Four students from McMaster University, Canada recently won this year’s James Dyson Award for the handheld melanoma skin cancer detection device they created. Named the sKan, the device earned the students the prestige of being a Dyson International Winner along with cash prizes of $40,000 for themselves and $6,000 for their university department.
The award is named after Sir James Dyson, who is known for the innovative technological advances he’s made over the past two decades, and is intended to encourage more young people to study and pursue design engineering.
The award is highly competitive with three judging stages. When entries are first submitted, they are reviewed by a local panel of design and engineering professionals who choose one national winner and up to four national finalists from their region. These entries are then reviewed by Dyson design engineers who select the Top 20 finalists. Dyson himself then steps in to review the Top 20 projects to pick the international winner and two international runners-up.
There were more than 1,000 entries from 23 countries this year. The sKan was selected by Dyson as the international winner because “by using widely available and inexpensive components, the sKan allows for melanoma skin cancer detection to be readily accessible to the many,” he said in a statement. “It’s a very clever device with the potential to save lives around the world. This is why I have selected it at this year’s international winner.”
This award has opened up doors to further the development and research of The sKan.
The students — Michael Takla, Rotimi Fadiya, Prateek Mathur and Shivad Bhavsar — developed the sKan, which is low cost and noninvasive, as a final year engineering class project.
They chose to tackle melanoma because they found a lack of low-cost technology to aid in the process of melanoma detection. Once they found previous research to back up a thermal technology, they set out to create the handheld device.
“We set out to apply the research and invent a way of performing the same assessment using a more cost-effective solution,” Mathur said in a statement.
Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer that kills an estimated 10,130 people in the U.S. each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. While melanoma can often be cured if caught and treated early, it can become invasive — advancing and spreading to other parts of the body — which makes it harder to treat and can even result in death.
“Melanoma is easily treated if detected early, yet it still claims thousands of lives around the world annually, accounting for 80 percent of skin cancer deaths,” said Takla.
The device is based on research that indicates differences in thermal properties between people with melanoma and healthy skin.
The device uses up to 16 temperature-sensitive components called thermistors that look for areas of significant temperature difference on the skin. By creating a thermal map on the region of interest of the skin, the sKan is able to assist physicians and the average patient in detecting the early risk of melanoma.
“The device consists of a grid of temperature sensors that map out the heat activity in the area of the skin that contains the lesion,” said Bhavsar. “The data is transferred to a program which assesses the risk of cancer by examining the significance of the temperature differences detected.”
Until now, diagnosis methods for melanoma were qualitative only, and based solely on visual inspection. The sKan device presents an affordable alternative to provide quantitative information about skin spots, so physicians can detect if a biopsy is appropriate for their patients.
“The sKan is designed to be a low-cost device that aims to fill the gap in the melanoma diagnosis process by providing a quantitative assessment,” said Fadiya. “It aims to increase the detection of melanomas at an earlier stage, reducing fatal cases. At the same time it will work to reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies.”
The team was able to develop the device using knowledge from their undergraduate engineering studies, as well as help from McMaster faculty: Hubert deBruin, co-director of Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences; Michael Noseworthy, director of the School of Biomedical Engineering; and Raimond Wong, associate professor in the Department of Oncology.
In addition to the Dyson Award, the team won 10,000 Canadian dollars for the sKan at the Forge@MAC Student Startup Competition 2017 in March.
The team’s next step is to create a new prototype that will bring them to a pre-clinical testing phase.


New Technology in Sieve Analysis
Particle size analysis of powders using test sieves is, and has been, the standard for many years. The sieving procedure was formalized in 1925 with the establishment of ASTM E-11. The ASTM standards cover the manufacture of test sieves and the procedure for conducting a manual sieve test.
Beyond ASTM E-11, very little has taken place in the test sieve procedure area to keep pace with technology.
In fact, the ancient method of hand-sieving is still being practiced today. Even mechanical techniques for sieve shakers to a major degree attempt to duplicate the results of ASTM manual procedures. Currently changes are taking place to make mechanical shakers quieter, smaller, and more widely adjustable.
Most of the technological development in the area of particle size analysis has been in the sub micron area (which is difficult with current test sieves methods) with the application of newer technologies such as laser equipment. Also some advances have been made in sieve cleaning by using ultrasonics. This method is a major improvement over the time-consuming brush and poke cleaning that is widely used. In the production of sieves, computer technology is being applied to the selection, manufacture and certification of test sieves/screens.
Since the increasing emphasis on quality control programs such as ISO 9000, certification of test sieve performance has become a growing requirement. New, efficient and effective calibration procedures have been developed for in-plant use that give a solid reference for the more stringent quality control procedures now being introduced. (Refer to How To Calibrate A Working Test Sieve.)
Except for high end automatic systems, little effort has been placed on bringing technology to the actual process of conducting sieve test analysis. As practiced for many decades the sieve test procedure is as follows:
- Weigh a sample and record the starting weight.
- Place the sample in the top sieve of a stack of sieves.
- Shake the stack for a specified length of time at a preset speed.
- When shaking is complete, take each sieve, one at a time, and tap and brush the sample out of the sieve.
- Weigh this segment of the sample.
- Record the sample weight from each sieve.
- Calculate the percent of sample retained in each sieve.
Another way to do the sieve test is to first weigh and note the weight of each sieve. Then do the shaker test and afterwards weigh each sieve again. Deduct the empty sieve weight from the sieve weight with a sample. Record the weights and calculate the percent of sample remaining in each sieve.
Both these procedures are cumbersome, time-consuming and subject to many errors, i.e., not entirely removing all the sample for weighing, transposition errors, calculation errors and missing records.
Figure 1. Sample calculation.
Elasped time from end of shaking was 5:10 (min:sec). There was 5.78% sample loss.
As quality control standards are increasingly applied, sieve test tolerances are tightened resulting in the need for the increased reliability of sieve test results. A simple error in weighing or recording of data can cost thousands of dollars in lost production time or returned goods. The laboratory and production environment of today is high speed, high tech and automated.
With these factors in mind, the CSC Sieve Analyzer was developed to take as many of these variables out of the testing and report processes as possible. At the same time, it was developed with value and economy targets that make it practical for small operations as well as large, high speed processors . With the CSC Sieve Analyzer, the test procedure is shortened to the following:
- Load the sample into the top sieve of a sieve stack (no need to preweigh).
- Run the shaker.
- Place each sieve from the stack on the CSC Sieve Analyzer. (See Figure 1)
At this point the CSC Sieve Analyzer produces the results of all calculations needed to report the amount retained and passed by each sieve and prints a hard copy report. It also has provisions to transfer this test data to a computer.
Figure 2. Sample Printout.
Elasped time from end of shaking was 2:21 (min:sec). No sample loss.
