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The research we conduct at the Thermal Conversion Processes Unit is geared towards the development and implementation of systems for producing energy from biomass and solid waste, via the thermal processes of combustion and gasification. We also seek opportunities to develop new processes for energy recovery from biomass and solid waste.
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Regarding your editorial on the Iowa Dental Board requiring applicants for dental licenses to take practical test on patients ["Hands-opn Exam Is an Unneeded $2,095 Cost," July 9]: The issue seems to be whether the exam is necessary after all the training in dental school.
What caused me to pause was not so much the test but that these applicants must supply their own subjects for the practical exam. How many people in this state are without dental insurance and have neglected teeth? This is an opportunity for the state to help these people and get them some free dental work and dental hygiene education.
The state needs to establish a program to round up subjects for this exam. Everyone wins, and the fresh-out-of-dental-school applicant doesn't need to drag his/her little sister off to the Iowa Dental Board for a practical exam.
- John Metz, Mitchellville

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You have successfully solved all your pain points by picking a platform provider that has your best interest in mind. Now it’s time to turn to your customer’s pain points so that you can successfully start selling your offering. When trying to understand customer expectations, a good practice is to look at the various departments and their needs. From here, you can tailor your messaging to solve the needs of the entire organization with a Unified Communications (UCaaS) solution.
Owners of any business want cloud solutions and fast results. The lead engineer wants to tighten their business processes with automation. The marketing manager wants more personalized and integrated marketing. The sales department wants a tightly integrated CRM, while the customer service reps want true contact center features. Finally, the accountants need to keep costs on the lower end.
How can you meet all these needs without a hefty price tag? Simple! By offering a Unified Communications solution, which combines two key benefits: one platform and many features.
Avoiding Swivel-Chair Operations with One Platform
Most of your potential customers will want a handful of functionalities, like voice, video, messaging, and conferencing. While many already have access to these functions, they are often spread across multiple platforms. As time goes on, meetings are missed, logins are lost, and paying for each separate service starts to squeeze the budget too tightly.
By combining all these services into a single unified communications platform, your customers get the functionality of communicating how they want to, without the headaches of accessing multiple channels. Moreover, the entire organization benefits from an integrated and seamless system.
Because Unified Communications solutions are cloud-based, there is no need for a hardware closet and maintenance is virtually unnoticeable by the customer. Furthermore, your customer will have an already consolidated system that’s ready for CRM integration.
Unified Communications (UCaaS) Needs by Department
Luckily, the right Unified Communications solution solves the needs of nearly every department. Let’s dive into the key departments and what they need:
The digital age has completely altered customer expectations. Consumers expect fast and personalized service because they are used to companies having their information. It’s not that customer service teams don’t want to provide quick, personalized service – most of the time, the tools they have do not allow them to provide that level of service.
Here’s where contact center features help elevate a customer service team’s effectiveness. With all communications channels housed under the same interface, customer interactions are easily trackable. Thanks to CRM integrations, customer service reps are provided with contextual insights into what the caller needs. This allows customer service reps to provide faster and more personalized service.
According to a HubSpot Customer Acquisition Study, 40% of professionals claim that getting a response from a prospect is getting harder every year. Despite the many sales enablement tools available, sales staff are simply less effective without accurate and comprehensive customer data. Yet many organizations struggle to routinely use their CRM, resulting in deserted databases.
With a Unified Communications solution, sales staff are able to use their business number from any internet-connected device, so that every interaction is recorded. Sales can automatically sync interactions with the use of an integrated CRM. Which can then trigger marketing initiatives.
Thanks to digital marketing and enhanced integrations, marketers these days fervently track buyer behavior. Allowing them to personalize content and automate marketing activities based on behavior signals. Like sales, however, marketers need to have fully integrated data to do their jobs effectively.
When you add CPaaS (communication platform as a service) to your Unified Communications solution, marketing teams from any organization can add real-time communication channels, such as voice, video, and chat to their marketing tool belt. Allowing marketers to reach prospects and customers with ease no matter what communication method they prefer.
An additional marketing channel that is growing in popularity is business messaging (SMS/MMS). This functionality enables marketing departments to further personalize outreach based on buyer behavior, interactions, and more.
Don’t leave out the IT departments! The more technology they have to manage, maintain and keep secure, the less time these departments have to work on innovation and company growth. Moreover, the more vendors that they have to deal with, the more complex, costly, and error-prone their jobs become.
A Unified Communications solution is easy to implement, requiring no hardware closets and minimal intervention. Instead of IT maintaining the business’s phone system, large updates are handled at the platform level. While you, the service provider, handle smaller, customer-specific updates. Thereby lifting the burden off of IT’s shoulders.
Leading Your Customers through Digital Transformation
Consumer technology is advancing way faster than workplace technology. Unfortunately, consumers expect business tech to reflect the ease of use they experience in their personal lives. With a Unified Communications and CPaaS solution, you can provide workplace functionality that matches customer expectations, solves their pain points, and propels your legacy customers into the new era with tools that help them work smarter, not harder.
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St. Lucia’s Anse Chastanet & Jade Mountain Earn Travelife Gold Certification
ST. LUCIA (November 15, 2017) – Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain resorts in St. Lucia have earned another environmental accolade. Travelife Gold Certification status was conferred on two of the world’s best hotels in recognition of responsibly managing their socio-economic...
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Active Ingredient: Naproxen, Paracetamol
Dosage: 275 mg/300 mg
Route of Administration: Oral
Dosage Form: Tablets
Quantity per package: 16 tablets per pack
Dafloxen-F is an oral drug that has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. It is used to treat weak and moderate pain due to headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, algomenorrhea, trauma, burns, myalgia. It can also reduce fever in infectious and inflammatory diseases. The drug contains 2 active ingredients: naproxen and paracetamol.
Dafloxen F is curenlty out of stock but you can order a similar drug based on Naproxen.
Dafloxen F is an analgesic, antipyretic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used as an analgesic for painful conditions: musculoskeletal, otic, pharyngeal, postoperative, postpartum, dental and traumatic. It is also used in the symptomatic treatment of pain and fever, as an adjuvant to antibiotic therapy in respiratory infections and those that present with inflammation and pain.
Dosage and administration
Tablets are taken orally.
Adults: two tablets as the start of treatment, then one tablet every 6-8 hours.
Do not use Dafloxen F if you have hypersensitivity to naproxen sodium and/or paracetamol.
Another contraindication is the use in patients with a history of the asthmatic syndrome, nasal polyps, hives or angioedema secondary to the use of acetylsalicylic acid and other anti-inflammatory agents.
The use of the medicine should be avoided in patients with hepatic or renal impairment, granulocytopenia or agranulocytosis, coagulation disorders, active peptic disease, anemia, systemic lupus erythematosus or under treatment with anticoagulants. Do not use the drug if you suffer from alcoholism or have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding.
In some cases, Dafloxen F can cause adverse effects: abdominal discomfort, peripheral edema, vomiting, nausea, headache, tinnitus and vertigo have been reported; very rarely aseptic meningitis, colitis, gastrointestinal ulcerations, dermatitis, angioedema, alopecia, photosensitivity reactions, aplastic and hemolytic anemia, skin rashes, stomatitis, granulocytopenia, hematuria, fulminant hepatitis, hearing loss, cognitive and mental concentration disorders, insomnia, eosinophilic nephropathy or pneumonitis, bleeding and / or gastrointestinal perforation, thrombocytopenia, vasculitis, toxic epidermolysis (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) and seizures.
It is possible that patients with compromised cardiac function may have a higher risk of water and / or saline retention, so the sodium content of the drug should be considered. High doses of the drug can cause renal failure with uremia. Prolonged use of the drug may increase the risk of renal adverse effects.
Overdose is characterized by vertigo, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, occasional seizures, abdominal pain, pale skin and metabolic acidosis. In the presence of these signs and symptoms, gastric lavage and general supportive measures are indicated. Activated carbon at a dose of 0.5 mg/kg of weight can be used.
Concomitant use of glucocorticoids, ACTH, other anti-inflammatories and alcohol, may increase the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects. The use with oral anticoagulants, heparin, hypoglycemic agents or insulin, can potentiate their effect, so close monitoring and dosage adjustments are required. Diuretics, antihypertensives and phenobarbital may decrease the effect of Dafloxen F. The use with medications that can cause blood dyscrasias or bone marrow depression increases the potential risk of serious hematologic effects. Concomitant use of the drug with any other nephrotoxic medicine or platelet aggregation inhibitor may result in a greater number and severity of adverse effects. The use with zidovudine is contraindicated.


