and no serious side effects were observed after vaccination. Table 1 Clinical and demographic characteristics of RA patients prior to pneumococcal vaccination Values between treatment groupsvalues between treatment groups were decided using the Kruskal-Wallis test. values were calculated with the chi-square test for qualitative data. rheumatoid arthritis, methotrexate, abatacept, BMI body mass index, Disease Activity Score 28, simplified disease activity index, clinical disease activity index, interstitial pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pneumococcal serotype-specific IgG concentrations To evaluate the effect of ABT treatment on the level of pneumococcal serotype-specific IgG produced following PPS23V vaccination in RA patients, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays were performed to measure the serotype 6B- and 23F-specific IgG levels in patients from each of the three groups PHA-767491 hydrochloride before and after vaccination. The ratios between post- and pre-vaccination antibody concentrations are summarized in Table?2. After vaccination with PPSV23, the geometric mean concentrations (GMCs) of both serotype 6B- and 23F-specific IgG were increased in all Mmp7 groups. However, there were large differences in the fold induction of GMC responses among the groups with regard to treatments; for 6B serotypes, a higher post-GMC was obtained in the control (2.38 times) and MTX alone (1.75 times) groups compared with that in the ABT (1.23 times, no significant increase).


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The Secret Ingredient for Dairy-Free Ricotta
Thanks to non-dairy geniuses, we already know that puréed nuts are a great substitute in recipes that call for creamy cheese sauces. But if you’re craving something less runny, a little firmer, and more ricotta-esque, then here’s a new trick.
Add steamed cauliflower to that nut blend.
While creamed nuts provide a velvety base, the steamed cauliflower give the mixture thickness, body, and a bumpy, ricotta-like texture. Which means this sturdier substitute can be stuffed, balled, and used like ricotta.
Once blended, you can leave the cauliflower-nut ricotta as a simple spread or add in some sautéed spinach. Bake it and then drizzle with olive oil and fresh herbs. Slather it on pizza or crostini or toast. Use it to stuff dates or chicken or gigantic pasta shells. Make veggie-packed “ricotta” gnocchi or an impressive “cheese” log that all your guests — vegans included — will enjoy.
How to Make It
To make cauliflower-nut ricotta, begin by steaming approximately 2 cups of cauliflower florets until they become soft enough to pierce with a fork (but are not mushy), about 10 minutes. Remove the florets from the steamer and let them cool.
Then add 1 cup of nuts to a food processor — I suggest using cashews or macadamia for their rich, creamy texture and taste, as well as their white color. (Pine nuts work very well, too, for those with nut allergies.) And by all means, don’t stay stuck with one kind of nut. Experiment according to your intended use and feel free to toast the nuts first to really bring out their flavor.
Add the cauliflower to the food processor and purée until well-combined and smooth. As for additional spices, I like adding a little garlic powder, salt, and fresh or dried herbs. Dill is my personal favorite. Again, play around with flavors depending on the dish you plan to make. Have fun with finishing touches, too: Go sweet with a drizzle of honey and orange zest or more savory with freshly ground black pepper and chopped olives, pimentos, or artichoke hearts.
Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to a week.

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Set around the history of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, hunchback lawyer Matthew Shardlake is sent to investigate a closed room murder. A great story with a number of twists and superbly written. Samson combines superb story telling with eloquent writing and descritions which transport you right into the heart of Tudor England....Continua
An interesting twist. I enjoyed reading it the whole way through. C. J. Sansom's descriptive writing allowed me to picture everything from the monastery to the details of a sword.
A good murder mystery, just kept you guessing. Also enjoyed the historical element.
A proper old skool page-turner :) Crime without all the forensic nonsense. Mint.
Dissolution is set in the 1530s, a time of great religious change in England. Cromwell's commissioner, Robin Singleton, has been found murdered, in the monastery, he was sent to investigate, at Scarnsea, on the Sussex coast. Lawyer, Matthew Shardlake, and his assistant Mark Poer have been sent to the monastery, to uncover the murderer.
I found this book a fascinating read. The descriptions, and attention to detail in the book really bring the Tudor era to life. You can almost feel the atmosphere of impending doom and desperation in the monastery, as the monastic way of life draws to its end, after hundreds of years....Continua


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Resilience is often described as your ability to bounce back from adversity. Being resilient is an important building block of individual and organizational health and well-being. This seminar will provide participants with an understanding of the different components that contribute to resiliency and will show them how they can thrive under pressure.
