In binary phase-shift keying (BPSK), the phase of a carrier is changed according to the digital pulses signal. BPSK modulator is a phase modulator. Here the transmitted signal is a sinusoid of fixed amplitude. It has one fixed phase when the data is at one level and when the data is at the other level, the phase is shifted by 180 degrees. The binary phase-shift keying method has a variety of applications in digital communications systems such as the wireless LAN standard, IEEE 802.11, Digital modems, wireless telephone networks, etc. Differential phase-shift keying (DPSK) is another type of phase-shift keying technique that depends on the difference between successive phases. DPSK can be significantly simpler to implement than ordinary PSK since there is no need for the demodulator to have a copy of the reference signal to determine the exact phase of the received signal (it is a noncoherent scheme). Here is the practical circuit of BPSK, it is built around CD4016 and 741 Op-amp.
- Resistors (10kΩ)
- 741 Op-Amp
- CD 4016 IC
- Not Gate 7404
- Op-amp inverting amplifier with gain 1 is used to invert the phase of the input sine wave.
- A sine wave can be obtained from a function generator or using an RC phase shift oscillator.
- Two switches inside the quad analog switch CD 4016 are used in the circuit. When the enabled input of one gate is high, then the input will appear at the output
- When the binary data is 1, a sine wave is switched to output because the sine wave is connected to the 1st switch and the binary data is applied to enable the pin (13th pin) of the 1st switch.
- When binary data is 0, the 1st switch is disabled and the 2nd switch is enabled using no gate arrangement. Thus we get inverted sine at the output.
- The output pins of both first and second switches are shorted and the output is taken from them. The block diagram is self-explanatory.
Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK) Modulation is an important part of any communication project. Here we have seen how to build it using simple components within moments.


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Fund managers with ample cash are holding back from purchases of securities for fear prices will fall further, exposing them to scorn of their shareholders, analysts said. "It's a combination of intense scrutiny from regulators and stockholders as to how these solid firms commit their capital, and that people who like valuations have a hard time keeping up with the news flow and pricing," said Jim Vogel, a strategist at FTN Capital Markets in Memphis, Tennessee. "It helps explain half of the deleveraging side, which is why people aren't picking up bargains." Agency MBS, which are seen as having little credit risk relative to mortgage bonds sold by other companies, are being sold partly because the $4.5 trillion market is one of the most liquid, or easily traded, next to Treasuries, analysts said.To put the rate picture into plain English: deleveraging means funds and investors are dumping holdings to prevent themselves from being subject to margin calls they likely can't meet. Add to the pot some incredibly strong pricing pressure, which widens even option-adjusted spreads to near-record levels, and mix in a general lock-up in the secondary market outside of the GSEs, and you have the perfect recipe for mortgage rate volatility.
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Mortgage rates continued to display higher volatility than most are accustomed to in the past week, thanks to a sudden sell-off in residential mortgage-backed securities that has the secondary market embroiled in its latest round of credit crunching. Bankrate.com's weekly rate survey found that the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 9 basis points, to 6.32 percent by the morning of March 5. Average rates on a 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage rose slightly in that time frame, increasing 4 basis points to 5.72 percent, according to the survey. But that was before Wednesday's wild sell-off in RMBS led mortgage rates to jump dramatically. Bankrate.com's Holden Lewis said Thursday that had the company's rate data been collected in the afternoon rather than in the morning, the benchmark rate would have been up 15 to 20 basis points. That's a swing of nearly 30 basis points in one day. For a traditional fixed-rate mortgage. What kind of mad, mad world is this? While many are at a loss to explain the swing, sources in the bond market have suggested to Housing Wire that the process of "deleveraging" has picked up steam after UBS AG, Europe's largest bank by assets, allegedly dumped more than $24 billion of Alt-A U.S. RMBS for 70 cents on the dollar. (See earlier coverage here). The result, sources say, is a selling spree that's even reaching into agency-backed securities issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Housing Wire reported earlier this week that agency MBS spreads reached levels this week not seen since the mid-1980s. Reuters' Al Yoon also picks up the trail, noting that the quickened pace of deleveraging has sent credit markets reeling:

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Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (HB 3739)
8/27/2021 signed by Governor, effective date 1/1/2022
The Act creates a low-income water assistance policy and program as well as the Lead Service Line Replacement Fund in the State Treasury to be used by the Agency and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The Fund will finance and administer programs and activities associated with identifying and replacing lead service lines and to build Agency capacity. The bill bans partial replacement of lead service lines. Beginning January 1, 2022, a lead in drinking water protection fee will be imposed on billed water usage based on census tract median income. Through financial resources provided by the Fund, the Agency will make available grants to community water suppliers to replace lead service lines. Initial lead service line replacement plans must be submitted by April 2024. The Act also creates a Lead Service Line Replacement Advisory Board to oversee the operation and administration of these programs. According to IEC, “every municipality in Illinois will be required to develop and execute a plan that inventories, removes and replaces ALL lead service lines while prioritizing replacement in our most vulnerable communities.”
- Action Agency(ies): Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Commerce Commission
- Policy Champions: Illinois Environmental Council, Metropolitan Planning Council, Elevate, Natural Resources Defense Council, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Illinois Action for Children, Metropolitan Tenants Organization, League of Women Voters, Illinois Pipe Trades Association, Environmental Law & Policy Center, Sierra Club Illinois Chapter, and Faith in Place Action Fund.
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While boiling the spinach in salted water, whisk the eggs for a frittata. Saute the onion in olive oil until soft and pliable, but not browned. Add the whisked eggs. Add the spinach that has been well drained and cook for a few minutes. When the bottom of the frittata is set, flip it over and cook the other side. Then set the frittata aside.
Although this is a fairly straightforward and simple dish, it was one my mother shied away from. It was usually my father, and later me, who would put this dish together for company . . . usually on a Sunday afternoon. We would slice the turkey breasts and serve one or two slices per person. If we were lucky we also had the turkey stuffing and yams and cranberry sauce to go along with the ridch turkey breasts
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The San Antonio Spurs are looking into improving their roster following their surprising slide last season when they got eliminated in the playoffs courtesy of the Oklahoma City Thunder led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. While the Kawhi Leonard team remains a favorite this season, Gregg Popovich is also aware of the need to develop the lineup especially with the super team of the Golden State Warriors that is certain to dominate the Western Conference once again. Hence, it comes as no surprise that a JR Smith contract could be in the works with the LaMarcus Aldridge team.
At this point, the Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to finalize the future of the JR Smith contract talks. Despite the calls from LeBron James regarding the former New York Knicks star's deal with the team, the front office still seems to be dragging its heels. Moreover, JR Smith himself appears to be slowly losing patience with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Will Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, and Kevin Love lose him this season?
"Financially, you can always go somewhere else," said JR Smith. He added, "Team morale-wise, there are a few teams that I could see working. There are guys I would like to play with, guys I have played with. Being able to live in that city or a particular place, school systems, kids, family life-[with] free agency, everything comes into play. Before, I could just sit there and be like, 'I don't care where I go.' But now I have the kids, and it's like, 'Ok, what's the best fit?'"
Throughout the NBA offseason, several basketball teams have reportedly inquired on JR Smith and his availability. Although he remains a free agent, he has been open with his desire to hopefully re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite rumored offers from the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Golden State Warriors, JR Smith is said to be still holding out for a contract with the LeBron James team. However, it looks like the parties have reached the end of the line.
Rumors are rife that the San Antonio Spurs are making a move to sign a JR Smith contract this season. With the apparent changes in the maturity level and professionalism of the former New York Knicks, it looks like Gregg Popovich is mulling over adding him to help out Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Danny Green, and Tony Parker. Moreover, reports are surfacing that the style of JR Smith could complement the plays of the San Antonio Spurs.
At the moment, a JR Smith contract with the San Antonio Spurs remains an NBA rumor. However, fans of the former New York Knicks star feel that the culture in the Kawhi Leonard could develop the star better than in the Cleveland Cavaliers. What do you think? Should the San Antonio Spurs swoop in to sign a JR Smith contract this season?


