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text: The large daisy tribe Gnaphalieae occurs in extra-tropical habitats worldwide, but is most diverse in southern Africa and in Australia. We explore the age and evolutionary history of the tribe by means of a phylogenetic hypothesis based on Bayesian analysis of plastid and nuclear DNA sequences, maximum likelihood reconstruction of ancestral areas, and relaxed Bayesian dating. Early diversification occurred in southern Africa in the Eocene-Oligocene, resulting in a grade of mostly Cape-centred lineages which subsequently began speciating in the Miocene, consistent with diversification times for many Cape groups. Gnaphalieae from other geographic regions are embedded within a southern African paraphylum, indicating multiple dispersals out of southern Africa since the Oligocene to Miocene which established the tribe in the rest of the world. Colonisation of Australia via direct long-distance trans-oceanic dispersal in the Miocene resulted in the radiation which produced the Australasian gnaphalioid flora. The similarly diverse regional gnaphalioid floras of Australasia and southern Africa thus exhibit very different temporal species accumulation histories. An examination of the timing and direction of trans-Indian Ocean dispersal events in other angiosperms suggests a role for the West Wind Drift in long-distance dispersal eastwards from southern Africa.

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YouTube has taken the latest steps to announce that it is preparing to introduce its new features to its platform for teenagers who are preparing to switch from the “kids” app to the default version. It is said that the so-called “supervised” experience version is the middle ground between the YouTube Kids app and the main website. Please also read- YouTube now allows Android users to play videos in 4K even on low-resolution displays
Although parents have been asking online video-sharing platforms to provide a supervised experience for teenagers, YouTube has finally announced that it will launch a new beta version for parents who allow access to their children through supervised Google accounts. The new settings will restrict what teenagers can watch and the type of content they will place on the platform. Please also read- Google updates its YouTube app on iOS for the first time in 2 months
YouTube product management director James Beser said in a statement: “We heard from parents and older children that teenagers and teenagers have different needs, and our products cannot fully meet their needs.” Please also read- YouTube removed videos and songs related to farmers’ protests after “government’s legal complaint”
This GoogleOwned video platforms will disable in-app purchases, creation, advertising (including personalized ads) and comment functions. however, YouTube Quote Over time, these features are likely to be added through “age-appropriate” methods.
A supervised Google account will provide parents with three content settings for teenagers. Below are the following settings-
YouTube supervised experience content settings
explore: This setting will contain a wide range of videos and is usually suitable for audiences 9 years and older. It will include video blogs, tutorials, games, videos, music clips, news, educational content, etc.
Explore more: Exploring more modes will bring content that is usually suitable for children 13 and older. This mode will provide more video collections and allow younger viewers to access live broadcasts in the same category as “Explore.”
Most YouTube: This mode will contain almost all YouTube videos, but is not suitable for age-restricted content for children under 18 (some content contains sensitive topics).
It is worth noting that the appearance of the video on the platform will be determined by user input, manual inspection and machine learning to plan the types of each content to be included in the three content settings. With the new supervision experience, parents will be able to manage viewing and search history from the child’s account settings. The content blocking function will be activated in the near future. According to reports, it is said that the company is likely to cooperate with parents to add some of these features through parental control.
As mentioned earlier, the new YouTube supervised version will be launched in beta in more than 80 countries/regions around the world “in the coming months.” Although this version has been available for a few months, parents can use alternative options to set up a supervised Google account for their children through Google’s Family Link parental control app. The application allows parents to control screen time, restrict access to various Google products, services, and filter websites.
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Food prepared by Kochi’s jail inmates now available on Uber Eats
Uber Eats will deliver the food within an eight-km radius of the jail
Subsidised government canteens are a favourite among youngsters as they serve quality food at not so steep rates. Now, Kochiites can enjoy the benefits of lunch cooked by jail inmates from the comfort of their office cubicles.
Freedom Food Factory, the food production unit at Kakkanad District Jail, has tied up with food delivery app Uber Eats to reach out to a wider customer base.
Their rather affordable pricing (think a combo of chicken biryani, five chappatis, chicken curry and a one-litre bottle of water for just `125) has already made them a popular spot for techies from Info Park located nearby.
Currently, orders through the app are accepted from 11 am to 4 pm. Besides combo meals listed above Freedom Food Factory’s online menu also has chappatis, chilli gobi, chilli chicken, chicken 65, ghee rice, chicken biriyani, and various curries.
Uber Eats will deliver the food within an eight-km radius of the jail.