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President Biden announced the U.S. plan to address world hunger and weakened food systems in his first speech at the U.N. General Assembly on September 21st. The plan will be split in half to address both global and domestic sides of these issues and will be distributed over the next five years. The plan was outlined on September 23rd at the U.N. Food Systems Summit in which Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack attended.
More specifically, the plan will focus on water issues, equitable access, and resilient food systems to defend against economic disruptions.
Earlier in the year, the Biden administration increased funding to the U.S. SNAP program, better known as food stamps, but the continued food supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid virus, and its variants, have created the need for more diverse solutions. Eight goals have been outlined as a response:
- Financing for Food Security & Agricultural Projects
- Financing for Nutrition in Low & Middle-Income Countries
- Food Fortification
- Food Loss & Waste Reduction
- Creation of School Meals Coalition
- Climate Smart Agriculture & Forestry
- Global Agriculture & Food Security Program
The above goals will be applied to both the international and domestic issues facing us all and will be spread out over the next five years to meet the overall goal of reducing hunger 50% by 2030. Further details relating to the specific distribution of domestic funds will be forthcoming as they emerge.

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In the world of construction and home improvement, silicone sealants play a crucial role in creating durable and weather-resistant seals. Among the various types of sealants available, neutral silicone sealants stand out as popular choices for outdoor applications due to their versatility and superior performance. The question of the expected lifespan and durability of neutral silicone sealants in outdoor settings is of paramount importance for consumers and industry professionals alike. This essay explores the factors influencing their longevity, their resistance to external elements, and advances in silicone technology that contribute to their extended lifespan.
I. The Composition and Properties of Neutral Silicone Sealants:
Neutral silicone sealants are composed of silicone polymers with a neutral cure mechanism, meaning they do not release acidic or corrosive byproducts during curing. This characteristic makes them well-suited for a wide range of applications, including sealing joints, gaps, and cracks in outdoor structures.
One of the key properties of neutral silicone sealants is their excellent resistance to UV radiation. Unlike acidic cure silicone sealants that can degrade when exposed to sunlight, neutral silicone sealants maintain their integrity and elasticity over time, making them ideal for outdoor use. Their ability to withstand ultraviolet rays significantly contributes to their extended lifespan.
II. External Factors Affecting Lifespan and Durability:
A. Weather Extremes:
Outdoor silicone sealants are often subject to extreme weather conditions, including scorching heat, freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. These environmental factors can cause expansion and contraction in building materials, exerting stress on the sealant. A high-quality neutral silicone sealant with excellent flexibility and elasticity can adapt to these movements, preventing cracks and ensuring long-term durability.
B. Moisture and Water Exposure:
Moisture is a constant threat to the integrity of outdoor sealants. In wet environments, water can seep into cracks or gaps, leading to water damage and mold growth. Neutral silicone sealants with good waterproofing properties act as a protective barrier against moisture infiltration, reducing the risk of water-related deterioration and ensuring the sealant's extended lifespan.
C. Chemical Exposure:
Certain outdoor applications may expose silicone sealants to chemicals, pollutants, or corrosive substances. Neutral silicone sealants, being chemically stable and inert, exhibit excellent resistance to various chemicals, ensuring their longevity in harsh industrial or urban environments.
III. Advances in Silicone Technology for Enhanced Lifespan:
To meet the demands of modern construction and building projects, continuous research and technological advancements have led to improvements in silicone sealant formulations. Several factors have contributed to enhancing the expected lifespan and durability of neutral silicone sealants in outdoor applications:
A. Enhanced UV Resistance:
With the increasing focus on sustainable construction and eco-friendly materials, silicone manufacturers have developed neutral silicone sealants with improved UV resistance. These advanced formulations maintain their structural integrity and appearance for extended periods, even when exposed to intense sunlight.
B. Self-Healing Properties:
In recent years, scientists and engineers have explored the concept of self-healing materials. While not yet fully implemented in commercial products, the idea of incorporating self-healing properties into silicone sealants is a hot topic of research. The concept involves the sealant repairing minor cracks and damages on its own, further extending its lifespan and reducing the need for frequent replacements.
C. Nanotechnology in Sealants:
Nanotechnology has opened up new possibilities for enhancing sealant properties. Nanoparticles can be incorporated into silicone sealants to improve their strength, adhesion, and resistance to environmental stressors. These nanocomposite sealants have shown promise in extending the lifespan of outdoor silicone applications.
Neutral silicone sealants have emerged as a go-to choice for outdoor applications due to their impressive durability, weather resistance, and flexibility. The expected lifespan of these sealants in outdoor settings is influenced by a combination of factors, including weather extremes, moisture exposure, and chemical resistance. However, ongoing advancements in silicone technology, such as improved UV resistance, self-healing properties, and the integration of nanotechnology, continue to push the boundaries of their expected lifespan. As consumers and industry professionals demand sealants that can endure the rigors of outdoor environments, the research and development in silicone technology hold the promise of even longer-lasting and more durable neutral silicone sealants in the future.


