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Fashion Photography on SamuiDate of publication: 09 Jul 2023
Lights, camera, fashion! Welcome to the world of fashion photography, where style meets art and stunning visuals are born. But hey, let's not forget the importance of location in creating that perfect shot. Enter: Samui, a picturesque island in Thailand, boasting breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. An ideal location for fashion photoshoots, you ask? Oh, absolutely!
Imagine capturing the essence of high fashion amidst the beautiful beaches, lush greenery, and unique architecture of Samui. It's like creating a stylish masterpiece on a canvas of natural beauty. Now, who wouldn't want that for their fashion photoshoot?
So, let's dive into the world of fashion photography on Samui and discover how this enchanting island can elevate your fashion game to a whole new level. Ready? Great, let's strike a pose and get started!
The Beauty of Samui: A Perfect Backdrop for Fashion Photography
Picture this: a model strutting down the beach, wind in her hair, waves crashing behind her. Sounds magical, right? That's Samui for you! Let's explore the island's natural beauty and how it can make your fashion photoshoots stand out.
Stunning Natural Landscapes
Beaches, waterfalls, lush greenery – oh my! Samui's natural landscapes are nothing short of mesmerizing. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. And if you're looking for something more adventurous, there's always the exotic waterfalls and lush jungles waiting to be explored. Talk about a fashion photographer's paradise!
Unique Architecture and Cultural Sites
But wait, there's more! Samui isn't just about its stunning landscapes; it's also home to unique architecture and cultural sites that will add that extra oomph to your fashion photoshoots. Picture your models posing gracefully in front of ancient temples or strolling through charming traditional villages. And let's not forget the modern luxury resorts, perfect for showcasing the latest couture in a stylish setting. Can you say "fashion extravaganza"?
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The Vibrant Colors and Textures of Samui
As if the landscapes and architecture weren't enough, Samui also offers a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors and textures. Get ready to be mesmerized by the breathtaking sunsets, painting the sky in shades of orange, pink, and purple. Or perhaps you'd like to capture the shimmering turquoise waters as a backdrop for your fashion shoot. And let's not forget the bustling local markets, where the lively colors and textures of fabrics, fruits, and spices will add a touch of exotic flair to your photos. Samui truly has it all!
So, there you have it – the beauty of Samui, a perfect backdrop for fashion photography. With its stunning landscapes, unique architecture, and vibrant colors, your fashion photoshoots are bound to be a hit. Now, go on and let Samui work its magic on your fashion photography!
Professional Fashion Photography Services on Samui
So, you've decided to take the plunge and have your fashion photoshoot on Samui. Great choice! But wait, you need a professional photographer who can truly capture the essence of fashion in this paradise. Look no further! Let's explore the top-notch fashion photography services available on Samui.
Expertise in Capturing the Essence of Fashion
First things first, you need a photographer who knows their stuff. That means expertise in posing and directing models, styling and wardrobe coordination, and creating the perfect lighting and composition. It's like having a fashion maestro at your disposal, ready to turn your vision into reality. Now, that's what we call a dream team!
Customizable Photoshoot Packages
One size doesn't fit all, especially when it comes to fashion photoshoots. That's why professional photographers on Samui offer customizable packages to cater to your unique needs. From location scouting and hair and makeup services to post-production and editing, you'll get everything you need for a flawless fashion shoot. It's like having your own personal genie, granting all your fashion photography wishes!
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Prices for photo shoots on Samui
A Friendly and Approachable Photography Experience
Let's face it; photoshoots can be nerve-wracking. But worry not, because as a professional photographer, I focus on providing a friendly and approachable experience that makes you feel comfortable. My skills and experience are dedicated to ensuring your ease throughout the process.. They'll build rapport with clients, ensure a comfortable and enjoyable photoshoot, and show dedication to client satisfaction. It's like having a best friend who happens to be a fashion photography genius – the perfect combo!
So, there you have it – professional fashion photography services on Samui that will make your photoshoot a breeze. With the right expertise, customizable packages, and a friendly approach, your fashion photography dreams are just a click away. Now, go on and let the fashion magic begin!
Examples of Fashion Photography on Samui
Alright, so you're sold on the idea of having your fashion photoshoot on Samui. But what exactly can you achieve with the stunning backdrops and professional photography services? Let's dive into some fabulous examples of fashion photography on Samui that'll leave you inspired and ready to strike a pose!
Think jaw-dropping images that belong in the pages of Vogue or Harper's Bazaar. With Samui's breathtaking landscapes and expert photographers, you'll create high-fashion editorials that'll have everyone talking. Trust us; you'll be the toast of the fashion world!
Lookbooks and Catalogs
Show off your latest collection in style with a stunning lookbook or catalog featuring the captivating backdrops of Samui. From beachside chic to jungle couture, the possibilities are endless. And remember, a picture is worth a thousand words, so get ready to let your fashion do the talking!
Hey there, budding models! Samui is the perfect location to build a diverse and striking portfolio that'll make agencies and clients sit up and take notice. With a range of breathtaking backdrops and professional photography services, you'll be runway-ready in no time!
Brand Campaigns and Promotional Materials
Want to create buzz around your brand? A fashion campaign on Samui is just what the doctor ordered! Showcase your designs in a stunning setting and create promotional materials that'll have customers flocking to your store. It's like a match made in fashion heaven!
So, there you have it – a taste of what you can achieve with fashion photography on Samui. From high-fashion editorials to brand campaigns, the sky's the limit. Now, go on and make your fashion dreams come true on the beautiful island of Samui!
Exploring the Unique Fashion Styles on Samui
Still not convinced about fashion photography on Samui? Well, let's take a closer look at the unique fashion styles that can be found on the island and how they can inspire your photoshoots. Spoiler alert: you'll be amazed!
Beachy Boho Chic
Samui's beautiful beaches and laid-back atmosphere make it the perfect place to showcase a bohemian, beachy style. Think flowy maxi dresses, wide-brimmed sun hats, and statement jewelry with natural elements like shells and beads. Capture your models frolicking in the sand or lounging on a hammock, surrounded by swaying palm trees. It's a fashion style that's truly one with nature! Don't forget to include beach swimwear like bikinis, one-pieces, and colorful cover-ups to complete your beachy boho chic looks.
Samui isn't just about sandy shores and lush jungles; it's also home to numerous luxury resorts that exude modern sophistication. Use these stunning settings to showcase your designs in a chic, contemporary style. Think sleek silhouettes, bold colors, and eye-catching accessories that'll make a statement in any upscale venue.
Traditional Thai Elegance
Why not take inspiration from the island's rich cultural heritage and incorporate traditional Thai elements into your fashion photoshoots? From beautifully embroidered Thai silk to intricate gold jewelry, these elements can add an exotic touch to your designs while paying homage to the island's history and culture. Capture your models posing gracefully in front of ancient temples or strolling through charming traditional villages for a truly unforgettable fashion experience.
Colorful Street Style
Samui's bustling local markets and vibrant street life provide the perfect backdrop for showcasing a bold, colorful fashion style. Think bright prints, eclectic patterns, and unique accessories that'll make your models stand out against the lively atmosphere of the island's streets. Use the vibrant colors and textures of fabrics, fruits, and spices as inspiration to create a fashion statement that's as bold and lively as Samui itself.
Fashion Beach Photos (Swimwear/Bikini Shots)
Embrace the island's stunning beaches with fashion photography focused on swimwear and bikini shots. Capture the essence of summer by showcasing your swimwear collection against the backdrop of Samui's turquoise waters and pristine white sands. Whether it's a sultry bikini shoot or a playful one-piece session, the island's natural beauty will enhance your swimwear photos and leave a lasting impression.
So, there you have it – a taste of the unique fashion styles that can be found and explored on Samui. By taking inspiration from the island's natural beauty, luxury, culture, and vibrant street life, you'll be able to create captivating fashion photoshoots that truly stand out. Now, go on and let the fashion magic begin on the beautiful island of Samui!
Well, fashionistas, we've reached the end of our journey through the fabulous world of fashion photography on Samui. And what a journey it's been! Let's recap the highlights, shall we?