At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to do the following:
- Understand the factors that contribute to resiliency.
- Recognize how attitudes, actions, and choices contribute to resiliency.
- Implement strategies for thriving under pressure.

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Discussion in 'People Photography' started by manaheim, May 10, 2009.
First time I've taken formal portraits of anyone. How did I do?
not too bad for your first time...
Lighting and exposure and everything is all great, but the poses are a little bland. Especially in #1 where she looks like she's going to kill you if you actually push that button....lol. As said above though....not bad for your first ones.
Nice exposure, nice sharpness, but as others have said, the poses need to be worked on. His expression is not too bad, very corporate. Hers is a mugshot picture.
Watch the backgrounds as well, behind her, there is a sign for something leaning on the wall.
Yeah. I actually do have some with her smiling, but as I now see, the key appears to be a small smile. She has a pretty big smile in the other ones and it makes her look pretty dorky, and in truth... she is a more severe/serious kind of person.
Thanks for the comments!
mugshot... heheh... I may have to redo hers. Good thing she's family, eh?
The sign was actually a book on wyoming... an artifact of my inexperience. The way we setup the shot initially there is a nice bookshelf with some legal books (these two are attourneys and this is intended for their website). The Wyoming book is related to her as that's where she grew up, so in a wider shot it worked, but I quickly realized the wide shot were not appropriate for this kind of shot. I should have taken the book down. Good call, and I was curious if anyone would comment on it.
What I'm surprised about is that no one complained about the brick wall... are you guys just trying to be nice, or did you think it's actually ok?
I'm also very happy to hear people were pleased with the exposure and the sharpness. I was using a dual-strobe setup with an SB-600 off-camera on a shelf to my left and an SB-800 on the camera. The lens was actually just my 18-200 VR. I wanted to use my 50mm 1.8 but this room was REALLY small, so I couldn't pull it off.
Thanks everyone for your great comments!
I have no real issues with the brick wall. Although now knowing they are lawyers, I would suggest an in-office, at a desk style shoot to make it even more formal
In addition to everything mentioned, portraiture requires a lot of postprocessing until you become more aware of how to minimize some of the problems during shooting.
In the first one, the skin needs work to smooth it out and improve the colour a little without going too far and making it look unnatural. Her hair needs more light and detail as well. The eyes also should be brightened a little particularly the darker one on the right.
With the fellow, the double chin is not flattering. The usual approach when shooting is to have them jut their chin out a little and tighten their neck and muscles for a few seconds before shooting. The angle of posing and shooting can also reduce it as well. In post you can de-emphasize it through dodging and selective softening of focus. Some minor warping if done carefully also works. His red skin is natural of course, but I would experiment with reducing it just a little to see if it improves the overall image.
Needless to say in post, you need a fine touch, not too much, but enough to improve the overall image and make it more flattering for your clients.
ooo, nice feedback and great information. Thanks. I actually tried having him jut his chin out, but it wound up looking odd. I wonder if I should have stood on a chair. I'm shorter than he is by a LOT and he was standing. (actually I'm shorter than both of them)
I did do some touch up on some other blemishes on the skin and whatnot, and wondered if I should try to fix the chin, but in the end decided to stay with it, but now I think I'll take another crack at it.
I was considering doing a light airbrush pass on the woman, but wasn't sure if she would be offended. I let them know I could do it if they so desired.
On their color... they're definitely red. I did play with it a bit, but it wound up looking wonky. I think the color is pretty well dead on. Their kids are red, too. It's a big family of redheads. Pretty amusing since that coloration is generally so uncommon.
Again, thanks for this. I appreciate you taking the time. I'm going to play a bit in PP and see about setting up a second shoot with them.
Good thing you watermarked these, cause I was gonna take 'em!!!
You trolling the 'net looking for pictures of my brother and sister in law?
LOL!!! Yeah, ya got me!
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Amphetamine was discovered as a drug in the late 1920s, and over the next 25 years, its pharmacological effects were studied. An amphetamine derivative called methamphetamine became a popular medication during the 1940s and 1950s and was used successfully as an antidepressant and weight loss drug. It was also during this time that Ritalin (methylphenidate) was discovered and marketed as a treatment for chronic fatigue and depression. By the 1960s, the adverse effects and high potential for abuse of these stimulant drugs were being recognized, so they were included in the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. Today, there are several central nervous system stimulants that are used in patients with conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity.