Nokia is expected to bring out a Windows 8 powered tablet later this year, corroborating earlier reports that the phone giant would release a tablet this year.
Nokia's design chief Marko Ahtisaari was quoted as saying: "We're working on it," in response to questions over the company's plans to develop a slate-like device for the consumer and business market, reports Reuters.
Earlier this week, Digitimes said it expects a 10-inch Windows 8-based tablet by the fourth-quarter at the latest, according to sources upstream in the manufacturing process. The device would be 'WoA', or "Windows on ARM", giving the device a competitive edge in the already well-established tablet market.
Most other notebook makers like Dell and HP have already announced their efforts to support Windows 8 on laptops and tablets.
But the move was not unexpected, as Microsoft and Nokia continue to do --- quite frankly, terribly --- in the smartphone space as part of its Nokia hardware and Windows Phone 7 plan.
The partnership was seen as Nokia's gasping for air as it slowly sunk, as the iPhone and Android market slowly gobbles up what is left of Nokia's once strong market share. It just goes to show that while Nokia is not dead yet, looking back at how the company has done in the Windows-powered smartphones space already, one is keen to add emphasis on the word: "yet".
A Nokia spokesperson noted the company "continues to eye" the tablet market, but had no news on announcements at the time.
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Drug overdoses significant contributor to deaths in Alaska
July 30, 2022
(SitNews) - Drug overdoses are a significant contributor to mortality in Alaska and represent an ongoing public health concern. Deaths by overdose have been increasing annually since 2018 according to the Alaska Department of Health. A new report designed to provide an update on the current state of Alaska drug overdose mortality through 2021 has recently been released. The Health Analytics and Vital Records Sections of the Department of Health notes that the data in this new report may be incomplete and should be considered provisional and subject to change.
• In 2021, there were 253 overdose deaths, up from 146 in 2020.
• The age-adjusted overdose death rate in 2021 was 35.2 deaths per 100,000 population, up from 20.2 in 2020.
• By sex, men typically experience higher overdose death rates than women.
• By race, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people typically experience higher overdose death rates than other races.
• By age, young adults and middle-aged people between 25 to 54 years old typically experience higher overdose death rates than other ages.
• Anchorage had the state’s highest age-adjusted overdose death rate by region in 2021, at 49.3 deaths per 100,000, up from 31.4 in 2020.
• In 2021, there were 196 opioid overdose deaths, up from 102 in 2020. This includes 145 deaths involving fentanyl, up from 58 in 2020.
• Methamphetamine was involved in 154 overdose deaths in 2021, up from 62 in 2020.
• Out of the 778 drug overdose deaths between 2017 and 2021, 454 deaths (or 58.4%) involved a combination of two or more types of narcotic, sedative, or psychotropic drugs.
Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths
a. Educational campaigns.
b. Interventions tailored to the community.
c. Prescription drug monitoring programs.
d. Opioid prescribing guidelines.
e. Regulating promotion and marketing of opioids.
f. Better mental health care.
g. Opioid safe disposal locations.
2. Harm Reduction:
a. Availability of fentanyl test strips.
b. Naloxone access and training.
c. Syringe services programs.
d. Supervised injection sites.
a. Increase access to treatment, including through telehealth. b. Medications for opioid use disorder.
c. Expand and diversify treatment workforce.
d. Improve health care workforce addiction training.
e. Reduce stigma for seeking care.
f. Access to culturally competent care.
g. Treatment alternatives to incarceration.
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Download and read the full report 2021 Drug Overdose Mortality Update (July 25th, 2022)
Edited By: Mary Kauffman, SitNews
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Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention
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Sri Lanka have misplaced Angelo Mathews halfway via their West Indies tour, after he left for residence as a consequence of private causes. The information will get worse for the workforce: quick bowler Lahiru Gamage has been dominated out of the tour as properly, due to a fractured finger sustained on the ultimate day of the primary Take a look at.
Replacements might be flown out, however they’re virtually sure to be unavailable for the second Take a look at, given the size of the flights. Batsman Danushka Gunathilaka, who had performed within the Checks in opposition to Bangladesh in February, and allrounder Dasun Shanaka, who had performed in opposition to India final yr, will solely depart Sri Lanka on Wednesday night – the eve of the St. Lucia Take a look at.
Fortunately for Sri Lanka, that they had taken the precaution of carrying 17 gamers, slightly than the standard 15, on tour. This implies they’ve Dhananjaya de Silva and Mahela Udawatte as cowl for an unavailable batsman, and two additional quicks, Kasun Rajitha and Asitha Fernando, available to interchange Lahiru Gamage within the XI.
Mathews has had terrible luck throughout excursions over the previous two years, lacking extra Checks than he has performed – although that was largely as a consequence of harm. Chief selector Graeme Labrooy confirmed that he is not going to return to the Caribbean in any respect, and might be out of the third Take a look at as properly.
Gamage’s harm, in the meantime, was sustained on the the fifth morning in Port-of-Spain, when he was hit within the glove by Shannon Gabriel. Gamage had some on-field remedy and continued batting, ending with a valiant three off 49 balls, as Sri Lanka tried to avoid wasting the Take a look at.


Axe is at it again, and it looks like this time even Angels will fall. I really like that this year everyone is taking their storytelling to next level. I feel like commercials more than ever have ascended into the short feature arena.
This commercial, like the Hyunday superbowl ad is trying to give the audience more in a short amount of time. Done right, it’s amazing what you can get off your audience: tweets, updates, buzz you name it. So make the most of it. Enjoy


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- October 24, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
Subject :International relations
A regional alliance between South Asian and Gulf countries is the only way to stop the exploitation of low-skilled migrant worker
- The Gulf alone accounts for close to 50 per cent of Indian migrants.
- “Kafala” or sponsorship system in the Gulf that enables employers to wield significant power over the lives of migrant workers.
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been accused of not providing healthcare services, employment and social protection for workers especially during Covid-19.
- The Return Migration Survey conducted among 2,000 Vande Bharat returnees to Kerala revealed that among 47 per cent lost their jobs, 39 per cent reported non-payment of wages and reduction in wages.
- As per the Guardian reports, 6,500 migrant workers from South Asia have died in Qatar in the last 10 years.
- The highest death count was of Indians — 2,711 workers — followed by migrants from Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- The ‘kafala’ system is a system that lays down obligations in the treatment and protection of foreign ‘guests’. Kafala means ‘to guarantee’ or ‘to take care of’ in Arabic.
- Under the system, a migrant worker’s immigration status is legally bound to an individual employer or sponsor (‘kafeel’) during the contract period. The migrant worker cannot enter the country, transfer employment nor leave the country for any reason without first obtaining explicit written permission from the kafeel.
Abu Dhabi Dialogue
- It is a regional forum for cooperation between Asian countries that are the origin of and destination for labour.
- The Abu Dhabi Dialogue is composed of 18 countries. 11 countries of origin: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam; and seven countries of destination: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen. Republic of Korea, Japan and Singapore act as Observer States.
- The ADD serves as a platform for countries of origin and destination to discuss the management of temporary contractual labour mobility in Asia.
- It is an action-oriented dialogue with four main areas for partnerships between Member States:
- Share information on labour market trends, skills profiles, temporary contractual workers and remittances policies and flows
- Harmonize labour supply and demand
- Prevent illegal recruitment and protect migrant workers
- Develop a framework that manages temporary contractual labour and advance the mutual interests of Member States
Consular Grievances Monitoring portal named MADAD (Help)– Because You Are Us.
- MADAD is an e-portal that helps Indian citizens living abroad to file consular grievances online on the services offered by the Indian Missions and Posts abroad.
- It was launched by the External Affairs Minister at the MEA headquarters in New Delhi.
- Features of MADAD
- MADAD allows direct registration of the grievances by the members of the public and effective monitoring of the grievance handling process thereafter, until it is redressed.
- It incorporates several innovative features including flexible architecture to handle a variety of grievances, linking of similar grievances on the basis of passport number to avoid duplication and automatic escalation and enhancement of priority.
- The authorities will be assigned responsibility through a colour-coded dashboard. This dashboard will change its colour if the response is not given in a stipulated time.
- It also has a colour code system of red-amber-green pattern. It will keep a check on performances of authorities in redressing grievances. The green colour indicates cases are cleared, while the pending cases will be indicated in red colour.
First International Migration Review Forum (IMRF)
- The goal of IMRF is to review the progress made at the local, national, regional and global levels in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM).
- Global Compact for Migration (GCM)-is the first-ever intergovernmental agreement on UN agreement on a common approach to managing international migration.
- The GCM defines 23 objectives covering all aspects of migration (“360-degree” approach) with an array of possible actions, drawn from best practice, that States may choose to utilise to implement their national migration policies.
- In 2018, UN Member States agreed to review the progress made at the local, national, regional and global levels in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) in the framework of the United Nations through a State-led approach and with the participation of all relevant stakeholders.
- The quadrennial IMRF will be hosted by the President of the UN General Assembly.
- It consists of four interactive multi-stakeholder round tables, a policy dialogue, and a plenary.
- The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is the Coordinator of the UN Network on Migration which ensures effective and coherent system-wide support for the implementation of the GCM and supports the organisation of the four-day IMRF.

