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Yes, I know it's supposed to be called spanakopita.
For the second year in a row we've had pretty measly (not measle-ly) spinach production. We have, however, had a BOUNTIFUL harvest of beets (they are super easy to grow and can be started outside from seed). The Roses love their beets, so much so that Will risks his life by drinking the beet brine straight from the jar when we pickle them.
With so many beet greens, Will had the idea of making his own "Beetakopita" recipe. It goes something like this...
2-3 lbs beet greens, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz. feta cheese
16 oz. ricotta cheese
1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped (1/4 c. dried)
1 T. dry dill
2 sticks butter
1/2 box of phyllo dough
Saute onions and garlic in large saucepan until translucent. Gradually add handfuls of beet greens until wilted. Stir in feta and ricotta.
Layer phyllo dough and mixture in a greased glass baking dish: 10 sheets on the bottom, add beet/cheese mixture, 10 sheets in the middle, add mixture, and 10 sheets on top. Brush butter on the top of the phyllo as you layer.
Cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, uncovered.
(picture missing; camera is on the fritz).
Adios mis amigos, hermanos y hermanas.

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After being at Tai Chung for 4 months, my best friend, Shereen, is back - to celebrate CNY. She came for lunch soon enough upon her return, yay yay.. thus, I brought her to The Bread Shop, located next to Decanter at Bukit Damansara (by the time I post this, she has flown back to Tai Chung... time flies even faster when we are having good time ^-^).
Once we stepped in, we were greeted by the fresh bread smell. Love the greyish wall all around, simple setting, high seated chairs, and not forgetting the fresh flowers.
Shared the croissant with smoked chicken, which also accompanied by slices of mango, and salad by the side. Quite a fresh combination.
The fresh tomato with melted cheese on toast was also quite a nice combination. All good quality ingredient, including the wholemeal bread.
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Every day it seems as if there’s a new research report or survey published about employee engagement and retention, or benefits, or what constitutes an effective workplace. Each one promises a hot new revelation or breakthrough that you can use to get your own office revved up and dialed in.
Combing through all of those to find the useful nuggets for your workplace is a mighty task. Good luck trying to keep up!
So two years ago, we at Access Perks started compiling the stats coming out of this research deluge. And not just a few stats – we wanted to curate every relevant piece of data we could get our hands on, and share it with the world.
Today, what we call the “Ultimate Collection” of employee engagement and loyalty stats holds over 750 pieces of data, with more added weekly. Over the course of two years spent sorting through the numbers, we’ve found recurring themes that illustrate a few major shifts and changes in the modern workforce.
Here are five takeaways (with supporting data and links to original sources) that nearly every piece of research seems to agree on:
Managers matter more than ever
“People don’t quit jobs, they quit managers” isn’t just a nice saying. There’s a lot of data behind it:
- Employees who are supervised by highly engaged managers are 59% more likely to be engaged (Gallup)
- 80% of those dissatisfied with their managers are also disengaged from their employers (Dale Carnegie)
- 50% of US adults have left their job to get away from their manager (Gallup)
That data doesn’t look promising. And it might be getting worse. It seems more managers are disengaging, and plenty are looking to parachute out of their employers.
- Just 35% of U.S. managers are engaged, while 51% are not engaged (Gallup)
- 68% of employees say their managers aren’t actively engaged in their career development (Right Management)
- 42% of managers are currently looking for jobs with other organizations (Modern Survey)
Disengaged managers can obviously do serious damage to a team. But when a manager is tuned-in to their team and their employer, the gains are tremendous:
- Employees who believe their managers can name their strengths are 71% more likely to feel engaged and energized (The VIA Institute on Character)
- 67% of employees who strongly agree that their manager focuses on their strengths or positive characteristics are engaged (Gallup)
Most people become managers because they’re great at a core competence – sales, marketing, coding, and so on. It usually isn’t because they’re great leaders. Companies need to invest more into the leadership aspects of management, which will improve overall team morale and performance.
Benefits outweigh salary
That might sound a little crazy. But the impact of benefits may be more powerful than you think – and it’s growing.
We put a few numbers together using publicly-available figures like average income and taxes. When out-of-pocket health premiums and deductibles are factored in, Americans are taking home 10% less than they were in 2006 — 25% less after accounting for inflation!
A more generous health benefits plan can add thousands of dollars back into employee pockets. It’s not salary, but it’s still money in their pockets. Easier said than done, right?
Here’s a silver lining: people are willing to trade hard compensation for other benefits, primarily flexibility:
- More than one-third of employees would change companies for an employer that embraces flexible work (Unify)
- 73% of working adults agree that flexibility is one of the most important factors they consider when looking for a new job (Mom Corps)
- 62% of employees would leave a job for better benefits (Care.com)
- 79% of employees would prefer new or additional benefits to a pay increase (Glassdoor)
That being said, don’t use this as an excuse to skimp on salary. Pay your people what they’re worth, but also be sure to communicate the value of your benefits as well.