Choosing Samui as your fashion photoshoot location comes with countless advantages. Stunning landscapes, unique architecture, and vibrant colors all make for a breathtaking backdrop that'll take your fashion photography to new heights. It's like giving your photos a first-class ticket to paradise!
Read related article: Top 10 Locations for Photoshoots on Samui
Of course, to truly capture the essence of style and elegance on Samui, it's essential to work with a professional and approachable photographer. With their expertise, dedication, and friendly demeanor, you'll have a comfortable and enjoyable photoshoot experience that'll leave you and your clients raving about the results.
So, what are you waiting for? It's time to book your fashion photoshoot on Samui and let the island's beauty and professional photography services work their magic on your fashion dreams. Trust us; you won't be disappointed!
Ready to take the plunge and book your fashion photoshoot? Head over to our website and discover the amazing photography services we offer. Together, we'll create stunning images that showcase your style and elegance in the paradise that is Samui. See you!


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Masques (Sianim, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Masques - Sianim, Bk 1 - Audio CD - Unabridged Author:Patricia Briggs, Katherine Kellgren (Narrator) After an upbringing of proper behavior and oppressive expectations, Aralorn fled her noble birthright for a life of adventure as a mercenary spy. But her latest mission involves more peril than she ever imagined. — Agents of Sianim have asked her to gather intelligence on the increasingly popular and powerful sorcerer Geoffrey ae'Magi. Soon A... more »ralorn comes to see past the man's striking charisma -- and into a soul as corrupt and black as endless night. And few have the will to resist the sinister might of the ae'Magi and his minions.
So Aralorn, aided by her enigmatic companion, Wolf, joins the rebellion against the ae'Magi. But in a war against a foe armed with the power of illusion, how do you know who the true enemy is -- or where he will strike next?
If you can even get this book, you'll probably be disappointed. Yes, it is a rare book, but as a fantasy lover, I just don't see why it is in such high demand! Here is a copy of the review I wrote on Amazon...
It really was not that great. While the story is OK and -maybe- worth more than one star, I've read MUCH better fantasies for MUCH less hassle! If you like female authors with something of substance to offer, look to Tanya Huff, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Gael Baudino, Anne Bishop, Meredith Anne Pierce, Marion Zimmer Bradley, P.C. Cast, Diane Duane, Esther Friesner, Yasmine Galenorn, Robin Hobb, Marjorie Kellogg, Ursula LeGuinn, Holly Lisle, Jennifer Roberson, etc. While the story and the romance between the two characters was OK, I did not think the characters were as developed as they could have been, especially the ae'Magi and Myr. I didn't think there was enough plot to explain how the ae'Magi managed to convince entire populations of countries that he was really a nice guy, and I thought the constant use of Uriah every time they turned around got old. I have seen this used book priced at $349 and up!!! Don't waste your hard-earned money! Unless you can get ahold of an e-book or library version, it will sorely disappoint you. Maybe Briggs' later books got better. Lets hope so. There are so many other books out there to spend money on, if this book is priced at more than $4.99, buy yourself a cappuccino instead. It will entertain you a bit longer.
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Helpful Score: 5
I read the original 1993 edition of this book a few months back, and it really wasn't very good. However, this re-written edition is a much better, smoother book, without changing the storyline. The only thing that I could absolutely say was different was the added prologue that shows us the first meeting between Aralorn and Wolf. The rewrite upgrades this book from 'just ok' to 'liked it', and this time I did want to know what happened next in the sequel Wolfsbane.
Even though Patricia Briggs says this is inferior to her newer novels, I loved it!
I don't usually like political novels so I didn't expect to like Aralorn, a mercenary spy. But she is a terrific heroine who puts herself in danger to help her friends and allies. This is a political intrigue where the evil wizard wants the ultimate power of immortality and is willing to sacrifice whomever is necessary in order for him to succeed. Aralorn and Wolf join forces to stop him. I liked the sexual tension between them and wonder where it will lead. Wolf is such an enigma. He's a mage and a shifter with secrets that dribble out slowly. He is, by far, my favorite character and I can't wait to see where Ms. Briggs takes Aralorn and Wolf in Wolfsbane.
I rather enjoyed this book. I was totally intrigued by the shape shifters and I liked Patricia Briggs style of humor in her character Aralorn. There was plenty of mystery to keep me going, but I will say that it dragged just a tad in the middle. I was curious enough and wanting to know what was to happen with the mysterious Wolf and their budding relationship, so I didn't notice too bad. ^_^
I liked that Briggs made the characters seem very real and not super heroes who had no faults or fear. I just ordered book two....
I like all of Patricia Briggs books and expected to like this. I liked it very much. The mystique of "Wolf" slowly emerging and the sexual tension between him and Aralorn are well written and keep me interested in reading the next book. I like the mercenary society and hope that other people of interest are revealed as the story unfolds. King Myr and the Dragon must be a future story unfolding.

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Towards RECOVER: Interdisciplinary and molecular characterization of functional disability after critical illness and development of a family-centred rehabilitation program
Emergency and Critical Care
Determinants of one-year disability risk groups and outcomes after 7 days of mechanical ventilation(MV) in medical and surgical ICU survivors and their caregivers are unknown. Few resources are available to support patients and caregivers to survivors of critical illnes. This is an urgent issue for the Canadian public health agenda as there is no systematic post-ICU follow-up care to optimize patient and family outcomes. Also, there is no formal platform to educate on outcomes after critical illness. The RECOVER Program Phase I- Towards RECOVER study is the first international, prospective, multi-centre cohort of survivors of critical illness and their family caregivers that characterizes in detail the impact of illness and the caregiving situation on patients’ and caregivers’ long-term function and mental health. Novel findings from this diverse national cohort of medical and surgical patients enable us to understand that patients and caregivers may be divided into disability and mental health risk groups after ICU discharge that predict healthcare resource use and recovery trajectories during and after 1 year of the critical illness. These data will inform nuanced rehabilitation practice and the ultimate construction of a patient- and family-centered post-ICU follow-up care as well as a national education program on ICU outomes (RECOVER Program – Phases II and III).
In the towards RECOVER study, mechanically-ventilated ICU patients and their family caregivers were recruited from 10 sites in 6 cities across Canada. Detailed outcomes and healthcare use were assessed 7-days, 3, 6, 12, and 24-months post-ICU discharge. Risk stratification for rehabilitation was attained using recursive partitioning modeling and thematic analysis of qualitative data used to specify rehabilitation needs over time. Findings show: i) 60% of patients were unable to walk at 7 days after ICU discharge; ii) Functional independence measure (FIM) is the optimal outcome to inform a rehabilitation intervention as it captures detailed disability in a patient-centred manner regardless of the patient’s ability to walk; iii) Patients may be divided into 4 disability risk groups using age and ICU LOS and these groups predict FIM at day 7 after ICU discharge. These risk groups are independent of admitting diagnosis and severity of illness; iv) The 7-day FIM predicts the trajectory of recovery to 1 year after ICU discharge; shoulder and hip girdle weakness are the main determinants of disability with ability to bathe, climb stairs and to dress upper body and lower body being the most affected; v) Patients have prevalent depressive symptoms and PTSD which may persist to 1 year; and vi) Caregivers have an important burden of mood disorders that are related to caregiver mastery and intrinsic characteristics of the caregiver independent of patient characteristics, degree of patient post-ICU disability or presence of mood disorders. Based on this information, we have devised a multidimensional and longitudinal working model for patient- and family-centred ICU follow-up care based on disability risk and tailored to individual needs (the RECOVER Program). This is currently undergoing feasibility and implementation testing.

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One of the iPhone suppliers, Wistron, has seemingly confirmed about the wireless charging capability in the upcoming iPhone 8. It is one of the strongest speculated features to debut in the Apple’s next flagship along with the alleged screen integrated fingperprint sensor.
A quote from the CEO of Wistron, Robert Hwang, has said “Assembly process for the previous generations of iPhones have not changed much, though new features like waterproofing and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit”.
The above quote has more or less confirmed about the wireless charging feature in the upcoming iPhone, however, we are not sure if it would be IP68 certified for water and dust proofing. The current iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are IP67 certified. It also points to minor alterations in the assembly line to assemble and test the wireless charging feature properly and that it is up to the set standards.