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October 18, 2023
The Philippine Star | https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/10/18/2304619/expect-lower-sugar...
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers should see lower retail prices of sugar soon to reflect the drop in millsite prices in the current crop year, according to the Philippine Sugar Millers Association (PSMA).
In a statement yesterday, PSMA executive director Jesus Barrera said crop year 2023-2024 started with lower millgate prices of sugar so there should be “downward adjustments in retail sugar prices.”
“There is a lag time for the retail market to mirror lower millgate prices as the sugar moves through the supply pipeline, but nevertheless, there should be market adjustments in the retail prices. Otherwise, the drop in farmgate prices do not trickle down and benefit consumers,” Barrera said.
Based on data from the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA), millgate prices last crop year averaged P3,021.04 per 50-kilogram (LKg) bag on Sept. 4 and peaked at P3,798.24 by Oct. 2 of the same year.
Mill site prices closed at P3,000 per LKg last year.
For the current season, SRA data showed the average millsite price stood at P2,825.35 per LKg on Sept. 10 and further went down to P2,702.73 on Sept. 17.
Sugar price at millsite on Oct. 12 showed farmgate average prices sliding to slightly above P2,500 per LKg with only one mill selling at P2,700 per bag.
Overall, the PSMA said that millgate prices in the first six weeks of the current crop year are way below than the last season.
Barrera said millgate prices of sugar dropped amidst an uptick in inflation in September.
The Philippine Statistics Authority recently reported that headline inflation accelerated to 6.1 percent last month compared to 5.3 percent in August, primarily due to a surge in food and fuel prices.
“It is our sugar producers, particularly our small farmers, that are feeling the squeeze from inflation and lower prices, especially now that they are just starting to harvest their crop,” the PSMA said.
Last week, sugar planters in Bacolod urged government to timely calibrate the importation of refined sugar to protect the local industry as the milling season just started but farmgate prices are already depressed.
SRA board planters’ representative David Andrew Sanson said the right time to import is after the milling season.
For this crop year 2023-2024, the milling season started on Sept. 1 and will end by April or May.
Sanson said farmgate prices are dictated by market forces, so when there is more than enough supply in the market, it depresses farmgate prices. — Romina Cabrera


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Portman is very hot right now, garnering significant Oscar buzz for her performance in the current festival favorite Black Swan (Eric Snider calls it the best of her career). And next summer she'll show up in another big comic book movie, as the love interest of Thor. However, in spite of her ability to mix it up with everything from period drama to fanboy genre fare -- and with an expected starring role in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, a combination of these extremes -- but a solo show like Gravity will be a challenge for anyone. Portman may have one Academy Award nod under her belt, but we can all agree she's anything but consistent.
If the actress signs on, she'll appear for a bit with Robert Downey Jr. -- making up for the fact she won't appear in The Avengers, I guess -- who is attached in a supporting role as one of the station crew killed off early by an exploding satellite. As for the idea of substituting for Jolie, coincidentally Portman is also reportedly being wooed by Terrence Malick for a Jerry Lee Lewis biopic he's developing with Angelina's other half, Brad Pitt. Hopefully we'll hear more about that curious project soon.

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What is Invisalign?
Invisalign Treatment Hamilton NY 13346 Invisalign is a type of dental braces that use clear tray aligners. They’re made from Invisalign’s very own mix of plastic, and made in their own centers based upon mold and mildews of your mouth. The aligners are a solid item of plastic that is solid sufficient to tax particular parts of your teeth to gradually move them into a better position.
To obtain Invisalign, you initially need to have an examination with your dentist. They’ll look at your smile, your overall oral wellness, and take impacts of your mouth. After that, Invisalign makes their aligners one-of-a-kind to your mouth for a custom fit. Your dentist creates your general treatment plan and acts as your partner in getting the results you desire.
Invisalign utilizes a collection of aligner trays that are changed each to 2 weeks. Each replacement tray will really feel somewhat different, as it’s created to proceed moving and relocating your teeth.
You require to put on Invisalign trays for a lot of your day (20– 22 hours/day) in order to see outcomes. Nonetheless, they’re conveniently eliminated for eating, brushing, flossing, or for unique occasions.
It’s a strong piece of plastic, Invisalign aligners are dental braces, not retainers, since they proactively relocate your teeth to shape your mouth and jaw. Retainers just hold your teeth in position.
For comparison, traditional metal bracket supports typically set you back $2,000–$6,000.
Once more, every one of these rates depend upon your individual case. Really crooked teeth or a mouth with an overbite will need more time to gradually relocate the teeth right into a suitable position, whether you use Invisalign or typical braces.
Exactly how does Invisalign work?
Invisalign uses sophisticated 3-D computer-imaging innovation to identify a total treatment plan from the preliminary placement of your teeth to the last desired position. Then, clear aligners are customized for your teeth based on these outcomes. Each is work for a couple weeks, and after that replaced by the next in the collection, so your teeth will gradually move to the last ideal setting.
What are the main benefits of Invisalign?
The Invisalign aligners are almost clear, so it’s most likely individuals won’t even observe you’re putting on dental braces. And, unlike braces, you can eat and drink every one of the foods you take pleasure in, and brush and floss as you generally would just by removing the aligners. Finally, Invisalign doesn’t make use of any kind of metal brackets or cables that can irritate your mouth – this additionally implies you’ll spend much less time in the dentist’s chair because you won’t require to come in for adjustments.
Can I go to any type of dentist for treatment with Invisalign?
Dentists that provide individuals with Invisalign are needed to go through educational sessions to become an experienced Invisalign carrier. In addition, these dental practitioners should take part in continuous training classes that will certainly get them the designation of “Preferred Provider.” When selecting the best dentist for your treatment, ask them if they’re a preferred supplier, or if they’ve been properly educated to treat you with Invisalign.
Is Invisalign agonizing?
Invisalign is able to correct your teeth without the discomfort related to the cables utilized in braces. It’s feasible for you to experience a temporary pain or pressure during the first few days of each aligner. This is regular and alright – it just indicates the treatment is functioning and your teeth are obtaining closer to their final destination.
Are there certain individuals that Invisalign isn’t appropriate for?
Invisalign is appropriate for most teenagers and adults. The only people that Invisalign isn’t suitable for are those that still have baby teeth or 2nd molars that haven’t emerged. If you believe you’re a prospect, your dentist or orthodontist will certainly be able to identify if Invisalign treatment is right for you.
Exist foods I should avoid while utilizing Invisalign aligners?
No. Given that the aligners can be removed, you have far more adaptability in what you can consume alcohol or consume. Both main points that should be prevented while putting on Invisalign aligners is chewing gum tissue and smoking, as it can stain the aligners.
I used to wear braces and my teeth have actually given that changed. Can Invisalign assist? Most of the more than 1 million wearers of Invisalign have put on braces in their past and have experienced shifting afterward. Invisalign can typically fix the problem without having to go via the social clumsiness related to wearing metal dental braces.
Just how much does Invisalign set you back?
Like the majority of medical therapies, the cost of Invisalign can vary depending on a number of elements, including just how difficult your instance is, the length of time your treatment is, where you live, and your insurance coverage. The national average for treatment is about $5,000, however this can range anywhere from $3,500 to $8,000.
Invisalign is a kind of braces that make use of clear tray aligners. The Invisalign aligners are virtually clear, so it’s likely people won’t also discover you’re wearing dental braces. Dental practitioners that use people with Invisalign are needed to undergo training sessions to become a skilled Invisalign service provider. Invisalign is able to straighten your teeth without the discomfort associated with the wires used in dental braces. The two primary points that need to be prevented while using Invisalign aligners is chewing gum and smoking, as it can stain the aligners. Invisalign Treatment Hamilton NY 13346