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Aside from making wholesome, organic and gluten-free, treats, 18 Rabbits has a knack for flavor combinations. While their toasty Gracious Granola—full of almonds, coconut, and pecans—serves as the foundation for this chewy granola bar, it is the subtle sweetness of dates that really stands out. A truly nourishing treat any time of day, whether you need a quick breakfast as you run out the door or are enjoying a cup of tea in the afternoon.
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I have a problem. I made the wrong dilution for primary antibody so I have a higher concentration than I needed. I put the right concentration of secondary antibody. Do you think this will influence too much the binding of the secondary antibody? Can I rely on the results?

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Katesgrove’s first local election hustings for many years was held at RISC on Saturday 30 April. Topics discussed included local traffic and parking, cross-party co-operation, voluntary contributions to council work, litter and the provision of green spaces, but the biggest issue was the cost, economics and politics of housing.
All four candidates standing in Katesgrove were invited, although Syed Abbas (Conservative) was unable to attend.
Candidates were asked what they thought the council could do to address problem landlords and letting agents.
“I didn’t realise until recently that you can just set yourself up as a letting agency; there’s no training, you don’t have to be licensed,” said Rose Williams (Labour). “I thought that was appalling.”
“Housing is a community resource,” said Louise Keane (Green). “The fact that its owned by a private person, they have an ethical responsibility to make sure that home is being used as a home. The problem with the buy-to-let industry is that it’s become about housing as an investment rather than as accommodation. Crossrail is going to turn Reading into a suburb of London, so we’re going to get estate and letting agents taking advantage of that.”
“I think this is one of the biggest problems facing Reading at the moment,” said Margaret McNeill (Liberal Democrat), “It’s all part of the affordable housing problem. Reading is not getting less popular and Crossrail is going to have an enormous impact on housing, parking and congestion. It’s a real struggle for people who want to buy a house for themselves, because Reading is a prime target for property investors.”
“There have been examples where the council have responded very well,” said Louise Keane.
When asked if the council was putting enough resources into prosecuting poor landlord and letting agency practices, Margaret McNeill said “because affordable housing is one of the most important issues facing Reading, I would want the council to prioritise that, and to publicise it so that landlords know the deal.”
“The council has lost 700 staff over the last three and a half years,” said Rose Williams. “It’s an issue finding boots on the ground.”
Rose Williams said that she had been approached by one such trader who asked if the area by the Mount Street public conveniences could be repurposed, She said that it could cost “at least half a million” and would only add a couple of spaces. She added that car parking was already available on Mount Street for a 90 minute visit, although there were access problems because of the one-way system on Southampton Street.
“There isn’t an answer,” said Margaret McNeill. “We’ve got ourselves a Victorian town with tiny little streets and nowhere to park. I really feel for the traders, but there isn’t any spare land in the town; if there were then people would want to build on it. If parking was made available then residents would need it too.”
“We’re a Victorian town coping with twenty-first century traffic,” said Louise Keane. “There is car parking available in the area, such as at the Oracle; perhaps people could use those and walk up the hill? I don’t use a car so I don’t let these things trouble me too much. Residents would have to come first when parking comes available. Perhaps we could encourage people to use public transport.”
A representative of Katesgrove Community Association said there were ongoing litter problems on privately owned land over which neither the council nor members of the public had any rights. The problem areas at the moment were Tippet Rise, the Makro superstore on Elgar Road and the old Woodley Arms site on Waldeck Street.
“There’s no reason why you can’t ask a local councillor to knock on a few doors or meet somebody,” said Rose Williams. “I think I need to go and see Makro.”
“There are bye-laws to enforce private people to clear up their land, and if they don’t, the council can do it and charge them,” said Margaret McNeill, “but we’re back to resources; where are your priorities?”
One audience member remarked that Katesgrove was very urban and asked if the candidates would put requirements on developers to include green space in their plans, especially along Crown Street.
“Unfortunately, Crown Street is too close to Hamble Court,” said Rose Williams. “There have been problems with drinking; it’s not a good place. I can see what would happen; it would have top be locked at certain times. You couldn’t just leave it.”
“I don’t think we shouldn’t have things just because somebody could come and spoil it,” said Louise Keane. “The council closed our community garden on Silver Street in 2009 because they didn’t like the fact we’d done it off our own backs. They said they’d replace it with a council garden, but ten years later, it hasn’t been done.”
“I did a lot of campaigning on the community garden,” said Margaret McNeill, “but when we went house to house asking people for support, I was surprised by the number of people who said they’d prefer a car park and some said they didn’t want a community garden there because it would attract drug addicts and drinkers, but you don’t not have nice things in case people wreck them, you just work to keep them nice. It comes down to political will and priorities.”
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How many more shooting tragedies?
Today there was a shooting at a mall in Columbia, Maryland. 3 people are dead. There was another shooting at South Carolina State University as well that happened yesterday. How many more incidents like this must we endure before we get serious about gun control in this country?
I am tired of the NRA owning politicians and preventing debate on this issue.
I am tired of RWNJ arguing that only guns protect us from government tyranny.
I am tired of hearing that the solution to these tragedies is for more people to have more guns. The emotional knee-jerk reaction that has proven to be the most deadly is the delusion it is always the wrong time to discuss this issue immediately after a tragedy with no timeline ever established. This is nothing more than a tactic to keep the issue out of the public realm as much as possible. The thought to discuss gun control immediately after a tragedy is the normal response, and not some over-reaction.
I am tired of the belief that the right to own a gun supersedes the right to not have to live in fear of the next mass shooting.
I am tired of the numbness that seems to have become the normal response to these tragedies.
I am tired of the fact that a tragedy doesn't rate coverage unless the body count is high.
I am tired of the mentality that our kids have to go through drills covering tragedies like this because we are too cowardly to address the real problems.
I am tired of people profiting from these tragedies by marketing "protective training" and "survival skills" books who crawl out of the woodwork to flap their lips on TV news when a tragedy happens.
I am tired of the glamorization of these tragedies.
I am tired of these tragedies being referred to as "incidents".
I am tired of hearing about people being "neutralized".
I am tired of these tragedies being covered only when they occur in affluent areas, as if the poor do not matter.
I am tired of the NRA and Ted Nugent and their hateful and insane shit.
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Sabine Garbarino is an independent gender and inclusion consultant specialising in economic development programming.
I have a confession: I’ve recently banned colleagues at a private sector development programme in Liberia from using the term empowerment or women’s economic empowerment or WEE. Here is why (and it’s not just my personal dislike of an unfortunate abbreviation):
Over the last years, I’ve noticed that training programmes have turned into empowerment initiatives, government handouts are now called empowerment grants, and good old gender advisors have been renamed WEE Advisors. Don’t get me wrong: I welcome the increasing focus on women and girls by development actors. However, I’ve also noticed loose usage of the term ‘empowerment’ for all things concerning women and the world of work. This is not just causing unnecessary confusion or alienating potential allies; it wrongly suggests that there is a magic fix (or a quick result) to deeply entrenched gender inequalities.
Empowerment is going mainstream
A lot of excellent academic and conceptual work has been done to define empowerment (my personal must-read summary is Naila Kabeer’s work). In practice, as empowerment goes mainstream, there is increasingly a gap between this and the reality of many development programmes. On our journey to make the GROW Liberia programme one that is increasingly transformative on the Gender Equality Continuum, we recognised the importance of language and terminology in this process. Responsibility for gender and inclusion is shared across the programme team. Importantly, naming things for what they are helps us to clearly define our activities and objectives, rather than hide behind a vague notion of empowerment. So, when recruiting female Village Coordinators (VCs) to spread agronomic practices on cocoa farming in Northern Liberia, our activities included deliberately engaging male community leaders to ensure the newly recruited female VCs were able to work alongside and not as deputies to the existing male VCs.
The term ‘empowerment’ embodies a lot of wishful thinking
At GROW, we are working with agricultural input dealers to better service the needs of their diverse client base, in order to address the input gap female Liberian farmers currently face. Providing separate training for female cocoa farmers allows us to focus on gendered responsibilities along the value chain and increase quality and income of farming households. We have designed competitions to build solar driers – which can reduce the time women spend on drying cocoa – and reinforced use by introducing differentiated pricing that takes moisture into account. We believe these initiatives can have a positive impact on women. However, we need to be careful with making the statement that these promising first steps automatically result in new formal and informal rules which enable women to participate on an equal footing in economies and societies (aka that they’re now empowered women).
The word ‘empowerment’ can unnecessarily alienate allies
Gender transformative programming in economic development programmes only works if partners share this commitment. Talking to cooperatives trading in cocoa in eastern Liberia, we learnt male leadership has very little interest in empowering women. We quickly found out why: the cooperative strongly associated the term empowerment with women’s reproductive health and therefore outside their remit. Dropping the term from the conversation, we learned that the cooperative is clearly interested in adopting their outreach and training programmes to target women, who they know play an important part in drying cocoa and ensuring its quality.
The increasing interest of large parts of the development community is an opportunity for women’s economic empowerment to go mainstream. More development actors taking an interest in women and their interaction with the world of paid work provides an opportunity to build new and important alliances. A shared and deliberate use of language is an important starting point. So let’s be respectful with the term empowerment and use it only where it is due, namely—using Naila Kabeer’s words—where programmes “not simply […] create more female entrepreneurs, farmers and wage workers but also […] dismantle some of the barriers that perpetuate gender inequality in the economy and the wider society.”