The (true) vacation may be dead
Nobody is taking vacations anymore. Or at least, taking as much time as they’ve earned:
- 41% of employees did not plan to use all their paid time in 2014 (US Travel Association)
- 41% of Americans didn’t take a single vacation day in 2015 (Skift)
- 15% of Americans said they haven’t been on vacation in 7 to 12 months and 10% said it has been 4 to 6 months, with 16% saying they have been on vacation within the last 3 months (Allianz)
And when we say “true” vacation, we mean time spent actually unplugged from work:
- 61% of Americans work while they’re on vacation despite repeated complaints from members of their family (Glassdoor)
- 46% of employees say they worry about work while on vacation (Randstad)
- 46% of employees respond to emails while taking PTO; 29% return calls from work (US Travel Association)
American work culture has convinced most employees that the spoils go to the person who works the hardest and longest. Whether or not that’s true, most managers don’t discourage it. They should, however, because studies show that people respond well to time away.
A “hands-off” vacation or after-hours policy could be a major boost to your employee benefits, and it wouldn’t cost a dime. Even better, your employees will be appreciative and refreshed.
Most people are just happy enough
Most people feel okay about their workplaces. To them it’s enough just to be employed, earning a paycheck and staying off the chopping block. But don’t confuse satisfaction with engagement. They’re not the same.
- 86% of employees say they’re at least somewhat happy with their jobs, 43% are very happy, just 4% very unhappy (Staples)
- 92% of employees said that they are at least “somewhat happy” (Spherion)
- 77% of US employees say they’re satisfied with their workplace (EdenRed)
Most people are simply filling a role for a paycheck.
Is that a bad thing? Probably not. Every team needs role players that are content to do a few simple things very well.
Employee engagement is a competitive advantage
Maybe somewhere back in the day it was enough to just have warm bodies in seats. Some industries are still content to keep a revolving cast of low wage-earning employees because it keeps costs down.
Times have changed for everyone else. Consumers have more choices than ever, and it only takes one bad experience to chase them away. Those bad interactions could come from customer service, the product itself, or even just a casual encounter with an employee online.
Engaged employees are the human embodiment of your brand. They have a personal connection to their work and the work of the company. They care as much as the top executives — even more so, in some cases.
As such, they’re going to expect more of themselves and push the company forward, regardless of their position. This pays off in a better all-around experience for customers.
- Customer retention rates are 18% higher on average when employees are highly engaged (Cvent)
- Organizations that have over 50% employee engagement retain over 80% of their customers (Demand Metric)
- Employee engagement programs can increase profits by $2,400 per employee per year (Workplace Research Foundation)
- Higher workplace engagement leads to 37% lower absenteeism, 41% fewer safety incidents, and 41% fewer quality defects (Gallup)
As the keepers of corporate culture, HR is no longer simply a “cost center.” You have a say in who is hired, how people are managed, in-house growth opportunities, benefits, and so much more. We have clear evidence that those tie directly back to profitability.
And every executive loves profitability. We don’t have a stat for that, but we’d guess it’s close to 100%.
People, not humans
If there’s one big takeaway from two years and 750+ stats, it’s this: Companies aren’t made up of buildings, products, or websites. They’re comprised of people working together toward the same goals.
The more investment you can make into the people in your company, the more your business stands to benefit in measurable areas like revenue and retention.
That means fair compensation, competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and the ability to try, fail, and try again. It means recognition, personal relationships, and compassion.
In other words, the things people need to be happy and inspired at work and everywhere else. The things that lead people to become engaged and personally invested in what their company is doing.
After all, if the people who are paid to care about your brand don’t, why should anyone else?
If your company has completed research or surveys in the areas of employee engagement, loyalty, benefits, or workplace satisfaction, please let us know here. We’d love to include it!

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Oiltanking Malta Limited, is a subsidiary of Oiltanking Gmbh one of the largest independent tank storage providers for petroleum products world-wide, operating 73 terminals in 21 countries with an overall capacity of 12 million cbm.
The storage facilities operated by Oiltanking Malta Limited are organized in four tank farms providing a total built capacity of 535,000 cubic meters. The facility is served by four jetties operated exclusively by Oiltanking Malta Limited with a capacity to handle vessels up to 120,000 dwt with a maximum of draft of 16.9 meters.
Cargoes handled include crude oil, fuel oil, feedstocks, gas oil, jet fuel, gasoline and components. Special services include blending, butanising, injection of additives, tank-to-tank transfers and ship-to-ship operations.
Has Saptan Fuelling Dolphin
Has Saptan Fuelling Dolphin provides storage for local cargo in its underground installation. The installation’s capacity is over 150,000 tonnes of clean petroleum products, namely gasoil and jetA1. Mooring buoys are lain NNE and SSW from the dolphin.