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The Evening Tribune. Albert Lea Minnesota. May 20, 1929
Mrs. H. Moshier of Near London Passes Away
Died at the Home of Her Son Frank on Saturday Morning, May 18, After a Long Illness.
On Saturday evening [sic, headline says morning], May 18, Mrs. Henry MOSHIER passed away at the home of her son Frank near London village.
Mrs. Moshier had been a long sufferer and was confined in her bed for several weeks before death came to relieve her.
Besides her son Frank she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Nina Warrington and Mrs. Joe Magee, both of near London.
The funeral was held this afternoon, May 20, at the London church. Interment was made in Woodbury cemetery in Lyle, Minn. The deceased was a sister of the late Charles Mahachek of this city.
Austin Daily Herald, Monday, May 20, 1929 page 5 column 5
Mrs. Henry Moshier passed away at her home in Lyle township Saturday, May 18, 1929, following an illness due to complication of diseases which confined her to her room the past six weeks. The passing of this good woman brings sorrow to her many relatives and scores of friends.
Antonet Machacek was born October 2, 1855 at Kutna Hora, Bohemia. In 1864 she came with her parents and nine other children to America and lived on a farm near St. Ansgar, Ia. residing there until 1875 when they came to Lyle township. Antonet was united in marriage with Henry Moshier on September 4, 1878 who preceded her in death nine years ago. Five children were born to this union, Ida Etta whodied in infancy, Mrs. Helen Magee who died September 18, 1914. Thos who survive the deceased are her son Frank Moshier, two daughters, Mrs. Nina Warrington and Mrs. Emily Magee, also three granddaughters, Vila and Evely Magee and Ruth Warrington all of Lyle township; also two brothers Lewis Machacek of Lyle and Amos Machacek of Austin. Three weeks ago death claimed her brother, Charles of Albert Lea.
Mrs. Moshier was a woman who was devoted to her family and loved her home, leaving them only on occasions when she might render helpful service to those afflicted or in need. Her home was ever a place of cheerful hospitality where relatives and friends delighted to frequent and who were always greeted with genuine cordiality. The deceased continued the same cheerful disposition during her weeks of illness and bore her suffering with unusual patience.
The funeral was held this afternoon with services at the home of the United Brethren Church of London with Pastor Rev. Roy Carpenter officiating. The R. N. A. of London took part in the service honoring this loved one who had membership in that organization for forty years. Burial was at Woodbury cemetery.
Frank Machacek (1825 - 1882)
Katherine "Katie" Wyborny Machacek (1822 - 1881)
Henry Phillip Moshier (1850 - 1920)*
Frank Dilazon Moshier (1880 - 1958)*
Helen Edith Moshier Magee (1884 - 1914)*
Nina Ann Moshier Heiny (1894 - 1973)*
Emily Lottie Moshier Magee (1896 - 1986)*
Joseph Machacek (1847 - 1924)*
Josephine Marie Machacek (1848 - 1855)*
Mary M. Machacek Funda (1850 - 1913)*
Charles Mahachek (1851 - 1929)*
Louise Machacek (1853 - 1910)*
Emanuel Machacek (1854 - 1859)*
Antonet Machacek Moshier (1855 - 1929)
Frank Machacek (1857 - 1911)*
Lewis Machacek (1858 - 1931)*
Josephine Machacek (1860 - 1876)*
Amos Machacek (1861 - 1932)*
Anton Machacek (1863 - 1864)*
Fred Machacek (1867 - 1907)*
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Originally Created by: K. Pike
Record added: Oct 07, 2005
Find A Grave Memorial# 11906966

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My name is Ilshat and I am a professional artist from Russia. I was born in USSR in 1969. I have been drawing since my childhood. In 1995 I graduated from Art faculty of Bashkir State Pedagogical University. I am an art teacher by training. I participated in a big amount of exhibitions in Russia and abroad. Many of my artworks are in private collections in such countries as Russia, France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland, UK, USA and other. I am a member of the Union of Artists of Russia since 2007. In my shop you can find my graphic artworks and paintings.


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To remove the sudden cardiac arrest, an automated external défibrillateur should use every office. It is an automated machine which is a lifesaving and it offers several advantages. Each and every work station should consider having an AED in the accessible nearby. Presently, there are several public places and workplaces where this machine is used. This machine is basically save life. Over the age of 40, sudden cardiac arrest is the major cause of death in adults now. And only 10% of people are surviving now from the cardiac arrest.
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Borrego Solar Systems Inc., an El Cajon-based designer and installer of solar energy systems, said June 21 that it closed another financing fund with its lenders for new energy projects in California, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
The latest financing round from U.S. Bank and East West Bank brings Borrego Solar’s total to more than $100 million in the last 12 months, the company said.
The financing will help generate about 9 megawatts of projects, including those at Edwards Air Force Base and Santa Clara County, as well as in Easthampton, Mass. and Newark, N.J.
Borrego Solar previously announced it obtained $56 million in financing for several solar projects including for the San Diego Community College District and the San Diego County Water Authority.
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The Royal Terrace is very handy for the main 'Waverley' railway station, the town centre, and most main sights of Edinburgh. On a cobbled road, it is an amangam of a number of terraced properties and, as such, has a bit of a 'rabbit warren' feel about it when moving around inside. Having said that, our bedroom – named 'Tamhdu' after one of the Scotch whisky distillers (there are a number of rooms with similar-themed rooms) – was very well appointed with a queen-sized bed (I think – 3 pillows wide so wider that our king-size bed at home!).
Service was excellent, as was the food for all meals.
An easy walk down to the Scottish Parliament building and Holyrood House, and thence up Arthur's Seat before a wander into the old town area.
Would be happy to stay here again on a subsequent visit.


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Donna Ockenden appears before The Health Select Committee 15th December 2020
Today, 15th December 2020 as the Chair of the Independent Maternity Review at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Donna Ockenden was asked to appear before the Health Select Committee at The Houses of Parliament. Donna was invited to answer questions from the Select Committee on our first report published on Thursday. Donna’s piece runs from 0952hrs to 1027 hrs but before and after that there is some very interesting information on maternity services.
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Enforcement of the Salary Cap and Rookie Compensation Pool
Section 5System Arbitrator Review
In the event that the Commissioner disapproves a Player Contract pursuant to Section 4 above, the NFLPA, any affected Club, and any affected player shall have the right within thirty (30) days of such person’s notice of such disapproval to initiate a proceeding before the System Arbitrator to determine whether such contract is in violation of this Agreement. The System Arbitrator shall review the dispute de novo, and shall have the authority to approve such Player Contracts in lieu of the Commissioner’s approval, or confirm the Commissioner’s disapproval. In the event the Commissioner’s disapproval is upheld, the player and the Club shall have ten (10) days to attempt to renegotiate such Player Contract notwithstanding any other time period set forth in this Agreement. The System Arbitrator does not have the authority to impose any revisions to such Player Contract on the player or the Club.

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We Pass the Bechdel Test Every Day
Curtailed, contained, boundaried in a way we did not anticipate,
we find ourselves squeezed into an unmapped region that smells
of pumpkin. Travelers are advised to bring their own cinnamon,
ginger and cloves. Nutmeg is optional. I recommend it.
Half the guidebooks will tell you it’s flyover territory, the other half
say it’s a must-see. No one describes it, not really.
All the rivers run left, or west, towards dream, towards twilit shadows.
There is a common grammar to be learned. It trades mostly in silence.
Once there, you must learn to speak in signs and gestures, eyebrows
and lipstick. I have never mastered the language.
Do we ever come back? How can I tell you, except to say
seven of us, travelers, gather in a coffee shop to share our stories,
searching for ways to explain it, and one of us speaks of
nuns and orphans and AIDS in Haiti. Another describes a forest,
invisible, that’s guarded by shapeshifters. Someone encountered
Civil War amnesiac ghosts and the women they love. My friend
met a young woman from the Sixties who suffers from endometriosis
and Betty Friedan’s dangerous book. Someone I don’t know
befriended a psychic woman and was rescued by helicopters;
another stopped to aid a woman with multiple personalities and angels;
someone found themselves trapped in a post-apocolyptic
fantasy soap opera in three unknown acts and no way home.
Sarah Sadie is the author of the poetry collection Somewhere Piano (Mayapple Press, 2012) as well as the chapbooks Quiver (Red Dragonfly Press, 2009), Given These Magics (Finishing Line Press, 2010), and Do-It-Yourself Paper Airplanes (Five Oaks Press, 2015). The collection We Are Traveling Through Dark at Tremendous Speeds is forthcoming. She teaches at the Loft and the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival and works with poets individually. She participated in Tupelo Press’s 30/30 poetry marathon in December 2015. Find her multimedia blog at sarahsadiesadiesarah.tumblr.com and follow her on Twitter @sarahsadie1313.
This poem appeared on the Tupelo 30/30 blog for December 2015 which, I can say as a fellow Tupelo 30/30 poet for December, does not necessarily constitute prior publication. So this poem is not previously published-ish.