What Do We Know About the iPhone 8 So Far?
iPhone 8 is perhaps the most anticipated phone of the year, more so than any other upcoming high-end device. It is going to be Apple’s anniversary phone since the launch of the first iPhone exactly ten years ago in 2007. The Cupertino giant has a lot riding on it and is expected to showcase some innovative design and features to celebrate the decade of iPhone launches.
One of the safest speculations is the all-screen design with extremely thin or no bezels along with the rumored fingerprint sensor integrated in the screen itself. It will also be the first iPhone with an OLED panel instead of an IPS LCD display. Nothing has been confirmed about it as yet. The phone is also likely to have a dual rear camera with vertical arrangement of lenses. Lastly, it shall have the IP68 certification for improved water and dust proofing.
Rumors are getting stronger with each passing day and the whole situation is only becoming more exciting. We wait and watch what Apple has in store for all of us.
News source: digi.tech.qq.com


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A Practical Guide to Minding Your Home, Your Body, and Your Spirit with Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
The soap with 18 uses? That’s just for starters! Lisa Bronner presents Soap & Soul, a practical guide to green living. Drawing from years of customer engagement on her Going Green with Lisa Bronner blog, social media channels, and scores of customer emails, Lisa shares what customers most want to know: how to use Dr. Bronner’s versatile products and how to live a simple, practical low-tox life. Lisa undergirds all her tips with substantial research so that readers can know the “why” behind the “what.”
Not only is this book a Dr. Bronner’s companion guide and green living how-to, but also Lisa shares stories of the ups and downs of her own green journey and memories from the Bronner family that has been at the forefront of the natural marketplace for 75 years.
In addition to Lisa’s oft-cited usages and dilutions for Dr. Bronner’s products, the book dives into popular reader topics such as hair washing, skin health, dog washing, laundry, carpet care, and conventional product replacement.
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- How to use simple ingredients for personal and home care.
- The chemistry of cleaning—how soap works and why you can’t mix cleaners.
- How to read ingredients and interpret product packaging, certifications, and claims.
- Why caring for our physical space and bodies benefits our mental and emotional well-being.

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REFERENCE LINKING PLATFORM OF KOREA S&T JOURNALS
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Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery
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Volume 26, Issue 6 - Dec 2001
Volume 26, Issue 5 - Oct 2001
Volume 26, Issue 4 - Aug 2001
Volume 26, Issue 3 - Jun 2001
Volume 26, Issue 2 - Apr 2001
Volume 26, Issue 1 - Feb 2001
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Development of a Linear Chemigation System
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 93~104
A linear chemigation system, integrating agrichemical appication units of pesticide and fertilizer into an irrigation system, was selected as a suitable model for the cost savings in farm management and automation. Technical designs were conducted in the areas of structure, power, drive, control, and hydraulic systems. An experimental farm was sectioned into the fields of 40m by 200m and systemized with the linear-move chemigation system of 36m in span. The chemigation system consisted of a base unit monitoring and controlling overall operation, and a driving unit traveling linearly and injecting agrichemicals. Monitoring and interlocking systems were utilized against unexpected malfunctions of power, injection and drive systems using radio freuency modems between the units. The system can be also modified to various farm sizes and stationary systems of indoor and outdoor.
Vibration Characteristics of Boxthorn(Lycium chinense Mill)
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 105~114
Modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity, damping ratio, and natural frequency of three varieties of boxthorn (Lycium chinense Mill) (Cheongyang #2, Cheongyang gugija, and Cheongyang native) branches were analyzed. Modulus of elasticity and modulus of elasticity and modulus of rigidity of the boxthorn branch was determined using standard formula after simple beam bending and torsion test, respectively, using an universal testing machine. Damping ratio and natural frequency of branches were determined using a system consisted of an accelerometer, a PC equipped with A/D converter, and a software for data analysis. Relationship between the elastic modulus and branch diameter in overall varieties and branch types showed a good correlation (r -0.81). There was, however, no correlation between torsional rigidity and branch diameter. The internal damping results were highly variable and the overall range of the damping ratio of the boxthorn branch was 0.014-0.087, which indicated that the branch was a lightly damped structure. The natural frequency of the boxthorn branch was in the range of 89-363 rad/s for the overall varieties and branch types. A good correlation (r 0.82) existed between the natural frequency and branch diameter in overall varieties and branch type.
Development of An Impact-Type Seed-Metering Device for Rice-Seed Pellets
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 115~122
An impact-type seed-metering device was developed for the planting of rice-pellets. In this study, new design of pellet-metering device focused on simplicity and precision seeding for the planting of rice-seed pellets. In addition of seed-metering device, several devices were also developed such as seed-guiding device, seed-supplying tube and furrow opener for precision pellet planting. Field test was conducted to estimate the planting performance of the developed metering device. As a cam rotates, the impact bar of the metering device pushes a rice-seed pellet so that the seed can be discharged from the seed-supplying tube in the impact-type seed-metering device. Results of the tests showed that mean seeding spacing was 12cm at the traveling speed of 1.0m/s, corresponding to a target spacing for planting of rice-seed pellets. Also, both miss-seeded rate and damaged-seed rate were less than 2.0%, indicating acceptable levels for the precision planting. The developed mechanism of the impact-type metering device can be directly applied to the design of metering devices for the precision pellet planting of other crops.
Tire Inflation Pressures Effects on 3 Directional Contact Pressures Between Soil and Undertread for a Tractor Tire
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 123~130
The research described in this paper was aimed toward improving the understanding of the interaction of tire inflation pressure and the soil-tire interface stresses. A three-directional stress transducer was developed to measure stress distribution on undertread for a tractor tire. The transducer can directly measure three-directional stresses (normal stress, tangental stress and lateral stress and lateral stress) simultaneously and has both strong structure and high sensitivity, which is not changed by the abrasion of the detecting plate. Measurements of soil-undertread interface stresses were made at tire center on undertread on a 12.4-R24 radial tractor tire opeated at three combinations of a dynamic load (11.8kN) and three inflation pressures (59kPa, 108kPa and 157kPa). These measurements showed that as inflation pressure increased, the soil-undertread interface stresses increased. The results of three stresses comparisons were shown that the peak normal stresses were considerably higher than the tangential peak stresses and the peak lateral stresses.
Development of Rotating Corn Type Garlic Separator(I) -Prototype and its performance test-
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 131~140
This study was conducted to develop a garlic separator which could to reduce the labor in preparation of seeding. After consideration of the design criteria of a garlic separator such as no additional conveying device, simple construction and operation, enhancement of separating efficiency, reduction of damage, degree a rotating corn type garlic separator was designed. The effects of design parameters such as height and angle of the inner and outer corns, rotating speed of inner corn on the separating performance of the prototype were estimated. In performance was compared with manual work. The results are summarized as follows. 1. Garlic bulbs were separated by a spiral movement in the gap between inner rotating corn and outer fixed corn. At constant feed rate of garlic bulbs, the capacity of garlic separation increased with increase of rotating speed of inner corn. Especially, the capacity was very high at the rotating speeds of 300 and 400rpm. 2. The damage degree of separated garlics increased with rotating speed of corn within 10%. Above 300rpm, separability of Uisung garlic was about 100% and incomplete separation of Namdo garlic was within 2%. 3. The capacity of prototype garlic separator developed in this study was 30 times as large as that of human being.
Development of Internet Expert System Tool using ASP
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 141~146
Lots of the agricultural information come from human experiences and are in non-numerical forms. Therefore, it is difficult to process to be processed in a conventional data processing way. An internet expert system for agricultural application using the ASP(active server page) was developed to solve this problem and consisted of databases, an inference engine, and an user interface. The databases were composed of rule base, question base and link data. The inference engine was developed with the ASP for connection with web between databases. The used interface was developed with the CGI(common gateway interface), so that question could be answered on a web browser, and the session technique was used to provide proper result to each of multi-users. A prototype internet expert system was developed for diagnosis of diseases and nutritional disorders of paddy rice. The expert system was interactively worked through WWW(world wide web) at remote sites by multi-users, even at the same time. The rule base could be easily updated and modified from a web server computer by a knowledge engineer.