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Man of the hour: Qualifier Miller tells his story
September 09, 2013
U.S. Open qualifier Dennis Miller met with the press Monday at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. He discusses the whirlwind of fame he has received since he qualified to play. For complete video coverage of the U.S. Open, click here.


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How do we know we’re doing it right?
With so many competing influences and priorities in life, keeping up with everything we think we’re supposed to do can become overwhelming. Anxieties about whether we’re dressed right, or eating well enough, or working hard enough, or getting in touch with our authentic selves can all culminate in a general sense of exhaustion.
Disrupt-Her: A manifesto for the modern woman
Miki Agrawal’s book, Disrupt-Her: A manifesto for the modern woman explores the common beliefs about men and women that are engrained in our everyday lives, and reveals ways in which we can challenge and disrupt these beliefs to follow our own path. The book also includes simple and effective actions to implement to get into the habit of changing our mindset, and navigate the societal preconceptions …
Indistractable: How to control your attention and choose your life
We’re giving away a free copy of this book. Competition ends 18th April 2020. Enter your details below to win. With so many potential distractions in our lives, the myth that humans can multitask is being busted comprehensively each day. The more time we spend trying to do everything at once, the less we actually …
The Wife Drought: Why women need wives, and men need lives
In ‘The Wife Drought’, Annabel Crabb has penned a clear-eyed look at the problem facing working women and men in this country: mainly that the men who get ahead at work usually have wives at home taking care of housework and childcare, while women rarely have the same advantage.
The Invisible Load: A guide to overcoming stress and overwhelm
It feels like everyone today is talking about stress, being under pressure, feeling overwhelmed, or busy! Why do our stress levels seem higher now than ever before?
Quarterly essay: Men at work
Having spent her career following the Australian, and international, political scene, Annabel Crabb was struck by the response evoked by the announcement, and birth, of New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Adern’s baby girl Neve.
This book explores the rise of the new teen addiction fuelling their dopamine hungry brains, namely electronic devices and the challenges we face due to the lack of restrictions on their use.
I know how she does it
Having it all means doing it all, or so we often say (or is that just me?). This data driven book reminds us that we all have the same amount of time – 168 hours a week to be precise – and how we choose to spend that time is a reflection of our values.
I could not put this book down. It was so eloquently written that I felt completely engaged in her story.
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Powerful reminders that the way we work can, and in many ways, should change and that the way to drive sustainable change is together.
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As the group CEO and managing director of two banks in Australia, and the first female CEO of one of Australia’s big four banks, Gail shares her amazing story.
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This book starts at pre-conception and covers the very early days of having a baby and career. Drawing on interviews and experts, it provides guidance and tips on getting through pregnancy at work and also returning to work.