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Those little living Koosh balls have made their way to the iPhone and I definitely like this game more than Bejeweled 2. My only complaint is that the music is incredibly repetitive, so play this awesome puzzle game with the music off.
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SSD Cache Basic
SSD cache helps accessing same set of files frequently. But if the system just holding media files, most likely they won't be visited again, then cache doesn't help.
RAM is required for SSD cache, but adding RAM is more directly impact the perform, because there is no duplication between harddisk and SSD.
The required amount of RAM is calculated before cache created.
One SSD disk only can be configured for one volume in read-only mode.
Two or more SSD disks can be configured as one raid, for one volume in read-write mode.
Currently, one SSD disk or raid can not be partitioned for different volume.
Others suggest 64GB or more of RAM before adding a cache, otherwise, will slow the system down if add a cache with 16GB RAM.
Fusion disk could be another choise because the SSD can be used as storage as well, no waste of space.


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With everything going on in the news these days, it can be hard to keep up. But one thing that has been on everyone’s mind is how these world issues could affect their personal finances.
So, let’s take a quick look at each one and discuss what you should consider when it comes to your money.
As we watch the news unfold, it puts things into perspective for all of us. We’re seeing firsthand how families are struggling with basic needs and human rights issues. Our thoughts continue to be with those who are being displaced and going through this life-changing crisis.
When it comes to the financial world, uncertainty breeds market volatility, and right now the geopolitical situation is very unclear. Historically, conflicts of this nature have only a short-term impact on the stock market, but it is impossible to predict how this will play out. It is important to remember that this situation is impacting the markets, but it does not change your long-term goals. Making short-term decisions regarding long-term goals is never a winning strategy.
MY RECOMMENDATION: Stay the course. If you have questions about your accounts, contact your trusted advisor. That’s what they’re for!
This is a doozy. Inflation is higher than it has been in nearly 40 years. (Many current investors were not even alive the last time we had high inflation!) Last year, it seemed that inflation was only due to short-term supply issues related to Covid. Now there is a spike in energy costs due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and inflation is proving persistent.
It may seem counter-intuitive to invest more money right now but keeping too much money in a savings account is particularly harmful in periods of high inflation. (CLICK HERE for my blog about real rate of return.)
MY RECOMMENDATION: Talk to your financial advisor about investments that are designed to keep up with inflation, like Treasury-Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).
The Fed has planned aggressive interest rate increases in 2022, and the first of those is scheduled to take place this month. Whether or not the geopolitical situation changes this plan remains to be seen.
It can be frustrating when something out of your control like fluctuating interest rates impacts your finances and can make planning difficult. But there are a couple of moves you can make that will help you.
I realize that watching the news might make you feel a little out of control. Remember that it’s okay to tune out every once in a while and it’s REALLY okay to ask for help and guidance. I love hearing from my clients and working on solutions that let them sleep a little better at night.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
All investing involves risk including loss of principal. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.

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- Joel Meyerowitz
About Astor Piazzolla
Astor Piazzolla’s nuevo tango, which incorporates classical forms and jazz elements into the traditional tango, was so controversial at its advent that Piazzolla had his life threatened on numerous occasions and was even exiled from Argentina. The traditional tango, born out of the bordellos of Buenos Aires in the way that jazz began in New Orleans, had been haunted by its origins for decades. Piazzolla, with his innovative style and desire to legitimize the tango and bring it to a serious musical audience, changed the face of the music forever.
Born in Mar Del Plata, Argentina in 1921, Piazzolla moved to New York with his father at an early age and lived there until 1937. At age nine he was asked by the famed tango singer/composer Carlos Gardel to appear in his movie El Dia Que Me Quieras. Upon his return to Buenos Aires, he learned to play the bandoneón, began arranging for Anibal Troilo’s orchestra (one of the main tango bands of the day), and studied with the composer Alberto Ginastera.
The year 1954 marked a pivotal point in Piazzolla’s career, when he won a scholarship to study composition with the celebrated pedagogue Nadia Boulanger in Paris. It was Boulanger who encouraged Piazzolla to develop the popular music of his heritage, to make tango a serious music. In 1955 he organized his Octeto Buenos Aires, after his studies with Boulanger and an encounter with Gerry Mulligan’s Octet. It signified the beginning of what came to be known as nuevo tango.
Other ensembles followed, including Piazzolla’s first quintet, which worked together from 1960 to 1970. The New Tango Quintet, convened in 1978, was in a class by itself. When Tango: Zero Hour was released, the ensemble had spent nearly 10 years together and Piazzolla was at the peak of his powers. SPIN magazine called Tango: Zero Hour “extraordinary,” and The Village Voice called Piazzolla “a modern master.” Jon Pareles of the New York Times said, “To hear Mr. Piazzolla’s tangos as musical marvels is beside the point. As edgy lines and long-breathed tunes defy and embrace one another, the tangos suggest that even in the modern world, romance survives.”
December 4, 2012
This eight-CD box set brings violinist Gidon Kremer’s six previously released recordings of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla’s music together for the first time, along with a seventh album featuring a previously unreleased live recording from the CBC's Glenn Gould Studio. The Boston Globe has praised "both Piazzolla’s and Kremer’s ability to transcend genres and communicate a depth of emotion in which the best of classical, jazz and world music come together smoothly.”


Income Tax Officials raided the properties of TDP Rajya Sabha MP CM Ramesh. As many as 60 officials took part in the raids conducted at around 25 locations which include official residence and offices. This development happened within 3 days after CM Ramesh sought details about the IT Raids in AP as a PAC Member.
In the recent past, IT Department conducted raids on the residences and business establishments of AP Minister P Narayana and Rajya Sabha MP Sujana Chowdary. And now, Another key leader CM Ramesh became a target.
Political Opponents allege TDP has been getting most of the funding for elections from P Narayana, CM Ramesh and Sujana Chowdary. There were speculations that these three TDP Leaders who are close to Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh are acting as their benamis.
IT Officials came to know that CM Ramesh amassed huge wealth through contracts of Government Projects. Raids were conducted at 8 locations in Hyderabad and 2 spots in Kadapa.
CM Ramesh who is in Delhi told IT Raids are expected as Centre holds grudge on the TDP Government. He, however, claimed to be not scared of such threatening acts.