The list below includes the most common CNS stimulants and pricing:
List of CNS stimulants
|Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)||Adderall is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Mydayis (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)||Mydayis is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Adderall XR (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine)||Adderall XR is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Ritalin (methylphenidate)||Ritalin is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Ritalin LA (methylphenidate)||Ritalin LA is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Methylin (methylphenidate)||Methylin is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Metadate CD (methylphenidate)||Metadate CD is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Aptensio XR (methylphenidate)||Aptensio XR is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Concerta (methylphenidate)||Concerta is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Quillichew ER (methylphenidate HCl)||Qullichew ER is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Quillivant XR (methylphenidate HCl)||Qullichew XR is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal)||Daytrana is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Focalin (dexmethylphenidate)||Focalin is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate)||Focalin XR is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Bontril PDM (phendimetrazine)||Bontril PDM is used in the treatment of obesity.
|Desoxyn (methamphetamine)||Desoxyn is used in the treatment of ADHD and as a short-term treatment of obesity.
|Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine)||Dexedrine is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine)||Zenzedi is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
|Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine transdermal)||Xelstrym is used in the treatment of ADHD.
|Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)||Vyvanse is used in the treatment of ADHD and binge eating disorder.
|Adipex-P (phentermine)||Adipex-P is used in the treatment of obesity.
|Lomaira (phentermine)||Lomaira is used in the treatment of obesity.
|Provigil (modafinil)||Provigil is used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleep disorders.
|Nuvigil (armodafinil)||Nuvigil is used in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and sleep disorders.
|Azstarys (serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate)||Azstarys is used in the treatment of ADHD.
What are CNS stimulants?
CNS stimulants, which are also called sympathomimetic drugs, have chemical structures that are almost identical to neurotransmitters in your brain such as norepinephrine and dopamine. They stimulate adrenergic receptors to increase the levels of these neurotransmitters in your brain which can lead to improved alertness, attention, and energy.
CNS stimulants are typically used to treat the symptoms of ADHD such as difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and restlessness. They are also used to treat the excessive sleepiness that occurs with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. Caution must be used when using these medications as they have a high potential for abuse.
CNS stimulants are available in several dosage forms, including oral tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, liquids, and transdermal patches. They are also available as short-acting (immediate-release) and long-acting (extended-release) formulations.
How do CNS stimulants work?
CNS stimulants work by increasing the availability of catecholamines, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, or serotonin in your brain. CNS stimulants are thought to accomplish this by increasing the release of these neurotransmitters and by blocking their reuptake in your brain. Dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine are thought to help regulate emotions and are involved in high-level mental processes such as attention and organization. This makes them ideal ADHD medications.
In addition to improving ADHD symptoms such as lack of focus, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, CNS stimulant use can lead to increased heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.
What conditions are CNS stimulants used to treat?
CNS stimulants are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat:
Are CNS stimulants safe?
When taken as prescribed, CNS stimulants can be safe and effective. There is a high potential for drug abuse and dependency on stimulant medications, so it is important to take it exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.
Make sure your healthcare provider is aware of your health conditions as well as the prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications and supplements you are taking. These can include:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Heart defects
- High blood pressure
- Mental health problems such as psychosis, mania, or depression
- Tics or Tourette’s syndrome
- Substance abuse or illicit drug use
- Are taking certain medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), blood thinners, or cold medicines that contain decongestants
Can you take CNS stimulants while you are pregnant or breastfeeding?
CNS stimulants like Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) and Ritalin (methylphenidate) are considered pregnancy Category C medications. A Category C means that animal studies showed risk but human studies were not available to make a definitive conclusion on the effects these drugs might have on the fetus. You should use these medications with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks.
While there are no controlled studies on the safety of stimulant use during lactation, the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks in most mothers with ADHD.
What are the common side effects of stimulants?
CNS stimulants are typically given orally or via a transdermal patch. Some common side effects of these medications include:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Dry mouth
- Stomach ache
CNS stimulants can sometimes cause severe adverse effects from long-term use, including:
- Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat)
- Tachycardia (fast heart rate)
- Chest pain
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Increased body temperature
- Heart failure
- Delayed growth in adolescents
- Withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly
This is not a complete list of side effects and we encourage you to consult with your healthcare provider for a complete list of side effects.