To further enhance the conduct of sieve analyses under a demanding quality control program, the CSC Sieve Analyzer provides for the comparison of each sieve's performance to a certification standard.
This procedure reduces operator error to nearly zero and just as important in many operations, cuts the time for conducting a sieve analysis test to just 20 to 30 seconds after the shaking is completed.
Test sieving for particle size analysis of powders is an age old method that will probably be in existence for the next 100 years. The CSC Sieve Analyzer adds to that history by taking sieve test procedures and moving them into the high speed, high tech, automated world of today.
Click here for more information on the CSC Sieve Analyzer and other sieving equipment.


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Lysina & Pluhuv Bor catchments - Czechia
Lysina & Pluhuv Bor catchments
The study is focused on element fluxes, pools, wet and dry deposition, internal cycling in trees, soil exchange processes, chemical weathering, nutritional status of trees and toxic metals speciation assessments, modeling predictions of hydrological, hydrochemical, hydrobiological and soil chemical status. The catchments studied are situated 7 km apart, within a large Norway spruce (Picea abies) forest on a plateau in the Protected Landscape Area Slavkov Forest, near Mariánské Lázně. The catchments have similar altitude, area, topography, air temperature, atmospheric deposition fluxes, and tree cover, but contrasting bedrocks and soils. The granite Lysina catchment represents sites with acid-vulnerable base-poor rock, extremely poor in magnesium (Mg). In constrast, the serpentine Pluhův Bor catchment represents sites with highly acid-resistant rock, extremely rich in Mg. At Lysina, Mg in spruce foliage is deficient and consequent acidification symptoms of needle-yellowing are visible. Annual increment of spruce bole biomass at Pluhuv Bor is low and attributed to potassium and phosphorus deficiency and nickel (Ni) toxicity due to the substrate. Streamwater at Pluhův Bor exhibited high pH, alkalinity, and very high concentrations of Mg, Ni and chromium. Very low pH, negative alkalinity and elevated concentrations of toxic forms of aluminum mobilized from soils by acidification were found in the stream draining Lysina. Contrasting streamwater compositions in the studied catchments were generated mainly by large differences in chemical weathering (Krám et al. 2012, Appl.Geoch., 27: 1854).
General Characteristics, Purpose, History
The objective of long-term study at Lysina and Pluhův Bor is to compare biogeochemical patterns in forested catchments with contrasting lithologies that can serve as examples of distinct sensitivity to anthropogenic acidification. The catchments represent two geochemically contrasting, acidic (Podzols on granite) and ultrabasic (Stagnosols on serpentinite) sites, both covered with managed forests. The both catchments have full infrastructure for hydrological nad biogeochemical research: V-notch weirs, precipitation and throughfall collectors, lysimeters, piezometers, boreholes, etc. Vast number of data from the research is stored in the Czech Geol. Survey, Prague (P. Krám, site manager and the founder of the research sites), the Czech GEOMON database (F. Oulehle, Czech Geol. Surv.), the ICP Integrated Monitoring dtb. (S. Kleemola, Fin. Envir. Inst., Helsinki), the ICP Waters dtb. (Heleen de Wit, Norw. Inst. of Water Res., Oslo), and in the Critical Zone Exploration Network (N. Nikolaidis, Tech. Univ. of Crete, Chania).
Quantitative hydrological and chemical monitoring at Lysina started in 1990 water year, the same monitoring at Pluhuv Bor started two years later.
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For 130 years, dinosaurs have been classified as either bird- or reptile-hipped — the first and all-important split in the trunk of an intricate family tree.
On Wednesday, a “revolutionary” study threatened to upend what has long been taken as gospel by preschoolers and palaeontologists alike — that a dinosaur’s evolutionary history can be determined by the shape of its pelvis.
“Our study overturns 130 years of dogma,” said study co-author Paul Barrett of London’s Natural History Museum.
“Our analysis suggests that animals like T. rex were actually more closely related to Stegosaurus” — dinos once thought to be firmly on either side of the hip divide.
A new dinosaur evolutionary tree, published in the journal Nature, proposes two new base groups, in which bird- and reptile-hipped lizards are now mixed.
It also suggests that dinosaurs arose around 247 million years ago — some 10 million years earlier than thought — and in the northern hemisphere rather than the south.
Barrett and a team examined a large sample of features of very early dinosaurs to learn more about the original, common ancestor and its first offshoots.
The first dinosaur, they concluded, was likely a small omnivore that walked on its hind legs and had grasping hands. These aspects have been the subject of much scientific debate.
But the most controversial finding concerns what happened next.
Dinosaurs split into two main groups, but quite unlike those assumed until now, said the team.
Since the Victorian era, dinosaurs have been split into two categories: The bird-hipped (Ornithischia) and reptile-hipped (Saurischia).
The Saurischia group was sub-divided into bipedal carnivores called theropods, which included the likes of Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor, and the massive, long-necked sauropods such as Brontosaurus.
But under the new classification, bird-hipped dinos such as the three-horned Triceratops and armoured Stegosaurus no longer comprise one of the two basal categories.
Instead, they are sub-divided into a completely new category, called Ornithoscelida, along with theropods which were removed from under the reptile-hipped Saurischia.
“We have… pulled Theropods out, but the old Saurischia limps on,” as one of the two foundational categories, the study’s lead author Matthew Baron from the University of Cambridge told AFP.
The new Ornithoscelida category, he proposed, can be described as “bird-limbed”. Its members share common hind-limb as well as skull features.
“We propose that the dinosaur family tree actually looks very different from the version that has been accepted by scientists for the last 130 years,” said Baron.
For the first time, the ancestors of modern birds, reptile-hipped theropods, are grouped with bird-hipped dinosaurs into a single category.
If the conclusions are correct, said Baron’s colleague David Norman, “All the major textbooks covering the topic of the evolution of the vertebrates will need to be re-written.”
In a comment on the study, also published by Nature, Kevin Padian of the University of California described its conclusions as “revolutionary”.
“It will be interesting to see how palaeontologists receive this original and provocative reassessment of dinosaur origins and relationships,” he wrote.
Baron said he looked forward to the debate.
“We expect people in our field to test and retest our hypothesis and seek out new specimens and new data that may prove or disprove what we are proposing,” he said by email.
“This is by no means the last word on the subject.”

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Doctor insights on:
Causes Of White Bumps On Ear Canal
Otitis externa: Have you been swimming recently? It might be a swimmer's ear (otitis externa) which is a local skin infection of the ear canal. It could also just be a skin infection formed by clogged pore, kind of like a small abscess. I would apply a topical antibiotic like neosporin to the area 3x/day. If it is not improving then you should see the doctor. ...Read more
Bump found in ear canal (near the outside) while q tipping my ears this morning. Hurts when pushed on stung when peroxide applied to it. What is it?
Small bump at the beginning of my external ear canal. Feels like a regular bump. Feels like there is some small bone there that is bigger on that side?