31 March Installations
The quay length is 120m and extends SSE from a low promontory on the N side of Il-Bajja ta’ Birzebbugia. The mooring buoys lie on each side of this pier and Ellis Rock light buoy (S cardinal) is moored close to a rock of the name. The purpose of the 31st March Installation is for handling white products Light Fuel Oils.
The berth consists of three mooring buoys at the end of a submarine pipeline NW from the breakwater head into the storage tanks. The total storage capacity amounts to 2,800 tonnes. It consists of 6 spherical tanks of 300 tonnes capacity each; 4 horizontal tanks of 140 tonnes capacity each and 10 horizontal tanks of 50 tonnes capacity each.


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It is essential that a mentalist’s props look as natural and inconspicuous as possible. After all, a mentalist is not supposed to be using any props, and if he has to use them, they should resemble every day objects. The clip board in appearance is a most ordinary piece of board with a clip Yet it is very cleverly gimmicked as an invaluable mentalist’s aid.
The Clip Board is a secret device to give you access to anything written or drawn by a spectator and retained by him. You can have one or more spectators write a few words, or numbers, or draw some simple design on a piece of paper, which is then folded and retained by them for later verification. You apparently read their minds, and reveal or reproduce the word, number or design, which is verified by comparison with their original.
The presentation possibilities for this prop are many. A person’s name, or that of his mother, or aunt .. any thing you couldn’t normally know. The number of a note in spectator’s pocket, the amount of change in his wallet, his or her Car License, or driving license number, or date of birth, wedding anniversary, etc. all make good presentation topics. Have someone think of an animal, bird or object. Have them think of a place they went on vacation … or a journey. A place where they have hidden some object (Treasure Hunt!)
For kids, or an audience with a diverse language range simple drawings (house, bird, chair, etc.) or geometric designs (example triangle in a circle, or circle in a square etc.) would be a good option
You could have two or three or even half a dozen spectators participate in a mind reading routine, with each spectator writing something different.
Clip Board A4 measures approximately 8″ x 11.5″. Due to the large size, you can use perforated paper, and have 4 different spectators write or draw on the same paper, tearing off their strip after they have written on this.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it had identified 27 more people who were ill from the recent outbreak of E. coli infection linked to romaine lettuce from Salinas, Calif., bringing the total number of reported cases to 67.
The C.D.C. reported no fatalities but said the outbreak affected 19 states, up from 16 on Friday, and resulted in a total of 39 people being hospitalized, up from 28. Six people also had developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure, according to the agency.
The strain involved in the current outbreak, known as E. coli O157:H7, produces a Shiga toxin that causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. The C.D.C. linked the current outbreak to the same strain of E. coli that caused outbreaks linked to leafy greens in 2017 and to romaine lettuce in 2018.
Consumers between the ages of 3 and 89 years became sick between Sept. 24 and Nov. 14, according to the C.D.C. A majority of those infected were in Wisconsin, Ohio, California and Maryland.
While most people can bounce back within a week, some infections can be severe and life-threatening, according to the agency.
To avoid infection, the C.D.C. has been advising consumers, retailers and eating establishments not to eat, sell, ship or serve any romaine lettuce harvested from the Salinas, Calif., growing region. This includes prepackaged lettuce, hearts of romaine, spring mixes and organic romaine. The agency also advised consumers to abstain from eating romaine lettuce or packaged foods if a product’s label does not indicate the growing region.
The C.D.C. and the Food and Drug Administration, along with state public health officials, are investigating the multistate outbreak.
The F.D.A. said in a statement Tuesday that any romaine lettuce harvested outside of the Salinas region “has not been implicated in this outbreak investigation.”
It also said hydroponic or greenhouse-grown romaine did not appear to be related to the current outbreak, adding, “There is no recommendation for consumers to avoid using romaine harvested from these other sources.”


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India and Bangladesh agreed to extend an earlier protocol dealing with “inland water transit and trade” cooperation between the two countries, with provision for automatic renewal in line with a proposed amendment to the Bangladesh-India trade agreement, the Indian Ministry of Shipping said in a written statement.
Coverage of barge and cargo shipping, as well as the coastal trade industry.
News & Analysis
22 Apr 2015
20 Apr 2015
Five more Chinese ports can now allow foreign-flag vessels to provide cabotage services to their container terminals.
10 Apr 2015
India-Bangladesh cross-border trade received a major fillip with the introduction of a new coastal shipping service between the two neighboring nations.
27 Mar 2015
A leading European barge operator will levy a congestion surcharge on containers shipped to and from Rotterdam next week.
17 Mar 2015
In an attempt to reduce port bottlenecks, the Narendra Modi-led Indian government has approved a special state-aid scheme for the construction of new infrastructure suitable for handling coastal vessels at publicly owned major ports.
26 Feb 2015
DFDS's pre-tax profit soared 56 percent in 2014, driven by increased short sea traffic on its key North Sea trades and reduced losses on the English Channel.