Development of Automatic Grading and Sorting System for Dry Oak Mushrooms -2nd Prototype-
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 147~154
In Korea and Japan, dried oak mushrooms are classified into 12 to 16 different categories based on its external visual quality. And grading used to be done manually by the human expert and is limited to the randomly sampled oak mushrooms. Visual features of dried oak mushrooms dominate its quality and are distributed over both sides of the gill and the cap. The 2nd prototype computer vision based automatic grading and sorting system for dried oak mushrooms was developed based on the 1st prototype. Sorting function was improved and overall system for grading was simplified to one stage grading instead of two stage grading by inspecting both front and back sides of mushrooms. Neuro-net based side(gill or cap) recognition algorithm of the fed mushroom was adopted. Grading was performed with both images of gill and cap using neural network. A real time simultaneous discharge algorithm, which is good for objects randomly fed individually and for multi-objects located along a series of discharge buckets, was developed and implemented to the controller and the performance was verified. Two hundreds samples chosen from 10 samples per 20 grade categories were used to verify the performance of each unit such as feeding, reversing, grading, and discharging unites. Test results showed that success rates of one-line feeding, reversing, grading, and discharging functions were 93%, 95%, 94%, and 99% respectively. The developed prototype revealed successful performance such as the approximate sorting capability of 3,600 mushrooms/hr per each line i.e. average 1sec/mushroom. Considering processing time of approximate 0.2 sec for grading, it was desired to reduce time to reverse a mushroom to acquire the reversed surface image.
Thermal Characteristics and Simulation Model Development for Greenhouse Heating System with Heat Pump
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 155~162
The greenhouse heating system with heat pump was built for development of simulation model and validation. The computer simulation model for the system to predict temperature of air and soil and moisture content of soil in the greenhouse were developed, and its validity was justified by actual data. From the analysis of experimentally measured data and the simulation output, following results were obtained. 1. The expected values of inside air temperature for the heating system with heat pump were very much close to the experimental values. 2. In the heating system with heat pump, the expected values of day time surface temperature of soil by computer simulation were very much similar to the measured values, but those of night time were higher than the measured value by at most 2.0
. 3. The simulation model predicted temperature of greenhouse film as of 1
below than the mean value of ambient air and greenhouse air temperature. 4. Heat loss value of daytime was found to be larger than that of nigh as much as 1.3 to 2.3 times for the heating system with heat pump. 5. In the heating system with heat pump, when the lowest ambient temperature was -8
the air temperature of greenhouse was 5
, thus the heat pump heating system contributed in greenhouse heating by 13
A Robotic Milking Manipulator for Teat-cup Attachment Modules
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 163~168
A manipulator for test-cup attachment modules, which was a part of a robot milking system, was developed to reduce cost and labor for cow milking processing. A Cartesian coordinate manipulator was designed for the milking process, because it was quite flexible and can be constructed more economically than any other configuration. The manipulator was made use of DC motors, screws for power transmission, a RS422 interface system for the transmission of coordinate values and a one-chip microprocessor, 89C52. Performance tests of the manipulator were conducted to measure experimentally the precision of all axes. Some of the results are as follows. 1. The Cartesian coordinate manipulator was designed and built. Dimension of the three perpendicular axes (X, Y, and Z) and one arm’s axis(W) to pick up and transfer the modules were 700㎜
650㎜. The arm’s axis moved the teat-cup attachment module, which attached four teat-cup to four teats, detached four teat-cup from four teats, was designed and manufactured by using CAD, CAM and CNC. 3. After 10 replications of exercising the manipulator, mean precision values(positioning error) of X, Y, Z axes wee 0.48㎜, 0.20㎜, 0.19㎜, respectively. Therefore, we conclude the axes to have a precision better than 0.5㎜, had no problem to operate correctly the milking manipulator.
Defect Detection of ‘Fuji’ Apple using NIR Imaging(I) -Optical characteristics of defects and selection of significant wavelelength-
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 169~176
Defect of apple was depreciated the product value and causes storage disease seriously. To detect the defect of ‘Fuji’apple with machine vision system, the optical characteristics of defect should be investigated. In this research, absorbance spectra of defect were acquired by spectrophotometer in the range of visible and NIR region(400∼1,100nm) and L*a*b* color values were also acquired by colorimeter. NIR machine vision system was constructed with B&W camera, frame grabber, 16 tungsten-halogen lamps, variable focal length lens and NIR bandpass filter which was mounted to lens outward. Average gray values of defect at 15 NIR wavelength were acquired and the significant NIR wavelength was selected by comparing Mahalanobis distance between sound and defective apple. As the result of Mahalanobis distance analysis, the significant wavelength to discriminate the defectives in ‘Fuji’apple were found to be 720nm for scab and 970nm for bruise and cuts and 920nm was also effective regardless of defective types.
Milling Characteristics of Vertical Small Scale Milling Machine for the Rough Rice -Optimum design conditions of main spindle speed, ceramic coating length of roller and feed screw pitch-
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 177~188
This research was carried out to examine the optimum design conditions of a vertical small-scale milling machine where the rough rice is processed directly into the white rice in one pass. Effects of the main spindle speed, feed screw pitch and ceramic coating length of the roller on various milling characteristics such as white rice processing capacity, electric energy consumption, rice temperature increase, broken rice ratio, moisture reduction, outlet force and crack ratio increase were studied. The results are as follows. 1. The maximum white rice processing capacity and the lowest crack ratio increase, were obtained from a machine with specification: main spindle speed of 970rpm having a feed screw pitch of 19㎜. 2. The minimum electric energy consumption was obtained with the main spindle speeds of 900 and 970rpm respectively having a feed screw pitch of 19㎜. 3. The rice temperature was increased as the feed screw pitch decreased and the main spindle speed increased. 4. Broken rice ratio was relatively low with the range of 0.8∼1.3%. 5. Moisture content loss was with the range of 0.05∼0.4%. 6. The highest outlet force was 0.72kg
f/ with 900rpm of the main spindle speed and 19㎜ of the feed screw pitch and the lowest outlet force was 0.18∼0.34kg
f/ with 970rpm of the main spindle speed and 16㎜ of the feed screw pitch. 7. The optimum design conditions for the vertical small-scale milling machine were obtained at 970rpm of the main spindle speed, 19㎜ of the feed screw pitch and 20㎜ of the ceramics coating length.
Biosensor for Agriculture and Bio-industry
Journal of Biosystems Engineering, volume 26, issue 2, 2001, Pages 189~196


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Crystal Cave MurderThe fate of Brigitte and Karin is still moving today – these questions are still open
Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the so-called Crystal Cave Murder. To this day, the death of two girls is unsolved. There are still unanswered questions: here are the three most important ones.
In 1982, two girls from Goldach never returned from their bike ride.
St. Gallen Thomas Benz has been researching the Crystal Cave murder for 40 years.
There are still open questions about the already statute-barred case.
At noon on July 31, 1982, two girls from Goldach SG, aged 15 and 17, disappeared without a trace during a bicycle tour near Oberriet in the canton of St. Gallen. A good three months later, the bodies of Brigitte and Karin are found in the nearby crystal cave. To this day it is not clear who is responsible for the girls’ deaths and what exactly happened on that last day of July 1982.
Although the crime has been statute-barred since 2012, St. Gallen Thomas Benz has been looking for justice for 40 years. He himself was seven years old at the time, and the case hasn’t let him go ever since. “It cannot be that the deaths of two girls are forgotten.” Together with a lawyer and a private investigator, he tries to do what the police couldn’t do for 30 years; to solve the case. Benz explains that there are still new and unanswered questions today. Here are the three most important:
1) Who moved the two bikes?
When the two girls were standing with their bikes at the crossroads in Kobelwies at noon on July 31, 1982, a family drove past them in their car. This family was the last to see the girls alive. In the evening of the same day, the family living nearby again passed the intersection with the car. The girls were not in sight, only their bicycles, abandoned against the trees at the edge of the forest. The two bikes were only officially discovered the day after, on August 1, 1982, after the girls’ parents had reported them missing. Striking: the next day, the bikes were no longer lying by the trees, but, according to the police file, were on the side of the road. Someone must have moved the bikes in the night, but who?