How much do CNS stimulants cost?
CNS stimulants are very expensive with an average cost of around $100,000 per year. The mAbs used for cancer can be even more than the average while other conditions can be lower, but still cost about $20,000 per year.
You can purchase CNS Stimulants for $49 per month with the help of NiceRx if eligible for assistance. Prices at the pharmacy vary by location, strength, and quantity, as well as your insurance status.
Related resources for CNS stimulants
The content on this website is intended for information purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. The information on this website should not be relied upon and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always speak to your doctor regarding the risks and benefits of any treatment.

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My Rose - Poem by Christopher Thor Britt
My rose, though growing in a garden not my own, is mine all the same
Do not my eyes smile at her beauty and lose themselves in her scent?
Do not my fingers tremble with anticipation just to touch her silky skin?
While there may be pain when I hold her in my strong embrace
It compares not to the loss I feel when at last her I release
All the world may know her beauty and pen such odes to last in infamy
Yet words alone will never do poetic justice to her loveliness
This rose grows ever in my heart for it is, and will e’er remain her own
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Global Market Intelligence released a new report today that estimates that $34 billion in coal plant investment and another $34 billion in new gas plant construction could be at risk.
While the past decade has seen U.S. electric sector carbon emission declines, attributable mainly to the substitution of coal generation with natural gas generation, recent pricing trends indicate further emissions reductions via this avenue are unlikely. More recently, the advancement of renewable mandates and regulatory support for retiring coal generation in parts of the country indicate that a new round carbon emissions reductions are on the horizon. However, to meet ambitious decarbonization targets such as those in the Biden administration’s Clean Energy Standard, green energy will need to expand much more rapidly.
This push could reduce the value of recent investments in pollution control equipment at coal plants. Furthermore, a review of markets with strong renewable mandates and carbon emissions pricing indicates much of the U.S. fleet of recently built natural gas generation could come under pressure as well.
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Here are the last 2 polishes from my giveaway. First up, we have Orange. It is also sheer, and I completely forgot to try it over white!! This is about 4 coats:
My pictures don't show the bit of shimmer these have, it kind of looks like a lollipop on your nails! It also smelled like an orange lollipop, but the smell didn't stick around as long as the Grape did. It also matched the Cheetos I was pigging out on as well!!
Next up is Cherry. I remembered to put this one over white!! Please excuse the crappy application though, I did this in a friend's garage at about 9 pm while Mr. Ski was throwing darts... (3 coats over white)
These are fun polishes, and I hope the winner enjoys them as much as I do!!


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Police misconduct cases come and go, but some stick around to “thrive”. Many wind up brushed under the rug, resulting in unsolved cases thrown into a file never to be viewed again. The fact that police have the power and authority that they do makes it rather difficult to hold them accountable when they do something wrong. They have their department to back them up and possibly even the city they work in. Granted, police have a hard job ahead of them each and every day they put on their bulletproof vest as they don’t know what the day might bring, but sometimes, they only make matters harder on themselves when they fail to comply with their department’s policies.
Officers are still human beings, and their crimes should be handled in the same manner as a case against any other person. And while we sometimes see “justice” being served, we also find out that there may be more going on behind closed doors than we would like to believe.The city of Chicago has agreed to pay $20 million in a police misconduct case that resulted in two wrongful deaths.
According to the Chicago Tribune, “records show the city [Chicago] has been sanctioned by judges eight times for failing to turn over records in a police misconduct case since Rahm Emanuel became mayor in 2011.” This information comes out after the city settled a case revolving around former officer Joseph Frugoli who was faced with criminal charges after causing a fatal drunk driving accident, leaving two individuals dead. Although the officer was off-duty at the time of the accident, the verdict was reached after “it was revealed that key documents involving an alcohol-fueled bar fight in detective Joseph Frugoli’s past had been improperly withheld”
The city of Chicago has now agreed to pay $ 20 million to settle a code-of-silence lawsuit that was brought on by the families of Andrew Cazares and Fausto Manzera. While the settlement amount has been agreed on, it “must still be green-lighted by the city’s Finance Committee before going to the full City Council for a vote.” The city of Chicago has already paid out nearly $100 million in police-related cases within the last two months.