30 Jan 2015
Sen. John McCain’s amendment to repeal a key provision of the Jones Act failed to make it into a Senate-passed bill authorizing construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
14 Jan 2015
Eurotunnel unveiled plans for a 20 percent increase in freight capacity through the sub-sea rail tunnel linking the UK and France to keep pace with growing cross-Channel traffic.
12 Jan 2015
The St. Lawrence Seaway handled 40 million metric tons of cargo in 2014, its highest volume since 2008, as rail congestion caused grain exporters to ship more cargo by water
02 Jan 2015
Short sea container lines and feeder operators in northern Europe are bracing for bankruptcies, shotgun sales and shuttered services in the coming months following the introduction of tough ship emission regulations that will significantly increase fuel costs on some of the world’s busiest shipping routes.


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GE Marine has delivered its first new lightweight LM2500 composite gas turbine module to Austal USA for the future USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32). This new module, which was fully certified by the United States Navy in 2019 after receiving MIL-S-901D shock qualification, provides a 5,500-pound (2,500kg) weight saving (50 per cent wall weight reduction) and 60 per cent quieter enclosure.
GE is supplying 38 LM2500 gas turbines to Austal USA for LCS Independence variants up to LCS 38. Like all the Austal USA-built LCS, the future USS Santa Barbara will be powered by two GE LM2500 gas turbines arranged in a combined diesel and gas turbine configuration with two diesel engines.
“One of the most important design features of this new module is that it provides a safer environment and improved access for sailors,” said Kris Shepherd, Vice President and General Manager, GE Marine. “By using lightweight composites versus the steel enclosure predecessor, wall temperatures are 25o°F to 50o°F (140°C to 280°C) cooler so there is less heat rejected into the engine room.”
Changes to the LM2500 system include the composite module, components, and fewer shock mounts for weight reduction, all while leveraging the experience and loadings from previous LM2500 shock tests with running units. Components such as sensors, transducers, ice and flame detectors and the heater also were updated.
The latest maritime gear and service news from across the globe.


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Create a charming Victorian scene in your home this Christmas with the Dept 56 Dickens Bundle. This bundle includes the "Victoria Station, " "Train Platform, " and "The Flying Scot" four piece ceramic and metal train set. Crafted from high-quality porcelain, these hand-painted pieces feature intricate details that bring the villages to life. These come with all three original boxes and accessories for Victoria. This original collection is a wonderful addition to any Dept 56 Christmas Village collector's set.
Get into the holiday spirit and transport yourself back to the 19th century with this stunning bundle that is in excellent condition.


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Chemical Reactions and Equations
Q.1. What is the general name of substances which are added to fat & oil containing
food to prevent rancidity. (1 Mark)
Q.2. Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction of barium chloride with
Aluminium sulphate. (1 Mark)
Ans. 3 BaCl2 + Al2 (SO4)3 3 BaSO4 +2AlCl3.
Q.3. Identify the substance that is oxidised and the substance that is reduced in the
following reaction. 4 Na+O2 2 Na2O (1 Mark)
Ans. Substance Oxidised Na
Substance reduced O2
Q.4. Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution fade when iron nail is dipped in
it. (2 Mark)
Ans. The solution changes into iron sulphate Fe+CuSO4 FeSO4 + Cu
Q.5. What happens when quick lime is added to water? Write the chemical equation.
Which type of reaction is it endothermic or exothermic? (2 Mark)
Ans. Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (Calciumm hydroxide)
CaO+H2O Ca (OH)2 +Heat energy. It is an exothermic reaction.
Q.6. Silver chloride turns grey when kept in sunlight. Write

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The Importance in Having Healthy and Balancing Waterbodies
Flooding or water damage can leave you unsure of where to turn. A professional restoration firm can help you recover from the chaos and can restore your home to it's original condition. While many companies offer a variety of restoration services, some are better suited to certain types. Here are some examples:
The best thing about hiring a restoration company is the high-quality restoration. Native plants have the ability filter out pollutants from the watershed and can occupy areas where invasive plants cannot thrive. SERV collaborates with SCLMP to restore the ecosystem and preserve the water quality. In order to achieve equilibrium at the lake's ecosystem, SERV technicians work closely with SCLMP to ensure clients receive the highest quality service.
Numerous factors can lead to lakes becoming less healthy, such as siltation, nutrient accumulation, and toxic contaminants. Eutrophication is the most well-studied and common problem. It means that more restoration techniques are available to address this problem than any other. Dredging is the best way to manage lakes. Dredging removes contaminated sediments, maintains water levels and reduces the risk of a lake being broken up or having a decrease in fish population.
Waterbodies are susceptible to impurities that can fluctuate between summer and fall. The aquatic ecosystem can be impacted by the impurities. Eutrophication results in an increase of nitrogen. Eutrophication is the death of fish and the breeding ground to malaria-hosting flies. Also, beneficial bacteria cannot degrade organic sediments. These changes negatively affect water quality and the ecosystem's functioning.