The bikes were also portrayed differently in the media. While in August 1982 the daily news of Swiss television showed the two bicycles lying down, a year later they could be seen standing up at file number XY. The Tagesschau sequence was recorded by the police and made available to the broadcaster. The XY editorial team adhered strictly to the police files in terms of film. If the files state that the bikes were found upright, why did the St. Gallen cantonal police then stage a scenario for the Tagesschau that did not correspond to reality? Still a big question mark for Benz.
2) What role did a silver-grey Mercedes play?
In addition to the theory that the girls got into the car with a stranger and fell victim to him, a covered-up accident could also be a possible scenario. The fact is that a then 17-year-old apprentice mechanic saw a silver-gray Mercedes E 230 with a horse trailer at the intersection in question. At the time, this very striking model belonged to an architect living nearby. Explosive: The vehicle was taken to a garage for repairs two days after the girls disappeared. According to Benz, it is said to have had a dent on the right side as well as a crushed door and scratches. The vehicle owner first claimed the damage was from an auto accident. Decades later, it is said to have been a parking damage that an unknown person would have inflicted on him. Amazing: The police never checked the bikes for damage to the paintwork of a possible collision.
Also interesting is the fact that the girls were found nine weeks after the disappearance near the crystal cave on the architect’s property. “Anyone who desperately wants to get rid of corpses doesn’t drive for miles with them, but tries to eliminate the problem immediately, which is what criminal psychologists also told me,” explains Benz.
3) What was the role of a suspended officer?
A former officer of the St. Gallen cantonal police also played a strange role. The sergeant was suspected of having leaked important information about the case to the architect’s wife. He is also said to have signed questionable witness statements, sometimes only months after the statements were made. The authorities then monitored his phone. As a result, he was suspended from duty and charged. From the late 1980s, however, the charges against him fizzled out. Did the constable try to protect the architect? Did the architect cover up an accident? Many questions are still open.
After the crystal cave murder was legally statute barred in 2012, the police destroyed all evidence, i.e. all evidence. This also makes it difficult for Thomas Benz to clearly identify the perpetrator because a comparison with his research and the police files is no longer possible. But Benz is certain: “The person responsible for the crime acted very intelligently and must have had a great deal of influence in the region.”
Politically, several approaches are currently underway to lift the 30-year statute of limitations for murder in Switzerland. In the case of Brigitte and Karin, that won’t do any good. The death of the two girls remains legally unclear and unpunished.
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To have work and civil activity in Australia, it is necessary to have the police clearance
The fourth speediest country around Earth is Australia. Its lifestyle is One of many most widely understood and envied globally as it is connected with a carefree life. Unlike in other nations, Australia does not have that speedy pace typical of large Western towns. Nonetheless, it delivers a perfect balance between job, loved ones, and leisure which allows you to make the a lot of the day.
Australia can be an unbelievably famous country. So much so that its Population has grown from the last two centuries because of immigration. You can find farmers from all over the planet. One-third of the folks are perhaps not of Australian origin.
So, becoming a foreigner in Australia does not mean being isolated From society because variety is considered a powerful point. This is really a obvious benefit. If you get a excellent attitude, are confident and talk English properly, you’ll discover employment chances probably much superior than those offered in your nation.
To operate, you have to have it
However, to get civil and work action in Australia, it Is Essential To get a document issued from the Condition ; this is actually the police clearance. Several reasons oblige you to process this record where your criminal background stems out.
If you Own a profession at Which You must manage vulnerable people such Whilst the elderly and children, any corporation you put in an application to get a job will request authorities consent. As an Australian State, youngsters’ instruction is a fundamental pillar and has to maintain the right hands. That’s the reason why police clearance can be actually a compulsory condition.
If You Wish to operate at a body, You’ll Be asked for police Identification through the entrance processes. Regardless of your body you wish to join, make it instruction, fund, internal issues, or health. In virtually any state agency, they will ask police clearance.
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Among all of Revolve NTNU’s technical divisions, the Control Systems group (CS) might just be the most difficult to understand. Whereas electrical and mechanical groups, such as Embedded Electronics and Suspension & Drivetrain, are directly responsible for building the things you can see and touch on the car, the influence of CS is not as visible. However, when the car is built and all systems are working, it is CS' responsibility to turn a fast car into a monster.
CS is generally responsible for the dynamic behavior of the car, i.e how the car moves when driving. Hardware was an important responsibility in the early days when the group designed parts of the suspension. The current group focuses predominantly on software with the core responsibilities being:
From these areas of responsibilities, one would be correct in assuming that CS is tightly connected to the field of cybernetics. Group roles change from year to year depending on the goals that are set during the planning phase, but a deep intuition and understanding of dynamic systems is a key trait that is developed by all group members. As a member of CS, you have the opportunity to not only enhance your engineering skills but also apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. For example, the laboratory assignments in the Linear Systems Theory and Optimal Control courses served as a strong influence in the development of Torque Vectoring. While the system models were different, the core ideas remain unchanged.
The effect of CS on the car becomes very visible once the car starts driving. While safety systems such as traction control and ABS are often taken for granted in modern consumer cars, CS develops these systems from the ground up. This allows us to build a lot more into these systems than you would find in a normal car. For example, our torque vectoring (TV) algorithm uses individual motor control to actively make the car turn and accelerate faster. Let’s take a closer look at TV and how it employs Linear Quadratic control.
TV is a program that allows us to vary the torque allocated on each wheel, where controlling the rotational motion around the car’s vertical axis is the main focus. To achieve this, a controller that compares the rotational requests from the driver with the angular velocity measurements has been made. We can increase this angular velocity by giving the outside wheels more torque and decrease it by giving more torque to the inside wheels. This angular velocity is called the yaw rate, and the “effort” to change the angular velocity is called the yaw moment, see Figure 1.
Control based on such a comparison is what we call feedback control, meaning that the difference between the requested yaw rate and the measured yaw rate will determine the yaw moment the controller outputs. A focus of this year has been to develop and test a variety of such controllers, where the LQR has been one of the concepts.
The LQR is a well-known control method used to regulate the behavior of a linear system. The objective of the LQR is to find the optimal control input, the yaw moment in our case, that will drive the system from its initial state to a desired state in the most efficient way. To do this, we define a cost function that measures the deviation of the desired state and the magnitude of the control input. The cost function is then minimized using the Riccati equation, resulting in a solution that provides the optimal control input. This means that the controller finds the optimal control input by balancing controller performance and the magnitude of the motor force.
To further improve performance, a reference feedforward was added. Feedforward control takes into account the future desired output, and uses it to pre-compensate the control signal. This results in a faster response to the system, which improves its overall performance. In the case of the car, adding a reference feedforward can ensure that the car converges to the desired reference in steady-state.
Feedback control is known for its accuracy, but can have slower response times. On the other hand, feedforward control is fast in response, but may not be as precise as feedback control. With the implementation of this controller, we hope to achieve a fast and accurate system that improves the car's ability to turn quickly. If done correctly, this will entail a decrease in lap times and improved overall car performance.


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The effects of the advent of new digital tools are especially evident on the change in the paradigms by which people inform themselves. Traditional media, still in vogue among more adults, are no longer sufficient to communicate with the younger generation.
Digi-Monitor 2021, the media quality yearbook, shows that well over 80% of adolescents and young adults in Switzerland use Instagram, of which 40% consider it the medium par excellence for informing themselves about current events. The Swiss Federal Council, aware of the situation, has implemented new tools to modernize and digitize communication: first and foremost, Instagram.
Instagram as a search engine
When it comes to social media, there is still a big bias among generations before Millennials, who still believe that "it's just fun", that "it's not a job", that "there's just content without depth". Underestimating the media power of Instagram, however, is not only a big mistake, but a waste of a great opportunity: that of reaching a segment of the public with whom it is otherwise increasingly difficult to communicate.
In fact, Instagram is no longer just a tool for entertainment, but even takes on the function of a "search engine" for younger people, who rely on it to search for information, advice, reviews, places, you name it. It is precisely the informational role that takes on greater importance: the task that was previously entrusted exclusively to newspapers, television, radio, is now carried out by the social platform.
