Zwipe books biometric payment card deal worth more than last two years’ revenue
Zwipe has booked a $1.9 million deal to supply its Zwipe Pay ONE biometric payment card technology to Beautiful Card Corporation (BCC), which produces 20 million EMV cards a year out of Taiwan.
The deal represents a dramatic revenue boost for a company that booked only slightly over $400,000 in revenues in 2019 and 2020 combined. Dramatic as it is, the boost is far from unexpected, as Zwipe has been touting its prospects and signing up partners with zeal over the past couple of years in anticipation of mass adoption of biometric payment cards with fingerprint sensors.
Zwipe and BCC originally partnered up in May, which was followed by an extensive evaluation of Zwipe Pay ONE.
“Driven by the rapidly growing sales pipeline of new opportunities identified for NextGen Payment Cards, BCC wishes to ensure production capacity and placing this order to Zwipe is part of that commitment to our customers,” comments Peggy Wu, CEO and Chairman of BCC. “We are working on bringing a disruptive new product to market and are excited by the opportunities that this will create.”
BCC is the largest scratch card manufacturer in Taiwan, the second largest in Asia, and 7th in the world, according to the announcement.
“We are delighted and grateful that BCC has made this commitment to Zwipe and Zwipe Pay ONE. The partnership with BCC has been exceptional and we continue to work closely in advancing both technical and commercial activities,” adds André Løvestam, CEO of Zwipe. “BCC’s investment of human and financial resources to manufacture the Zwipe Pay ONE product has demonstrated their ability to bring an outstanding product to market at scale. We look forward to be working even closer with BCC through certification and volume ramp-up.”
New TrustedBio product revealed by Idex Biometrics
Idex Biometrics has launched the TrustedBio Max to reduce the computational requirements on the secure element within biometric payment cards. This allows card designers to integrate less costly common SEs, and also minimize software development and reduce manufacturing complexity, according to the company announcement.
The latest addition to the TrustedBio line completes biometric processing in 250 milliseconds with power efficiency exceeding EMV specifications. It utilizes an Arm Cortex-M3 32-bit processor running at up to 200 MHz, and proprietary dedicated hardware to optimize authentication and anti-spoofing algorithms.
“This new addition delivers unsurpassed performance, while pushing the boundaries of lower card development and manufacturing costs,” says Idex Biometrics CEO Vince Graziani. “TrustedBio Max is intended to be highly complementary to today’s most popular, low-cost SEs, allowing for rapid card design by the broadest range of smart card manufacturers. The TrustedBio product family allows us to offer a range of solutions that align with the system architecture strategies of all our customers, from global integrators who may have proprietary, high performance SEs, to regional card manufacturers seeking to participate in the promising market for biometrically-enabled smart cards. Our ability to offer a range of solutions is uniquely enabled by our engineering expertise in hardware, software, algorithms, and system design.”
TrustedBio Max samples are now available, with mass production planned for the third quarter of 2021.
Card use still strong
The market appears to be ripe for biometric payment cards, with physical cards still the preferred method of payment among all generations surveyed for a report issued by PYMNTS and Idemia. The number of people comfortable with using physical cards for in-store payments is more than 10 percent higher than the number of those comfortable with digital wallets or banking apps among ‘Generation Z,’ and the spread increases with the age of the respondents.
The 14-page report on ‘Digital Card Usage: A Path Forward’ shows payments from digital wallets and apps is increased, but still frequently associated with a card, as 41 percent of U.S. consumers have a credit or debit card registered to their digital wallets. The report delves into the frequency of card use in different environments and among different age groups.


Chinese man marries a Angola Girl. It is already not unusual that a Chinese men marry a black women; however, few Chinese men dare to bring black girls back home due to some reasons. The first photo is a Chinese man marrying a beautiful Angola girl. His wife is a black beauty.
I was really, really scared to put this online. Yesterday was a tough one for South Africa. Watching the videos of the violence at TUKS pour onto Twitter and watching such a clearly racialised fight break out was disturbing, and sadly, somewhat unsurprising. These are big issues. Big arguments we are trying to cope with.


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Location: Milltown, South Dublin
This south Dublin terrace house design brief was based on the client’s love for entertaining and creating a space that embodied a Parisian style loft.
Natural oak, bevelled chevron flooring is carried throughout the ground floor complimented by the bright yet delicate paneling style. Brass and gold hardware are continuous through the home.
A complete renovation and extension was carried out, with immense attention to detail.

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The History of Tom Jones - Vol II - (1749)
Read Books, 1 jan. 2006 - 440 pagina's
In the nature of things there could never be another novel like Tom Jones, and the reason is not one of mere size and scope, although that would be a debatable point outside of War and Peace nor is Tom Jones entirely unique as the supreme comedy of manners in the English language. The magic lies in the clear, crystal light of Fielding's depiction of his hero and his adventures in this morning glory of the modern novel - a morning glory that in a sense has never shone so brightly. 'Tom Jones is an epic, ' to quote George Saintsbury's Introduction, 'of the healthy average life of the average natural man.
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Amazon Echo has quickly gathered some serious followship, and if you own one, you will love the new feature the company has added to the device.
Do you need a new way to organize your days and weeks? If you feel like your smartphone is outdated and that the Echo would be a better planner, Amazon has enabled it to add items to your Google Calendar.
All you need to do is ask Alexa, the voice assistant, to help you out. The Amazon Echo has become a valuable addition to the smart home world, highlighting a new era of home assistants.
Moreover, the device is also gradually opening up to support other ecosystems, which means users can connect the Echo to a range of other services, like Nest and now Google Calendar.
If you’re interested in the new feature, all you have to do is access the settings section of the accompanying Alexa app and tap on the “calendar” button. Amazon has included on-screen instructions for any additional steps.
If you haven’t already, the process requires you to link your Google account to the Alexa app. It’s also noteworthy to mention that the Echo has been supporting a form of Google Calendar for a while now – such as the ability to read back items from your calendar.
However, Alexa could not add items to that calendar – that is, until now. Sure, it might seem like the feature benefits the extremely lazy, seeing that your iPhone or Android device can also respond to voice commands to add items to your calendar.
But for all those occasions when your phone is in the other room and you need to set up a lunch with a business associate the next day – the new Echo feature is there to have your back.
Amazon has been working on improving the Echo with a number of recent updates to Alexa, aiming to improve the Echo’s interaction with other smart home devices. Last month, the company updated the Echo to be able to control the Nest smart home thermostat.
Before that, the Echo was also tweaked to start supporting Lutron’s connected lighting system, allowing its users to have full control of a room’s atmosphere.
Is Amazon stepping on Google’s toes with this latest update? Maybe, but Google is preparing to strike back; rumor has it the search giant is working on its own Echo competitor.
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Peer-to-peer (or person-to-person) payment app Venmo is one type of this type of app. This money-moving service is owned by PayPal, which had over 377 million registered users in the last three months of 2020, its parent company. When you think of Venmo, think of it as “Paypal lite.” You can get cash and send money to people, but you can’t send invoices or do anything more complicated.
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Venmo was created by PayPal to compete in the P2P payment market, which is where Venmo works. If you want a simple way to split a bill, PayPal isn’t for you. Venmo can be used to pay for part of a meal or your share of the shopping. Some online retailers also accept Venmo as a form of payment, and you can use it to pay for things at the store.
It was in 2018 that Venmo started selling a debit card that gives you cashback for shopping. The Venmo Debit Card came out that year. When it came out in late 2020, it had a credit card called the Venmo Card. Like the Venmo Debit Card, the Venmo Credit card gives you cashback. You can get up to 3% back on your “top spend.”
How does Venmo App work?
After the install the app on their phones and link their Venmo accounts to their credit card, debit card, or checking account, Venmo users can start exchanging money with each other right away. Venmo acts as a virtual fiscal intermediary. In other words, Venmo could be seen as a middleman between the two bank accounts of the two people who are making a payment to each other.
Consider the following: Sally agrees to sell Mary a bracelet for $50, but she doesn’t want to give it back. Instead of using Mary’s bank account, Mary sends Sally the money through Venmo. This raises the balance in Sally’s account by $50, but it also lowers Mary’s balance on Venmo by the same amount.
In this way, a Venmo balance is like a virtual ledger that shows how money moves around without actually doing any transactions outside of the Venmo platform. The money doesn’t belong to that person until Venmo transfers it to their bank account.
Venmo App Working Process – Is it safe for Credit & Debit Cards?
VENMO: The company uses bank-level encryption to keep your data safe, so it’s a good place to send money. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can make your account even more secure. You can add a PIN number and set up this type of authentication. With a strong password, a PIN, and MFA, it’s much less likely that someone will try to get into your account.
Public: Venmo’s default profile and payment settings are shown to the public by the company. It’s a good thing you can change your privacy settings so that your payment settings stay secret. In Venmo, there are three different levels of privacy:
- Everyone can find you and see what you’ve done.
- It will only be seen by you and the person you paid.
- All of my friends. Venmo friends can see you and your transactions, and they can also see what you’ve done.
In addition, you can choose which level of privacy you want to set as the default. You can also choose which level to set for each transaction. Can also hide all of your past transactions.
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Does Venmo work with credit unions?
A credit union is a type of financial institution that is like a commercial bank in that it helps people get money. Members can join credit unions and can lend money to each other at a fair rate. A credit union is not for profit.
Short answer: Yes!
Venmo works with a lot of different credit unions, so you can use it to send money. If you want to pay off your loan or deposit money into your account at the credit union, you can use the Venmo app.
Let’s go over everything. Venmo is a payment app that lets people send money to each other. PayPal is the company that owns the app. You can use Venmo to send money to friends, family members, and other people you trust. The payment method can also be used on some online stores, as well, Venmo has a debit card and a credit card if you qualify.
You can use your bank account, a credit card, or a debit card to pay for your account, but you can also use cash. A credit card might be a good way to pay for things that you don’t want to do with an app. Thanks for Reading. Please visit our site for more fresh content and do visit our Technology section for more all new updates.