The Great Lakes ecosystem is critically important, and it needs to be preserved as much as possible to remain healthy. To achieve this, the United States has launched the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which provides funding to address legacy pollution, restore habitats, fight invasive species, and protect wildlife. In addition to providing funding, the initiative encourages public outreach and accountability. To learn more about the GLRI's work, visit their website.
In addition to dredging, lake restoration also involves restoring the water quality of lakes. Scientists have studied cyanobacterial blooms and the effects of fish on lakes. They published their findings in the journal Restoration Ecology. These techniques also include restoring habitats to reduce phosphorus pollution in lakes. Some are effective in Florida, while others are not. Researchers at the University of South Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection conducted a review of the techniques used to restore lakes in Florida.


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The story tells that it was founded with the idea of introducing funk, jazz, and British rock to Mexico City.
This very well known British Pub often features excellent live musicians.
With a very british style atmosphere black horse is a small and very cozy place visited by most of the british tourist in the city.
Something you must know is that british breakfast is served 'all day' and Wednesday is ladies night.
Also known for Black Horse recordings recruiting talents in the musical and entertainment environment.
Don´t forget this place if you are in the mood for good rock music and a beer.
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The latest news from academia, regulators
research labs and other things of interest
Posted: August 19, 2009
Researchers in China link nanoparticle exposure to lung failure deaths
(Nanowerk News) A study published in the forthcoming issue of the European Respiratory Journal (ERJ), has for the first time claimed a concrete link between exposure to nanoparticles in adhesive paint and development of severe pulmonary fibrosis in a group of young female workers; two of whom went on to suffer fatal lung failure.
Toxicity from nanoparticulates has been the topic of increasing research effort for several years. For some nanoparticles and nanomaterials, toxicity has already been established in animals. For example, mice were found to develop symptoms of inflammation and pulmonary fibrosis following application of carbon nanoparticles to the trachea ("A Review of Carbon Nanotube Toxicity and Assessment of Potential Occupational and Environmental Health Risks"). However, until now no cases have been reported in humans. The work of a Beijing-based group of scientists to be published in the ERJ this week linking exposure to nanoparticles in adhesive paint to severe pulmonary fibrosis in a group of young female workers therefore breaks new ground in the area, providing fascinating new evidence for consideration in the debate on the dangers of nanotechnologies.
The study, by a team led by Yuguo Song, of the Occupational Disease and Clinical Toxicology Department at Chaoyang Hospital in Beijing, involved seven healthy young women employed in a print plant. Over the course of a few months, all of the women were hospitalised for respiratory problems, accompanied by itchy eruptions of the skin on the face and arms. On examination, the patients were found to have liquid effusion around the heart and lungs, which proved resistant to all treatments. Comprehensive investigation led to a diagnosis, in all cases, of pulmonary fibrosis with consequent impairment of lung function.
The Chinese team's link between the symptoms and nanoparticle exposure was based on the results from electron microscopy of the chemical used, lung biopsy tissue and pleural effusion liquid, all three of which were found to contain round nanoparticles with a diameter of approximately 30 nanometres. Yuguo Song, the lead scientist, claims that these particles were likely to originate in the polyacrylate-based adhesive paints used by the women daily in the course of their work. However, he emphasises that despite repeated efforts, the group has not at this stage been able to obtain precise data on the composition of the paint in question. Likewise, the researchers have not been able to determine the workers' level of exposure through measurement of airborne particles, since the workshop was closed down several months before their investigation began.
Via investigation of the women's working conditions, and analysis of lung biopsy tissue and pleural effusion liquid, researchers at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, together with the Chinese Centre for Disease Control, attempted reconstruct the probable sequence of events that led to the onset of the womens’ poisoning illness.
Before their respiratory symptoms led them to consult a doctor, the seven young women had been working for between 5 and 13 months in the same workshop, where white paint was sprayed onto polystyrene slabs. The spraying, and the heating and drying of the polystyrene slabs, were part of an automatic process; the workers' task was, using a large scoop, to load the machine with adhesive paint, made up of polyacrylic esters, and handle the slabs. The researchers learned that, in the months leading up to the workers' illness, the 70 m2 workshop had been very poorly ventilated. It was windowless, the door remained closed because of the cold, and the ventilation system had broken down five months earlier.
"The workers, of peasant origin, were also completely unaware of workplace health and safety regulations and of the potential toxicity of the materials they were handling", explains Yuguo Song. "Their only protection, used sporadically, was cotton gauze masks."
When interviewed, the women mentioned that flecks were often present in the air and this seemed to cause itching on their face and arms.
A new challenge
Despite the unfavourable working conditions, the authors of the ERJ article maintain that this was not simply a case of intoxication by paint vapour as a result of poor ventilation; but rather that the illness was caused by the inherent toxicity of the nanoparticles, which entered the body either through the airways or through the skin, or perhaps through both.