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Anger across the sector as NSW Premier orders the Sydney Opera House to be used for horse racing advertisement – protested last night as lights turned on.
Screenwriter, script advisor and educator Kathryn Burnett schools you up on nailing your script.
Creative ageing is a two-fold problem: the crisis of our artists ageing into poverty, and the lack of sustainability in training and programs as a broader public ages creatively.
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Artshub takes a look at how the rise of cultural tourism is trickling into regional Australia and towards bespoke individual offerings, with the revised thinking as "creative tourism".
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If we only focus on developing art that is readily consumable, we risk contributing to a homogenous theatre.
Unlocking a child’s imagination is just the beginning when it comes to creating theatre for young people. ArtsHub asked two expert Producers in Children's Theatre how the job gets done.
A recent panel discussion at Sydney Contemporary unpacked the ideas around how the performed body can either uphold or defy systems of oppression and identity.
Sydney Contemporary art fair was the setting for a long overdue debate on ‘gender discounting’ within the contemporary art market.
Violin virtuoso Ray Chen discusses how social media provides audiences with wider access to classical music, and shares his advice for budding artists.
An Australian art business takes on the toughest art market in the world – and it’s making waves.
Independent artists sometimes have only a vague sense of how working with a producer might benefit them - or even what a producer does.
The National Gallery of Australia had one of the largest acquisition budgets in the world in the 70s. A new exhibition forces us to question the value of the arts today.
Absolute Humidity sounds more like a weather app, but unlike the weather, this publication is razor sharp accurate in mapping cultural engagement with the Asia Pacific.
ArtsHub spoke with artist run spaces to ascertain whether smaller towns are more receptive to ARIs, and whether it’s a tougher gig than their city counterparts.
From a kitty-inspired kids project to talks that tap into a global zeitgeist, site-responsive installations and videos to rival box office hits, Sydney Contemporary is the full buffet experience.
New Zealand's Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage says art should be for the many, not the few.
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Earth Day project: Milk Jug Bird feeder | zween
Pencils poke through the bottle to create a perch for your friendly backyard birds.
Homemade Window Bird Feeder from Teach Beside Me
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Its a beautiful day in Halifax! But I think our play time adventures in the commons has left me again with another sun burn, and some lovely heat stroke. I should've learned last time. Oh well.
The Gypsies myspace.com/thegypsieshalifax had the genius idea of doing acoustic shows in the commons on Sunday afternoons. Its more fun than I could've imagined. Last week they were joined by myself, and The Danger Bees. ( www.thedangerbees.com ) They are fantastic, and you should check them out. Also in attendance was a really nice cat, Molly.
This week we were short one kitty, and a few dangerous bees. But plus one talented group of brothers- Alex, and Craig Currie of Scribbler. myspace.com/scribblerns . Also, I had a Rootbeer popsicle. That was delicious. It should also be noted that today- June 7th. The Gypsies released their College Radio EP. Mega hits.
Trailing off... Yesterday knox road wrote a pretty lovely write up about the record that my band and I just released...
This week you can catch my band and I playing at :
Minstrels, Halifax NS Thursday June 11th. 10pm
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A key issue of the proposed Medical Schemes Amendment Bill is the impact on doctors, resulting from a proposed uniform tariff for healthcare services.
Concerns have been raised about the proposed Medical Schemes Amendment Bill, one of many health-related bills which have been going through various motions in Parliament.
Recently, the cabinet approved the Bill to regulate medical schemes, and it will now be published and made available for public comment.
Among the concerns raised is the impact of a proposed uniform tariff for healthcare services, leading to a possible exodus of doctors and other healthcare professionals to countries where they can get “full value” for their services by charging tariffs they see as reasonable.
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English budgies, also known as show or exhibition budgerigars, are a popular choice for bird enthusiasts due to their lively personality and stunning plumage. These birds originate from Australia but have been bred in England for over 150 years to produce larger and more colorful versions of the wild-type budgie.
As an avian specialist, it is my pleasure to share with you some valuable information about the longevity of English budgies. In this article, we will explore the average lifespan of these beautiful birds and provide some essential care tips that can help extend their lifespan even further. Whether you’re a seasoned breeder or a first-time bird owner, join me on this journey to discover how you can ensure your English budgie enjoys a long and happy life under your care.
The Average Lifespan Of English Budgies
English Budgies are a popular choice for pet owners due to their charming personalities and striking colors. The average lifespan of these birds is around 5-8 years, although some may live up to 10 years with proper care. However, it’s important to note that there are several factors that can affect the longevity of English Budgies.
Breeding considerations play a crucial role in determining the lifespan of English Budgies. It’s essential to choose healthy breeding pairs that don’t have any genetic defects or diseases. Additionally, overcrowding and poor living conditions during early development can negatively impact their overall health and life expectancy.
Medical concerns also need to be taken into consideration when caring for English Budgies. These birds are prone to certain illnesses like respiratory infections and mites, which can significantly shorten their lifespan if left untreated. Regular check-ups with an avian veterinarian and providing them with a clean environment free from harmful toxins can help prevent common medical issues.
Proper breeding practices and timely medical interventions are key in ensuring a long and healthy life for your English Budgie. In the next section, we’ll discuss other significant factors that can impact their lifespan beyond genetics and medical concerns.
Factors That Affect Lifespan
As mentioned in the previous section, English budgies have an average lifespan of around 5-10 years. However, this can vary depending on various factors that affect their health and wellbeing. One such factor is genetic predisposition. Some budgies may be more prone to certain health issues due to their genetics, which can impact their longevity.
Another important aspect of ensuring a long life for your budgie is healthcare interventions. Regular check-ups with an avian veterinarian can help catch any potential health problems early on and provide appropriate treatment. This includes things like routine blood work, fecal exams, and physical examinations. Additionally, it’s crucial to maintain good hygiene practices when caring for your bird by regularly cleaning its cage and providing fresh food and water.
Ultimately, creating a healthy environment for your budgie is key to promoting a longer lifespan. In addition to regular veterinary care and cleanliness, this includes providing plenty of opportunities for exercise and mental stimulation through toys and interaction with owners. By taking these steps to ensure optimal health and wellness for your feathered friend, you can contribute greatly to increasing its chances of living a full, happy life.
Creating A Healthy Environment For Your Budgie
Birds of a feather flock together, and your budgie deserves the best environment to thrive. Creating a healthy home for your pet is crucial in ensuring its longevity and overall wellbeing. As an avian specialist, I recommend considering two essential aspects: toys and accessories, as well as cage maintenance.
Toys and Accessories are not just about entertainment; they play a significant role in keeping your budgie’s mind active and engaged. Birds need stimulation to prevent boredom, which can lead to negative behaviors such as plucking feathers or excessive screaming. Provide different types of toys that cater to their natural instincts like chewing or pecking. You can also add swings or ladders for them to climb on. Ensure that you rotate the toys regularly so that they don’t get bored with it too quickly.
Cage Maintenance is another critical aspect of creating a healthy environment for your budgie. Cleanliness is vital when it comes to bird cages because dirty cages pose health risks due to bacteria buildup. Schedule regular cleaning sessions where you remove all food debris, feces, and clean water dishes daily, sanitize perches monthly or replace if needed. When choosing bedding materials, ensure that they’re non-toxic and absorbent enough for maximum cleanliness.
In summary, providing adequate Toys and Accessories while maintaining proper Cage Maintenance significantly contributes to creating a healthy environment for your budgie. In the next section on Proper Nutrition and Diet, we’ll discuss how important diet plays in promoting good health along with helpful tips on feeding practices that will aid in prolonging your budgies’ life span!
Proper Nutrition And Diet
Proper Nutrition and Diet are crucial factors in ensuring the longevity of your English Budgie. A balanced diet is essential to maintain optimal health, prevent diseases, and keep them active. The foundation of a healthy diet starts with high-quality budgie food that provides all the necessary nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
As an avian specialist, I recommend feeding your budgie twice a day; morning and evening. This schedule ensures they consume adequate amounts without overeating. Overfeeding can lead to obesity or other health problems like liver disease or respiratory issues. Also, ensure their daily intake corresponds with their body weight for proper weight management.
To provide nutrient balance for your pet bird’s digestive system, it’s advisable to include fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet. These foods help improve hydration levels while providing additional fiber content which promotes good digestive health. You may also consider vitamin supplements but always check with your vet before administering any new supplement.
Proper nutrition and diet play an integral role in maintaining the overall well-being of your English Budgie. However, you mustn’t forget about regular exercise and mental stimulation as part of their care routine. In the next section, we will discuss how these activities contribute significantly to keeping your feathered friend fit and happy!
Regular Exercise And Mental Stimulation
As we previously discussed, proper nutrition and diet are crucial in ensuring the longevity of English budgies. However, it is not enough to solely rely on a balanced meal plan for their well-being. In order to maintain physical and mental health, regular exercise and mental stimulation should also be incorporated into their daily routine.
Many believe that because budgies are caged birds, they do not require much movement or activity. This theory could not be further from the truth. Budgies need opportunities to stretch their wings and move around freely outside of their cage. Interactive toys such as swings, ladders, and bells can provide both entertainment and exercise for your feathered friend.
In addition to physical activity, training techniques can also help with mental stimulation. Teaching basic commands like “step up” or “play dead” can keep them engaged while strengthening the bond between you two. Remember to always use positive reinforcement methods when training your bird to avoid any negative associations with certain behaviors.
As responsible pet owners, it is important to prioritize our pets’ overall health and happiness. By incorporating regular exercise and mental stimulation through interactive toys and training techniques into our English budgie’s daily routine alongside proper nutrition and diet, we can ensure a long and fulfilling life for our beloved feathered companions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Best Age To Adopt An English Budgie?
As an avian expert, I often get asked about the best age to adopt an English budgie. While there is no definitive answer, it’s important to consider both the pros and cons of adopting an older bird. One benefit of adopting a mature budgie is that they may already be trained or socialized, making bonding with them easier. However, if you want to form a strong bond with your new pet, it’s recommended to adopt a younger budgie so that you can establish trust early on. Regardless of their age, spending time with your budgie every day and providing plenty of toys and stimulation can help strengthen your relationship and ensure your feathered friend lives a happy life.
Can English Budgies Be Trained To Do Tricks?
Coincidentally, budgie behavior is affected by their training techniques. As an avian specialist, I can attest that English budgies are highly intelligent and trainable birds. With proper training techniques, these charming pets can learn various tricks such as mimicking sounds or even playing fetch with their favorite toys. It’s important to understand your bird’s personality and use positive reinforcement methods while training them. Consistency and patience are key in teaching your English budgie new behaviors. Remember to always provide a safe environment for your feathered friend during playtime and training sessions.
How Can I Tell If My English Budgie Is Happy And Healthy?
As an avian specialist, it is essential to know the signs of a happy budgie. A healthy English budgie will have bright and clear eyes, a well-groomed appearance, and active behavior. They should also be vocal and responsive when you interact with them. To ensure your budgie’s happiness and health, make sure they receive proper nutrition tailored to their species’ needs. English budgies require a diet supplemented with fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, and pellets rich in vitamins and minerals. Providing clean water daily along with plenty of toys for mental stimulation can also contribute to their overall wellbeing. By monitoring these factors closely, you can keep your feathered friend thriving for years to come!
Do English Budgies Need A Companion To Live A Long And Happy Life?
English budgies can live long and happy lives without a companion, but they do benefit from social interaction. As an avian specialist, I recommend bonding techniques such as talking to your bird, offering treats and toys, and spending time near their cage or play area. However, it’s important to note that some English budgies may develop behavioral problems if they feel neglected or bored. In these cases, a compatible companion or additional stimulation may be necessary for their well-being. Ultimately, providing proper care and attention is key to ensuring the longevity and happiness of your English budgie.
Are There Any Common Health Issues That English Budgies Are Prone To?
English Budgies are prone to several common health issues that owners should be aware of. One such issue is obesity, which can lead to a range of other problems such as liver disease and heart failure. Feeding habits play a crucial role in preventing this problem – it’s important not to overfeed your bird or give them too many high-fat foods. Another issue that English Budgies may face is respiratory infections, which can occur if their environment isn’t kept clean and dry. Preventive measures include regular cleaning of the cage and ensuring good ventilation. Owners should also keep an eye out for signs of illness, such as lethargy or difficulty breathing, and seek veterinary care promptly if needed. By staying vigilant about these potential health concerns, owners can help ensure their English Budgie stays healthy and happy for years to come.
As an avian expert, I can confidently say that English Budgies make wonderful pets with a lifespan of up to 10 years or more. The best age to adopt one is when they are around 8-12 weeks old as this gives them ample time to bond with their new family and adjust to their surroundings.
Not only can English Budgies be trained to do tricks such as mimicking sounds and responding to commands, but also they thrive on social interaction and mental stimulation. Keeping your feathered friend happy and healthy involves providing them with a balanced diet, regular exercise, plenty of toys and perches, and annual check-ups with an avian veterinarian.
It’s important to note that while English Budgies can live happily by themselves, having a companion budgie can provide additional companionship and enrichment for both birds. However, it’s essential to introduce any new bird slowly and carefully under the watchful eye of their owner.
In conclusion, caring for an English Budgie requires patience, dedication, and love. With proper care and attention from their owners, these charming little birds will reward you with years of joyous chirping and playful antics. So whether you’re a seasoned bird enthusiast or considering adopting your first pet bird, an English Budgie may just be the perfect fit for you!