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WorldFish Center Publishes Papers on Adaptation and Vulnerability of Inland Fisheries in Africa
May 2010: The WorldFish Center has released papers on adaptation of floodplain fishing communities to climate change in the Niger basin and on vulnerability in inland fishing communities in Africa.
On adaptation in the Niger basin, the report notes that the Sahel is undergoing reduced floodplain inundation due to dam construction and increased interannual rainfall variation. It highlights the inability of fishers to migrate in order to cope with environmental change and the challenges of shifting to an agriculturally-based economy. The paper underscores that livelihood and income diversification strategies are insufficient for coping with hydro-climactic changes. It calls for adoption of strategies that support migration of floodplain fishers to manmade reservoirs.
The paper on vulnerability in inland fishing communities underscores the need to consider that household vulnerability is related to: natural resource systems; local livelihoods; external drivers; and institutions and governance systems. It suggests that interventions should prioritize these four issues. Field data collection revealed that fishery resource vulnerability was less important to households than general food security and access to health education and credit. The paper highlights that considerations related to short-term survival take precedence over long-term stability. It notes that before addressing resource vulnerability, projects must focus on short-term needs of local communities. WorldFish Center is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). [Adaptation in Niger Basin Report] [Vulnerability in Inland Fishing Communities]

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US 785974 A
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No. 785,974. PATENTED MAR. 28, 1905. S. N. MUGLBAN.
GAS OPERATED GUN.
APPLICATION FILED IEB.17. 1904.
TINTTED STaTEs Patented March 28, 1905.
SAMUEL N. MGCLEAN, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO.
GAS OPERATED GUN SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters latent No. 785,974, dated March 28, 1905.
Application filed February 17,1904. Serial No. 193,972.
To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, SAMUEL N. MOCLEAN, a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Gas-Operated Guns, which invention is fully set forth in the following specification.
My invention relates to improvements in gas-operated firearms; and the object oi the invention is to control and utilize the powdergases for counteracting the recoil of the gun, reduce and control the injurious efi'ects arising from the powder-blast at the muzzle of the gun, and control and utilize the powdergas to operate the gun; also, to associate the recoil-controlling construction with a device for operating the gun in such manner as to control the action of the powder energies in the operation of the gun.
More. specifically stated, the object of the invention is to provide a construction of gunbarrel having circumferential grooves associated with vents, part of which communicate with the action of the gun and part with the air, and to provide in connection therewith an auxiliary automatically-controlled valve for controlling the gas-pressures.
A further object is to provide in a gas-operated gun a construction of gun-barrel and gun-operating device which cooperate with each other to control the powder-gases and pressures for reducing the recoil, operating the gun, and controlling the effects of the powder-blast at the muzzle of the gun, also to prolong and control the operation of the powdergas and to provide auxiliary means for controlling its pressures.
A more specific object is to combine a construction of gun-barrel for counteracting the recoil and controlhng the powder-gases'and,
utilizing the powder energies with a gun-operating device so connected to the barrel that it may be assembled and disassembled without tools, possess the required strength of parts, and be easily and cheaply manufactured.
With these objects in view the invention consists in a gas-cylinder provided with means for transmitting power to operate the gun, combined with means interrupting and defleeting a portion of the gas-current into the cylinder and a portion into the atmosphere. The said interrupting and deflecting means preferably take the form of resistance-surfaces on the interior of the gun-barrel, against which the gases impinge and by which they are deflected into vent-ports passing through the Walls of the gun and leading some to the atmosphere and some to the gas-cylinder. This construction of barrel, with the resistance-surfaces and associated vents, acts to reduce and resist the recoil and minimize the injurious effects of the blast at the guns muzzle. In addition to this such construction serves to reduce the energy 01 the gases in the gun at a point near the muzzle, and by the present invention the gas is withdrawn from the barrel at the point where its energy has been thus reduced to the end that the violence of the gas within the cylinder may be reduced to a point where it will efficiently operate the gun without injury thereto. As a further or auxiliary means of controlling the energy of the gas within the cylinder vent-ports are provided in said cylinder, which ports are controlled by a valve automaticall y opening when the pressure within the cylinder exceeds a predetermined amount. The duration of the action of the gases upon the operating mechanism will be determined by the distance between the muzzle end of the barrel and the point where the gas from the barrel enters the gascylinder.
In addition to the featnresmentioned above the ready assemblage and d isassemblage ol the parts is provided for by forming grooves or ways in a thickened portion of the walls of the barrel near the muzzle, which grooves or ways receive corresponding flanges formed either directly on the front end of the cylinder or on a sleeve supporting the end of the cylinder. This forms an eiiicient and easilymachined construction for uniting the parts.
Various mechanical expressions may be given to the inventive idea involved, one of which for the purpose of illustration is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure l is a longitudinal vertical section of the muzzle end of a gun-barrel with my improvement applied thereto. Fig. 2 is a transverse vert cal section on the line 2 2, Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a broken bottom plan of the barrel with the cylinder removed and showing the grooves for receiving the flanges on the cylinder-supporting sleeve, and Fig. 4C is a front elevation of the end closure of the gas-cylinder.
Referring to the drawings, in which like reference-numerals designate like parts, 1 indicates the forward or muzzle portion of a gunbarrel, whose walls are thickened for a short distance, as at 3, after which the extreme muzzle portion 4: is preferably reduced in thickness. Within the thickened portion 3 of the walls rearwardly-facing resistancesurfaces are formed, upon which the gas-current impinges. These resistance-surfaces preferably are substantially normal to the gun-bore. One convenient way of obtaining such surfaces is by cutting grooves 5 on the interior of the barrel where the thickened walls 3 are located, said grooves preferably having a rearwardlyfacing wall substantially normal to the guns axis and another wall oblique thereto, as shown. Associated with some or all of said resistance-surfaces through the walls of the gun in any desired direction. As here shown, these vent-ports are located in planes radial to the gun and are rearwardly inclined in order that the vented are vent-ports 6, passing pinging upon the resistance-surfaces of the grooves 5 and vented through those ports 6 which are opposite the slot 12 may pass into the cylinder 7. The forward ends of the cylinder 7 and sleeve 8 are closed by a screwplug 14 engaging screw-threads in the sleeve, the plug being provided with a projecting polygonal hub 15, which serves as a guide for a valve 16, controlling ports 17 through the plug. This valve 16 is retained yieldingly on its seat by a spring 18 reacting between the valve and an annular shoulder 19 on a screwplug 20, entering a socket in the hub 15. The valve 16 is in the form of acylinder, which can reciprocate but not turn upon the hub 15, and has two holes or openings 21 21 formed in its walls. A piston 22 is mounted in the cylinder 7 and has attached thereto or forming a part thereof a piston-rod 23, which may be connected to the breech mechanism or other oper ating parts of the gun.
The parts are readily assembled and disassembled. The flanges 9 9 on the sleeve 8 are slipped into the grooves 10 10 from the rear and are pushed forward until they abut the shoulders 11. 11, the plug 14 having been gases may be directed rearwardly and by their reaction on the surrounding atmosphere may oppose the recoil of the gun. Such rearward inclination of the vent-ports is not essential, however, as many of the advantages of the invention may are not rearwardly inclined. For example, radial ports may be and sometimes are employed. Preferably these vent-ports 6 are arranged in symmetrical series around the gunbarrel in order that the gas may be vented evenly and uniformly, thereby avoiding any tendency of the vented gases to move the barre] from the line of aim.