"It is clear that the symptoms, the examination results and the progress of the disease in our patients differ markedly from respiratory pathologies induced by paint inhalation", Yuguo Song emphasises.
By way of evidence, he points to the fact that, within two years, two of the women died and the other patients' pulmonary fibrosis continued to develop slowly even once the exposure had stopped.
As the machine was shut down after the workers became ill, no further cases were identified, and the Chinese researchers admit many questions remain unanswered. Importantly, this includes the precise nature of the particles involved. The researchers insist, however, that the study serves to highlight the need for urgent assessment of the risks of nanoparticles, and development of effective protection systems.
Given the increasing enthusiasm for nanotechnologies, the authors urge that priority be given to protecting the public and the workforce. "We call on scientists throughout the world to work together and address this new challenge", Yuguo Song concludes in the ERJ.
Clearly, the paper’s findings are set to have a huge impact on the nanotoxicology field, and potentially on the public acceptance of nano in general. However, there are a number of issues with the evidence presented in the paper, which are causing leading nanotoxicologists to question the causal link implicated between the nanoparticle exposures and the consequent illness.
The paper will be available from the ERJ in the September issue (Y. Song, X. Li and X. Du, "Exposure to nanoparticles is related to pleural effusion, pulmonary fibrosis and granuloma").
SAFENANO has prepared a special feature on this paper, which provides an impartial breakdown & appraisal of the study's findings in order to assist readers in forming their own opinion on its importance & implications.
SAFENANO guest expert Dr Andrew Maynard has provided a fascinating three-part opinion piece on the paper, featuring not only his thoughts, but those of key nanotoxicologists from around the globe. Included is input from:
Ken Donaldson - Professor of Respiratory Toxicology specializing in workplace lung diseases, University of Edinburgh, UK. Professor Donaldson is one of the world’s leading authorities on the health impacts of inhaling airborne nanoparticles. His group at the University of Edinburgh have led research into the potential health impacts of inhaling carbon nanotubes and other nanomaterials.
Gunter Oberdorster - Professor of environmental medicine, Rochester University, USA. Prof. Oberdorster is considered by many to be the father of modern toxicology research into the potential health impacts of inhaling nanoparticles. His research group at the University of Rochester has led global research in this area for over two decades.
Vicki Stone - Professor of toxicology, Edinburgh Napier University, SAFENANO’s Director of Toxicology & Editor of the journal Nanotoxicology). Prof. Stone is a foremost expert on the mechanisms by which nanoparticles potentially interact with the body and cause harm.
Kristen Kulinowski - a Director of the International Council On Nanotechnology (ICON) at Rice University, and a global leader in developing safe and responsible nanotechnology applications.
Rob Aitken - Director of Strategic Consulting, IOM UK & Director of SAFENANO. Dr Aitken has a wealth of experience addressing workplace safety and health. He is a leading international expert in developing safe practices for working with engineered nanomaterials - including nanoparticles.
Anthony Seaton - a distinguished clinical physician, specializing in occupational health, and a highly regarded expert on the potential health impacts of inhaling airborne nanoparticles. He is currently emeritus professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine at the University of Aberdeen.


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The principal physiological action in insects exposed to Permethrin is induction of electrochemical abnormalities acrossthe membrane of excitable cells, leading to sensory hyperexcitability, incoordination and prostration. It assumes that the mode of action against mites is similar. Topical route is the only approved route of administration of Permethrin. Some presystemic metabolism occurs in the skin after application. Less than 0.5% of applied Permethrin is absorbed during the first 48 hours. Absorbed Permethrin is rapidly metabolized by ester hydrolysis to inactive metabolites which are excreted primarily in the urine.
Arotrix Cream: Each gram cream contains Permethrin INN 50 mg.
Arotrix Cream is indicated for the treatment of scabies and lice infestations.
Precise recommendations for administration of Arotrix Cream are not possible because of variation in body surface and skin type from patient to patient. However the approximate amount of cream to be used is given as follows:
Adults & children over 12 years: Up to 30 g cream.In some cases, adults may need more 30 g cream for whole body application. Up to 60 g cream can be used.
Children of 6-12 years: Up to 15 g cream.
Children of 1-6 years: Up to 7.5 g cream.
Children of 2 months - 1 year: Up to 3.75 g cream.
Before use, ensure that your skin is clean, dry and cool.
Directions for application for adults and Children : Apply Arotrix Cream in the skin over the whole body, excluding the head, taking particular attention to the areas between the fingers & toes, wrists, axillae, external genitalia and buttocks. The whole body should be washed thoroughly 8-12 hours later. If any area of the body is subsequently washed with soap and water during the treatment, Arotrix Cream should be reapplied.
A single application is generally curative. If necessary Arotrix Cream may be reapplied after seven days of initial application.