The lawyers that were representing the families of Cazares and Manzera “alleged in their wrongful death lawsuit that the police code of silence protected Frugoli and caused him to think he could drink and drive without fear of consequences.” Prior to this fatal accident, Frugoli was involved in another collision that resulted in two-officers sustaining injuries, yet he never took a field sobriety test or was questioned at the scene. Perhaps he thought the same thing would have happened this time around.
While police brutality lawyers and society itself are trying to get a tighter grip on the issue of police brutality, there needs to be more consequence and less cover-up when dealing with officers who break the law.
If you are a victim of police misconduct or have a family member who was wrongfully treated by a police officer, USAttorneys.com will find you a Chicago, IL police brutality attorney now who can assist with your case and ensure it is handled in the proper manner.


Conventional clonoscope is semiflexible tube that should be manipulated by operator for inspection and treatment. Therefore, it sometimes causes pain for the patient and even perforation to the wall of colon if a surgeon is not well trained. For safe colonoscopy, self-propelling robots with inchworm locomotion are studied. But, inchworm locomotion has some problems in adaptiveness to the variation of colon diameter. In this paper, we propose novel locomotive mechanism which can move in the colon without any external assistance. It has several cams that have constant phase difference each other and located along the centerline of the mechanism. This mechanism could realize the robotic endoscope which has continuous and smooth thrust force.


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Captain America is ready to welcome another Captain in town, and he hopes it's Brie!
Chris Evans was certainly not shy at Wizard World Philly this weekend when voicing his opinion on who should play the next Captain, Captain Marvel, to come into the Marvel cinematic universe! Rumors began to surface last week that Oscar winner Brie Larson was being sought after to play the revered female comic book hero in Marvel's upcoming stand-alone Captain Marvel film, and fans were all over social media praising the idea and hoping it comes true. Well, fans weren't the only ones excited by Larson potentially landing the role!
Captain America himself, Chris Evans, was asked about the chance that Larson will be cast by a fan and Wizard World Philly, and just like us, he wants it bad! Chris and Brie starred together in 2009's Scott Pilgrim vs The World, and he's a huge fan of the Oscar winner! Chris answered:
“I just heard about that. I really hope that happens! I love Brie Larson. We did a movie together back in ’09, ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’.”
"I cannot say enough about Brie Larson. I think she's phenomenal."
We REALLY hope it happens too, Chris! Brie must be on cloud 9 having Captain America himself give her his blessing! Larson has yet to comment on the rumors, but they haven't been denied either. Chances are she is really being circled for the role, and they are mid-negotiations with the actress on salary and schedule. Personally, I think Brie would make an AMAZING Captain Marvel, and bring a lot to the character needed to bring it from page to screen. Brie is no pampered Hollywood starlet, she's been working hard in the industry for over 15 years to get where she is, and she showed her incredible strength as a powerhouse actress in the film, Room, this year, which deservedly won her an Oscar. The actress who brings Captain Marvel to life needs to have that strength, and fans are hoping the film does not portray Captain Marvel as a measly sex symbol, which comic book films can often do to beloved female comic characters.
I have to say, having Chris on board makes me want to see Brie in the role even more than I did before! Hey Chris, you've got some say at Marvel, right? Send them a note, make it happen Captain!
'Captain Marvel' is set for a March 8th, 2019 release!

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North Korea fires second missile over Japan
In its 15th missile test this year, North Korea fired a missile eastward from the vicinity of Sunan in Pyongyang, per South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, forcing Japan to warn its residents to take shelter. It flew about 3,700 km landing in the Pacific, per the South Korean military, flying farther than any other missile the North has fired, per the NYT. U.S. Pacific Command Cmdr. Dave Benham assessed the incident to be an intermediate range ballistic missile launch.
This comes just weeks after North Korea launched for the first time what appeared to be a ballistic missile designed to carry a nuclear payload over Japan.
Be smart: This is the first missile North Korea has launched since the UN imposed its toughest sanctions yet on North Korea and comes just hours after the North said it would "sink" Japan and reduce the U.S. to "ashes and darkness." This is not North Korea coming to the negotiating table.
- During the launch, South Korea's military was conducting a ballistic missile drill in the East Sea in response to the latest provocation.
- President Moon will be presiding over a National Security Council meeting.