A cylinder 7 is attached at its forward end to the barrel in any suitable manner, preferably by inserting it into a sleeve 8, having dovetailed flanges 9 9, which take into corre sponding grooves 10 10, formed in the under side of the thickened portion 3 of the barrel, Figs. 2 and 3. Preferably these grooves 10 10 are open at their rear ends and closed at their forward ends, thereby affording stopshoulders 11 11, against which the forward ends of the flanges 9 9 abut. The sleeve 8 has a slot 12 extending along a portion of its upper side, and this slot 12 is here shown as of sufficient length and width to cover three rows of the vent-ports (5 through the entire length of said rows. It is manifest, however, that the dimensions of this slot may be varied to suit the requirements of particular gun and character of ammunition employed. A slot 18 is also formed in the cylinder 7, and when the cylinder is in place in the sleeve this slot 13 registers with the slot 1.2, so that gases imbe secured with vent-ports which I previously screwed into the front end of the sleeve by slipping the valve over the hub 15 and then inserting the screw through the holes 21 21 in the valve and using said screw as a lever for turning the valve and with it the plug 14. The plug 14 being screwed home, the spring 18 is placed in position and the screw 20 adjusted in the socket in the hub 15 till the desired tension is secured on the valve 16. The cylinder 7 is inserted into the sleeve 8 from the rear and preferably with its front end abutting the screw-plug 14, and when the rear end of the cylinder is seemed to the gun-frame in the usual or anysuitable' way all the parts herein shown are lirmly secured in position. It will be seen that no tools are required for the assemblage or disassemblage of the parts.
In operation the gases of discharge strike upon the rearwardly facing walls of the grooves 5 and are vented through the rear wardly-inclined vent-ports 6, some of which lead to the cylinder 7, but the mostof which lead to the atmosphere. The gas thus first exerts its energy in opposition to the recoil by its action on the resistance-surfaces and offers further resistance to the recoil by its reaction on the atmosphere as it escapes through the ports 6. By thus dissipating a portion of the gas energy through the ports 6 the energy of the gas-current issuing from the muzzle is greatly decreased, thereby lessening the portion of the recoil d no to the muzzle-blast and eliminating the other injurious effects of such blast. This reduction of the energy of the gas in the bar rel is also of great importance, since it affords a means whereby the action of the gas on the piston 22 in the cylinder 7 may be The dissipation of regulated and controlled.
the gas energy through those ports 6 which vent to the atmosphere materially reduces the energy of the gas entering the cylinder, and hence the violence of its action on the operating parts of the gun. In addition to the control of the gas energy in the cylinder thus obtained the vent-ports 17 and valve l6 afford auxiliary means for regulating such energy, since the valve will open when the pressure in the cylinder is greater than desired, and thereby reduce the pressure to the desired degree.
It will be understood that the action of the gases upon the piston in the cylinder will be prolonged during the passage of the projectile through the part 4 of the barrel, and .by constructing this portion to suit the character of gun and ammunition used the duration of the gas action upon the piston may be entirely controlled.
It will be perceived that by thickening the walls of the barrel at the point where the groove and vent-ports occur provision is made against any undue weakening of the barrel at this point, as well as affording a ready means for securing the cylinder to the barrel.
What is claimed is 1. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having resistance surfaces formed on its interior, vent-ports associated with said surfaces, some of said ports venting into the gas-cylinder and some of them to the atmosphere.
2. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having resistance-surfaces formed on its interior, and rearwardly-inclined vent-ports formed inthe walls of the barrel and associatedwith said surfaces and venting into said cylinder.
3. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having resistance-surfaces} formed in its interior, and
,vent-ports symmetrically arranged around the 4. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having r sistance-surfaces formed on its interior, and rearwardly-inclined vent-ports symmetrically arranged around the gun-barrel, some of said ports venting to the cylinder and some of them to the atmosphere.
5. In a gun, a barrel, a gas-cylinder, a piston therein, and means interrupting and deflecting a portion of the gas-currcnt into said cylinder and a portion into the atmosphere.
6. In a gun, a barrel, a gas-cylinder, a piston therein, means interrupting and deflecting a portion of the gas-current into said cylinder and a portion into the atmosphere, and means limiting the pressure in said cylinder.
7. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having interior circumferential grooves and rearwardly inclined lateral vents extending through the walls of the barrel from said grooves to said cylinder.
8. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having lnterior circumferential grooves and rear- Wardly inclined lateral vents extending through the walls of the barrel from said grooves to said cylinder, and other rearward lyinelined lateral vents extending through the walls of the barrel from said grooves to the atmosphere.
9. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having interior circumferential grooves and lateral vents extending through the walls of the gunbarrel from said grooves to said cylinder, and other lateral vents extending through the walls of the gun-barrel to the atmosphere.
10. In a gun, agas-cylinder, a barrel having a plurality of rearwardiy-facing surfaces on its interior, and a plurality of lateral vents in proximity to said surfaces and leading from the interior of said. barrel to said cylinder, and. a plurality of other lateral vents leading from the interior of the barrel in proximity to said surfaces to the atmosphere.
11. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having a plurality of rearwardly-facing surfaces disposed on its interior in planes substantially normal to the axis of the barrel, and a plurality of rearwardly-inclined vents passing through the walls of the barrel in proximity to said surfaces, and leading from the interior of the barrel to the gas-cylinder.
19,. In agun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel having a plurality of rearwardly-facing surfaces disposed on its interior in planes substantially normal to the axis of the barrel, and a pinrality of rearWardly-inclined vents in proximity to said surfaces, some of said vents leading from the interior of the barrel to the-gascylinder and some of them leading from the interior of the barrel to the atmosphere.
13. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, and a barrel having several series of lateral vents formed in its walls, the ven ts of each series being arranged in a plane substantially at right angles to the axis of the barrel, some of the vents leading to the gas-cylinder and some of them to the atmosphere.
14-. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, and a barrel having several series of rearwardly-inclined lateral vents formed in its walls, the vents of each series being symmetrically arranged in a plane substantially normal to the bore of the gun, some of said vents emptying to the atmosphere and some of them to said cylinder.
15. In a gun, a gas-cylinder, a barrel lgaving its walls thickened near its muzzle, and a flange-and-groove connection between said thickened barrel portion and said gas-eyl inder.
16. In a gun, agas-cylinder, a barrel having a thickened portion near the muzzle with longitudinally-extending grooves formed therein, and means supporting said cylinder and having flanges engaging said grooves.
'17. In a gun, a barrel having means reducing the gas energy within the barrel, a cylinder communicating with the bore of the barrel, and an automatic pressure-relief device connected to said cylinder.
18. In a gun, a barrel having its walls thickportion near its muzzle, dovetailed. grooves in said thickened portion open at their rear ends and having ahutments at their Front ends, a gas-cylinder, and cylinder-supporting means having flanges entering said grooves and bear ing against said abutinents.
In testimony whereof .I have signed this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.
SAMUEL N. MOCLEAN.
S. T. CAMERON, I Rimvn LEWIS.