If communication from institutions to the population has always been unidirectional, today thanks to social media users have the opportunity to react, confront each other and have a direct exchange with "topside". Being able to touch the public's sentiment, respond, reassure people, understand the topics of greatest interest and what they expect is an incredible weapon in the hands of institutions to improve situations of discontent and increase the general satisfaction of the population. At the same time, communicating in the same language as the users and addressing issues in a prompt and effective manner allow them to get closer to the citizens, who feel valued and involved. In this way, the credibility of the government is strengthened and the population's sense of belonging is reinforced.
Immense power of digitization, this, which the Federal Council has seized: already present on Twitter and YouTube, in June 2021 it structured its new digital presence strategy precisely on Instagram, on which the gov.ch profile was opened in October 2022, informing mainly about Government decisions and affairs.
Communication with a wider segment of the population, a means of exchanging opinions and more: Instagram also fulfills the important function for the Federal Council of strengthening communication with foreign countries. Instagram is not bounded by state borders, unlike TV channels, press releases, radio and journalistic tools: internationally, everyone can be informed about what is happening in Switzerland, spreading the culture of a country that is often poorly known not only by distant countries, but also by neighboring ones. Today, with new tools such as Reels, thanks to the "virality" of content it is even easier, sometimes even unintentionally, to reach an ever wider audience and spread knowledge about our little big country.
From status quo to change: a primarily human transformation
In other European countries, it is already a well-established practice for institutions to be present on Instagram: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron have long opened their profiles. This, because the potential of digital transformation and the need to take an integrated approach, online and offline, are now recognized. The Swiss Federal Council has embraced the push for change, choosing to ride the wave.
While the Government's presence on Instagram is perfectly responsive to the needs of young people, the Federal Council has, on the other hand, been faced with the resistance to change that characterizes the rest of the population.
"A waste of public money to pay staff who play on social media all day", "there were other priorities for our country", but most importantly, "the Government has always communicated through traditional channels, you can't change it now" - these are some of the many comments from those who did not like the choice.
The need to change and adopt new means of communication goes hand in hand with the difficulty of integrating new tools with old ones, from the perspective of "it has always been done this way". The truth is that it is precisely people and their reactions that often make evolution difficult. An evolution that has now become unavoidable, especially in an environment such as that of institutions that needs to look to the future, and for which it is therefore necessary to embrace change, and to know how to manage it from a human perspective.
Change does not undo, but enhances what already exists: in the case of the Federal Council, traditional media, from press releases and press conferences to TV and journalism, will continue to be important means of communication with the population, but will be complemented by new tools.
Just to take advantage of the universality of the tool, content on Instagram is made in the country's 3 main languages: Italian, German and French. No one is excluded; everyone is reached and informed about the most important federal news.
"Thanks to the Web, we are all connected" has never been truer: at all times, in all circumstances, you have all information at your fingertips.
Might this not be an additional means of creating unity, a sense of belonging, a desire to share?
Making the most of the opportunities offered by new digital tools requires great knowledge of the subject, time and perseverance, but also the human effort to recognize the need to change, evolve and adapt the patterns and methods we are used to.
We at Ander Group accompany you in your digital transformation journey, starting with the tools you have at your disposal and taking care of the human aspect related to change. We ensure your business growth through a data-driven process for concrete and measurable results.

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Kazakhstan ratifies protocol on Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline construction
Kazakhstan, Astana, July 4 / Trend D. Mukhtarov /
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a law on 'Ratification of the Protocol on Making Amendments and Additions to the Agreement on cooperation in the construction and operation of the Kazakhstan - China gas pipeline between the Kazakh government and the government of the People's Republic of China as of August 18, 2007', the presidential press service said today.
The gas pipeline will pass through the Mangistau, Aktobe, Kyzylorda and South Kazakhstan regions.
It was signed in Beijing on October 14, 2009. The Beineu-Shymkent gas pipeline is considered in the document as the second section of the Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline.


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Gene Symbol: Rtn1
Description: reticulon 1
Alias: Nsp, reticulon-1, S-rex, neuroendocrine-specific protein
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Neuroendocrine-specific protein (NSP) reticulons are expressed in neural and neuroendocrine tissues and cell cultures derived therefrom, while most other cell types lack NSP-reticulons...
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. Direct association of the reticulon protein RTN1A with the ryanodine receptor 2 in neurons. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2013;1833:1421-33 pubmed publisher
..In a functional assay, RTN1A significantly reduced RyR2-mediated Ca(2+) oscillations. Thus, RTN1A and RyR2 might act as functional partners in the regulation of cytosolic Ca(2+) dynamics the in neurons. ..
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Republicans take control of the Kentucky House for the first time in nearly a century
11/08/2016 09:39 PM
LOUISVILLE — Republicans rode a heavy wave led by GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, netting 17 seats en route to a 64-seat supermajority after Tuesday’s elections.
It marks the first time Republicans have held the state’s House of Representatives since 1921, claiming the final Southern legislative chamber held by Democrats. The donned red caps reminiscent of those worn by Trump on the campaign trail and emblazoned with #newmajority across the front.
Tuesday’s results also give Republicans supermajorities in both houses of the General Assembly on top of the governor’s office and four other constitutional offices, an unprecedented amount of power for the state GOP in modern history.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo was among numerous Democrats swept out of office, the announcement of which drew cheers from the Republican crowd gathered at the Galt House to watch election returns.
Gov. Matt Bevin, reminiscing on his win in last year’s gubernatorial election, said Tuesday’s results “pales by comparison, in some measure, to the powerful message that you all and so many others including those that are watching tonight sent to the world.”
“The voters of Kentucky have been heard, and they want a new direction for the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” he said.
Many focused on eastern Kentucky in the weeks leading up to Election Day, but Republicans gained seats across the map as they assumed control of the lower chamber.
The result mirrors a GOP takeover of West Virginia’s House of Delegates in 2014, when Democrats fell from a 53-seat majority to a 36-seat minority. Democrats held a 53-47 majority in the Kentucky House, which was whittled to a 36-member minority after Tuesday.
House Minority Floor Leader Jeff Hoover, the likely pick for speaker under a Republican majority, said he felt comfortable predicting wins in “10 or 11 races.”
“I never did think we’d get above 60,” Hoover, R-Jamestown, told reporters after the results.
He said he had not spoken with Stumbo, who lost to Rep.-elect Larry Brown by 6 points in the 95th House District that covers Floyd and part of Pike counties.
The loss seemingly ends Stumbo’s lengthy political career that includes decades in the legislature and a four-year term as attorney general.
“The voters have spoken, so I want to congratulate Larry Brown for his win tonight, and I want to thank the people of the 95th House District for a great career,” Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, said in a statement. “I hope only the best for the district, my county, my commonwealth, and my country.”
Bevin singled out the 95th district in his speech and, speaking with the media, agreed with Stumbo’s assessment that this year’s elections represented a referendum on the first-year governor’s short time in office. He called Stumbo, who has served as speaker since 2009, “a thorn in the side of any number of good people for many years for purely political reasons.”
“I think the people like what they’ve seen,” he said. “Nothing’s perfect, including anything that we’ve done. There is no perfect approach to things, but people appreciate the general direction. People appreciate the fact things are being done, and I think they want more of it.”
Kentucky Democratic Party Chairwoman Sannie Overly, who also chairs the House Democratic caucus, pegged Democrats’ losses on “the Trump tide at the top of the ticket” and “an intense barrage of negative advertising from out-of-state millionaires contributing large sums of cash.” The lone bright spot for Democrats came in the 38th House District, where Rep.-elect McKenzie Cantrell topped Democrat-turned-Republican Rep. Denny Butler by 259 votes.
“No matter what, Democrats will continue to fight for Kentucky families; specifically education, health care and jobs,” she said in a statement.
Republicans were eager to spread credit for their party’s gains, but none received more praise than U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Rep. Jonathan Shell, a Lancaster Republican who led the caucus’ political efforts, said McConnell had a “huge” impact on the fundraising and recruiting fronts.
“He met with candidates in his personal home,” he said, also crediting Terry Carmack, McConnell’s state director, in getting Republicans to file for office. “We’re talking the majority leader of the United States Senate meeting with individual candidates in his home. … I can’t thank Sen. McConnell enough.”
McConnell called Tuesday’s results “historic.”
“Until tonight, Kentucky was the last state in the South with at least one legislative chamber under Democratic control. No longer,” he said in a statement.