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Mix the blackberries and sugar together in a small saucepan and heat on medium-high until the berries break down and the juiced become thick and syrupy. Set aside to cool.
Make the Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the zest and extract and the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each egg and beating for one additional minute after the last egg.
Alternate between adding the flour and the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mic until just combined.
Evenly distribute the batter among the cupcake liners. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of the blackberry jam over the cupcake batter and swirl in using a skewer or knife.
Bake for about 17 - 20 minutes, or until a light golden brown and the tops spring back when gently pressed upon. Take out the oven and allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting.
Beat the butter until smooth and cream. Beat in the powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mic in the remaining ingredients and beat well.
Fit a piping bag with a large open star tip and fill with the frosting. Frost each cupcake, Stir in the water into the remaining jam and then drizzle the jam over the frosting. Serve. Cupcakes make last up to five days at room temperature in an airtight container.
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This post will certainly supply you with some info on these topics as well as cover the advantages webpage of CBD skin care items. So, lets dive in.
CBD is just one of the 113 substances that is found in the marijuana plants. check my source CBD is usually puzzled with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD and also THC are acquired from the exact same plant family members, i.e., marijuana plant, CBD is derived from marijuana indica pressures, while THC is obtained from marijuana sativa. THC is accountable for "head high" though it has several wellness advantages.
CBD, on the various other hand, is non-psychoactive and does not cause you a "high." At the same time offers myriad of health benefits such as, lowering discomfort, nausea or vomiting, protecting against number of seizures, treats sleeplessness and a lot more.
So, hemp obtained CBD has much less than 0.3% of THC does not do any kind of harm giving a blissful result. That is why hemp CBD is lawful throughout countries.
CBD Absorption When Ingested
The most common method of carrying out CBD is via the mouth. When you intake CBD, it is absorbed by the digestion system and lugged to liver. CBD molecules are after that metabolized by the liver as well as handed down to the blood stream.
Instead of intake, intake of CBD webpage sublingually enables the substances get to the blood stream promptly without being damaged down by enzymes.
When Breathed In, CBD Absorption
You can likewise take CBD via CBD vapes. When inhaled, the compounds of CBD are absorbed by the lungs straight and are right away transferred to the blood stream. Compared to ingestion, inhaling aids more CBD absorption.
Exactly How CBD Is Absorbed By Skin?
There is a system called endocannabinoid in bodies as well as in mostly all animals that is responsible for numerous organic tasks in our body. It was believed ECS deals with main anxious system and also immune system, current investigates have verified that ECS receptors additionally entailed in maintaining skin homeostasis.
CBD, when used topically, is absorbed by the pores as well as interacts with the receptors of ECS near that application website. However it does not get to the bloodstream as it would certainly when consumed sublingually or breathed in. By binding with ECS, CBD assists skin maintain its balance swiftly and also effectively.
Normally human skin has lower leaks in the structure, which means our skin can blocking most things from entering it. To overcome this obstacle, the customer needs to use CBD topicals like balms, lotion or salves freely in the damaged area. This will make CBD permeable with the skin pores.
Additionally, CBD eliminates the possibilities of event of different sorts of skin ailments by maintaining your skin moist, soft and healthy.
Studies has actually revealed that CBD boosts the health benefits of skin irrespective of any skin disease. Why not offer your skin an extra even more treatment? Allueur is brand-new to the CBD market that focuses on giving its customers naturally expanded hemp CBD products. Select from the large array of products and also take pleasure in the advantages.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is ending up being preferred due to the fact that of its different wellness advantages, there are still disputes as very few looks into are done on CBD. CBD and also THC are obtained from the very same plant family members, i.e., cannabis plant, CBD is obtained from cannabis indica pressures, while THC is acquired from marijuana sativa. You can also take CBD with CBD vapes. Researches has actually shown that CBD enhances the health benefits of skin irrespective of any kind of skin problems. Allueur is new to the CBD market that focuses on giving its customers naturally expanded hemp CBD products.
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The youth vaping epidemic has in the long run prompted FDA action. Victory? Not by a prolonged shot. pressure from the tobacco Market intended a dangerous loophole that permits younger youngsters go on to get see page vapes in 1000s of flavors.
The tobacco enterprise earnings by hooking young children on flavored nicotine. from the celebration the products appears being harmless, teen use rises. And nicotine’s changes for that brain could perhaps be long term.
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Welcome to the Auto Sliding Doors business to business directory. Here you will find manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of Auto Sliding Doors, Aluminium Doors, Auto Swing Doors and Automated Doors Maintenance around the UK.
Unit 9, Watt Place, Hamilton Intnl Technology Park, Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, G72 0AH, United Kingdom
record uk is the largest manufacturer, supplier, installer and maintainer of automated pedestrian openings in the UK. We have a wide range of automatic doors including: swing, sliding, folding, curved, Blasi revolving doors & doors for specialist environments which include bomb blast doors, R62 security interlock system and Flip flow - one way traffic system. We offer PPM & reactive maintenance to all automatic doors - 24/7, 365 days of the year.
Unit 6-8, Kingsthorpe Business Centre, Studland Road, Northampton, NN2 6NA, United Kingdom
Axis Automatic Entrance Systems are nationwide suppliers, installers and maintainers of entrance systems offering a complete solution in access control, automatic doors, folding doors, roller security shutters, swing doors, sliding doors, emergency exit devices, car park barriers and architectural ironmongery.
Unit 5, Station Industrial Estate, Oxford Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 2YQ, United Kingdom
Moving Designs specialise in the supply & installation of acoustic moveable walls, sliding folding partitions and glass movable partitions throughout the UK. Moving Designs also provide an independent, third part fire door inspection service. Our inspectors are fully qualified under the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS).
17 Royce Road, Carr Road Industrial Estate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5YB, United Kingdom
As an established 'Family Owned' Company since 1994, we are the proud distributors of high quality architectural hardware to the industry. As Sole UK distributors for world leading manufacturers we are able to offer solutions for most applications. These include door closers for arch top doors to semi-automatic sliding door systems to butt, concealed & spring hinges through to door buffers & holders for doors up to 200Kg. Our Brands: APC, ARGENTA, AUTO-HINGE, BSW, COMAGLIO, GROOM, HELM, LIOBEX, IBFM, IMPERIAL LOCKS, iTEC, J BANKS, KWS, MENOVA, NEMEF, NHN, NITTO, PEDRET, SAG, SOCONA, SOSS ...
1 Orchard Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 1YR, United Kingdom
Secure Door Systems are UK leading experts in the manufacture, supply, installation & maintenance of a wide range of Security Doors & equipment. Our products include Roller Shutters Doors, Folding Shutter Doors, Steel Personnel Doors, Steel Fire Exit Doors, Dock Levellers, Lip Levellers, Dock Shelters & Automated Barriers. SDS also offer a 24 hour Emergency Call-out Service & Planned Preventative Servicing & Maintenance. We will ensure your door systems are kept in full working order and carry out any repairs needed at minimal costs.
Automation house, Hamilton road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 5LD, United Kingdom
Nice UK Ltd are a Nottinghamshire-based supplier of bespoke automated solutions for residential and commercial properties throughout the UK. Nice is the number one choice for high quality integrated automated systems that are guaranteed to enhance security and safety at all times. We utilise various smart, user-friendly solutions to create state-of-the-art equipment that has resulted in better security and therefore peace of mind. We offer numerous swing gates, blinds, alarm systems, sliding gates, garage doors, sun awnings and other automated products.
18 Holme Mills, West Slaithwaite Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 6LS, United Kingdom
Clearview Bi-Folding Doors offer a full range of high quality products and services for domestic and commercial properties throughout the UK. Our creative design team specialise in professionally-engineered sliding doors, bi-folding doors, aluminium windows, patio doors, roof systems, entrance doors, orangeries and other commercial structures. All products are manufactured in-house using the highest quality materials to ensure maximum efficiency. We take great pride in our fully-insured, fully-guaranteed solutions that have resulted in hundreds of satisfied customers.
Pennyfine road, Sunniside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 5EP, United Kingdom
Sermac Garage Doors are a Newcastle-based supplier of bespoke roller shutters and garage doors for domestic, commercial and industrial properties across the UK. We offer a stylish range of steel doors that will improve both the look and the security of any premises, ensuring that each solution is designed using the highest quality materials on the market. We take great pride in our extensive product range which includes PVC strip curtains, collapsible grilles and gates, up-and-over garage doors, sectional garage doors, high-speed doors, insulated roller shutters and more.
Margaret Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 0QQ, United Kingdom
Dekko Window Systems are a Lancashire-based supplier of contemporary UPVC windows and doors for a variety of industries and sectors. We are widely recognised as one of the UK’s most reliable trade suppliers and have worked for thousands of businesses and organisations across the country. Our company offers an extensive range of high-end windows and doors from numerous brands including Infinity, Raum, Residence, Solidor, Deceuninck and Kubu. We utilise a vast array of PVCU, aluminium and composite materials to design high quality products that are built to last.
Unit 4, Armstrong Way, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 5NG, United Kingdom
Avon Industrial Doors are a Gloucestershire-based supplier of bespoke doors for domestic, commercial and industrial use. Our unique product range is strong, versatile and adaptable to any application, providing excellent quality and value wherever possible. From initial design through to installation, our team of expert designers and technicians will help customers find the perfect door or shutter for their establishment, whether they are looking for industrial doors, security shutters, agricultural rolling shutters, high speed doors, garage doors and steel doors.
Sky House, Raans Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6FT, United Kingdom
Sieger Systems offer a full range of stylish, elegant doors and windows that are designed and installed by our team of architects, builders and developers. We as a company strive to create modern, high-performance solutions for aluminium windows and doors throughout the UK, putting bespoke architectural design at the forefront of everything we do. Some of our products include steel look aluminium windows, doors, bifolding doors, facades and sliding window and door systems. We work closely with customers to ensure that their needs are met quickly and efficiently.
Units 21 - 22, Erdington Industrial Park, Chester Road, Birmingham, B24 0RD, United Kingdom
Shelforce are a Birmingham-based distributor of high-end PVCU windows and doors that are utilised across numerous sectors including schools, new build and social housing. We provide high-quality products such as aluminium windows, casement windows, reversible windows, tilt & turn windows, aluminium bi-fold doors, composite doors, patio doors and residential doors that are designed using the best materials on the market. We are a long-established company offering an extensive range of products and services that are second to none.
The Hamper Store, West Drive, Lodge Road, Hurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 0ST , United Kingdom
Loddon Door Services offer an extensive range of commercial doors, door hardware and access control equipment to maximise security on any premises. We provide a wide variety of door types including steel security doors, steel flood doors, aluminium doors, timber doors, automated doors, roller shutter doors and many more. We cater for numerous local authorities and commercial organisations to provide both planned and unplanned door maintenance services.
Stable House, 12a Stuart Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8HS, United Kingdom
Doorwise entry solutions from Door Wise Ltd, the leading experts in automatic and swing doors. Door-Wise based in Bedfordshire, are experienced suppliers and installers of special automated doors, video door entry systems and sliding and swing doors to numerous industries across the UK. We also offer a maintenance service if required.
30 The Glenmore Centre, Jessop Court, Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2AP, United Kingdom
Automation entrance system experts, Prosale specialise in automatic sliding, revolving, swinging doors and security entry systems. All doors are DDA compliant. Working with customers from Universities, Schools, Hospitals and Residential clients, no project is too small or too big.
Unit F8, Halesfield 23, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4NY, United Kingdom
AGS Automatic Doors are leading suppliers and installers of sliding, swinging and bi-folding automatic doors, offering a range of automatic entrance solutions to meet your door requirements.
The Fort Offices, Artillery Business Park , Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4AD, United Kingdom
Roche Security are one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of security shutters and roller garage doors for domestic, commercial and industrial applications. We supply our bespoke security solutions both nationwide and overseas, designing innovative new products every day and offering excellent customer service. We offer an extensive range of products which include shop front shutters, window security shutters, security grilles, high speed doors, insulated security shutters, fire shutters, transparent roller shutters, sectional doors and many more.
3-4 Brickfields Industrial Estate, Finway Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7QA, United Kingdom
Record Direct are the UK’s leading manufacturer of automatic door systems, offering a number of bespoke services including design, development, building, installation and maintenance. Our company provides a smooth operation on all projects, ensuring that customer’s requirements are met as efficiently as possible. For many years, we as a company have been globally-recognised as the country’s most technical and innovative supplier of unique door solutions, ensuring quality and reliability wherever possible.
Unit 2, Brooklands Approach, Romford, Essex, RM1 1DX, United Kingdom
Security Shutters Ltd provides repair and maintenance services to shutters, doors, door operating equipment and access control systems including gates and barriers.