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Richard Green on the Scientific Consensus and GMOs
Please allow Richard to introduce himself and to give his motivations for writing this article:
“I’m a long time reader but a first time writer. I’m a microbiologist by education and spent my career in biopharmaceuticals. When it comes to genetically engineering and agriculture I’m an interested layman who is learning as he goes. I’ve often seen people reference organizations that support the GMO consensus but usually it is with a meme or only a couple of organizations. What I wanted was a link that referenced a nice number of them, and had a more neutral tone. Since I couldn’t find one I thought I’d make one instead.”
Scientific Consensus and GMOs
The information on a scientific consensus is easy enough to find, but for the topic of GMOs it is in multiple places, and more often than not, misinformation comes up first on Internet searches. So I thought I’d assemble the data I’ve found useful in one easy to reference location.
What follows is a discussion of scientific consensus and what it means in relation to GMOs. I’ve broken it into segments using the Q&A format as a convention.
What is scientific consensus?
What is a scientific consensus? What follows is an explanation derived from various discussions on the Internet. The text that inspired, and much of the verbiage, of this description can be found here and here.
A scientific consensus indicates that scientists have stopped arguing among themselves. It means ideas have been tested and retested, points have been raised and refuted, and faulty hypotheses have been abandoned. The data is now clear enough that experts (people who may not necessarily like or want to agree with each other) can look at it and interpret it the same way. It is not a popularity contest; it means the sheer weight of the compelling evidence has narrowed the avenues of research to areas that continue to make sense.
If you would like more detail on what a scientific consensus means, please refer to the Skeptical Raptor Blog.
Does the consensus mean that everyone agrees?
No. A scientific consensus is not complete unanimity. You will always find people who will deny the consensus for whatever reasons:
- Here is a petition that purports to have thousands of scientists that disagree with the consensus on climate change: Global Warming Petition Project
- Scientists that disagree with Evolution can be found here: 100 Scientists, National Poll Challenge Darwinism
- Of course there are those that disagree with the consensus on GMOs: ISIS Letter
As stated above, consensus is achieved through the sheer weight of compelling evidence. Gathering the signatures of scientists and others on statements, petitions or letters is not enough to counter consensus. What is needed is data. It is a bit trite, but when bucking a consensus, the extraordinary claim will require extraordinary evidence.
The scientific consensus can change as new evidence is revealed, but it requires confirmation of the new data. At one time Newton’s work was the consensus on gravity, but then Einstein came along with an improved model.
How do you find the scientific consensus?
That can be tricky. There are a lot of organizations with legitimate sounding names that will say they have the answer. Quackwatch has a long list of questionable organizations here. Sadly, it is only a partial list.
There is always reviewing the data first hand. But looking at hundreds of studies is not really practical, even if you have the technical background. A better option is to look at published overviews. I have lifted the reasons why from M. Brazeau’s blog on industry funded studies: “Literature reviews (video) and meta-analyses are a great way for getting a sense of the weight of the evidence on a given topic. They help us avoid single study syndrome and keep us from missing the forest for the trees.” Here is a PDF of one such overview.
But even these can be hard for a layperson to understand and are often hidden behind paywalls where you can only view the abstract. Abstracts alone might give you some sense of the study, but they can also be misunderstood when viewed alone. The entire investigation is needed to properly understand the context.
Another obstacle to a personal data review is that the Internet is a treacherous place when looking for scientific information. How do you know the study or website you’ve located is reliable? Not to worry, here are a few sites that can help you in sorting fact from the fiction: VirginiaTech guide, UC Berkeley guide, and GMO Skepti-Forum guide.
The most straightforward way to know the consensus on a topic is to review what respected scientific, medical, and regulatory organizations have determined. Let the experts be your guide.
What is the scientific consensus on GMOs?
Genetically engineered crops currently available to the public pose no greater health risks or environmental concerns than their non-engineered counterparts.
Organizations that support the scientific consensus on GMOs:
This is a partial list of well-respected organizations that have commented on genetically modified crops including a link to where they made the statement:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science: ”The science is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques of biotechnology is safe.” (http://tinyurl.com/kkf277d)
- American Medical Association: ”There is no scientific justification for special labeling of genetically modified foods. Bioengineered foods have been consumed for close to 20 years, and during that time, no overt consequences on human health have been reported and/or substantiated in the peer-reviewed literature.” (http://bit.ly/166OUdM)
- The United States National Academy of Sciences: “Environmental effects at the farm level have occurred as a result of the adoption of GE crops and the agricultural practices that accompany their cultivation. The introduction of GE crops has reduced pesticide use or the toxicity of pesticides used on fields where soybean, corn, and cotton are grown.” (http://tinyurl.com/l75nmc2)
- World Health Organization: ”No effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of GM foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved.” (http://bit.ly/18yzzVI)
- The United States National Academy of Sciences: “To date, no adverse health effects attributed to genetic engineering have been documented in the human population.” (http://tinyurl.com/m8muumm)
- American Phytopathological Society: ”The American Phytopathological Society (APS), which represents approximately 5,000 scientists who work with plant pathogens, the diseases they cause, and ways of controlling them, supports biotechnology as a means for improving plant health, food safety, and sustainable growth in plant productivity.” (http://bit.ly/14Ft4RL)
- American Society for Cell Biology: ”Far from presenting a threat to the public health, GM crops in many cases improve it. The ASCB vigorously supports research and development in the area of genetically engineered organisms, including the development of genetically modified (GM) crop plants.” (http://bit.ly/1ApHGEW)
- American Society for Microbiology: ”The ASM is not aware of any acceptable evidence that food produced with biotechnology and subject to FDA oversight constitutes high risk or is unsafe. We are sufficiently convinced to assure the public that plant varieties and products created with biotechnology have the potential of improved nutrition, better taste and longer shelf-life.” (http://bit.ly/13Cl2ak)
- American Society of Plant Biologists: ”The risks of unintended consequences of this type of gene transfer are comparable to the random mixing of genes that occurs during classical breeding… The ASPB believes strongly that, with continued responsible regulation and oversight, GE will bring many significant health and environmental benefits to the world and its people.” (http://bit.ly/13bLJiR)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: “FDA is confident that the bioengineered foods on the United States market today are as safe as their conventional counterparts.” (http://tinyurl.com/qzkpacd)
- Health Canada: “Health Canada is not aware of any published scientific evidence demonstrating that novel foods are any less safe than traditional foods.” (http://tinyurl.com/pou7ma6)
- Society of Toxicology: ”Scientific analysis indicates that the process of GM food production is unlikely to lead to hazards of a different nature than those already familiar to toxicologists. The level of safety of current GM foods to consumers appears to be equivalent to that of traditional foods.” (http://bit.ly/13bOaSt)
- International Seed Federation: ”The development of GM crops has benefited farmers, consumers and the environment… Today, data shows that GM crops and foods are as safe as their conventional counterparts: millions of hectares worldwide have been cultivated with GM crops and billions of people have eaten GM foods without any documented harmful effect on human health or the environment.” (http://bit.ly/138rZLW)
- Council for Agricultural Science and Technology: ”Over the last decade, 8.5 million farmers have grown transgenic varieties of crops on more than 1 billion acres of farmland in 17 countries. These crops have been consumed by humans and animals in most countries. Transgenic crops on the market today are as safe to eat as their conventional counterparts, and likely more so given the greater regulatory scrutiny to which they are exposed.” (http://tinyurl.com/o72hu84)
- Society for In Vitro Biology: ”The SIVB supports the current science-based approach for the evaluation and regulation of genetically engineered crops. The SIVB supports the need for easy public access to available information on the safety of genetically modified crop products. In addition, the SIVB feels that foods from genetically modified crops, which are determined to be substantially equivalent to those made from crops, do not require mandatory labeling.” (http://bit.ly/18yFDxo)
- American Dietetic Association: ”It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that agricultural and food biotechnology techniques can enhance the quality, safety, nutritional value, and variety of food available for human consumption and increase the efficiency of food production, food processing, food distribution, and environmental and waste management.” (http://1.usa.gov/12hvWnE) Update: The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has become The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). While the above statement reflected the ADA’s position the president of AND has stated that AND is currently neutral and has no position on GMOs.
- Federation of Animal Science Societies: ”Meat, milk and eggs from livestock and poultry consuming biotech feeds are safe for human consumption.” (http://bit.ly/133F79K)
- Consensus document on GMOs Safety (14 Italian scientific societies): ”GMOs on the market today, having successfully passed all the tests and procedures necessary to authorization, are to be considered, on the basis of current knowledge, safe to use for human and animal consumption.” (http://bit.ly/166WHYZ) Google translate (http://tinyurl.com/noawpkm)
- “Transgenic Plants and World Agriculture” – Prepared by the Royal Society of London, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Indian National Science Academy, the Mexican Academy of Sciences, and the Third World Academy of Sciences: “Foods can be produced through the use of GM technology that are more nutritious, stable in storage, and in principle health promoting – bringing benefits to consumers in both industrialized and developing nations.” (http://bit.ly/17Cliq5)
- French Academy of Science: ”All criticisms against GMOs can be largely rejected on strictly scientific criteria.” (http://bit.ly/15Hm3wO) Google translate (http://tinyurl.com/nwoztm8)
- International Society of African Scientists: ”Africa and the Caribbean cannot afford to be left further behind in acquiring the uses and benefits of this new agricultural revolution.” (http://bit.ly/14Fp1oK)
- Union of German Academies of Sciences and Humanities: ”Food derived from GM plants approved in the EU and the US poses no risks greater than those from the corresponding conventional food. On the contrary, in some cases food from GM plants appears to be superior with respect to health.” (http://bit.ly/17ClMMF)
- International Council for Science: ”Currently available genetically modified crops – and foods derived from them – have been judged safe to eat, and the methods used to test them have been deemed appropriate.” (http://tinyurl.com/na7ojbu)
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Peep My Pictures From The 25th Annual BHF In Lake Charles [Photos]
Big Shouts out the the crew and staff from the Black Heritage Festival and this Past Saturday was a huge event inside the Lake Charles Civic Center, I had a chance to see some great talent and run across some friends whom I haven't seen in awhile. Check out some of the photos inside!The music was loud and clear and the food was great! I got my turkey Leg, if you missed it, you truly missed a treat. This was something that everyone in the family could truly enjoy. Shouts out as well to alot of the artist who came through to promote their music as they held a showcase room for teens that was hosted by Chuck Slugg from 3rd Coast Radio!
Later on that night, everyone got a chance to get their Zydeco on with Chris Ardoin and Keith Frank live in concert. Be on the lookout for another big event in 2013!


