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Ikea is running out of BEDS after local authorities order thousands for the wave of migrants arriving across Europe
- Firm said it would be 'difficult to maintain supply' in Sweden and Germany
- Bosses say there is a shortage of bunk beds, mattresses and duvets
- Three million refugees and migrants could arrive in the Europe by 2017
Ikea is running out of beds as local authorities order thousands for the number of migrants arriving in Europe.
Officials handling the refugee crisis are buying beds from the furniture company as hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers arrive in the continent.
But the company said it would be 'difficult to maintain supply' if the pace of the crisis didn't decline.
Migrants are escorted by German police to a registration centre, after crossing the Austrian-German border in Wegscheid near Passau, Germany, on November 1
Boxes with beds for migrants are set up at an emergency refugee shelter inside a hanger of the former airport Tempelhof in Berlin, Germany
The spike in demand has meant that Sweden and Germany are running out the of the flat-packed items, which are imported from manufacturing centres in Asia.
When asked about the impact of the migrant crisis on its continental stores, Ikea spokesman Josefin Thorell told the Daily Telegraph: 'There are some shortages of bunk beds, mattresses and duvets.'
The e-mail to the Bloomberg news agency said: 'If the situation persists we expect that it will be difficult to keep up and maintain sufficient supply.'
MailOnline have contacted Ikea for a comment.
Three million refugees and migrants could arrive in the European Union by 2017, according predictions made by the EU's executive arm.
The European Commission has estimated one million arrivals in total during 2015, soaring to 1.5million in 2016 and then decreasing to half-a-million in 2017.
Migrants signal to staff of the LaGeSo (State Office of Health and Welfare) how many seats they need for further transport after they arrived at the train station in Schoenefeld near Berlin, on Friday, October 30
However, once unsuccessful asylum applications have been taken into account, this will only represent a 0.4 per cent population increase.
And both Germany and Sweden are feeling the impact.
Those nations, among others, want the EU to apply its budget rules with flexibility, taking into account Europe's biggest refugee emergency in well over half a century, and avoid reprimanding member states for excessive spending and deficits.
Sweden has the highest share of refugees per capita. Swedish police are pictured here evicting migrants from a illegal camp in Malmoe, Sweden, on November 3
The Commission said on Thursday that Sweden, which has the highest share of refugees per capita, is likely to feel the economic impact most, perhaps 0.5 percent of its gross domestic product this year.
On the same day Britain's Secretary of State for the Department for International Development Justine Greening claimed that Europe was likely to be mired in a migrant crisis for the next two decades.
Morgan Johansson, Sweden's migration minister, told the Telegraph: 'Those who come here may be met by the message that we can't arrange housing for them.
Ikea says that their stores in Sweden and Germany are running out the of the flat-packed items, which are imported from manufacturing centres in Asia
'Either you'll have to arrange it yourself, or you have to go back to Germany or Denmark again.'
In Germany, Christoph Hillenbrand, senior administrator of the Upper Bavaria district around Munich, told the newspaper: 'Ikea can't keep up with the demand.'
Ikea is well known for its affordable furniture and opened the first store UK store in Warrington in 1987.
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The Ub Iwerks' Motor Toon Twirl attraction, which recently celebrated its clockwise anniversary
Ub Iwerks' Motor Toon Twirl
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The Ub Iwerks' Motor Toon Twirl entrance is like a journey inside the world of Toontown. The attraction motors are just like Benny the Coupé, and as you drive you can twirl them by turning the steering wheel.
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- Instead of moving this attraction, your kids will want to go on something with less people on it.
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Plastic causes climate change
Plastic is a petro-based and thus artificially created raw material, for which approximately 16 % of crude oil and natural gas are currently consumed worldwide every day. The Heinrich Böll Foundation estimates that carbon dioxide (CO₂) caused emissions of 1,781 million tonnes in 2015 alone. Global plastic production accounts for 10-13 % of the total CO₂ budget that may be consumed as a maximum to limit man-made global warming to 1.5 degrees.
CO₂ and the ocean
Around 400 million tonnes of plastic of various compositions are produced worldwide every year. According to estimates, about one third of this is disposed of in the environment. A large part ends up in the ocean, forming 5 large plastic whirlpools of 1.6 square kilometres in diameter (as of 2018)
It is assumed that the increasing amount of Microplastics in the oceans, created by the decay of plastic, disrupt biological processeswith the help of which plankton at the sea surface binds CO2 through photosynthesis. This process, called the biological carbon pump, is of central importance for the role of the ocean as a so-called carbon sink and contributes significantly to a stable Earth climate.
Through natural death processes, the plankton secretes the CO2 again when it sinks to the seabed. The partly highly toxic effect of microplastics leads to the increased dieback of the plankton and thus to an increased release of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Currently, more than half of the CO2 produced annually by humans is stored in the ocean. Statements about the amount and how storage could change in the future are the subject of research.
Decomposition of plastic causes methane
According to an August 2018 study by the University of Hawaii UV light promotes the decomposition of plastic in the environment, releasing methane and ethylene. Methane (CH4) is one of the most important greenhouse gases and is 21 times more effective than CO₂.
The studies on different types of plastics showed that most of the methane is released by plastic particles of Low density polyethylene (LDPE), a variant of the Polyethylene (PE), was produced. Methane emissions increased the longer the plastic particles were irradiated by UV light. UV light apparently acts as a catalyst, as methane production, once triggered, no longer requires UV light to continue.
LDPE and PE is the most commonly produced material in the world and is used in dispenser bottles, wash bottles, tubing, plastic bags, work surfaces and plastic sheeting, among other things.
Recycling and reduction of plastic production represent an important goal worldwide for saving emissions of the anthropogenic greenhouse gases CO₂ and methane.