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Two leading universities are trying to develop apps that listen to users’ coughs and voices to predict whether they are infected with the coronavirus.
But the two projects are taking different approaches to privacy.
The Cambridge University effort seeks to keep volunteers anonymous, but says this is currently limiting its work.
Meanwhile, a team at Carnegie Mellon University says it is critical that users register themselves, but it has had to temporarily go offline.
The two initiatives are independent of one another.
Both rely on machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence in which computers analyse large amounts of data to find patterns that can be used to solve problems.
In this case, the goal is to be able to distinguish the Covid-19 from other illnesses including the flu.
Both teams acknowledge that the resulting software would not replace the need for other medical tests.
Cambridge University launched the Covid-19 Sounds project on Tuesday.
Members of the public are being invited to breathe and cough into a computer’s microphone, as well as provide details of their age, gender, approximate location, and whether they have recently tested positive for the coronavirus.
They are then asked to read the following phrase three times: “I hope my data can help to manage the virus pandemic.”
“The aim is to collect enough data to check whether from these sounds we’re able to diagnose people who have Covid-19 and perhaps even the stage of the disease,” explains Prof Cecilia Mascolo.
“If we get this to work, we could perhaps help services such as the UK’s 111 NHS helpline.”
In its first day, about 1,200 people provided recordings, 22 of whom said they had recently tested positive.
The team hopes to have a product ready in as little as two months time.
“The analysis won’t take too long, but it all depends on the quality of the data we collect,” Prof Mascolo adds.
At present, the project is limited to collecting samples via a website, rather than a smartphone app.
This is in part because Apple and Google are restricting who can publish coronavirus-related apps to their stores, and this effort has yet to qualify.
“The app is better because it can go back to the volunteers on following days and ask them to make recordings again,” explains Prof Pietro Cicuta, another team member.
This is not possible to do via the website, he adds, without compromising users’ anonymity.
The Carnegie Mellon team’s Covid Voice Detector is built on the foundations of earlier voice-profiling work done at the Pittsburgh-based university.
It briefly went live on 30 March. Users were asked to cough, record vowel sounds and recite the alphabet, as well as provide details about themselves.
At the end of the process, the tool displayed an indication of how likely they were to have Covid-19.
But the researchers realised a rethink was required.
“It doesn’t matter how many disclaimers you put up there – how clearly you tell people that this has not been medically validated – some people will take the machine as the word of God,” explains Dr Rita Singh.
“If a system tells a person who has contracted Covid-19 that they don’t have it, it may kill that person.
“And if it tells a healthy person they have it, and they go off to be tested, they may use up precious resources that are limited.
“So, we have very little room for error either way, and are deliberating on how to present the results so that these risks vanish.”
She still hopes to bring the data-gathering aspect of the service back online before the end of this week.
The plan is to allow users to register without having to provide their names. But unlike Cambridge’s effort, volunteers will need to set up an account linked to their email address.
Prof Singh says this is required to provide users with revised feedback as the tool becomes more accurate – for example if someone moves into a high-risk group.
“The other thing is that we take the right to be forgotten seriously,” she adds.
“So they should have the ability to come back to us years down the line, press a button and say I want every single sample of my voice deleted.”
While both projects are optimistic about their prospects, another expert in AI-based sound recognition has concerns.
“With the Midlands and London suffering the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in the UK, the regional variations in the way people sound means some areas could have undue influence on the AI model unless carefully controlled in the data,” commented Chris Mitchell, chief executive of Audio Analytic.
“The other challenge is purely technical.
“Picking up detailed respiratory sounds for expert analysis is made harder without using specialist microphones, and both trials require patients to record themselves using a smartphone [or PC].”


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Giovanna Fletcher's brother Mario Falcone is celebrating after making £9,000 on a bet she'd win I'm A Celebrity.
The former Towie star put down a wager of £1,000 because he was so confident his sister would be crowned Queen of the Castle this year.
He was proved right last night when Giovanna was named champion and he collected a massive windfall from the bookies.
Mario's bet was placed with odds of 9-1 meaning he landed a whopping £9,000.
Speaking before her win, he told The Sun : "I've got a cheeky bet on my sister - from day one - so I'll be pretty happy. I got nine to one odds and I put £1,000 on....
"If she doesn't she owes me grand."
Giovanna has been tipped for big things after her triumph on the show and Mario has predicted she'll start a new career as a TV presenter.
He added: "She has that warmth and she's very engaging.
"I think people will like that positivity. If she's the first face you see in the morning on your TV, you're gonna have a good day.
"So I'd be very surprised if someone doesn't snap her up for presenting."
Giovanna made it to the top three alongside Jordan North and Vernon Kay and pipped the boys to the win.
A record 12 million votes were cast as I'm A Celebrity fans raced to give their favorite the crown.
She is mum to three kids with her McFly star husband Tom Fletcher, hosts a mummy blog and has written a number of books.
The show is returning for a one-off special next Sunday night packed with interviews with the cast.

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Amid economic woes, the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools triumphed, raising $98,000 for the annual Kiss-A-Pig campaign for the American Diabetes Association.
Team Liberty candidate Jason Rogers, along with campaign managers Danny Creasy and Chris Anderson were not far behind.
“We hit a couple of bumps, but still $78,000, considering the economy we live in today, is not bad,” Rogers said. “We raised the most money we’ve ever raised within our school system. We hit an all-time record. Liberty Elementary raised $5,600.”
He said Liberty County schools raised more than $6,000.
The marathon category includes only the teams from Liberty and Savannah, and is a separate division based on a long standing competitive rivalry which has raised large sums of money over the years. Last year, Team Liberty upset the reigning champions by clearing $160,000.
This year Snope took the crown back to Savannah. Savannah has competed for 17 years, Team Liberty for 13.
Snope puckered up to kiss Hamlet the pig at Saturday evening’s gala held at the Hyatt.
“I was a little bit upset about not being able to kiss Hamlet,” Rogers added. “But it was all for a good cause and at the end of the day all the teams raised more than $260,000 and you can’t beat that.”
Kiss-A-Pig was first held in 1993 and the event has steadily grown in popularity and success. Last year the campaign collected around $370,000.
The annual event has raised more than $3 million to support the association’s research, information and advocacy initiatives.
This year the theme was the OlymPIGS and the campaign pitted several candidates in the sprinters category as well as the marathon teams from Liberty and Savannah.
Wining the sprinters category was Beaufort, S.C., Mayor Billy Keyserling.
The pig is honored due to its role in the discovery of insulin, which were originally derived from the pancreas of a pig in 1921.


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When the Society received a call about a huge number of cats at a Hillside, N J home, it was beyond any other incident we have handled in the past not only by the sheer numbers, but the inaccessibility to various areas of the house to rescue over 95 cats. The numbers included pregnant cats, teen-age kittens, many nursing kittens that were inexplicably placed with mothers who already had litters they were feeding. Traps have been placed in areas of the house to continue to remove the remaining few that are there. All of the cats have been examined by our veterinary technicians and all were infested with fleas, ear mites and intestinal parasites.
The rescue has taxed the Societyıs resources and we are in urgent need of cat beds, cat food, rescue groups and adoptive homes. If you can offer help, please contact us.
Read more about the the Hillside cats and other felines in need.