Tricky: cannot say in your particular case, but some things that can be there are lymph nodes and cysts (they are painless and do not grow over time). ...Read more
I have a few scaly white bumps on my left outer ear above the ear canal. No other symptoms, no change for months. No drainage/ulceration. What is it?
I have a very small bump on the inside of my ear canal against the ear drum that I can feel with my pinky finger. is it wax?
Take a look: Difficult to say without seeing. Have someone else take a look, see if it's a pimple. Wax should be soft and move when touched. ...Read more
Ear canal swollen and same ear and eye on left side bumps all over and itchiness. Could there be something in ear or just allergic reaction.?
Allergic reaction: The itchy bumps imply an allergic reaction and should respond to some over the counter cortisone cream, but swelling of the ear canal usually means an outer ear infection (such as "swimmer's ear") and usually ear drops would be prescribed. Occasionally white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide can be used for mild swimmer's ear. ...Read more
Allergy or infection: do not mess with it some infection in ear canal could be serious it could be a small abscess from infected cyst it could be an infected hair follicles from scratching and using q tip aggressively could be a simple allergic reaction use a head par on the ear and take Benadryl see your doctor and he can help ...Read more
Usually not.: As you might imagine, the ear canal is somewhat protected from exposure. You are much more likely to have signs and symptoms of allergy in other locations first. Usually this is due to ear wax or retained water with maceration of the skin or by a skin disease such as seborrheic dermatitis. ...Read more
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We were heading back to Center City after another maddening sheriff’s sale and noticed that the front of Matheson Hall has been removed.
From the rear.
And then we went around the back and saw that the whole building is coming down. Demolition is expected to be completed in the coming months, and then a new building will be built for Drexel’s LeBow School of Business. The new 177.5K sqft structure will rise twelve stories and cost about $92M to build. It’s expected to be completed in 2014, and will house classroom space, study space, event space, an auditorium, and an Entrepreneurship Center.
View from Market St.
View from the quad in the south, looking toward Market St.
The new building is a testament to the tremendous growth at Drexel in recent years, especially at the Lebow School. The building, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects of New York and local firm Voith & Mactavish Architects, will definitely act as a new centerpiece for the Drexel campus, and will be a treat to watch as it’s being constructed. For those interested, Drexel is running a very worthwhile site that provides more information about the project and tracks its progress as well. We suggest you check it out.
And in case you’re wondering what Matheson Hall looked like…
We're getting something better, for sure. Image by Chris Cowen


text: NORWALK A new organization, Friends of the Norwalk Islands, has come to town with the Friends of the Norwalk Islands partnering with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to conserve, protect and enhance the environmental, recreational and cultural significance of the Norwalk Islands and to promote the National Wildlife Refuge System. Chimon Island, Peach Island, Goose Island and Sheffield Island are part of the Norwalk Islands unit of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. The founders are Susan Snider, president, Anne Griesmer, treasurer and Patricia Fales, education director. "The Norwalk Islands provide important resting, nesting and breeding habitat along the Atlantic Flyway," said Snider. "In addition, they provide important wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities to the public. Due to habitat degradation by invasive plant species and unchecked animal populations, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has identified the Norwalk Islands as one of the 13 most imperiled natural communities in Connecticut. It is important to conserve this habitat and that effort begins with education and community outreach." "Partnering with organizations like Friends of the Norwalk Islands is crucial to the success of our conservation mission. Friends groups provide important volunteer support, fund-raising and educational opportunities that the Service would not be able to offer otherwise," said Rick Potvin, the Stewart B. McKinney refuge manager. Funded by a $30,000 cooperative grant awarded by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Friends of the Norwalk Islands will provide several educational programs this spring and fall. Leading up to Earth Day in April, the WoW Express, an interactive traveling exhibit about the Connecticut River Watershed, will visit four Norwalk schools plus the WEBE-108 Kids' Fest in Wilton on April 17. The Nature of Learning fourth-grade classroom programs, which include a field trip to the Norwalk Islands, are booked in several Norwalk schools and Nature Photo-graphy workshops will be part of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department Summer Programs in July and August. To learn more about the Friends of the Norwalk Islands or to become a Friend, visit the web site at www.FriendsoftheNorwalkIs-lands.org or call (203) 849-8341.


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Coach of Dutch second division side MVV Maastricht has revealed why the club brought back Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali on loan, despite his struggles with top division side VVV Venlo.
Nwakali spent last season on loan at the club, and played 34 games with three goals to his name before moving to top division side VVV Venlo, but he failed to transform same form he showed for Maastricht at Venlo.
The 19 year old who is signed to Arsenal till the summer of 2021 had his loan deal interrupted by Arsenal, and subsequently the Gunners agreed a loan deal for him to continue his career growth with Maastricht.
Speaking on the reason why he was brought back, coach of Maastricht Ron Elsen revealed the Nigerian showed a lot of class during his time with them last season, and despite his struggles at VVV Venlo he still will add class to his team.
“Last season we have already seen that Kelechi is a multifunctional attacking midfielder, who has a nose for the ‘final pass’. He returns in an attacking and dominant way of playing, as MVV wants to use it”, he told the official website of MVV Maastricht.
“He can get away at ’10’, but also as a hanging wing attacker. At VVV Venlo he has also shown at Eredivisieevel that he can be of value for the team in which he acts. At MVV Maastricht, however, he can collect even more minutes of play.
“We know what we can and should expect from him. That has absolutely weighed in our decision to bring him back to Maastricht. ”

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A company sets a goal to lead the market and make more money. They work on making a good supply chain strategy that will help them reach these goals. But what does it mean to have a strategy for the supply chain? How to make a good plan for the supply chain?
In this post, we’ll talk about that.
But before we do that, make sure you’re part of the scmguide telegram channel so you can keep up with the latest blog posts and learn more about supply chain management.
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What is a strategy for the supply chain?
A supply chain strategy is a plan for moving and distributing your product until it gets to the customer.
This strategy is all about making your operations run better so you can cut costs. That will help you make more money. And the supply chain strategy always takes into account all the different parts of the supply chain, from where to get the materials to how to make and ship them.
There is no one strategy that all businesses can use. Each organization will have a different strategy that will work best for them. Your supply chain network will become more complicated, especially if your business has fluctuating demand and has gone global. And you will need a stronger supply chain to deal with any problems that might come up.
In short, the type of strategy you need to make will depend on the nature of your business, the industry it’s in, and your business goals.
Why do you need a plan for your supply chain?
Customers’ needs will be met by a good supply chain strategy. This strategy will be able to give customers more value, make businesses more responsive, help them stick to their financial plans, and build a strong supply chain network.
When supply chain management is done well, deliveries are made faster and on time, operations run smoothly, and cash flows faster. One reason we need a supply chain strategy is to help us reach this goal.