Directions for application for elderly & Children of 2 months - 2 years:
Directions for application for such patients are the same as directed for adults and children over 2 years. An adult must supervise a children for the treatment with Arotrix Cream.
Individuals with a known allergy to Permethrin, its inactive components, other pyrethroids or pyrethrins.
For external use only. Avoid contact of Arotrix Cream with the eyes. In the event of inadvertent eye contamination, rinse with water, or normal saline if possible. When applying Arotrix cream to the faces in children, care should be taken when applying to areas close to the eyes and mouth, where it may be licked off. Nnursing staff who routinely come in contact with the cream wear gloves to avoid any possible irritation to the hands. If hypersensitivity occurs, discontinue use.
Patients may experience persistent pruritus after treatment. This is rarely a sign of treatment failure and is not an indication for retreatment. Demonstrable living mites after 14 days of application indicate that retreatment is necessary.
Burning or stinging occurs in a few patients soon after application of Arotrix Cream. This symptom occurs more frequently in patients with severe scabies and is usually mild and transient. Other sings and symptoms include erythema, oedema, eczema, rash which are considered to be part of the natural history of scabies.
In some treated patients, itching may persist because of allergic reactions to the dead mites under the skin and does not necessarily signify a treatment failure.
There is no known drug interaction with Permethrin.
Treatment with corticosteroids in eczematous condition should be held, as there is the risk of exacerbating the scabies infestation by reducing the immune response to the mite.
Use in Pregnancy: There is limited data on the use of Arotrix Cream in pregnancy. However, there is no indication of any risk to the foetus. The amount of is minimal. Permethrin absorbed is extremely low, less than 0.5%. Any risk to the foetus following treatment with Arotrix is minimal.
Use in Lactation: It is not known whether Permethrin is excreted in human breast milk or not. As extremely small amounts are absorbed, it is unlikely to present any risk to the neonate/infant.
Arotrix Cream: Each tube contains 15g/30g cream.
Aristopharma Ltd. is one of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh. The company started its journey in 1986 with the honest promise to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the countrymen.
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For over twenty years I've made a living sitting alone at a drawing board. I absolutely love it and I can't imagine doing anything else with my life, but if I'm honest there are times when I worry that I spend *too* much time by myself. At some level I know that so much alone time can't be healthy, and yet I feel hard-wired to live that way. As an introvert I tend to view spending time with people the same way I view eating my vegetables: I know it's important and if there's enough seasoning and flavor I can even enjoy it, but I still have to force myself to do it.
I'm fully aware that in the end, people are more important that cartoons. On my death bed the lives I've touched will matter a lot more than the drawings I did. And yet, the gifts I've been given require solitude. That's a balance I'm always wrestling with.
So lately I've been stepping up my efforts to get out and have a social life. Making friends is still sometimes a challenge and I occasionally put my foot in my mouth without even realizing it. But I guess being aware of the problem is half the battle.


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Over my many years as a musician and director, I have put my degrees in composition to use, most often writing choral music. Currently, I have four of these choral pieces published and available for sale through SheetMusicPlus.
The Shepherds’ Song (SATB) — A lovely original Christmas piece based on the gospel of Luke. It imagines the shepherds on the hill, the appearance of the angels, and the emotional journey of that moment. Full of introspection with a sparse accompaniment, I absolutely adore this piece, and hope you will too.
Go and Tell It (SATB) — A medley of “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “Children Go Where I Send Thee.” This song is a super upbeat song with a gospel flare that is sure to get hands clapping on your holiday program or Christmas service. It has a big finish which is great for a closing number.
I Will Not Stand Idle (SAT) — Written in a driving gospel style, this advent number reminds us of the work we must do to bring about Christ’s kingdom on earth while we await his arrival. It uses call and response between a soloist and the choir for the verses, and has a great syncopated bridge. The piano drives the whole thing with an accented eighth note pattern. A bass part can easily be added by doubling the soprano melody down an octave.
Other Choral Works:
Invictus (SATB) — The poem, Invictus, by William Ernest Henley, received renewed popularity after the Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman movie of the same name. This setting of the text starts in the depths using the lower register of the male voices, and drives slowly and steadily to a stunning climax. The piece uses some unison and approachable harmonies, and the divisi at the end can easily be simplified for smaller choirs. It’s a great piece for a rousing 11th hour moment in any concert. View a performance by the Bowie Senior Chorale!
Siyahamba (SATB) — With a pounding rhythmic piano part reminiscent of African drums, this arrangement of “Siyahamba” elevates the simple song into something worthy of an anthem. To date, it’s been my most popular seller!
Instrumental and Solo Pieces
Great Run, Tatum (Intermediate Piano Solo) — This short piece in ABA form is designed to teach students pentatonic runs in the style of Art Tatum in the right hand, and the left hand part develops the stride pattern.