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Comprehensive WWI aviation site featuring aces, aircraft they piloted, relevant books, and reference resources. Interactive features include a forum and guestbook.
Cross and Cockade International
The Society of World War One Aero Historians.
Research project of the 320 Fokker Dr.1 triplanes built during World War I and the fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen also known as The Red Baron. Information, photographs, books, artwork, links.
Informative speech on the Fokker Triplane
Describes the development, operational history, strengths and weaknesses of the Fokker Triplane. Written in the form of an outline.
Jasta 11 World War 1 Aviation
Aviation instruments, engines, photos and collectables displayed for the benefit of researchers, modelers, collectors and other enthusiasts with the intention to provide an encompassing reference work.
Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen
Manfred von Richthofen's military career, year by year. Chart of Richthofen's victories by month, photographs and details of aircraft.
Manfred von Richthofen
Brief biography of the 'Red Baron', a famous German aeroplane pilot of the World War II.
Song lyrics describe the incident of July 6, 1917 when the Red Baron was critically wounded in aerial combat yet lived to fight again.
The Aircraft of World War I
Aircraft listed by nationality with history of each type. Statistics for total production by each nation, front line strength, and combat losses throughout the war.
The History of Aviation Collection
Online aviation history collection including, The Ferko/Williams World War I Collection, located at the University of Texas at Dallas.
The Lafayette Foundation
Official website for the Vintage Aero Flying Museum, which features an international collection of planes from WWI and WWII. Includes a large collection of WWI aviator profiles.
The League of WW-I Aviation Historians
Publishers of Over The Front, the leading journal in the field of Great War military aviation research. Stories of the men and missions, markings and colors of the aeroplanes, images, links to local chapters.
The Red Fighter Pilot
An online edition of Captain Manfred von Richthofen's 1917 account of the air war during WW-I.
The Vintage Aviator - Constructors of Military Aircraft
Vintage military aircraft restoration and manufacturing company, with an emphasis on WWI aviation. Contains details of aviation construction projects, image galleries, activities and resources.
WWI aviation enthusiast site featuring plane and accessory classifieds, memorabilia, historical profiles, and replica planes.
Who killed the Red Baron?
An archive of files on the controversy which surrounds the death of World War One's top-scoring ace. Includes eyewitness audio files.
World War I Aviation Page
Information on the aces, air battles, and aircraft involved in the conflict.
Zeppelins: Monsters of the Purple Twilight
Describes the use of Zeppelins during WW-I.

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Monsanto Global Technology Development Communications Intern in ST. LOUIS, Missouri
Monsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help nourish our growing world. We produce seeds for fruits, vegetables and key crops – such as corn, soybeans, and cotton – that help farmers have better harvests while using water and other important resources more efficiently. We work to find sustainable solutions for soil health, help farmers use data to improve farming practices and conserve natural resources, and provide crop protection products to minimize damage from pests and disease. Through programs and partnerships, we collaborate with farmers, researchers, nonprofit organizations, universities and others to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges
Technology Development & Agronomy is focused on driving customer value through local integrated solutions. How do we do this?
By developing integrated solutions under farm conditions.
Building connectivity, confidence and competence in our sales organization.
Providing valued, trusted and local advice to farmers.
Collaboratively developing agronomic systems data to support customer needs and improving the success of our integrated solutions.
Developing and demonstrating best practices for sustainable insect, weed and disease management.
This internship will offer an opportunity to gain a broad experience within a market-leading multinational company. It is a chance to work in a global, multicultural environment within a highly motivated and professional team. With this internship you will have exposure to Monsanto’s global commercial business as well as breeding, biotech, regulatory and stewardship.
Roles & Responsibilities:
As and intern for Global Technology Development & Agronomy you will be responsible for enhancing and driving connectivity across the organization. Activities can include, but are not limited to:
Driving and refining recently launched communication tools.
Developing content for Global TD communications and guidelines.
Driving TD engagement and collaboration through internal and external social media tools.
Coordinating and communicating global awards selection process.
Pursuing a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, Agriculture, Ag Business or an applicable field of study
Strong communication skills
Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, Social Media)
Fluency in English, written as well as spoken
Ability to work in a global, multicultural environment
Being self-motivated, independent, results oriented, a networker and agile is greatly beneficial.
Experience in marketing and communications
Knowledge of agronomy/agricultural systems or international business is a plus.
The ability to write and speak a foreign language (Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, etc.) is also a plus.
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Title: Global Technology Development Communications Intern
Location: North America-USA-Missouri-St. Louis
Requisition ID: 01K2C
Job: Product/Technology Development
At Monsanto, we value a diverse combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please for further assistance.access our disability accommodations process
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I don’t get excited by every SUV release but Jaguars F-Pace is the best SUV i’ve ever driven so please excuse my excitement with news of the MY19 update bringing new safety technology, interior enhancements and Supercharged 5L SVR capable of a 0-100kph time of 4.3 seconds.
My19 Jaguar F-Pace: New Safety Technology, Interior Enchancements and 5.0L V8 Supercharged SVR
- Five-star Euro NCAP-rated Jaguar F-PACE gains Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist
- Touch Pro infotainment with 10-inch touchscreen now fitted as standard to Jaguar’s best-selling car
- Enhanced cabin quality with optional new slimline sports seats, suedecloth headlining and illuminated treadplates
- 404kW F-PACE SVR joins the 2019 model year line-up after debut at New York Auto Show
- High performance SVR completes 0-100km/h sprint in just 4.3 seconds and features bespoke aerodynamic package, uprated brakes, SVR-tuned suspension and slimline sports seats
- New 2019 model year derivatives available to order shortly
Whitley, UK, 3 May 2018 – Jaguar has announced a series of improvements to its award-winning
F-PACE performance SUV. The best-selling Jaguar delivers interior enhancements, the latest safety technology and additional consumer convenience features.
Joining the suite of driver assistance systems, Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist operates between 0-180km/h and uses the existing Adaptive Cruise Control functionality with Lane Centring to steer the vehicle within its lane as it maintains a set distance from the vehicle in front.
Other features include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go that allows the driver to follow a vehicle to a smooth stop and resume from stationary when the driver prompts the system by tapping the accelerator pedal.
The radar-based High-Speed Emergency Braking enables enhanced forward collision detection. The system works between 10-160km/h and is able to detect an imminent collision, alerting the driver and applying the brakes if the driver fails to respond.
Inside the F-PACE, Jaguar’s Touch Pro infotainment with a 10-inch touchscreen is fitted as standard, while new optional slimline sports seats featuring 14-way adjustment, adjustable bolsters and slimmer seatbacks are available.
The attention to detail continues with the frameless rear view mirror, illuminated metal treadplates with Jaguar script, bright metal pedals, premium carpet mats, suedecloth headlining, chrome seat switches on the 10-way adjustable seats and carbon fibre door finishes.**
For enhanced customer convenience, petrol derivatives of the 2019 model year F-PACE benefit from a larger 82-litre fuel tank (up from 63-litres).*
“The F-PACE has been critically acclaimed across the world and our performance SUV has more than 70 international awards to its name. We have updated our best-selling SUV with improved safety technology, additional convenience features and enhanced interior comfort. All of these changes deliver the experience our customers expect from a Jaguar.” Nick Collins, Vehicle Line Director, Jaguar Land Rover
The F-PACE SVR made its debut at the New York International Auto Show and joins the F-PACE line-up for 2019 model year. The SVR features a 404kW, 680Nm 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine and is capable of 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 283km/h.
Engineered by Special Vehicle Operations (SVO), the SVR features bespoke suspension, aerodynamic enhancements and new lightweight 21 and 22-inch alloy wheels to accommodate the uprated brakes. A Variable Valve Active Exhaust system ensures the supercharged V8 engine delivers a soundtrack to match its performance. Inside, the F-PACE SVR gets slimline sports seats featuring the SVR logo while the Sport Shift Selector underlines the SUV’s sports car character.
* Fitted to the 250PS 2.0-litre Ingenium (rear and all-wheel drive), 300PS 2.0-litre Ingenium (all-wheel drive) and 380PS V6 petrol (all-wheel drive) derivatives, and the SVR
Local specs and models will be available closer tot he Australian release date.