“By winning the state House, and holding onto the state Senate, a Republican state legislature can work with Governor Bevin to truly move our state forward and enact many long-needed, common-sense reforms that will greatly benefit all Kentuckians.”
Scott Jennings, chief strategist for the Republican super PAC Kentuckians for Strong Leadership and a former McConnell aide, praised the Senate majority leader for his efforts in helping Republican House candidates to victory.
McConnell’s Senate Leadership PAC contributed $150,000 to Kentuckians for Strong Leadership, part of the roughly $2 million blitz from the group in its push to put the state House in GOP hands, he said.
“Flipping the State House is hugely significant for Kentucky and nationally, marking the culmination of McConnell’s years long effort to turn Kentucky Red,” Jennings said in a statement. “With Governor Matt Bevin doing a terrific job in Frankfort in his first year, the floodgates for conservative reform will soon open when the General Assembly convenes in Frankfort.”
For now, House Republicans aren’t ready to say what will or will not get passed in the upcoming legislative session. Issues like right-to-work, charter schools, anti-abortion measures, repealing prevailing wage and tort reform have long been on the GOP agenda.
“We’ve got a lot of things on our plate,” Hoover told reporters. “We’ve got a monumental task in front of us to take over the reins of power in the House for the first time in almost 100 years. There are a lot of things we will have to do. We’re going to have a caucus meeting on Thursday” to discuss organization.
Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, said there will inevitably be differences in the chambers’ legislative priorities, just as there are disagreements within legislative caucuses on which issues to pursue.
“But there will be more commonality than there are differences,” he said.
8th House District: Walker Thomas 51.9 percent, Jeffery Taylor 48.1 percent
11th House District: Robert “Robby” Mills 51.6 percent, David Watkins 48.4 percent
13th House District: D.J. Johnson 50.8 percent, Jim Glenn 49.2 percent
14th House District: Matt Castlen 63.6 percent, Tommy Thompson 36.5 percent
15th House District: Melinda Prunty 57.1 percent, Brent Yonts 42.9 percent
16th House District: Jason Petrie 65.4 percent, Martha Jane King 34.6 percent
23rd House District (open): Steve Riley 61.5 percent, Danny Basil 38.5 percent
24th House District: William Reeds 54.1 percent, Terry Mills 45.9 percent
49th House District: Dan Johnson 50.4 percent, Linda Belcher 49.6 percent
62nd House District: Phillip Pratt 57.7 percent, Chuck Tackett 42.3 percent
78th House District: Mark Hart 54.4 percent, Tom McKee 45.6 percent
81st House District: C. Wesley Morgan 50.2 percent, Rita Smart 49.8 percent
84th House District: Chris Fugate 63.1 percent, Fitz Steele 36.9 percent
91st House District: Toby Herald 55.2 percent, Cluster Howard 44.8 percent
92nd House District: John Blanton 51.5 percent, John Short 48.5 percent
95th House District: Larry Brown 52.95 percent, Greg Stumbo 47.05 percent
97th House District: William Wells 57.7 percent, Hubert Collins 42.3 percent
98th House District: Danny Bentley 54.1 percent, Lew Nicholls 45.9 percent
38th House Ditrict: McKenzie Cantrell 50.9 percent, Denny Butler 49.1 percent
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While it seems like the entire world has been looking at ASUS regarding the Transformer Prime's GPS issues, there has been another device plagued with GPS problems that seemed to somehow remain under-the-radar (bad GPS pun, I know): the Epic 4G Touch. A quick search of the internet will reveal dozens of threads across various forums where users are discussing (read: really pissed off about) the E4GT's lack of usable GPS. Read More
There's no doubt that white phones are (generally) sexy. We know this, and it seems that manufacturers are starting to catch on as well. HTC has a few white phones available, and Samsung has already pushed out a couple of white variations of the GSII on T-Mobile and AT&T. Looks like Sprint's GSII, the Epic 4G Touch, is now getting the snow-capped makeover that we heard about a few weeks ago, and will be available on January 8th for $200 with a two-year agreement. Read More
If your device received the update but didn't successfully install it, a fix is on the way. There's no official word as to when it will be available, but they're shooting for sometime next week
Looks like Sprint started pushing a small OTA update to the Samsung Epic 4G Touch that fixes a couple of quirky issues:
- 4G Sprint Hotspot disconnects when in a phone call
- Radio loses signal and may require power cycle
The update is rolling out in stages and will hit all devices within the next 10 days. Read More
One of the biggest fears that many users have before rooting their device is something going wrong with no way to return to stock. Fortunately, we have a brilliant root community behind us, and thanks to Team ACS, we now have an unrooted, stock kernel available to flash via ODIN. This way, if you encounter any issue during or after rooting your device you have a way to restore the kernel back to its factory state. Read More
One of the best things about Samsung in recent months has been its timely release of source code for new devices -- often times before they even hit the market. True to form, Sammy just dropped the Epic 4G Touch source in its Open Source Release Center.
This is quite exciting news for those picking up this monster device today (or who already have it in-hand), as only good things come from the development community once the source hits. Read More
We've all been waiting for weeks - nay, months - for Sammy to bring the Galaxy S II to the US. Announcement day is finally upon us despite a bit of a delay due to bad weather, but Sammy has already revealed the Sprint version of the GSII, named the Epic 4G Touch, ahead of tonight's event.
The Epic 4G Touch will sport a larger, 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, verses the 4.3-inch screen of its global counterpart. Read More


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Welcome to the National Immigration Forum’s weekly bulletin! Every Friday, our policy team rounds up key developments around immigration policy in Washington and across the country. The bulletin includes items on the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as well as some coverage at the state and local levels.
Here’s a breakdown of the bulletin’s sections:
DEVELOPMENTS IN IMMIGRATION THIS WEEK
Immigration policy is a dynamic field subject to constant change. Here, we summarize some of the most important recent developments in immigration policy on the federal, legal, state, and local levels.
Content warning: This section sometimes includes events and information that can prove disturbing.
Senate Tees Up Vote on Border-Ukraine Compromise
On February 1, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) promised an initial vote no later than Wednesday next week on a priority national security supplemental that trades border and immigration policy changes for Ukraine aid, despite the fact that legislative text for the deal has yet to be released publicly.
Schumer said text of the compromise could be posted as soon as today, and should be out no later than Sunday.
This sudden rush after months of negotiations comes amid reports that the deal is “on life support,” and as an influential former national security adviser under former president Donald Trump says he thinks the House GOP would be more open to a Ukraine-only bill focused on military aid. That marks a 180-degree turn for Republicans, who initially demanded any Ukraine funding be linked to border policy changes.
Mayorkas Impeachment Advances After Committee Deliberation
Early on January 31, Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee voted 18-15 along party lines to advance two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, despite widespread agreement among Democrats, constitutional scholars, past secretaries, and national security experts that Mayorkas’s actions don’t amount to impeachable offenses.
The House GOP’s impeachment push now heads to the full floor, where a vote could take place as early as next week. Yet with Democrats seemingly unified against the effort and some Republicans skeptical or also opposed, it’s unclear whether House leadership has the votes to send the articles to the Senate.
And, even if the House does impeach Mayorkas, some senators are already raising the possibility that their upper chamber may dismiss a trial, which could kill the House GOP’s crusade against Mayorkas with a simple majority of votes.
Border Crossings Plummet Even as CBP Releases High December Numbers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) documented a total of 302,034 migrant encounters at the U.S.’s southern border in December, including people who entered at a legal port of entry. In the last month of 2023, the agency was able to process nearly 46,000 people through pre-scheduled appointments, rounding out a total of roughly 413,300 migrants and asylum seekers who successfully used the federal government’s CBP One phone app to book a time to report at a port of entry.
Even so, irregular border crossings remained high in December, with an average of over 8,000 per day. But that number has dropped precipitously in the new year, with CBP reporting “an over 50% decrease” during the first two weeks of January.
CBP is describing these declines as “consistent with historical trends and enhanced enforcement,” in part because Mexico has trumped up its deterrence efforts against migrants heading north. But the increase in December and subsequent dip in January may also be attributable to rumors that the border would shutter or the CBP One app would stop working in the new year, as well as poor conditions in the Darién Gap and a lack of regional migration over the Christmas holiday, the Washington Office on Latin America explained.