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In the realm of automotive grandeur, few vehicles boast the level of luxury associated with the Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II. Yet, SPOFEC, a business division of NOVITEC Group, dares to redefine opulence, taking the timeless British model to new heights of individualized elegance and performance.
The Phantom’s transformation begins with its wheels. Teaming up with American high-tech manufacturer Vossen, SPOFEC introduces the polished and brushed SP3 wheels, an imposing 24-inch display of design mastery. These tailor-made rims benefit from state-of-the-art forging and CNC machining technology, resulting in an extraordinary disc design with openings for brake cooling and venting, alongside a large centre cover to conceal the wheel bolts. Despite their substantial size, the rims are incredibly robust, even suitable for the extended-wheelbase Phantom EWB. High-performance tires measuring 295/30 R 24 adorn both front and rear axles, offering further proof of this unique blend of size and strength.
The SP3 wheels come in an array of finishes, with a choice of 72 colours and various surface treatments including painted, polished, or brushed. Such diversity means the Phantom’s aesthetics can be tailored to the individual tastes of its owner, pushing the boundaries of customization.
But the SPOFEC touch extends far beyond the wheels. To enhance the Phantom’s look and feel, the suspension tuning is subjected to a significant upgrade. A custom control module for the adaptive air suspension lowers the car’s ride height by approximately 40 millimetres up to a speed of 140 km/h, significantly enhancing its road presence. However, beyond this speed, the vehicle automatically reverts to its original level, offering a seamless balance between aesthetics and performance.
SPOFEC’s meticulous refinement further includes precise-fit aerodynamic-enhancement parts, all manufactured from carbon composite for a perfect fit and superior surface quality. The SPOFEC front fascia, integrated with a spoiler, replaces the standard bumper, lending the Phantom a bolder visage while reducing front-axle lift. Additionally, the SPOFEC rocker panels, available for both Phantom Series II wheelbases, feature raised flaps, emphasizing the vehicle’s stretched visual stance. The exterior modifications culminate with a single-piece rear fascia and a subtle spoiler on the trunk.
The design updates are not purely cosmetic but align with an impressive performance boost. The 6.75-litre twelve-cylinder engine of the Phantom Series II is treated to an N-TRONIC control module. This plug-and-play, processor-controlled device elevates the vehicle’s peak power by 84 kW / 114 hp and peak torque by 110 Nm, taking the total output to an awe-inspiring 504 kW / 685 hp and a peak torque of 1,010 Nm. The results are tangible; the SPOFEC-modified Phantom takes a mere 5.0 seconds to sprint from rest to 100 km/h, a feat the EWB variant achieves in just a fraction longer.
Yet, in spite of the increased power, the vehicle’s top speed remains electronically limited to 250 km/h, in deference to the high weight of the vehicle. The SPOFEC Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II redefines luxury, offering an unrivalled driving experience, melding bespoke aesthetic enhancements with a substantial performance boost. This formidable coupling of elegance and performance is a testament to SPOFEC’s mastery in transforming a classic into an exclusive hyper-luxury automotive icon.


My colleague Peter Daou made an excellent argument that Donald Trump can take or leave the presidency…his real endgame is to mainstream white nationalism. It’s an intriguing possibility and it goes a long way to explaining why Trump is polling at literally zero percent with Black voters in key states, and why there has been a surge in minority voters registering as Democrats. And it certainly makes sense of his continued, desperate efforts to deny minority voters the franchise.
Donald Trump is now doubling down on a claim he made a week ago that the election might be “rigged,” and is now taking it one step further: He is asking people to volunteer to be “Trump Election Observers” who would stand guard at polling places and make sure Hillary supporters don’t “cheat.” He’s even put up a page on his website urging his supporters to take action:
The idea isn’t new. “Election observers” have actually been used for years by right-wing politicians. Under the guise of protecting the integrity of the polls, Republicans have sent vigilantes into Black and Latinx neighborhoods to intimidate minority voters and lower turnout.
Back in 1981, the New Jersey Republican Party sent people calling themselves the “National Ballot Security Task Force” to breathe down the necks of voters in minority neighborhoods — which may have enabled Republican Tom Kean to squeak to a 2,000-vote victory in the extremely close governor’s race.
This practice is illegal — in fact, just after Kean’s victory, the Republican National Committee was placed under a federal court order forbidding them from engaging in “ballot security” activities.
Trump may well be violating the Third Circuit’s consent decree — which is still in force — but vigilante poll watchers may be the only tactic he and the Republican Party have left to suppress minority votes.
Just last month, a federal court struck down North Carolina’s GOP-sponsored voting restrictions, saying that the law targeted Black voters “with almost surgical precision.” A similar ruling in Texas forced the state to water down its discriminatory voter ID requirements, allowing voters to use registration cards and other forms of ID that Black and Latinx people are equally likely to possess.
As the courts protect poll access, Trump’s path to depressing minority voter turnout is getting increasingly narrow. America is wising up to Republican attempts to turn back the clock on voting rights, and they are saying no.