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Americans have grown accustomed to watching President Donald Trump dress down the national media over what he calls “Fake News” reporting and editorializing, but now it appears that Florida Senator Marco Rubio has piled on to the president’s questioning of the press corp.
Rubio, arguably the loudest and most influential voice in the effort to supplant Maduro, took to social media to call out The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post for referring to Venezuelan President Juan Guaido as the “opposition leader” of Dictator Nicolas Maduro, asking The Post, “do you refer to Speaker Pelosi as the “opposition leader?”
In jabbing at the Wall Street Journal, Rubio reminded the media outlet that many more nations continue to “recognize” Guaido over Maduro as the “legitimate President of Venezuela,” adding that Guaido was also democratically elected president of Venezuela’s National Assembly.
Rubio first questioned a The Post column that stated the “54 countries that recognize Guaido as president are less than 1/3 of world’s countries.”
President Trump, as well as a bipartisan contingent of members of the U.S. Congress, have all recognized Venezuela’s President Juan Guaido as that country’s “legitimate” leader.


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The U.S. Department of Labor has cracked down on the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, which owns several Italian, American and French style food chains across the U.S. The focus of DOL’s wage recovery was 13 of the 20 Detroit-area Vicari group restaurants; the operator paid $88,020 in back wages and damages to 127 employees.
Wage and Hour Division investigators found that not only did the Vicari group deny workers full wages, but also allowed a 15-year-old to work past 9 p.m. and more than 8 hours per day (later and longer than legally permitted).
Specifically, the WHD found that cash wages for non-tipped employees fell under minimum wage, the overtime rate for tipped employees was based on cash wage rather than minimum wage and straight-time rates were paid in cash to the kitchen workers who worked overtime.
On top of all of these violations, Vicari deducted the cost of required uniforms from tipped workers — another minimum wage violation.
Wage and Hour Division District Director Timolin Mitchell noted in a statement that “violations like these are all too common in the food service industry.”
Mitchell chastised the Vicari group for violating the laws, particularly because the Michigan-based company has operated for more than 40 years. “A restaurant group in business for more than a few decades must be well aware of the laws protecting the wages of tipped and hourly employees,” Mitchell said. The DOL also highlighted the restaurant-specific compliance toolkit available on its website.

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LAST WEEK’S rainstorm added much needed water to Marin’s reservoirs. The parched land absorbed the moisture thirstily and dry creek beds became lively with bubbling runoff. The hills are finally turning green and wildlife is responding to the wet landscape, too.
A hike through the forest surrounding Phoenix Lake showcases the higher lake level and sweet scented, rain-washed vegetation. Hiking the Phoenix Lake Road, Bill Williams Trail, Tucker Trail, Eldridge Grade and Gertrude Ord Trail creates a moderately strenuous, 4.5-mile hike that loops up the ridge above Phoenix Lake and meanders back along the shoreline.
Park in Natalie Coffin Greene Park and hike up the fire road to the Phoenix Lake dam. At the top of the dam, turn left and continue along the fire road as it weaves along the shoreline.
Veer away from the lake, and hike up the Bill Williams Trail. The path follows Bill Williams Creek up a canyon carved deeply into Mt. Tam’s flank. It’s a pleasure to see and hear the flowing stream as its dances down the rocky channel. Water sheeting over the old dam built of stones creates a pretty waterfall.
At the trail junction, go left up wooden steps and then right on the Tucker Trail. This narrow winding trail ascends the ridge, steeply in spots, as it winds up the hillside through redwood groves. The trail is damp now, and the vegetation including sword and maidenhair ferns are cleansed of their dusty coating.
Green mosses covering boulders and tree trunks turned vibrant and plump literally overnight. Mushrooms are springing to life at such a fast rate, it’s as though you can see them growing. Newts are on the move in large numbers, so step carefully.
When you reach Eldridge Grade, head downhill. Views east extend over the deep hollow filled by Phoenix Lake and beyond the hills of Kent Woodlands to San Francisco Bay and Mount Diablo.
Wildflowers are also responding to the recent rain. Fetid adder’s tongue, milkmaids and trillium have blossoms and soon the hound’s tongue, Indian warriors and irises will be blooming.
Eldridge Grade narrows to a trail as it descends toward Phoenix Lake. Join the Gertrude Ord Trail for a scenic walk along the lake’s south side. Examine the shallow water around the shore for egrets and turtles on floating logs.
Finish the walk by following the fire road back along the edge of the lake to the dam.
To reach Phoenix Lake, follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to Ross. Turn onto Lagunitas Road and drive all the way to the end. Access to Phoenix Lake is through Natalie Coffin Greene Park.


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new guidelines for treating allergic rhinitis
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology just released new guidelines for treating allergic rhinitis.
Nasal corticosteroids (Beconase, Flonase, etc) are the most effective drugs for allergic rhinitis. They're often used as initial therapy...especially for moderate to severe symptoms.
In fact, these nasal sprays are usually more effective than oral antihistamines...and often work as well as the two combined.