While the border has become far quieter and more manageable in recent days (despite some areas starting to report modest upticks again), a convoy of protesters are making noise with three concerning assemblies on Saturday, on a mission to “take our border back.” The leaders have called on “all active and retired law enforcement and military, Veterans, Mama Bears, elected officials, business owners, ranchers, truckers, bikers, media and LAW ABIDING, freedom-loving Americans” to bolster their campaign, and although they have consistently stressed that the convenings should be peaceful, some of their audience seems intent on violence — at least in their rhetoric.
“There is a point where we are going to have to get our hands dirty,” one supporter wrote, according to Wired. “I’ve dealt with MANY bullies in my life, and I’ve never been able to reason with them. The one universal language bullies understand is when you push them back.”
The events are partially in support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), whose ongoing conflict with the Biden administration took a new turn last week after the Supreme Court gave federal border agents the legal go-ahead to cut razor wire installed by the state.
“All Governor Abbott has to do is call for the citizens and we are armed and ready,” said a commenter on a video about the convoys, according to NBC News.
Biden Administration Launches Pilot Program to Renew H-1B Visas Stateside; USCIS Announces Other H-1B Developments
On January 29, the Department of State launched the first phase of a new pilot program that allows certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without having to leave the United States. The program – limited to visa holders from India and Canada – will process a maximum of 20,000 applications through April 1, 2024.
The initiative is expected to reduce consular backlogs, save money for H-1B employers, and provide more stability to H-1B workers who will not have to leave the U.S. to renew their visas. At this stage, the stateside renewal program excludes dependent visa holders like spouses and children, a source of frustration for many potential beneficiaries. If successful, the program is expected to expand its eligibility to include L-1 and O-1 visa holders.
At the same time, on February 2, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a final rule amending its regulations relating to the H-1B registration selection process. The new rule aims to reduce the potential for gaming the system. For that purpose, each beneficiary will have the same chance of being selected, regardless of how many registrations are submitted on their behalf. In addition, the new rule codifies USCIS’ ability to deny or revoke H-1B petitions.
Also, on January 30, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap will open on March 6 and will run through March 22, 2024. As it does every year, the H-1B visa cap includes a ceiling of 65,000 regular visas and an additional 20,000 visas for people who meet an advanced degree exemption. Notably, the number of H-1B applications for the previous fiscal year reached a record high of 780,884 registrations for 2024, an increase of 61% over the 483,927 registrations for FY 2023.
Finally, on January 30, USCIS published a final rule to adjust its fees. The agency argued that new fees – updated for the first time since 2016 – are critical for USCIS, whose budget is overwhelmingly fee-funded. Approximately 96% of the agency’s funding is from filing fees, while only about 4% is from congressional appropriations.
Biden Administration Expands TPS for Syrians
On January 26, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria, allowing around 6,200 Syrians to potentially retain their deportation protections and expanding eligibility for around 2,000 more people.
Mayorkas attributed his decision to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Syria, as the country’s residents endure civil war, civilian casualties, human rights violations, food insecurity, and other unlivable circumstances.
TPS for Syrians will now run through September 30, 2025. Current beneficiaries must still re-register in a timely fashion.
Syrian students on an F-1 visa may also be eligible for work authorization and other special accommodations.
State and Local
University of Texas Ends Immigrant, Mixed-Status Family Student Support Program Amid DEI Ban
In January, students at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) were blindsided when the Monarch program — an initiative to support undocumented students, temporary status students, students from mixed-status families, and allied American citizens — was suddenly terminated in the wake of S.B. 17, Texas’s new diversity, equity, and inclusion ban at public colleges and universities.
The state law bars the existence of offices with programming involving race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation, but it doesn’t reference “immigration” or “legal status” at all.
“You can be a white undocumented student, you can be an Asian American undocumented student, you can be a Latino undocumented student,” said Antonio Ingram, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund. “Undocumented status is not a racial category; it’s not a category that’s gender identity, orientation.”
According to the American Immigration Council, 46% of undocumented students in the U.S. are Hispanic, 27% identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander, around 14% are Black, and one in ten are white.
In the absence of the Monarch program, Rooted — another group that includes UT students, alumni, and others — is already trying to step up to fill gaps left for scholars in need of community and assistance.
Massachusetts Pursues Innovative Migrant Resettlement Pilot
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey’s (D) administration is currently negotiating with the state’s eight resettlement agencies to help migrant families within the shelter system to find permanent housing and jobs. The agencies would provide year-long case management services, including helping migrants access the state’s HomeBASE program to help cover housing costs.
Under the proposed deal, Massachusetts’s resettlement agencies — such as the International Institute of New England and Ascentria Care Alliance — would be able to help dozens of families each to leave shelters and find permanent housing in the community, with the goal of accommodating a total of 400 migrant families currently in the shelter system.
The new program is innovative in that it seemingly allows resettlement agencies to provide much-needed assistance to migrant families who may not qualify for federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) services.
Under current federal policy, ORR funds are set aside for refugees, asylees, some humanitarian parolees, and other vulnerable populations. However, they fail to cover many of the migrants arriving in Massachusetts and other parts of the country awaiting asylum adjudications or otherwise in legal limbo and hoping to resettle in the U.S.
If successful, the pilot program aims to save the state money in the long run by investing in migrant resettlement, which could prove a more permanent solution than keeping migrants in the state’s oversaturated temporary shelter system.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND CONSIDERED
It can be challenging to keep up with the constant barrage of proposed legislation in Congress. So, every week, we round up new bills. This list includes federal legislative proposals that have recently been introduced and that are relevant to immigration policy.
Please follow this link to find new relevant bills, as well as proposed legislation from past weeks.
LEGISLATIVE FLOOR CALENDAR
The U.S. Senate is expected to be in session from Monday, February 5 through Friday, February 9, 2024.
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to be in session from Monday, February 5 through Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
UPCOMING HEARINGS AND MARKUPS
Here, we round up congressional hearings and markups happening in the field or in Washington.
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. MST (House Natural Resources)
Location: Community Room at Cochise College, 901 Colombo Ave., Sierra Vista, Arizona
Reports by bodies such as the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the Congressional Research Service, and the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General provide invaluable information on immigration policy and practice. Here, we give brief summaries of new immigration-related reports, with links to the resources themselves in case you want to learn more.
U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO); U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Improvements Needed to Workforce and Expansion Plans for Unit of Native American Law Enforcement Personnel; Published January 30, 2024
This report analyzes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Shadow Wolves program on the Tohono O’odham Nation reservation in Arizona, including a shift in operational focus from interdiction to investigation in the last decade.
SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM RESOURCES
The Forum is constantly publishing new policy-focused resources that engage with some of the most topical issues around immigration today. Here are a few that are particularly relevant this week:
This explainer details how an ever-shifting policy landscape and extensive backlogs impact the asylum process in the United States. It describes what asylum is, how people apply, why such cumbersome backlogs exist, and what can be done in terms of solutions.
Schedule A: The Solution to Expedite the Hiring of Essential Immigrant Workers by Skipping the Burdensome Labor Certification Process
Updating Schedule A is a simple yet valuable alternative for the Biden administration to create a less bureaucratic environment for many employers who are struggling to hire workers. This explainer describes the labor certification process and gives the reasons behind calls to update the Schedule A list to include more occupations.
Still More Room to Grow: Immigrants Can Reverse the U.S. Population Decline and its Economic Consequences
In 2024, the United States continues to face significant demographic challenges. Propelled by falling birth rates, the U.S. population is rapidly aging and steadily declining. In turn, the country is experiencing economic and social pressures caused by labor shortages. This article provides a follow-up to “Room to Grow,” a 2021 white paper where the National Immigration Forum proposed a methodology that showed how the country needed a 37% increase in net immigration levels over those projected for fiscal year 2020 (approximately 370,000 additional immigrants a year) to prevent the U.S. from falling into demographic deficit and socioeconomic decline.
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*This Bulletin is not intended to be comprehensive. Please contact Alexandra Villarreal, Senior Policy and Advocacy Associate at the National Immigration Forum, with comments and suggestions of additional items to be included. Alexandra can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org. Thank you.