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Model predictive control (MPC) technology has been successfully used in many midstream and downstream processes to control and optimize processes, production and overcome operating challenges. In spite of this, there are no documented applications of MPC on upstream heavy oil extraction processes, such as steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD). MPC can be used in SAGD process to stabilize well pair operating variables and thus help optimize production.
As a first step in the initiative of implementing MPC technology to control SAGD process, we investigate the feasibility of controlling the SAGD process with MPC by integrating the process control software with a reservoir simulator consisting of a single SAGD well pair. For this purpose we ran a computer-based model using commercial reservoir simulator software coupled with proprietary MPC software. This allowed us to run different control configurations along with different reservoir models to investigate the effectiveness of MPC technology.
The paper discusses the simulation setup and results of a typical simulation run indicating that MPC technology can be used to stabilize important SAGD process variables, such as subcool and steam chamber pressure. In addition, this method can help optimize production by enabling maintenance of these process variables at their optimum.
The success of this investigation also demonstrates the ability to connect commercial reservoir simulator software with other computer programs opening up the possibility to test a wide range of algorithms for SAGD process control and optimization.

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Intravenous thrombolytic therapy and DWI/PWI mismatch development
Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI) are MR techniques increasingly used in acute stroke. The aim of this study was to evaluate the DWI/PWI mismatch volumes in acute stroke patients before and after intravenous thrombolytic therapy. METHODS: Seven patients with ischemic stroke were treated with intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) and imaged with DWI, PWI, MRA, and conventional MRI within 3 hours of symptom onset and on day 1 and 7. Clinical scores (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] and Barthel Index) were assessed on each time point. The perfusion deficit was defined using a threshold function measuring the volumes of regions with “time-to-peak” (TTP) delays of 2–4s, 4–6s, 6–8s and above 8 s; these volumes were compared with the DWI lesion volumes, infarct progression and final infarct size. RESULTS: In all patients (n=7) the DWI lesion (< 3 hrs) was significantly smaller (45%) as compared to the PWI lesion volume. The mismatch area decreased from day 0 (113 ml) to day 7 (3 ml) in all patients except for two. Mean NIHSS in these two patients improved by 5 and 2 points, while the other patients improved by a mean of 12 points from day 0 to day 7. The DWI lesion volume - measured by manually outlining the lesion - increased from a mean of 78 ml (day 0) to 136 ml (day 7) measured on T2-weighted imaging. Contributing 31% to the PWI lesion on day 0, TTP delay interval of 2–4 s was found to increase to 47% by day 7 while the region with severely delayed perfusion (> 8 s) underwent a decrease of 13%. Overall the perfusion deficit on day 7 showed a reduction by 27%. The infarct volume measured by manually outlining the DWI-lesion on day 0 increased from a mean of 78 ml to 136 ml on day 7 measured on T2-weighted imaging. CONCLUSIONS: 1.) Intravenous thrombolytic therapy in selected patients with a severe PWI/DWI mismatch is associated with lesion enlargement taking in account that not all of the “tissue at risk” will be safed by thrombolytic therapy. 2.) Temporal development of the PWI/DWI mismatch serves as a parameter of the therapeutic efficacy of thrombolysis.

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The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to cut the sentence of former oil tycoon and Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev by two months, but their supporters called the move a “pathetic gesture” and their lawyers promised to appeal the court’s decision.
Khodorkovsky and Lebedev were arrested in 2003 on fraud and tax evasion charges and convicted to nine years in prison in 2005 in a case that was widely seen as political punishment of Khodorkovsky for challenging President Vladimir Putin’s authority.
Five years later, the two were tried together again in a second case and convicted of stealing oil from Yukos and laundering the proceeds. Last December, the Moscow City Court reduced their sentence from 13 to 11 years after conducting a review, leaving them to be released in 2014.
In the latest review of the case, the Supreme Court examined the amount of oil stolen from Yukos according to materials from the second case, which was seen by many as more controversial than the first and was denounced by the international community, even prompting Amnesty International to label Khodorkovsky and Lebedev prisoners of conscience.
The pair’s lawyers called on the Supreme Court “to take a historic chance” on Tuesday and release their clients immediately, citing numerous inconsistencies in the second verdict, which said they stole oil from their own company.
“I won’t comment on the two months that the Supreme Court generously bestowed on them, proving that neither the law nor justice worked in this case, but we’re going to continue the struggle,” Vadim Klyuvgant, Khodorkovsky’s lawyer, said after the hearing, adding that he and Lebedev’s lawyers would likely appeal the decision to the Supreme Court’s Presidium.
In accordance with the Supreme Court’s decision, Khodorkovsky will be released next August and Lebedev next May.
Lebedev refused to participate in Tuesday’s hearing, and Khodorkovsky took part via video link from the town of Segezha in northwestern Russia, where he’s serving his term.
Khodorkovsky addressed the court from a small dark cell with a statement that cases such as Yukos had damaged Russia’s legal system and people’s trust in fair trials.
“I ask that the Supreme Court overturn this juridically illiterate verdict. I think it would be a disgrace if it were to be legitimized by a decision of the Supreme Court,” he said, calling the verdict “absurd” for saying he’d embezzled from himself. ?
The plaintiff at the hearing was represented by Federal Property Management Agency official Yulia Gunko, who, when asked by the judge whose interests she represented, said she represented the interests of the Russian Federation.
The defense lawyers told the court that the second verdict lacked enough evidence for a conviction,? pointing out numerous violations
“If you peel off all the layers of lies and debris from all kinds of trash, there is, and initially was, no grounds for even one day of punishment, let alone a decade,” Klyuvgant said.
Lebedev’s lawyer, Alexei Miroshnichenko, said the second trial was “an attempt to criminalize an ordinary business activity.”
The lawyers also cited a decision by the European Court of Human Rights from July that said the first trial was held with violations. The defense noted that if the first trial was found to be unjust, the second one was “lacking any logic or sense whatsoever.”
Although the hearing was held to review the quantity of oil stolen, the lawyers didn’t hold back from telling the court about contradictions in the second case and they challeneged the notion of fairness in Russia’s justice system.
“We didn’t say anything new to them, no matter how eloquently we spoke,” Klyuvgant said.
Khodorkovsky’s parents attended the hearing and said they were very disappointed with the court’s decision.
“There’s a feeling of injury. … I didn’t expect this, I thought they would say ‘This is it, freedom!’” said Khodorkovsky’s father, Boris. “But, of course, every day is important, so we’ll appreciate these two months too.”
Khodorkovsky’s mother, Marina, said she “didn’t expect anything anymore.”
“From the point of view of our country, this is a just decision,” she said. “But from my point of view, it was all unlawful from the very beginning, and the unlawfulness continues.”
Khodorkovsky’s supporters at the hearing called the decision a shame and said it was simply meant for show.
Speaking after the trail, Klyuvgant expressed doubt about Khodorkovsky’s release next year, hinting at growing suspicions over a third case against him.