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A recycled polyester plant expands its South Carolina operations, and a filament recycling startup will pitch its venture to business tycoon Richard Branson. Continue Reading
A leading shipping line executive says recovered materials exporters can expect to see a different global freight environment in the next year. This will substantially affect the current recycling marketplace.
As recycled resin markets struggle, San Francisco leaders have called for a statewide bill mandating at least 25 percent recycled content in all single-use plastic beverage containers.
Germany increased its average recycled content in PET bottles last year, despite challenges in pricing compared with virgin plastic, according to an industry group.

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Why Arbor Village of Kent, WA is the right move for your parents
Making the decision to move into a senior living community can be one of the most challenging decisions that an individual and their family will ever make. Here are some things to consider as you begin the journey of choosing a community:
The right time to move is now.
So often in this industry we see situations where a parent or family member waits too long to make the decision for a lifestyle change. It is always better to make the choice sooner than later. Making the move when your parent is still healthy will allow him/her to enjoy all that Arbor Village of Kent has to offer and could help avoid a rushed decision about where to live, in the event of a health crisis.
Become a family again.
As our parents age, we see changes occurring that cause us to worry about their safety and quality of life. In some situations it is necessary to become the caregiver. Our relationship and role with our parents change and we miss what we once had. When a parent moves into Arbor Village of Kent, safety will no longer be a concern and, in those circumstances where it has been necessary to be the primary caregiver, that burden will also be lifted so that the relationship between parent and child can return to normal.
Know your financial options.
Many families are concerned about the costs associated with moving into a senior living community. Arbor Village of Kent offers a variety of financial options to meet individual needs, including programs that allow you to “give us a try” before making the move. Many options will provide additional savings and value.

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Are you in the market for an EV charging station? If so, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Not all EV charging stations are created equal, and there are a lot of different factors you’ll need to take into account before making your purchase. In this blog post, we will discuss seven things to look for when buying an EV charging station. By following these tips, you can be sure to find the perfect Malaysia EV charging solution for your needs!
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When buying an EV charging station, be sure to find one that comes with a warranty. This will protect you in case anything goes wrong with the EV charging station. Be sure to read the terms of the warranty carefully before making your purchase.
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Before buying an EV charging station, you’ll need to make sure that it’s compatible with your EV. Not all EV charging stations are compatible with all EVs, so it’s important to check compatibility before making your purchase.
By following these tips, you can be sure to find the perfect EV charging station for your needs! With a little bit of research, you can find an EV charging station that meets all of your requirements. Be sure to keep these things in mind when shopping for an EV charging station – they’ll help you find the perfect one for your home or business!


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Jerry Marsden’s work has had influences on people in unique ways. One has been to inspire Tommaso Sciortino, a UC Berkeley Physics student to major in Mathematics after reading a borrowed copy of Elementary Classical Analysis (ECA).
Tommaso was also inspired to develop “ECA” as a character in a comic strip for The Daily Californian | Berkeley’s Newspaper.
In May 2011, Tommaso wrote:
“I’m sorry to hear Marsden passed away. Sadly I didn’t get a chance to know him (I never took any of his classes) but I certainly have fond memories of his clear and concise book which was a big reason I decided to major in Math.”
“I’d be happy to share stories about the creation of the ECA comic strip
but I’m afraid that beyond his wonderful book the comic strip is only tangentially related to Marsden the man.”
In a letter to Jerry for copyright permission, circa 2000, Tommaso wrote:
During the dulldrums of the summer I took pen to paper and in accordance with my artist side drew a small comic book called “My Summer Vacation” by Elementary Classical Analysis. The basic joke being that I told of my summer activities from the point of view of the book I was reading. At any rate, many people enjoyed it and so I undertook to write further half-page adventures for ECA which I later compiled into another comic book (enclosed). Under the advice of a staff member of the student paper “The Daily Californian” I submitted my works and have received some good feedback.” more…
the letter : [ pdf ]
The Many Adventures of ECA & Friends

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