A good strategy for managing your supply chain will help your business reduce supply chain risk and be more able to handle problems.
With the right process and method for solving problems, your business will be able to bounce back from problems more quickly so that you can be competitive again soon.
What a supply chain strategy needs to pay attention to
In short, there are two main things you can focus on when making a supply chain strategy.
- A supply chain that is focused on efficiency. This plan works if your business has low costs, high profits, or both. You might work in the cement, steel, paper, commodity, or low-cost fashion industries, for example. We could say that these are functional goods that don’t need a lot of new ideas and have a stable demand.
- Responsive supply chain. Strategies that focus on being responsive work best in fields where there is a lot of uncertainty and where customer and market needs change quickly. In this group are the industries that make innovative products, like smartphones and cars, for example.
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- 4 Elements for More Effective Supply Chain Management
- Why is it So Important to Have Supply Chain KPI Targets that are Both Realistic and Challenging?
Planning for supply chain strategy
There are three steps to strategic planning for the supply chain:
- The design stage. In this phase, you need to figure out what your strategic goals are and what key performance indicators (KPIs) you’ll use to measure how well you’re doing. You also have to figure out who your supplier will be, where your warehouse will be, and what software you will use for your supply chain.
- Planning stage. Once you know what your strategic goals are, you need to make a plan for how you’ll balance your business’s supply and demand. To meet your customer’s needs, you have to make sure you have the right item at the right time and place.
- Execution stage. After making a plan, the next step is to put the supply chain strategy you’ve made into action. Your team in charge of managing inventory needs to get to work if you want to meet customer needs without having to keep too much stock.
Getting to know your current supply chain will help you improve your strategic design in a big way. You have to be able to tell what is going well, what is still going wrong, and what can still be made better.
This is important because if one part of the supply chain “breaks down,” the whole chain will be affected.
If you want to look at how your supply chain operations are going, it would be better if you could do so in real time. It will be easier for you to look at your current situation and change your sales and operations strategy.
To solve a problem, you need to know where it is. If you already know what’s wrong with your supply chain operations, you can find the right solution, such as more accurate forecasting, automating your warehouse, expanding your network of suppliers, or adding technology.
And it’s just as important to have a backup plan in case your first plan doesn’t work out.
What are the four parts of a supply chain?
A good supply chain is made up of 4 main parts. Let’s see.
Integration between departments
Coordination, measurement, and control will work well when all functions look at the same reliable business information from the same point of view. That is, everyone must get their information from the same source and from the same place.
To reach these goals, you can use an integrated solution that gives you data in real time so you can plan for supply disruptions and lower the risk of them happening.
When you have accurate, real-time data, you will be able to control your supply. If you know how to make changes and understand how your product’s demand works, things will look much easier for you.
A well-run business will save you money. It will also make it easier for your customers to get what they want. If you need to, you can keep a safety stock to prepare for problems in the supply chain.
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- How to Make KPIs that Work Both Ways to Beat the Competition
- Excess Stock, is It Due to Declining Sales or Over Supply? Don’t Get the Wrong Conclusion
You need to be able to predict demand well if you don’t want to have too much or too little stock.
Using software to predict demand will help you more than using a spreadsheet. With this software, you will be more likely to only keep an inventory of what you need and when you need it.
This kind of software will automatically place reorders, keep track of supplier costs and lead times, and let you know when costs change. And it will happen on its own.
Distribution and logistics are hard for a lot of businesses.
You need to keep costs as low as possible and make sure that your people, processes, and supply chain are sustainable.
You have to keep track of customer orders, delivery times, invoices, and the delivery itself.
If you do business with customers who aren’t reliable or efficient, you will lose business.
Managing the supply chain
Your plan for the supply chain will be carried out by the SCM function. And that means making sure that suppliers, logistics, warehouses, and orders are all set up to meet customer needs.
Supply chain management that works well will protect the company’s reputation, help it reach its goals, and make it more competitive.
You have to regularly look at how well you are managing your supply chain. Is there anything that doesn’t work right, or is everything fine?
For your business to be successful, you need to be able to spot demand and supply trends, such as seasonal changes.
If you know about supply chain trends and the newest technology, you will be able to improve your strategy and manage your inventory much better.
Supporting the supply chain with software
For your supply chain strategy to work, you will need the right tools and technology. It will save you a lot of time and make your business run more smoothly. Also, the risk of a disruption in the supply chain can be kept to a minimum so that it doesn’t hurt your profits.
Here are some examples of software you can use:
- Warehouse Management System (WMS). This system can help you see more clearly what stock you have in your warehouse. This system can also help you make the way you run your warehouse even easier. And when you connect this WMS to your ERP system, your warehouse will be more flexible, quick to respond, safe, secure, and good at serving customers.
- Technology. Some automatic picking software and hardware, like “pick to light” or “voice picking,” can speed up the process of picking in your warehouse.
- Optimization of stock. Spreadsheets can be replaced by technology that helps you manage your inventory. This system can give you accurate and reliable data so that you can better handle uncertain market demand and supply chain volatility. The risk of running out of stock can also be cut.
Your supply chain strategy can also be helped by AGVs, robots, drones, and AI, among other technologies. But if you want to know if you need these technologies right now, it depends on your situation and goals. You need to make a smart choice, because many companies may not need to invest in these technologies based on their current sales volume.
Having a plan for the supply chain is important. A plan for how you will move and distribute your product until it gets to the customer. With the right strategy, your operations will work better so you can spend less money. That will help you make more money.
The supply chain strategy will usually focus on two main things: efficiency and responsiveness. Which one you choose will depend on how your business works.
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Advanced energy and chemical plants require new reactors and processes designed to combine high efficiency, attractive economics and reduced pollutant emissions. A possible solution to intensify the process is the combination of reaction and separation in a single unit operation. A gas-solid reactor consists of a bed filled with particles which react if exposed in a certain environment and afterward they are regenerated. Several very promising processes proposed for near-zero emission from industry (such as chemical looping or sorption technologies as well as several acid gas removal processes) are based on gas solid reactions. Most of these processes occur at high temperature and pressure, and often combine exothermic and endothermic reactions so that the proper integration will become essential to achieve high efficiency with near-zero emissions.