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Economic transparency and effectiveness of monetary policy
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to study if the central bank (BC) communications affect the effectiveness of the monetary policy. Design/methodology/approach - For this analysis, a new Keynesian theoretical model and the ordinary least squared methodology were used. The objective to be achieved was to determine if there is some effect of economic transparency on accountability, inflation average, output gap, interest and central bank credibility. Findings - The results highlighted that central banks with greater transparency contribute to decrease inflation rate and interest rate. The findings denote that an increase in the information quality (clarity) implies a significant change in the rate of readjustment of market expectations. Furthermore, central bank transparency contributes to anchor the public expectations and to affect long-run interest rates. Research limitations/implications - Impulse-answer research was employed to show how the central bank transparency affects the credibility of monetary authorities. Practical implications - This paper suggests that the central bank publicizes its outlook, its policy monetary decisions, its expectations and its preferences. Originality/value - The originality of the paper resides in the fact that empirical and theoretical studies were made in the single work. Also, new results were found denoting that economic transparency reduces uncertainty effect and increases the power of incentive contract made between the BC and public.
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, an online job listing and casting site for aspiring entertainment people, has recently announced Nollywood heavyweights, Ramsey Nouah and Tope Oshin as the facilitators for its first ever Acting Masterclass.
The Masterclass, scheduled to hold on the 5th of August 2017 in Lagos, Nigeria, will be conducted in an informal and intimate session, where aspiring acting talents will learn what it takes to launch and build a profitable career in Africa’s biggest film industry, Nollywood.
With 27 years of experience in the industry, award winning Ramsey Nouah will share his experience as an actor with talents. After nurturing a successful career in acting since 1990, he decided to expand his portfolio to include directing and producing in 2014, which led to the launch of his movie production company, Ramsey Films. Some of his notable works include: Silent Night (Actor, 1996), Figurine (2009) and most recently, the hit historical movie, ’76 (2014), 30 Days in Atlanta (co-director, 2014), Elephant in the Room (producer, actor, 2012), among many others.
Tope Oshin is a multiple award-winning motion picture professional, producer, director, and CEO, Sunbow Productions, a premium production company. She directed 350 episodes of Africa’s biggest daily soap opera, Tinsel since inception, and 96 episodes of popular African tele-novella, Hotel Majestic, as well a produced documentary on female directors in Nigeria and the gender divide, Amaka’s Kin -The Women of Nollywood.
A seasoned casting director, Tope has managed casting projects for several brands including MTV Europe’s drama series, Shuga Seasons 3 & 4.
Tope Oshin will share with talents what casting directors and directors look out for when choosing talents for a role, and how talents can hone their skills to be relevant in the entertainment industry.
Speaking on the calibre of facilitators, the Head of Strategy,, Soyem Osakwe stated that Ramsey Nouah and Tope Oshin are the best fit to roll out the Masterclass arm of , and launch our talents into an otherwise competitive market.
“We are honoured our facilitators buy into our vision to create thousands of jobs in the creative sector and train 1,000 aspiring entertainment people by end of next year,” she said.
So far,lists 10,000+ fans on its website and has matched several of its talents in creative job roles across the entertainment industry including acting, modelling, ushering, and many others.
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2 1 What is a pneumatic conveying system A pneumatic conveying system transfers dry bulk solid materials or powders through an enclosed pipeline using pressure differential and gas flow usually air, generated by an air movement device such as a fan, roots blower or compressor. Pneumatic conveying provides a cost-effective way to handle and transfer FAQ about Pneumatic Conveying System ...
The pneumatic conveying focusing on gas-solid two-phase flow plays an important role in a conveying system. Previous work has been conducted in the fields of small particles, where the size was less than 5 mm however, there are few studies regarding large sizes 5 mm. In order to predict the horizontal pneumatic conveying of large coal particles, the coupling methods based on the Euler ...
In 2014, Aerzen USA optimised the pneumatic coal-conveying transport to the main burner, also known as the Pfister system. In this application, two AERZEN
David Mills, in Pneumatic Conveying Design Guide Third Edition, 2016. Influence of material type. This limit to conveying is significantly influenced by material type. The cement data in Fig. 24.1 follows the minimum limit set by the lower curve in Fig. 16.3.As the cement is capable of being conveyed in dense phase, conveying with low values of airflow rate has been possible with high values ...
What is needed is a system capable of detecting and suppressing the ignition source at any point along the route of the pneumatic conveying line. The Solution. An IEP Technologies Explosion Protection System offers a cost-effective way to guard against the propagation of a
Pneumatic Conveying System are broadly classified as Lean Phase system, Medium Phase System, and Dense Phase System. Lean Phase system operates at low pressure vacuum positive pressure high volume of air with high velocity 25-40 msec to convey Low concentration of particle in suspension through pipeline. Air to material ratio by volume 100.
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conventional pneumatic conveying n High availability. The system is easily started or restarted even when solids remain in the conveying line n Gentle material handling. This is due to lower conveying velocities starting at approximately 2-3ms and ending at approximately 5-10ms n Alternative feed systems. With a reduction in the conveying ...
Solution Macawber pneumatic conveying systems were used to convey boiler bottom ash and fly ash away to storage. The biomass is dried and transferred to a boiler where it is burned with 6 oil. The biomass fly ash is gathered from four electrostatic precipitator ESP hoppers and pneumatically conveyed to an ash silo.
All the conditions at the intake of a pneumatic conveying system are known. Therefore the intake is chosen as the start of the calculation. In vacuum- and pressure pneumatic conveying calculations, the used product properties are identical. The only difference is the mass flow, generated by a compressor in vacuum mode or pressure mode.
Pneumatic material conveying system T he positive pressure low velocity high dense dual pipe and single pipepneumatic conveying system is a product of internationally advanced technology standard which is developed autonomously by our company in combining many years practical experiences with the imported and advanced German pneumatic conveying technology.
2020-6-20Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying in Power Plants 1 Coal Handling Systems. The Dense phase system has revolutionized coal conveying in power plants. Coal is fed to the boilers using compressed air. The denseveyor pumps coal through totally enclosed piping ensuring all conveying takes place in a completely dust and spillage-free manner. The ...
2020-6-13By controlling the positive or negative pressure and the airflow inside the conveying line, the system can move materials very successfully with very little damage or loss. What are the ideal materials for pneumatic conveying A pneumatic conveying process is ideal for fine, dry powders.
Coal Gasifier Ash Pneumatic Conveying System Coal gasification is an upcoming clean coal technology whereby the carbon materials in the coal are removed before the combustion process takes place. The gasification process is proven and is operational in several
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X-Pump. The Claudius Peters X-Pump is a high-speed screw feeder which is installed as feeding unit in front of a pneumatic conveying pipeline. This pneumatic conveying system can be designed as conventional pneumatic pipeline system or as Claudius Peters FLUIDCON pipeline system.
According to the transport characteristics of coal ash and dust, a pneumatic conveying equipment control system for coal ash is designed in this paper. The automatic control of pneumatic conveying equipment is realized. The structure of mechanical system, control system hardware, system software and man-machine interface are introduced. The project...
295 pneumatic ash conveying system products are offered for sale by suppliers on Alibaba.com, of which conveyors accounts for 82. A wide variety of pneumatic ash conveying system options are available to you, such as conveyor system.
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The experiment of dense phase pneumatic conveying of pulverized coal was carried out using nitrogen in an experimental setup that has the terminal pressure of 3MPa and the maximum total conveying pressure drop of 1 MPa.The operating and conveying ...
2019-4-17IMPROVING THE COAL-FEEDING CONVEYING SYSTEM IN A HOLCIM CEMENT PLANT Background AERZEN, as a specialist in cement applications, improves the pneumatic conveying coal feeding system to the main burner in Holcim Colombia Plant. The plant located in Nobsa, a small town 2.5 hours away from Bogota. The plant
Pneumatic Conveying Systems. Pres Air System offer Dense Phase Pneumatic Conveying System for conveying of various powdery materials like aluminium zinc calcine clinker dust sand bentonite sinter dust, etc. See Details
2020-6-11Secondly, several pneumatic conveying system manufacturers have developed conveying systems with characteristics of both DENSE PHASE and DILUTE PHASE systems. Please refer to Figure GA1 for a graphical depiction of the material action which occurs in a MEDIUM PHASE conveying system.
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Hey everyone, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, pretzel rolls. One of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Pretzel Rolls is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Pretzel Rolls is something that I have loved my entire life. They are fine and they look wonderful.
To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook pretzel rolls using 11 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Pretzel Rolls:
- Take 1 cup of evaporated milk.
- Get 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Take 3 cups of all purpose flour.
- Make ready 1 envelope of dry yeast.
- Prepare 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar.
- Get 2 teaspoon of salt.
- Prepare of Boiling solution——————–.
- Make ready 2-1/2 quarts of water.
- Make ready 1/2 cup of baking soda.
- Prepare of Coating—————.
- Prepare 1 of large egg.
Steps to make Pretzel Rolls:
- Heat milk and butter. Don't boil. Combine with undissolved yeast and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl..
- Mix in the flour and salt. Mix it well. Then knead about 7-8 minutes..
- Coat with olive oil. Put into a bowl and let it rise for 1 hour..
- After it has raised up preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit spray baking sheet with nonstick spray..
- Deflate the dough then form into 4 medium sized ball with a flat part on one end..
- Combine boiling solution and bring to a boil. Boil each one of the buns for 2 minutes, turning after 1 minute..
- Remove them from the boiling solution and place on the sprayed baking sheet..
- Beat the egg and brush the tops of the rolls. Score the tops with a cross atop each one..
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes..
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit continue to bake till browned about 12-15 minutes..
- Take out of oven and let cool. When cooled slice for sandwiches or burgers and so on…. I should have scored them just a bit deeper..
- I hope you enjoy!.
Your State Of Health Can Be Effected By The Foods You Choose To Eat
On the subject of the foods that you eat, you will notice that your overall health can be effected either positively or perhaps negatively. Something that you shouldn’t eat no matter what is the different foods that you will acquire at all of those fast food places. You will recognize that the nutrition in these types of is non existent and the unwanted side effects can be really bad. In this article we shall be going over foods that you ought to be eating that can help you remain healthy and balanced.
One of the first forms of foods you should be eating plenty of, is various berries. The first thing you will learn about berries is just about any style of berry has a lot of vitamin C. One more thing you will recognize is that the antioxidants in berries will be higher than just about any other food that you may choose to eat and this can aid with your circulatory system. Another thing you will notice that these antioxidants can help you with is actually keeping your cells healthy, this can help your body to fight off many different diseases.
Even though most of you have been told again and again that vegetables are good for you, and there is a pretty good reason why. Potassium is one of the things that you will find in various vegetables, not to mention they also contain many various vitamins and minerals you will additionally need. One of the veggies which will provide the potassium you’ll need is broccoli. Spinach can also be something that you may wish to start consuming more of as it includes a lot more vitamins and minerals than other vegetables.
Also when you are looking for a snack to hold you over between meals, grab a handful of nuts or perhaps seeds. Most nuts will have plenty of protein and you can also find that many nuts and seeds will also provide your body with essential Omega-3 and Omega-6. These fatty acids are vital to helping your body produce the proper amounts of hormones your body needs for a healthy way of life. Some of these hormones that are needed can only be made by having these fatty acids within your diet.
With regards to sitting down to supper you should in addition think about lean proteins and also fish such as salmon. The fact that salmon is also loaded with Omega-3 is just one of the reasons it is a good choice, but it also contains other essential nutrients you’ll need. Protein is vital for your diet, however you do not need to eat a lot, as a 3 ounces is all you truly need. To be able to reduce your fat intake you ought to cut off any visible fat before you cook the meats.
Additionally when it comes to having a dessert soon after your meals you should think about having various citrus fruits. Citrus fruits additionally supply you with vitamin C, as well as other vitamins as well as minerals that can help keep you healthy. You may also want to mix a couple of things like orange sections, shredded coconut combined with a teaspoon of honey.
By simply following a few of the suggestions above you will see that you can be living a healthier life. The one thing that you should actually avoid is all of the processed foods which you can easily buy in the stores, and start preparing fresh foods for your meals.