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is running (jogging) efficient for nasal and chest congestion ? i have chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, it will be a while until i get surgery
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Exercise: While you may need to adjust the way you breathe while running with a nasal obstruction, the exercise has no effect on the sinusitis and nasal polyps. I suggest you use a steroid nasal spray until your surgery.
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In 2021 I discovered one of the only remaining healthy Eastern Hemlock trees in the Trillium Forest, which the Fae refer to as the Great Hemlock. Often known as the "Redwoods of the East," these forest giants are currently under threat of extinction by an invasive insect called the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. The Great Hemlock of the Trillium Forest towers at an amazing 175 feet tall and because it is a keystone species, many other plants, animals, and of course magical creatures live around it and thrive.
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Sleep-associated bruxism refers to the repetitive grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep. In a minority of cases, the term refers to repetitive bracing or thrusting of the jaw. Bruxism can cause a person to grind their teeth so hard while sleeping that they wake up from the noise. A bed partner can also voice annoyance and sleep-disruption by the gnashing sounds of teeth grinding.
Bruxing can occur from a few times to hundreds of times/night. Sleep-associated bruxism can interfere with a restful night of sleep, leading to fatigue and sleepiness the next day. Equally commonly, sleep-associated bruxism can cause the patient to wake up with a sore jaw, headache, and even broken teeth. However, no direct relationship has been observed between the severity of sleep-associated bruxism and the appearance of clinical signs and symptoms.
Bruxism is not-uncommon among type A personality individuals as well as among caffeine and nicotine users. Children and adults with sleep-associated bruxism manifest higher scores in stress, anxiety, and psychiatric scales compared to control individuals. Forms of sleep-associated bruxism associated with the use of psychoactive medications, recreational drugs, or a variety of medical disorders (e.g., Parkinson’s Disease, REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Down’s Syndrome) are referred to as secondary sleep-associated bruxism. This latter type of bruxism is observed in children with cerebral palsy and/or mental retardation, as well as in adults with abnormal movements during sleep and/or with sleep-associated breathing disorders. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and sleep-associated bruxism commonly co-occur.
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SZV offices located at the Harbour View Building in Philipsburg.
PHILIPSBURG–Social and Health Insurances SZV and Medical Devices & Home Care providers, also known as the Sleep and Breathing Disorder Center (SBDC) recently signed a contract that would benefit insured persons with sleep disorders.
SZV insured persons can now receive diagnostic services, sleep studies and treatment plans when referred to SBDC, SZV stated in a press release on Wednesday.
A physician or medical specialist can submit a referral letter to SZV for the insured person to be referred to the SBDC.
“Sleep disorders are conditions that prevent a person from getting a restful sleep at night and as a result, can cause daytime sleepiness and other dysfunctions. A sleep study provides the information your physician needs to be able to make a proper diagnosis and provide persons with an effective treatment recommendation(s) for their sleep disorder” the release said.
“The most common sleep disorders are Insomnia; Sleep Apnea; Narcolepsy; Periodic Limb Movement Disorder; Parasomnias and Restless legs syndrome. Untreated sleep disorders can have a negative effect on your health and quality of life, such as high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity to name a few.”
SBDC is located in the Yogesh Commercial Complex on the A.J.C. Brouwers Road 4, Unit 1-F, Cul De Sac. The center can be contacted via phone 721-554-0962.


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Organizers billed the raw milk debate at the annual conference of the International Association for Food Protection as an "Amicable Exchange of Experts.".. On the side of raw milk, a key point from Joseph Heckman of Rutgers University involved the very use of the term "raw milk." He is affiliated with the "Campaign for Real Milk," which is a project of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Heckman said when he talks about the benefits of "fresh unpasteurized milk" he is referring only to "unprocessed, certified, milk that has been properly produced."
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- Pork Leg - 1 pound
- Carrot - 2 large
- Red Onion - 1 large
- Sour Cream - 2-3 tbs
- Mustard - 1-2 tbs
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Cut the meat into strips. Cut up the onion and fry in oil until glassy. Add the meat and enough water just to cover, simmer.
While cooking grate the carrots and place in a small pan with a bit of oil and a few drops of water and braise just a bit and then add to the semi-finished meat.
Mix the sour cream with mustard and when ready add to the meat mixture.
Serve on lettuce.
Also known as: Sour Cream And Mustard Pork Leg, Pork With Sour Cream Sauce
Remember: It is always better to use fresh organic ingredients when cooking! Avoid processed foods and canned fruits or vegetables. Cooking starts with a visit to a local market!Print this page