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The Benefits of Indoor Farms
Indoor Farms: a growing trend in the USA and also other countries. It is not an originality however rather it is becoming more preferred. Indoor farming is merely defined as growing plants or plants without the use of soil, water or sunlight. Interior farming is a kind of agricultural production that involves growing of both plants and pets with using innovations, monitoring systems and also techniques such as hydroponics as well as tank farming. This approach of farming has considerably benefited farmers around the globe by lowering inputs, costs, and also operating prices. In the USA, this method of farming has actually substantially added to food independence. The procedure of expanding crops in interior ranches is coming to be progressively preferred. Some countries like Mexico have seen a boost in sales as a result of the simplicity and also usefulness of indoor farming. Lots of customers really feel that indoor farming is an affordable, moral, as well as ecologically audio way to feed their households. There are numerous advantages to growing plants inside. Among the significant advantages is the fact that interior farms reduce food loss as well as water usage. With these 2 factors are taken into consideration, the total impact on global warming is considerably reduced. This is since air circulation is boosted, water waste is stopped as well as plant foods are used to its maximum level. Actually, farmers can decrease plant food usage by as long as 90%. In addition, farmers can generate a better range of food with the same room. This is made possible by hydroponics. Hydroponics enables the farming of plant life in nutrient-rich services without the need for dirt. This enables a farmer to be able to control the growing setting and boost yield in a selection of methods. By boosting the number of plants that can be created in a year, farmers can take pleasure in significant cost financial savings. One more benefit of interior gardening is the amount of time that can be minimized the farm. Instead of spending numerous days outside, farmers can spend that time often tending to their plants and also executing various other tasks. They can do this also on weekends, holidays or prolonged vacations. Some farmers like to consider it a job from residence chance that enables them to loosen up while earning money. The appeal of indoor farming systems gets on the surge. With this boost farmers can enjoy extra benefits, consisting of a decrease in food waste and water usage, raised plant manufacturing as well as financial savings. The very best way to find out even more details concerning interior ranches is to speak with those that have actually built such systems or to visit on-line conversation online forums where you can find other farmers that are considering growing their own crops in houses.

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The voters have decided that Montana is right! Vote on the post to say if you agree or disagree.
Also about Jokes & Humour+108If only far right wingnuts had a sense of humor this would be a much better world,
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Also about straight guys-20There's nothing wrong with straight guys wearing dresses, amirite?
Also about 100 years+100Considering how much society has advanced in the past 100 years (technology, social acceptance of minorities, medicine, fashions etc.) you find it hard to believe that not much had changed when Busted went to the year 3000, amirite?
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Chillwave aficionado Chaz Bundick has been a busy man recently. Yesterday his awesome Daytrotter Session as Toro Y Moi was posted and today Pitchfork posted about Bundick’s new Les Sins project, a dance outfit that P4K says sounds like it belongs on Ed Banger.
First, the Daytrotter session. Bundick dropped in for four tracks from Causers of This, including “Blessa,” “You Hid,” “Talamak,” and, my personal favorite from the album, “Low Shoulder.” While the songs are not as punchy as they are in the album, they are still crafted well enough to get immerse the listener into the chillwaves. Bundick demonstrates that he’s more than just a guy behind a laptop. Instead he is indeed a great composer.
On the dancier side of things, Bundick’s Les Sins outfit is releasing a 12″ single called “Lina” on November 9 on Carpark Records along with B-side “Youth Gone.” Now Pitchfork compares this to some Ed Banger tracks, but I see nothing that shows how this could be Ed Banger. The songs are too chill, if you will, for it to be some French dancehouse stuff. Instead you can definitely see the chillwave influence with the tracks after the jump. It’s some fun instrumental stuff from Bundick, but it’s not Ed Banger. Definitely worth a listen below.


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|Images from the USGS and the NHC show the positions of the 7.0 earthquake and Hurricane Otto|
Major earthquake strikes off Central America; no tsunami threat to Hawaii
An earthquake of magnitude 7 has hit the Pacific coast as a hurricane ravages Central America from the Caribbean.
The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert after the tremor struck about 75 miles (120km) off the coast of El Salvador.
It said waves of up to a metre were possible on the coasts of Nicaragua and El Salvador before later saying the risk of waves had passed.
Emergency services in El Salvador told those living along the country's Pacific coast to withdraw up to 1km (0.62 mile) away from the shore.
The quake was said to be shallow, something which is believed to amplify the effect.
Nicaragua's president, Daniel Ortega, declared a state of emergency immediately after the shaking was felt in the capital Managua.
El Salvador's emergency services ordered evacuations of communities living on the Pacific coast following the quake.
Thousands have been living in temporary shelters after being evacuated from eastern coastal areas of Nicaragua ahead of the category 2 Hurricane Otto slamming into the Caribbean coastline on Thursday morning.
Otto, the seventh Atlantic hurricane of the season, made landfall north of the town of San Juan de Nicaragua, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
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I have been busy wrapping Christmas presents and wanted to show you the tags I made this year. I love to make my Christmas tags 3-D. The stamp sets used were "Winter Friends" and "Holiday Greetings" from Gina K Designs.
To create the tags, I cut the outside cardstock just a little wider than the design I want to use and it has to be long enough so the design stays inside when the tag is closed. Then a white piece was cut just a little bit smaller to fit inside. You score and fold the card getting a good crease. Cut two small slits on the fold of the inside piece about 1/2 inch apart to create a tab for the design to to pop up when opened. I use Scor-Tape to attach the white inside piece to the red outside because this is a very strong tape. The top portion of the white piece was embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder before attaching it. You can decorate the tags any way you want from there.
My snowman was colored with Copic markers then cut out. It was attached to the pop-up tab with Scor-Tape. "To: and From:" was stamped on the bottom portion and a snowflake added to the top.
This picture shows how the snowman is popped up when the tag is opened.
On the outside the greeting was stamped and cut out with Nesties. The scallops were pierced. A piece of Gina's plaid ribbon was tied in a knot and added at the top. A small hole punch was used to punch a hole in the top to string the gold cord through.
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Queen Elizabeth II has been pictured beaming at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, curbing the nations worries about her health.
The 95-year-old monarch has reportedly returned to work in person after remaining out of sight for several weeks due to her ill health.
There was another private audience for the monarch at Windsor Castle, as she presented concert organist Thomas Trotter with the Queen's Medal for Music.
As the longest-reigning monarch and her Platinum Jubilee on the horizon next year, all eyes are on The Queen. But pictured laughing away today, any fears were put to bed.
It's pertinent to note that the monarch's health has been getting a lot of attention lately following a night in hospital and some cancelled engagements.
The UK’s 95-year-old queen fueled further concerns about her health when she missed several royal engagements including a planned annual Remembrance Day Service.
The Queen reportedly returned to work in person after taking almost a month away from her duties to rest following doctors’ advice.
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We're stoked to introduce you to the awesome Petrichor Project. This DJ extraordinaire, known in the real world as Glenn Anthony, is about to take you on a wild musical ride. Let's dive into the world of Petrichor Project, from his background to the mind-bending DJ set that had everyone buzzing at the Club Cactus Vol.2 Album Launch Party.
So, who is Petrichor Project? Well, Glenn Anthony is a talented artist hailing from Melbourne but now rocking it out in the Northern Rivers of NSW. His music is like a rollercoaster through different electronic genres, with a soft spot for techno. But what sets Petrichor Project apart is his knack for crafting epic journeys with long, melodic intros. It's his signature style, and it's something you don't want to miss.