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The same device is considered a vacuum erectile device (VED), when it is used to increase inflow of the blood to the penis without a constriction band. Regular use of VED in post-prostatectomy patient increases penile oxygenation and is accepted as a valid option in penile rehabilitation. Recent study reported transient increase in oxygenation to the glans penis and corporal bodies were detected by oximetry after VED was applied, providing proof for possible role for VED to counter the early penile hypoxia, cavernosal fibrosis and long-term ED after radical prostatectomy (9).
There are so many potential reasons a man might develop erectile dysfunction (ED), it's nearly impossible to generalize the best ways to treat it. What works for one man may not work for another simply because they are having problems for different reasons. That said, it may encouraging to hear that there are a variety of options that may be considered, from psychological counseling to lifestyle changes, medications to treatments and devices.
Issues relate to 'autoimmune type manifestations, joint pains, fatigue issues, rashes, sun-sensitivity, erectile dysfunction,libido issues, lack of energy and motivation, dry eye and sjogren's like symptoms, neuropathy for some, insomnia, etc. Any potential medications, therapies, or ways to approach these problems will be explored with great interest. Other questions involved 're-treatment' for relapsers, and issues around optimal dosing, and the role of Ribavirin.
Erectile dysfunction supplements and other natural remedies have long been used in Chinese, African and other cultures. But unlike prescription medications for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn), tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca) and avanafil (Stendra), erectile dysfunction herbs and supplements haven't been well-studied or tested. Some can cause side effects or interact with other medications. And the amount of the active ingredient can vary greatly from product to product.
Antioxidants boost nitric oxide production and prevent NO breakdown. Ascorbic acid has direct effects on the bioactivity of NO, and augments NO production in a variety of body processes. The effects are actually synergistic with Vitamin E. Both vitamins are not usually measured, and a reasonable dose of Vitamin C is 500 to 1,000 mg daily. Vitamin E supplementation should be limited to <400 IU per day because of potential adverse long-term health effects of higher doses.
L-arginine, or arginine, is an amino acid found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products that helps expand blood vessels and increase blood flow. “The body uses this semi-essential amino acid as the primary building block for nitric oxide,” explains Harry Fisch, M.D., clinical professor of urology and reproductive medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital.
“Celery contains androsterone, a male pheromone released through perspiration, which limited research has shown to increase flirty behavior among females,” says dietitian Keri Gans, author of The Small Change Diet. Ingesting the androsterone can boost also boost male arousal, and cause a dude’s body to send off scents and signals that make him more desirable to women, according to Alan Hirsch, M.D., author of Scentsational Sex.
Nitric oxide is made internally from L-arginine, which is an amino acid found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. In other words, L-arginine is the building block for nitric oxide, which is essential for erections. A lack of one can lead to a lack of the other. However, there’s a problem when it comes to treating L-arginine deficiency with supplements.
Sometimes low libido or sexual dysfunction can occur due to low testosterone levels. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you need a testosterone supplement. Your body usually can produce adequate testosterone, but it needs downtime to convert precursor hormones into testosterone. If you’re burning the candle at both ends, your body will convert those precursors into cortisol instead. So rest, relax, and allow your body to build up its testosterone stores.
So, what do we see? The daily diet of any vegetarian or vegan includes the sufficient quantities of the above-mentioned foods. Refusing to eat meat and switching to a vegetarian or vegan diet, a man gets a number of advantages in return. Vegetarians and vegans have excess weight more rarely and are less exposed to the risk of cardiovascular diseases. All these factors have a positive effect on the male potency. If you combine adherence to the principles of good food with natural Viagra intake, you will achieve truly amazing results in the ED treatment fast.
A combination of yohimbine and L-arginine is shown to significantly improve erectile function in people with ED. L-arginine is an amino acid that helps expand blood vessels. It’s regarded as safe and effective for ED but can cause side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Avoid taking L-arginine with Viagra, nitrates, or any high blood pressure medications.
Impotence, also called erectile dysfunction (ED), can be a very frustrating problem. Some men are able to achieve an erection but are not able to maintain one. Others are not able to achieve one at all. Causes of impotence can be both physiological (affecting mostly the body and organs) or psychological (affecting the mind). Luckily, there are natural remedies for impotence you can try.
The lack of strong scientific proof that vitamin supplementation can improve erectile function doesn’t stop companies from selling vitamins, herbal supplements, and other products with the promise that they will do the job. ED is often treatable with prescription medications or medical procedures, so be careful not to get taken by a manufacturer’s empty promises.
Older age. A man’s risk increases past the age of 40, as age is the variable most strongly associated with impotence. This is due to changing hormones, higher risk for heart problems and those affecting circulation, and decreased sexual desire that often occurs with increasing age. For example, based on findings from the National Health and Social Life Survey, it’s been found that “men between 50–60 years old are more than 3 times as likely to experience erection problems and to report low sexual desire compared to men aged 18 to 29 years.” (3)
Males suffer with ED due to hormonal imbalance. Tufan capsules are the best ED pills as these can resolve the problem occurring due to hormonal fluctuations as well. These herbal ED pills provide natural treatment by suppressing hormonal fluctuations induced by insomnia, stress, medicines, health conditions, age and bad habits. When males have hormonal secretion in right quantity and proper balance they are able to maintain optimum functions of reproductive system and keep at bay problems like ED. Males leading stressful life, unable to exercise, inactive during the day and taking medicines or in habit of alcohol, smoking etc., easily exhaust their reproductive system, Tufan are reckoned as the best ED pills as these capsules alleviate the problem by handling all these causes effectively.
The art of acupuncture has become the new treatment for everything from back pain, depression, and even ED. Impotence could be more of a state of mind, and acupuncture may help. Through this alternative therapy, fine needles are placed in various parts of the body to relieve pain or stress. Although there are many mixed studies for acupuncture and ED, many tend to confirm positive results. A 1999 study found acupuncture improved the quality of erection and even restored sexual activity in 39 percent of participants.
A daily dose of niacin improves erectile function, particularly in men with high cholesterol, according to a 2011 study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. The vitamin helps increase blood flow and reduce inflammation—one of the underlying causes of both high cholesterol and erectile dysfunction. “Vitamin B3 is also used to make sex hormones and other important chemical-signal molecules,” says Fisch. Like many of the others on our list, this tablet is most powerful when taken in conjunction with others: A cocktail of propionyl, L-carnitine, L-arginine, and niacin taken for three months improved 40% of erections in a study from researchers at Sapienza University of Rome in Italy.
Poor sleep patterns can be a contributing factor for erectile dysfunction, Mucher says. One review published in the journal Brain Research emphasized the intricate relationship between the level of sex hormones like testosterone, sexual function, and sleep, noting that testosterone levels increase with improved sleep, and lower levels are associated with sexual dysfunction. Hormone secretion is controlled by the body’s internal clock, and sleep patterns likely help the body determine when to release certain hormones.

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During the call, Obama did not press Holder to find a way to resurrect the federal prosecution of Mohammed and four co-defendants, according to senior administration officials familiar with the conversation. He did not object. Instead, he called it a pragmatic decision.
It was a fittingly quiet coda to the effort to close the military detention center. For more than two years, the White House’s plans had been undermined by political miscalculations, confusion and timidity in the face of mounting congressional opposition, according to some inside the administration as well as on Capitol Hill. Indeed, the failed effort to close Guantanamo was reflective of the aspects of Obama’s leadership style that continue to distress his liberal base — a willingness to allow room for compromise and a passivity that at times permits opponents to set the agenda.
The president answered questions about his Guantanamo policy when asked, but only once in two years, other than in a major speech at the National Archives, did he raise the issue on his own. Guantanamo was competing with other legislative priorities, particularly health care, that consumed most of the administration’s attention.
“During 2009 and early 2010, he is totally engaged in the struggle to get health-care reform,” a White House participant said when asked about the president’s engagement with the effort to close Guantanamo. “That occupies his mind, and his time.”
Obama has conceded that Guantanamo will not close anytime soon. “Obviously I haven’t been able to make the case right now, and without Congress’s cooperation, we can’t do it,” he said this month in an interview with the Associated Press. “That doesn’t mean I stop making the case.”
Administration officials lay blame for the failed initiative on Congress, including Democrats who deserted the president, sometimes in droves. The debate, they said, became suffused with fear — fear that transferring detainees to American soil would create a genuine security threat, fear that closing Guantanamo would be electoral suicide. Some Democratic lawmakers pleaded with the White House not to press too hard, according to administration officials.
The White House asserts it was fully engaged in the effort to close Guantanamo.
“Any claim that the White House didn’t fight to close Guantanamo is just flat wrong,” spokesman Tommy Vietor said.
This account of the unraveling of Obama’s pledge to close Guantanamo is based on interviews with more than 30 current and former administration officials, as well as members of Congress and their staff, members of the George W. Bush administration, and activists. Many of them would speak about internal or sensitive deliberations only on the condition of anonymity.