- The UN Security Council will host a meeting Friday over the launch.
- Cmdr. Benham said NORAD assessed the launch did not pose a threat to North America and PACOM assessed it didn't pose a threat to Guam.
- Trump has been briefed by Chief of Staff John Kelly, per White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders.
- Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on all nations to amp up measures against North Korea.


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While intersectionality is increasingly an object of inquiry in social movement research, few scholars examine leadership’s role in enabling intersectional mobilization. This article draws on data from archives and in-depth interviews (n = 18) to explore the importance of leadership succession in transforming the Chicago Abortion Fund between 1985–2015. Specifically, it explores two types of succession: (1) from grassroots or community-embedded leadership to bridge leadership (which connects the community to the organization), and (2) from bridge to formal leadership. Our study shows how these two types of succession were instrumental in operationalizing margins-to-center organizing. We present our findings in a series of conjunctures or episodes to elucidate how Black women and women of color moved gradually through different forms of leadership. In so doing, they changed the framing and praxis of the organization from a social service agency to a radical reproductive-justice social movement organization.
LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION IN INTERSECTIONAL MOBILIZATION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHICAGO ABORTION FUND, 1985–2015*
Meghan Daniel, Cedric de Leon; LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION IN INTERSECTIONAL MOBILIZATION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHICAGO ABORTION FUND, 1985–2015. Mobilization: An International Quarterly 1 December 2020; 25 (4): 461–474. doi: https://doi.org/10.17813/1086-671X-22-4-461
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This is Melanie’s maiden voyage running this music challenge. I cannot resist a good upbeat song so here we go!
There are so many songs with a great beat so I wanted to pick one that makes me want to get up and get moving! Katrina and the Waves definitely fits the bill.
When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, sadly this song and the band got caught up in the sadness strictly by name association. News outlets dubbed the coverage of the storm “Katrina and the Waves”. The lead singer, Katrina Leskanich was disappointed by the association and hoped the song would become an anthem for the Gulf Coast recovery.
Today I choose to remember it as the wonderful upbeat song that it truly is.


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Only days after Ed Miliband announced a Labour government would sack Atos, the party’s conference is hosting an event part-funded by the architects of the ‘work capability assessment’ administered by that company – the criminal American insurance giant Unum.
‘New thinking on the welfare state’ is a fringe event taking place at the Labour conference on Monday, September 23, organised by the right-wing thinktank Reform (which has Unum as one of its funders) and sponsored by the Association of British Insurers (which includes Unum among its members). Does anybody doubt that it has been arranged in order to give Unum a chance to influence high-ranking party members? No?
Then consider: This is a private round-table policy seminar, staged by Anne McGuire MP. Rank and file Labour members aren’t invited – attendance is by invitation only. Can you smell a rat? Still no?
The event has already been staged at the Liberal Democrat conference (by Steve Webb MP, whoever he is), and will also be a feature of the Conservative Party conference, courtesy of that turncoat floor-crossing slime Lord Freud. It shouldn’t take a genius to work out that Unum wants to ensure that all three parties have the same social security/welfare policy, going into the next election – and that Unum continues to figure prominently in the formulation of that policy.
If you didn’t smell a rat infestation before, by now you’re probably wondering why pest control hasn’t been called.
Ed Miliband knows that any change of the organisation administering work capability assessments is purely cosmetic; the Conservative-led Coalition itself is bringing in other companies to carry out the work, and Capita has already been taken on to carry it out in some areas.
It is the policy itself that must change.
Unum knows all about that policy. The company came up with it in the 1990s as a way to combat claims on its health insurance policies for ‘subjective’ illnesses such as ‘chronic pain’, ‘chronic fatigue syndrome’, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and others – by aggressively disputing whether a claimant was ill.
It based its new test on the Biopsychosocial Model of illness developed by the psychiatrist George Engel, which is itself an unproved theory. Unum removed the bio- and -social aspects in order to concentrate on the ‘psycho’ – the claim that a person’s illness is all in their mind; that they are imagining it.
This worked very well for the company until the American people realised that they were being diddled out of their insurance money and very large lawsuits were launched that ended with the company having a criminal record in several US states.
Undaunted by this, Unum branched into the UK and cosied up with then-social security minister Peter Lilley, who wanted to cut the number of people claiming disability benefits. Unum saw an opportunity here, with a long-term goal of making state disability benefits useless to the British citizen and forcing them to pay out for the companies duff health insurance policies – which had already fallen foul of the law in America.