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Labor is the process through which a baby is delivered from a woman’s womb to the outside world. Stages of labor that pregnant women commonly experience include uterine contractions, dilation of the cervix and the rupturing of fetal membranes to release amniotic fluid, or ‘water breaking’.…
What is a caesarean section?
A caesarean section, also known simply as a caesarean or C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. This can be a planned procedure, or performed as an emergency if there are complications during labor. There are various advantages and disadvantages of a caesarean section.
Reasons for a caesarean section
Planned caesarean section
A planned caesarean section may be recommended if there are perceived risks to a vaginal delivery. Some circumstances where this may occur include the following:
- A physical obstruction that complicates vaginal delivery, such as a pelvic fracture, uterine fibroids, or the placenta covering the cervix;
- The baby is too large or the pelvis is too small for a vaginal delivery;
- There are multiple babies to be delivered, for example, twins or triplets;
- You have an infection that can be transferred to the baby during vaginal delivery (e.g. HIV or genital herpes), or;
- You have cervical cancer.
A planned caesarean section can have advantages, including knowing exactly when your baby will be born, as well as avoiding some potential risks to your baby. It also minimizes injuries to pelvic floor muscles that can occur during vaginal delivery. This can help to prevent urinary incontinence associated with childbirth.
It is possible to request a caesarean section. This means you choose to have a caesarean section even when there are no specific medical risks identified by your obstetrician. This is termed 'caesarean delivery on request' and you will need to understand the risks and benefits of this decision.
Unplanned or emergency caesarean section
In some cases, women who plan to have a vaginal delivery may unexpectedly require a delivery by caesarean section. A caesarean section may be required if:
- Your labor is not progressing as planned - for example, if the contractions are too weak or your baby's heart rate is abnormal;
- Your baby is in a breech (bottom or feet-first) or transverse (sideways) position when the labor begins;
- There is placental abruption, which occurs when the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is born. This can cause heavy vaginal bleeding;
- The umbilical cord has fallen through (prolapsed) the cervix and into the vagina. This can be dangerous, as the umbilical cord carries oxygenated blood to your baby, which can be compromised during a prolapse, and;
- There is a medical emergency - for example, a car accident involving trauma, which forces a caesarean delivery to be performed.
What happens during the procedure?
After admission to the hospital, before the procedure begins, you will have monitoring equipment placed on you, to observe your blood pressure, heart rate and blood oxygen levels during the surgery. You will also be given an intravenous (IV) line into your arm or hand for the infusion of fluids. After the procedure, pain medication can also be infused using the IV line. A catheter will also be inserted into your bladder to collect urine.
There are two main types of anesthesia that can be used for caesarean section - regional anesthesia and general anesthesia. Regional anesthesia involves an injection near the spine, causing numbing of the abdomen and legs for the duration of the procedure. The main types of regional anesthesia include spinal and epidural anesthesia. You will remain awake during the procedure and although you may feel some pushing and pulling, you will generally be pain-free. General anesthesia involves medications to induce unconsciousness during the procedure. Therefore, you will not be awake during the delivery of your baby. This may be performed if the caesarean is urgent and there is not enough time to perform regional anesthesia. There is the possibility that some of the general anesthetic may cross the placenta and temporarily affect the newborn. For these reasons, regional anesthesia is generally preferred.
Your abdominal skin will be washed with an antibacterial solution to help prevent infection and partial shaving of your pubic hair may be required. The operation involves a 10-15cm incision (cut), usually horizontally in the lower part of the abdomen ('bikini-line'). This provides access to the uterus. Less commonly, a vertical incision may be made, particularly if it is performed in more urgent situations.
After reaching the uterus through the skin incision, the uterus is then opened with another incision. It is commonly horizontal, but a vertical incision may be required if your baby is in a breech or sideways position, or the placenta is in the lower front area of the uterus.
Your baby will be lifted out of your uterus by hand or with forceps. The umbilical cord is clamped and cut, freeing your baby from the placenta. The placenta is then delivered by hand, before the uterus and wound are stitched up and a dressing put in place. Your baby will be evaluated by a pediatrician, before being given to you to hold.
What happens after the procedure?
Once your surgery is complete, you will be monitored and given pain medication. After your anesthesia has worn off, which usually takes one to three hours, you will be able to move around, drink fluids and eat food. You will generally be kept in hospital for 3-5 days, for staff to closely assess your recovery and assist you in caring for your baby.
Recovery time after a caesarean section can be up to six weeks. During this time you will be unable to lift anything heavier than your baby and will need to get as much rest as possible. Getting help from partners, relatives and friends can help with rest and recovery. It is usually advisable to not drive a car during the recovery time. It is common to feel numbness around the incision and aches and pains for up to three months after the procedure.
As a caesarean section involves anesthesia and major surgery, there are potential risks associated with the procedure. These must be considered when comparing the procedure against a vaginal delivery.
Some potential risks to the mother include:
- A risk of injury to abdominal organs, including the bladder and bowel;
- A risk of infections to the wound site, uterus or urinary tract;
- A risk of developing blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis);
- Hemorrhage, which may require blood transfusions;
- Anesthetic complications, including allergic reactions, medication side effects, even death, and;
- Increased recovery time.
Risks to the newborn include:
- Temporary breathing issues;
- Injury or death, and;
- The need for additional care in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Risks to future pregnancies include:
- The placenta abnormally attaching to or growing into the uterus wall, due to scar tissue;
- The uterus rupturing, and;
- An increased likelihood for a caesarean section in future pregnancies.
It is important to discuss the risks versus the benefits with your doctor that are specific to your own circumstances. Generally, a caesarean section will be recommended by your doctor if the potential risks to you or your baby will be greater with a vaginal delivery than with a caesarean section. If you choose to have a caesarean for reasons other than a specific medical reason, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor so that you can make as informed a decision as possible.
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FAQ Frequently asked questions
What is a caesarean section?
A caesarean section, also known simply as a caesarean or C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby via the abdomen.
What is a planned caesarean section?
A planned caesarean section delivery may be recommended by your obstetrician if they believe there are increased risks to you or to your baby if a vaginal delivery is performed. Some circumstances when this may occur include: a physical obstruction that …
What is an unplanned or emergency caesarean section?
A caesarean section may be required if: your labor is not progressing as planned - for example, if the contractions are too weak or your baby's heart rate is abnormal and indicating a problem; your baby is in a breech (bottom or …
Is it possible to request a caesarean section?
Yes, it is possible to request a caesarean section. This means you choose to have a caesarean section even when there are no specific medical risks identified by your obstetrician. You will need to understand the risks and benefits of this …
What are the risks of a caesarean section?
As a caesarean section involves anesthesia and major surgery, there are risks and complications associated with the procedure. Some potential risks include: a risk of injury to abdominal organs including the bladder and bowel; a risk of infections …
What are the benefits of a planned caesarean section?
A planned caesarean section can have advantages, including knowing exactly when your baby will be born, as well as avoiding some potential risks to your baby depending on your circumstances. It also minimizes injuries to pelvic floor …
How is a caesarean performed?
A caesarean operation involves a 10-15cm incision (cut) made either laterally ('bikini line') or vertically through the layers of skin, fat and muscle of the abdomen to reach your uterus. Before the operation, you will be given a regional anesthetic (usually …
How long is a caesarean section procedure?
A caesarean section usually takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
How long does it take to recover from a caesarean section?
Recovery time after a caesarean section can be up to six weeks. During this time you will be unable to lift anything heavier than your baby and will need to get as much rest as possible. Getting help from partners, relatives and …


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Regional Gateway editor Chloë Greenbank summarises the latest happenings across airports serving business, regional and low-fare routes.
It’s been one of those weeks where quite frankly I’d like to teleport out of here to somewhere warm, sunny and without looming deadlines…
But given my life isn’t a science fiction film I’ll stick to the day job and focus on ports of another kind. Freeports.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU at the end of last month, government ministers promised in a consultation launched on Monday 10 February to “unleash the potential” of deprived communities by creating up to 10 freeports in locations across the UK. An attractive proposition for airports, freeports offer different customs rules to those applied across the rest of the country. Goods which come into the port avoid tariffs and the areas can benefit from other incentives, such as tax breaks.
In a statement the government said it has “drawn on evidence from successful freeports around the world to develop a UK freeport model.” In addition to tariff flexibility, customs facilitation and tax measures the government is also considering “planning reforms and additional targeted funding for infrastructure improvements to incentivise innovation.”
Stobart Group’s Carlisle Lake District Airport announced its intention to become a freeport last year. Commenting on how it would be an incentive for businesses to come to the area, Carlisle MP John Stevenson said: “It would give sustainable support to the airport itself and put it on a long term secure footing… The challenge will obviously be that there are other ports that are equally as interested”
Speaking on behalf of the UK’s airport community Karen Dee, CEO Airport Operators Association, offered her support for freeports saying they “offer a potential opportunity for airports to facilitate more economic prosperity and the creation of new jobs in the areas they serve.”
Dee added: “We look forward to engaging with the Government on its proposals and ensuring they offer the best model for our sector, while not distorting competition between airports.”
However, the reaction to the freeport proposal from trade experts and other European countries has been mixed. Brussels is clamping down on 82 free ports after identifying that their special tariff and duty status has aided the financing of terrorism, money laundering and organised crime.
Still, the UK is forging ahead with its plans. Following a 10 week consultation period potential freeports will be invited to bid for the status with the government aiming to open the first locations as early as 2021.
The editor’s comment is published weekly as an accompaniment to the Regional Gateway e-newsletter. If you do not currently receive our email updates, you can subscribe here.


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Martial Arts, who are best known as sports such as judo, and etc., originated as a form of self defense or attack where you fight with your hands and feet. There are various types of martial arts throughout the world. Each of them has a unique feature that distinguishes it from other martial arts. You can also read more about the benefits of martial art through the internet.
From the ancient era, martial arts are practiced, until now it has become a trend of sports or even more, professional players who compete for their country at the International Arena – Olympics! No doubt, martial arts have some characteristics that are worthy of making people want to learn it.
First of all, why did people register themselves in sports and practice? This is clear about physical health. Increased body weight directly proportional to the number of fast food restaurants. Therefore, we need some exercises to remove the fats. In fact, martial arts are not only to control your weight; It can also strengthen your heart function, improve stamina function, balance, strength, and organs.
As we know, martial arts are a form of self-defense. In addition to being taught on self-defense movement and skills, you will also be taught for some soft skills to avoid conflict, fighting and how to resolve conflicts to emerge. Even if you practice martial arts, there is no need for you to always respond to violence too. For bullies, martial arts can teach them to learn how to respect people and calm themselves when they feel like bullying someone!

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