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Sutor Anticipates Trial Production of New Cold-roll Production Line in JulyPost Date: 2012-04-24
After about one year of intensive preparation, Sutor anticipates to commence trial production for its new 500,000 metric-tons of high precision annealed cold-roll steel production line in July.
This project aims at further developing Sutor’s high value-added fine steel business. The Company closely supervised the project construction process, and utilized advanced foreign technology and equipment. During construction, Sutor established strategic partnership with Siemens, Bao Steel Suye, CISDI Engineering Co., Ltd., Sichuan CRUN Co., Ltd and other well-known companies, which not only ensured on-time construction of the project, but would also guaranteed the product quality in the future.
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After breakfast, which was a basic continental (cereal, English muffins, tea/coffee, orange juice.. and a wrapped pastry to take for later!), we're out by the van for 0730, making up a sandwich and grabbing some picnic items for a packed lunch. On today's agenda is a trail in Baxter State Park. For most of us anyway; Chris and Anessa are doing the …
... sure it'll be there somewhere ;) We had dinner as a group in The Appalachian Cafe on Main Street, which is named after the 2160mile trail that runs from Georgia to Northern Maine. Apparently the folks that own the cafe walked the trail, and then set up business rather than leaving. I had the Spinach lasagna, for my vegetable fix, and it was tasty. Everyone said their mail was tasty actually... ...
... old uncle who still lives here and and also able to visit the cemetery where his parents are buried. We drove over to Baxter State Park today. This is the site of Mt. Katahdin- the highest point in Maine and the end of the Appalachian Trail. On the way back to the campsite we stopped and picked enough wild blueberries for a pie. Maureen made the pie and it was divine! We ...
... the boulder field was a ***** (please excuse my language) but it seriously was miserable. We passed all of these eager, happy faces and the best we could do was grumble that they still had a ways to the top but trek down may not be worth it. About 20 minutes in, my already horrible knees decided to cave in to beating they were taking. I was stricken with pain and no where near the bottom. This slowed our decent a bit until we felt the cold air from the storm breathing down ...
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Imagine being a transgender person, undergoing expensive and invasive gender affirmation surgery, and still being told you were unable to have your sex legally updated on your birth certificate unless you were willing to file divorce from your spouse. This is currently the situation for many Australians who are affected by archaic legislation in the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Act.
For decades, a significant portion of married transgender Australians have been forced to legally divorce their partners in order to have their sex legally affirmed on their birth certificates. Initially, the law’s purpose was to close a “loophole” to marriage equality (back when it was still illegal) — in that, if a trans person’s legal sex matched that of their spouse, they would technically be in a same-sex marriage. It’s a particularly cruel piece of legislation, which currently exists in all states and territories besides South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.
While the legislation’s original purpose is obviously now obsolete, the law has yet to be updated to reflect this –- and might not be for up to 12 months. Late last year, as Australians celebrated the passing of same-sex marriage laws, a portion of the country’s queer community realised they were perhaps one of the only demographics left without true equality when it comes to marriage in Australia.
When the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 passed in December last year, with it came a repeal of the state and territory exemption in the Sex Discrimination Act — essentially, the legislation that allows states to uphold compulsory divorce for transgender Australians wanting to change their birth certificate. Ostensibly, this seems like great news for trans Australians as it means it will officially become unlawful to refuse a change of sex on one’s birth certificate based on their marital status.
There’s a catch, though: states and territories have been given 12 months to update their laws concerning compulsory divorce. As BuzzFeed’s Lane Sainty points out, this part of the legislation is not due to come into effect until December 9, 2018 — effectively meaning that trans people in certain states and territories could be waiting up to a year before action is made. This is particularly frustrating given that activists have been challenging the compulsory divorce laws for years. Perhaps the most high-profile figure to criticise the legislation has been federal Greens Senator Janet Rice, whose wife Penny Whetton is transgender and has been unable to change the sex on her birth certificate under Victorian law.
Last year, the United Nations Human Rights Committee became involved in the broader issue, finding in favour of a married transgender woman from New South Wales, identified only as G. The committee’s decision on the complaint claimed that the compulsory divorce laws breached international agreements regarding the right to privacy and family and the right to not be discriminated against on the basis of marital status and gender identity.
Now that same-sex marriage has become law in Australia, advocates have moved to ensure that transgender Australians are not forced to endure a full year before they achieve equality. Trans Health Australia, a group that describe themselves as a “transgender advocacy and peer support network”, has called on states and territories to move swiftly on updating legislation regarding married transgender people and legal recognition of their sex.
The group has penned a letter to every state and territory premier, chief minister, attorney general and opposition leader in Australia who currently have the compulsory divorce law in place, pleading for legislation to change sooner rather than later.
Written by the organisation’s Melody Moore and Zoey Campbell, the letter acknowledges the significant distress that has come to the trans community as a result of this legislation. The group points out that compulsory divorce requirements have “undermined our families and discriminated against transgender partners and parents by making them choose between their marriage or legal recognition of their identity”.
As the letter reads, “It is not fair or just that one small social group in Australia, the transgender community, should have to wait any longer than is absolutely necessary for the implementation of marriage equality and the acceptance of same-sex marriage created by amendment of birth certificates”.
The group also used the opportunity to target the legislation that requires transgender Australians to undergo surgical procedures in order to have their legal sex amended on official documents, claiming this is inconsistent with internal practices. As with the compulsory divorce laws, this legislation is no longer the case in SA or the ACT.
With the passing of same-sex marriage last year, thousands of Australians were finally granted the right to marry the person they love. However, it is difficult to concede that marriage equality has truly been achieved for the country’s queer community until transgender Australians are able to remain married to their partner and also have their sex legally recognised under the law.


Former President George W. Bush appeared to take aim at President Donald Trump Thursday, saying there is “pretty clear evidence that the Russians meddled” in the 2016 presidential election.
USA Today cites Bush’s comments at a talk in Abu Dhabi. The former president didn’t directly name Trump. Trump has consistently disputed allegations of Russian interference in the election, or that members of his campaign in any way colluded with Moscow. Bush said it was “problematic” that a foreign country was “involved in our election system” but also said it was “another question” whether the vote’s outcome was affected.
‘We’re gonna win back the House’: Former Vice President Joe Biden rallied with House Democrats Wednesday, predicting their party would sweep the House and possibly the Senate come November.
“We’re gonna win back the House,” Biden said, according to Politico. “We actually have a chance at winning back the Senate, for real. It’s a little more of a climb, but it’s real.”
As Politico writes, Democrats have their best shot in years of winning the 24 seats they would need to take control of the House. But the Senate is a much more difficult landscape, where Democrats are defending 25 seats, including 10 in states that Trump won.