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What more could a family want for entertainment? Imagine an event that features Satan AND drag queens.
That’s what’s coming to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for this weekend’s “family friendly” celebration of homosexuality, lesbianism, transgenderism and probably more.
The Idaho Tribune confirmed that the Satanic Temple will be participating, along with museums, restaurants, business and even churches at the coming “Community Village & Artisan Market.”
Specific groups taking part include Calvary Lutheran Church, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Community United Methodist Church, Ecogoat Design, a library network, Museum of North Idaho, Pride Foundation, Reiki Healing Tent, Safari Pearl, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Everytown for Gun Safety and the Satanic Temple Idaho.
But now the publication confirmed that multiple “drag performers” also will be there for children, who will be attending “at the direction of their parents.”
“At least one of the drag performers billed for the event has an Instagram account labeled ‘Adult Content” – the drag performer also has an Onlyfans account,” the publication confirmed.
That “performer,” teases online, “Let me take your breath away then let my art breathe it back into you!
As the details about the “Pride in the Park” celebration have been uncovered, there’s been a reaction, and at least one group now has gone silent on its plans.
It was a “Rowan Astra” that had been publicizing the coming event, and abruptly deleted its account.
“Family friendly drag dance party” being promoted by the Satanic Temple in Idaho. We are living in hell https://t.co/H53miiywk8
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 7, 2022
The publication explained it reach out to the North Idaho Pride Alliance, but a representative there only threatened the reporter with “you all can — off” before slamming the phone.
“We then reached out to the Community United Methodist Church for comment, as they are listed as one of the participating supporters of the event. The pastor spoke on standing together, even with satanists, to stand up for what they believe in,” the report said.
But it also reported another local pastor, Paul Van Noy, of Candlelight Christian Fellowship, pointed out his congregation is just following the Bible in opposing the events.
“We are called to hate evil but love people,” he said.
WND has reported multiple times on the mixing of satanic and drag performance events in libraries, on social media and more.
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The development of new tools that provide timely, detailed-spatial-resolution drought information is essential for improving drought preparedness and response. This paper presents a new method for monitoring drought-induced vegetation stress called the Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI). VegDRI integrates traditional climate-based drought indicators and satellite-derived vegetation index metrics with other biophysical information to produce a 1 km map of drought conditions that can be produced in near-real time. The initial VegDRI map results for a 2002 case study conducted across seven states in the north-central United States illustrates the utility of VegDRI for improved large-area drought monitoring.

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Sometimes campy, obscure TV movies turn out to be terrifyingly prophetic.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this Aaron Spelling production until now, but feel I’ve been trapped inside it most of my adult life. (As Joan Collins, of course.)
The gravelly-voiced, hairy-chested but ravishingly pretty cowpoke-turned-male-model star of the film Jon-Erik Hexum died in his prime the following year in a bizarre on-set accident with a prop gun loaded with a single blank round. A bored Hexum was apparently playing Russian Roulette with it between takes, not realising that blanks can be lethal at very close range. This seems symbolic somehow, but I can’t quite decode it.
The Making of a Male Model also put me in mind of this 80s male model who made a comeback a while ago.
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It is available in both English and Spanish and takes about five minutes to complete. A link to the survey is available at www.co.monterey.ca.us.


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Forcing Ukraine to choose between close ties with Russia or the EU is "dangerous", the Russian foreign minister has said.
Urging the European Union and the United States not to intervene in shaping the country's future, Sergei Lavrov said: "It's dangerous and counterproductive to try to force upon a Ukraine a choice on the principle: 'You are either with us or against us'."
His warning came as Ukraine's acting president Oleksandr Turchinov said he will meet with officials to discuss "dangerous signs of separatism" in some areas.
Meanwhile, the country's parliament delayed forming a new government until Thursday.
Ukraine was moving to deepen its ties to Europe when Yanukovych announced this past November that he was abandoning an agreement with the European Union and instead was seeking closer cooperation with Moscow. Protesters took to the streets, seizing control of Kiev City Hall and coming under brutal attack by police. Dozens of people were killed in clashes last week.


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A market with plastic-free, locally sourced produce was set up this morning by Beanies Wholefoods to mark National Vegetarian Week at University of Sheffield’s Student Union.
The event was aimed at students to learn about the benefits of vegetables, especially with exam season just around the corner, promoting a healthier diet that is nutrients-based to help them concentrate during their exams.
Staff at the site talked about students needing a healthy supply of vitamins and nutrients in vegetables during the stressful period.
Esther Hyde, staff member at Beanies, said: “We are aware that at this time of year it’s a really stressful time of year for students, so eating healthy and a balanced diet is a really important part of wellbeing. And we thought with the Wellbeing officer at the union, it would be a perfect opportunity to bring on some colourful vegetables and hopefully brighten up some people’s day”.
The promotion of vegetables and how they can improve the mental health of students is something both Mental health awareness week, which began today, and National vegetarian week share.
Katharine Swindells, 22, the University of Sheffield’s Welfare Officer, said, “I think it’s great for students to be eating fresh fruit and eating locally, thinking about sustainability and environment impact of their food, what’s great about beanie’s is that they try to source locally”.
This also comes a few days after the parents’ protest against climate change where families campaigned for more environment-friendly products and diets.
“We have to think like them in a way. If they want to make money, there is a viable way available so they can make them accessible as possible. I guess it’s the whole power of the consumer, if we don’t buy things in plastic, they’ll get the message. When referring to supermarkets and what they can do.” Mrs Hyde added.
Beanies is a co-operative green grocers, based in Walkley, Sheffield, which has been running for 32 years, offering local produce, an organic grocery and delivery scheme.


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The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with edible fruit consisting of multiple berries that have come together and formed a single mass. It is the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family. Pineapples contribute to over 20% of the world production of tropical fruits and as a crop are second only to bananas as the most important harvested fruit. Both the root and fruit of the pineapple may be eaten or applied topically as an anti-inflammatory or as a proteolytic (exfoliating) agent.
Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which can break down the connecting layers between skin cells to effectively exfoliate skin. Bromelain, when used on its own, is a more effective source of exfoliation than pineapple and does not have the potential irritating properties of the pineapple fruit. Allergic reactions may occur in individuals who are sensitive or allergic to pineapples and cross-reactivity may occur in those sensitive to latex or rye-grass.
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple plant and is obtained from the stem or fruit of the pineapple. The term “bromelain” may refer to either of two protease enzymes extracted from the plants of the family Bromeliaceae, or it may refer to a combination of those enzymes along with other compounds produced in an extract. It is sold in the form of a powder or liquid tincture and it may be used alone or in combination with other ingredients. While there have been several studies on the use of bromelain for nasal swelling and inflammation, little research has been done on other uses of bromelain. Some research in human and animal studies has found that topical bromelain formulations may help remove dead skin from burns. However, not enough evidence exists to show whether topical bromelain helps to treat burns and other wounds.
The moisturizing activity of pineapple is due to its carbohydrates and α-hydroxy acids (AHA) content. Carbohydrates are widely used in cosmetics for their ability to maintain skin hydration. Monosaccharides and oligosaccharides are able to hold water and help maintain the moisture level of the stratum corneum (outermost layer of skin). These active compounds act by forming hydrogen bonds, preventing massive water loss and stopping dehydration. Additionally, some of these compounds form a protective film on the skin, preventing and slowing down transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
The exfoliating activity of pineapple is due to α-hydroxy acids (AHA) that acts at the stratum corneum level. AHA’s act on the “glue” between dead skin cells, effectively making the stratum corneum thinner and improving skin flexibility.
Cosmetic applications for pineapple include moisturizing and emollient products, anti-aging, exfoliating and firming products, as well as hair coloring products. Like other skincare products, proper testing should be performed to determine the likelihood of allergic reaction based upon the usage rates and form of pineapple used in the formulation. Proper labeling and appropriate warning and caution statements should be used. The Food and Drug Administration recommends that the labeling of a cosmetic product containing an AHA as an ingredient and that is also topically applied to the skin or mucous membrane (such as the lips) bear a statement advising that sun protection is recommended after using the product.
- Bromelain, the enzyme complex of pineapple (Ananas comosus) and its clinical application. An update. Taussig SJ, Batkin S. J Ethnopharmacol. 1988 Feb-Mar;22(2):191-203. Review. PMID: 3287010
- Proteinase activity and stability of natural bromelain preparations. Hale LP, Greer PK, Trinh CT, James CL. Int Immunopharmacol. 2005 Apr;5(4):783-93. PMID: 15710346
- Salvi & Rajput. Pineapple In Handbook of Fruit Science and Technology. Production, Composition,Storage, and Processing. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1995; p: 171-182

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