That’s why the work capability assessment takes precedence over any evidence your doctor might provide to support your claim, and it’s also why doctors are being actively discouraged from providing any evidence at all; that’s why UK law currently sees a glowing future for people who may be paralysed, but for one finger, as a button pusher; that’s why people with Parkinson’s Disease or other degenerative conditions are being told they will be able to work again in the future; and that’s why thousands upon thousands of people have died as a result of the current policy – especially since the Conservative-led Coalition came into office in 2010.
Meanwhile, Unum has begun a mass-marketing campaign to encourage able-bodied British citizens to invest in ‘Income Protection Insurance’ and a scheme known as the ‘Back-up Plan’. These are only available via the workplace, and it is understood that it has been designed to ensure that the company can resist paying out if anybody should be unlucky enough to have to make a claim.
So you see, the plan is to leave the sick and disabled of this country with no support whatsoever; they can either take out Unum’s insurance policies, pay the company a fortune in premiums and get nothing in return – or they can throw themselves at the mercy of a state which has no mercy and be refused the benefits for which their taxes have been paying ever since they were old enough to pay taxes in the first place.
Either way, Unum wins. For younger readers, it’s like the plot of the prequel trilogy in the Star Wars saga, where the character who becomes the Emperor engineers a war in which he controls both sides. So you see? Those films weren’t as bad as we all thought.
But of course, any person or organisation that intentionally creates a parallel between itself and the most evil character in recent fiction should absolutely not be anywhere near the real-life political decision-makers of this or any other country.
That’s why Mo Stewart, the retired healthcare professional and disability researcher who has spent four years examining the relationship between Unum and the UK government, has contacted Ms McGuire, demanding to know why she is having anything to do with the firm.
She wrote: “Given the amount of evidence against the practice of the dangerous corporate giant, Unum Insurance, and the fact that Labour MPs have exposed their influence with government during debate, the British disabled community are wondering why you would chose to host a fringe meeting by Unum at the conference on Monday?
“‘New Thinking on the Welfare State’ it seems is the title of the meeting, and they should know since Unum have been helping to systematically destroy the welfare state, as welcomed by various governments, since 1994.
“If you were planning to cause offence, you couldn’t have done a better job.
“Keep betraying the British disabled people and you’ll be waiting in the wings for a lot longer before Labour ever return to Government.
“I have spent the past 4 years exposing the links between the DWP, Atos Healthcare & UNUM Insurance. Some of your colleagues are very familiar with my work, which is to be considered by the UN within weeks, and I suggest that if you wish to be taken seriously as the Shadow Minister for Disabled People then you need to be familiar with this evidence.”
This blog wholeheartedly supports Mo Stewart’s position.
If you want to add your support, you can contact Anne McGuire by emailing [email protected] – and you might wish to include Ed Miliband and Liam Byrne (while he’s still there): [email protected] and [email protected]
If you’d like to do more, feel free to broadcast that facts about Unum as widely as you can. There seems to be a media blackout on mention of this criminal organisation’s involvement with the state, so you cannot rely on the national news media. This means word of mouth – viral networking – is the only alternative.
Spread the word.
Oh, and Ed? Mr Miliband? We’ll all be waiting for you to make a slightly more solid commitment to the British people. You know what it is because we’ve made it perfectly clear already:
New policies on sickness, disability and incapacity benefits that are humane to claimants and rely on real medical evidence – not the opinions of an unqualified ‘decision-maker’ at the DWP.
Expel Unum from any position in which it may influence the government – including fringe events at party conferences. This may mean dismantling the DWP altogether as that organisation appears to have been terminally compromised.
End the work capability assessments. Find a different way to assess people’s ability to work – perhaps one that involves knowledge of what jobs are available and whether employers have any intention to take on people with limited abilities… Something practical, rather than the dribble that masquerades as current government policy.
And, for goodness’ sake, get rid of Byrne (and McGuire… and let’s not forget Stephen Timms) and replace them with backbenchers who actually understand and sympathise with the plight of benefit claimants who have been made to suffer under a needlessly brutal system.
You don’t dare betray the British people again.
If you do, you’ll have more than eggs to dodge, whenever you dare show your face in public.


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