Military parade idea panned: Trump’s proposed military parade is being panned by the D.C. Council, the Washington Post writes.
“Usually when you see big military parades, it’s celebrating an end of a war, and I don’t think that’s been announced,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat. Her administration is responsible for much of the city services associated with parades. The Post says the early jeers suggest tensions ahead if Trump proceeds with an elaborate procession in a city that overwhelmingly voted against him and has emerged as an epicenter of progressive resistance.


Flexible work scenarios are fast becoming the norm for millions of employees across industry verticals. While they are great for productivity, these scenarios can be a nightmare for cybersecurity teams. With people moving from coffee shops to conference rooms to the living room couch, accessing sensitive data all along the way, this also becomes complex with data access by multiple mobile devices, it's becoming easier for cybercriminals to exploit all kinds of vulnerabilities, sending more malicious payloads than ever through cloud-based apps. Hackers are becoming creative in finding newer ways to exploit the gaps.
These scenarios have put corporate networks at risk by reconnecting and returning to the office—such a flexible way of working mandates a tighter approach to security. Google's Threat Analysis Group reported 18 million Covid-19-related phishing and malware Gmail messages daily in April 2020. The average ransom for ransomware attacks rose to $111,605 in the first quarter of 2020, a 33% increase compared to the previous quarter, according to Coveware.
Protecting users, apps, and data in the era of hybrid work requires constant vigilance. Although the task seems daunting, the latest developments in zero trust architecture and cloud-based security can make lives easier by putting the right framework in place.
In a hyper-digital and largely contactless world, 'Trust' will be the core currency of the next normal and the key factor for decision making. A trusted environment needs to be built in which sensitive data can be processed or analyzed at work from anywhere, giving clients a feeling that their data is secure.
Businesses are re-visiting IT priorities that need to be modified for the new hybrid work environment and address increasing cybersecurity concerns by implementing zero-trust security architectures.
In a trend wherein most assets and devices are now located outside traditional physical and logical security parameters, enabling a cybersecurity mesh in enterprises for scalable and reliable controls is a priority for customer satisfaction on critical data security. Enterprises that offer remote access have implemented zero-trust network access, multifactor authentication, etc.
Never Trust, Always Verify
With the increasing number of endpoints in the organizations and employees deploying BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and personal devices to access cloud applications and company data, companies can’t solely rely on traditional cybersecurity methodologies. This is where a zero-trust model constantly evaluates every identity on the network for risk, with a close watch on real-time activities.
Zero-trust framework enables least-privilege access, implying that each user is given only a limited access to perform the designated task. Having said that, zero-trust framework doesn't even require a complete overhaul in the business working model or that existing security architectures need replacement. This framework simply delivers a solution to gain more control within the network, thereby establishing an even stronger shield and barrier.


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Below you will find more information about Blastomycosis from Medigest. If you believe that you are suffering from any of the symptoms of Blastomycosis it is important that you obtain an accurate diagnosis from a medical professional to ensure that you obtain the correct medication or treatment for your condition. There are medical conditions that carry similar symptoms associated with Blastomycosis and therefore the information provided by Medigest is offered as a guideline only and should never be used in preference to seeking professional medical advice. The information relating to Blastomycosis comes from a third party source and Medigest will not be held liable for any inaccuracies relating to the information shown.
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by the Blastomyces dermatitidis organism. Blastomycosis causes clinical symptoms that have similarites to histoplasmosis. The organism causing blastomycosis is endemic to portions of North America.
Once suspected, diagnosis of blastomycosis can usually be confirmed by demonstration of the particular broad based budding organisms in sputum or tissues by KOH prep, cytology, or histology. Tissue biopsy of skin or other organs may be needed in order to diagnose extra-pulmonary disease. Commercially available urine antigen testing seems to be quite sensitive in suggesting the diagnosis in cases where the organism is not readily detected. While culture of the organism remains the definitive diagnostic standard, its slow growing nature can result to delays in treatment of up to several weeks. However, sometimes blood and sputum cultures may not be useful in detecting blastomycosis. A lung biopsy is another option for the diagnosis of blastomycosis, and results will be shown promptly.
Symptoms and Signs
Blastomycosis presents a flulike illness with fever, myalgia, chills, and headache. These symptoms are usually accompanied with a nonproductive cough which resolves within days. It also results in an acute illness similar to bacterial pneumonia, with symptoms of high fever, chills, a productive cough, and pleuritic pains in the chest. Patients may also experience a chronic illness that mimics tuberculosis or lung cancer, with signs of low-grade fever, a productive cough, night sweats, and weight loss. There may also be a fast, progressive, and severe disease that manifests as ARDS, with fever, shortness of breath, tachypnea, hypoxemia, and diffuse pulmonary infiltrates. Some patients develop skin lesions, usually asymptomatic, appearing as ulcerated lesions with small pustules at the margins. Patients also complain of bone or joint pain due to bone lytic lesion. Other symptoms include prostatitis which may be asymptomatic and may cause pain on urinating, and involvement of the larynx causing hoarseness.
In the US, blastomycosis is endemic in the Mississippi river and Ohio river basins and around the Great Lakes. The yearly incidence is less than 1 case per 100,000 people in Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Arkansas. The cases are higher in northern states such as Wisconsin, where from 1986 to 1995 there were 1.4 cases per 100,000 people. In Canada, most cases of blastomycosis happen in northwestern Ontario, particularly around the Kenora area. The moist, acidic soil in the surrounding woodland harbors the fungus and helps it thrive Blastomycosis can be found internationally; cases are sometimes reported from Africa.Discuss Blastomycosis in our forums
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One of the most important traditions in Romania at Easter time, is decorating boiled eggs in their shells. Romanian Easter eggs are famous all over the world because of their colourful and intricate design, created on the delicate shell. It is a long lasting tradition that has its roots in religion, and every year, in every household, families make red Easter eggs.
In this article I will tell you about the tradition of making Romanian Easter eggs, and how you can do them as well. We will talk about the traditional painted eggs from Bucovina, as well as how to make the simpler version, to welcome Easter in your home.
Romanian Easter Eggs and Their Significance
There are a few religious stories around Romania, on why we are making red eggs for Easter. The one I grew up with said that when Jesus was on the cross, Mary came with a basket of eggs and placed it at his feet. Whilst she was crying, his blood dripped onto them turning them red. When Jesus saw that the eggs were red, he said to the people around him to continue making the red eggs, as a way of remembering his crucifixion. This story is also the basis of the reason why the eggs are painted on the Big Thursday, and not any other day of the week.
On Easter Sunday around the dinner table, people take the red eggs and tap the top of one on the top of another one, saying “Hristos a Inviat” (“Christ has risen from the dead”). The person holding the other egg says “Adevarat a Inviat (It’s the truth that he has risen from the dead”)”. The breaking of the egg, as one of them will break, is again a religious symbol of the resurrection of Jesus, representing the tomb opening.
Another tradition says to keep a red egg in water, alongside a coin overnight. On Easter Sunday, when you wake up, you should wash your face with that water. This symbolises maintaining your beauty and youth all year round.
The Tradition of Painting Eggs in Romania
In Romania, the tradition of painting eggs goes way beyond painting them red. The painted Easter Eggs in Romania are a proper work of art, especially around the monasteries in Bucovina, where the most intricate ones come from. The process of decorating eggs is long and requires a lot of attention, patience and delicate hands.
The egg is emptied from its contents through a little hole at the bottom, and the shell is decorated using different motifs and colours. The more complicated the designs, the more precious the eggs are. To decorate an egg, the artist has to build layers and layers of beeswax that create traditional motifs with meaning. Each colour has to be covered with wax in a particular way, from the lightest to the darkest, as each layer or beeswax reveals a different pattern. The last layer is black, which is the background of the egg. Once the egg has been decorated, it is placed near a source of heat to melt all the wax and reveal its design.
The women who decorate the eggs are doing it as a job. They make between 500-700 eggs each year.
You can usually find these gorgeous eggs to buy in the special Easter fairs organised before the big holiday. One of the most popular places in Bucharest that organises such a fair each year is “Muzeul Taranului Roman” – The Romanian Peasant Museum.
How to Make Romanian Easter Eggs at Home
Making Romanian Easter eggs at home is a very easy process, and you can buy the dye directly from the shop. It is non toxic and very easy to use, delivering perfect results every time.
In the countryside, some women are still using the natural way of dying eggs, using red onion leaves and a stocking to create patterns on the eggs. When boiled for an hour or so, the red onion peel releases its colour, dying the eggs in a natural way. To create patterns, you would usually place a leaf on the egg, and then wrap it inside a stocking. Firstly you have to remove the onion peels, and leave only the coloured liquid in the pot. Then, add the eggs and boil for 10 more minutes, and at the end, add a few tablespoons of vinegar, to fix the colour.
Every year I use the Easter egg dye which I buy from the store. You can find it in any Eastern European shop. Because I only make a small quantity of eggs, I always have plenty of packets at home, all different colours and from different Eastern European countries, as I always buy a pack before Easter if I’m travelling, just in case. The most common colours are red, yellow, green, blue, and sometimes orange.
This year I only made red eggs, using dye from Romania. The process is very easy. First, you have to boil the eggs for 10 minutes, and then submerge them in ice cold water. To prepare the dying liquid, simply add 700ml of boiling water in a bowl, alongside the liquid or powder colour, and 5 tablespoons of 9% acidity vinegar. I used distilled malt vinegar which is only 4 degrees, so I doubled the quantity. Transfer the eggs from the ice cold water to the bowl with the colour, and let them soak for 4 minutes. Make sure they are completely under the water, so that they get an uniform colour.
After 4 minutes, make sure they have are fully coloured, and then take them out to dry. I put them back into the egg carton, as it absorbs the extra liquid very well. If you have stickers, you can decorate the eggs now as well. Also, some people prefer to rub them with oil or pork fat for a nice shine – I don’t, because I don’t like the feel of grease on my hands.
Romanian Easter Eggs
- 10 eggs
- 1 pack red egg dye
- 5 tbsp vinegar 9% acidity
- Wash the eggs with dish soap and let them dry.
- Put a pot of water to boil. When the water starts boiling, add the eggs and boil them for 10 minutes.
- Take the eggs out and put them in an ice bath. This step is necessary so that the eggs peel easily.
- Fill another bowl with 700ml of boiling water. Add the dye in the pack, and 5 tablespoons of vinegar. If you are using vinegar with less acidity, add more tablespoons.
- Submerge the eggs in the liquid, and make sure that there is no spot at the surface. Let them sit in the liquid for 2-4 minutes until they get a beautiful shade of red.
- Take the eggs out and let them dry inside the cardboard they came in, or on a kitchen towel.
Notes and Tips:
- Don’t skip the vinegar, as this is the agent that fixes the colour to the egg. I had distilled malt vinegar, which has an acidity of 4%, so I just doubled the quantity.
- You will find the ready made dye at any Romanian, Turkish, Polish, or Eastern European shop starting 2 weeks before Easter. The lady at the Romanian shop near me is very nice and always tells me when new things are coming in stock, when I ask.
- It’s best to use white eggs, if you can find any. The colour is much more vibrant on them than on brown eggs.
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In the six months since the beauty brand joined the platform, it has been experimenting with live, exclusive content. Elodie Levy, global digital director at Rimmel’s parent company Coty Inc., said the team wanted to find a way for its big announcements to make waves outside of the U.K.
“Beyond the traditional press and bloggers, we wanted to reach the entire world,” she said. To do so, Rimmel has created “FOMO events” that are time-sensitive and contain content that appears nowhere else.
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The live format could breathe new life into its other channels too. This includes its blogger series Live from London, which saw 18 influencers flown to London to create content with the brand. Snapchat is now the biggest-growing channel in its marketing budget, added Levy.
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LAWRENCE — Much of this city's story can be told by the Spicket River.
A trickle in mid-summer but a thundering force after a heavy spring rain, the Spicket offered a reedy settlement to the Pentucket Indians, drove the turbines in some of the world's biggest mills and provided a place where industrial wastes and sewage could be dumped and forgotten about for a century.
As the mills closed and the jobs disappeared, the Spicket became a symbol of the decline of the city at its mouth. Most of the river was barricaded behind chain link fences and a wall of weeds, largely forgotten except by illegal dumpers and the neighbors who are reminded of its presence whenever it overflows its banks.
"People would pull their trucks up as close as they could and throw their garbage over," city planner Dan McCarthy said during a walk along the river on a recent sweltering morning. "Industries pumped in their dirty water. There was raw sewage coming in from the flats. There were a lot of dye houses in this city. The river would be painted different colors."
This month, work began on the final phase of a 13-year, multi-million-dollar project that officials hope will remake the Spicket into a glistening centerpiece of the city's Arlington and downtown neighborhoods and open a new chapter in the story of both the river and the city.
On a short strip of ground behind the city garage on Myrtle Street, contractors are breaking ground on a $2.6 million riverfront trail that will throw open access to a cleaner Spicket and, officials hope, aid in a recovery of the neighborhoods that surround it, which include many of Lawrence's poorest.
The greenway will run along all but a few short stretches of the Spicket's 2.5 mile course through Lawrence, jumping back and forth on bridges over the river to connect the four parks that have been built on former mills and other industrial sites since 2006 in the first phase of the greenway project.


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Purple Agate, Turquoise Dyed Howlite, and Druzy Beads Tree of Life Tassel Bracelet Trio
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