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The miniature-golf course and outdoor batting cage at Eisenhower Park are now operating under longer summer hours. The batting cage opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m., with last tokens sold at 8:30 p.m., while the mini-golf course opens at 10 a.m. and sells the last round of golf at 9 p.m.
The batting cage includes nine individual stalls with three different speeds for baseball or softball. For baseball, speeds range from 40-45 mph, 60-65 mph and 80-85 mph. Since the system is “self-feeding” and the balls are collected automatically, patrons don’t need to waste time and energy collecting them and filling boxes or feeding a pitching machine, as is the case at some indoor facilities. The fee for the cage is $3 for 25 pitches.
One of Nassau County’s most popular mini-golf courses and named “Best of Long Island” by News 12 Long Island, Eisenhower Park’s mini-golf course features two 18-hole courses (“Mountainside” and “Overlook”) with terraced landscaping that incorporates a waterfall, small ponds, flower beds and a number of challenging holes.
The course is wheelchair and baby-stroller accessible and includes two gazebos with picnic tables that are available for children’s parties. Fees are $7 for adults and $4 for children and seniors for one 18-hole round.
For more information about both facilities, call 572-0407.
The jewel of Nassau County’s park system and centrally located in East Meadow off Merrick Avenue, Eisenhower provides 930 acres of activities. The park offers a swimming pool and fitness center at the world-class Nassau County Aquatic Center; three 18-hole courses and a driving range; athletic fields; playgrounds; a 2-mile fitness trail; basketball and tennis courts; bocci and lawn bowling; and summer entertainment at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. In addition, the park includes large and beautiful memorials to the nation’s veterans and victims of the 9/11 attacks.

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David Luiz is expected to arrive at Chelsea today to complete a £21.5m move from Benfica, to become the Premier League champions' most expensive signing in almost five years, writes Jason Burt.
The club were remaining cautious yesterday, but a hearing has been provisionally set for tomorrow in London for the 23-year-old Brazilian to apply for a work permit. One source close to the negotiations said the deal was "almost complete" last night.
A complication has been Roman Abramovich's personal involvement in the negotiations after he promised manager Carlo Ancelotti that he would get the resources he needed to compete.
Luiz has been Ancelotti's number one transfer target during this window and the Italian will be hugely relieved if the versatile defender finally arrives. Luiz is a centre-half but can also play at left-back, or even on the right flank or as a holding midfielder. The key to his expected signing has been Benfica's desperation to cash in on one of their star players.
Luiz's agent Guiliano Bertolucci arrived in London last Friday along with Benfica president Luis Felipe Vieira to conduct negotiations with Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck and chief executive Ron Gourlay.
Vieira had hoped to demand an even higher fee, but Chelsea are adamant that they will not pay over the odds, and their hand has been strengthened as Manchester City have decided not to enter the bidding. Even so, the fee will be the highest Chelsea have paid since buying Andrei Shevchenko from AC Milan for almost £31m in the summer of 2006, and Luiz will become the fifth player to join the club for more than £20m. Benfica had also suggested taking a Chelsea player in part-exchange but this has been resisted. (© Daily Telegraph, London)


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Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources
Predicted to have G protein-coupled receptor activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway; activation of GTPase activity; and positive regulation of Rho protein signal transduction. Predicted to localize to the integral component of plasma membrane. Orthologous to human GPR65 (G protein-coupled receptor 65).

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The Long Arm of EACC Catches 47 More MPs. Check Details.
47 More MPs have been caught by the long arm of EACC with allegations of misappropriating the CDF money in their constituencies.
Nancy Gathungu, Auditor General, says that 47 members of parliament cannot account for the money that was allocated to the following constituencies for development and bursaries.
The constituencies are Laikipia west, North Mugirango, Suba North, Mt Elgon, Gatundu South, Kuria East, Nyatike, Wajir West, Lamu West, Lagdera, Bobasi, Gatanga, Mwingi North, Kibwezi West, Kiambaa, Kitutu Masaba and Chache, Lamu East, Kangundo, Kanduyi, Mathioya, Kitui Central and East, Kabuchai, Suna West, Banisa, Teso North, Mumias West, Kaloleni, Wajir North, Mandera South, Laisamis, Kirinyaga Central, Mandera North, Shinyalu, Funyula Butere, Gichugu and Matungu.
In Suba North, the concerns included the construction of medical training centre at mbita, distribution of bursaries and maintenance of roads.
In bursary disbursement, it is recorded that forty thousand shillings was allocated to a boy at one of the schools within the region but upon scrutinizing the records revealed that the student is not registered in that school.
The money allocated for the construction of the Mbita medical training centre was not managed appropriately. The reports indicated that 1.8M was spent even before the project began. Additionally, the tender for construction was advertised only in one newspaper contrary public procurement act of 2015 raising more concerns.
Another 6.9M was used according to the records to gravel and grade Access roads which is contrary to NGCDA. The money for this kind of development project should come from the county government kitty.
In Suna West, money amounting to 25.6M was disbursed to learning institutions as bursaries but no documents are supporting how this was done or show who received the money. Vetting evidence on the beneficiaries done by a bursary committee was not there.
In the Gichugu constituency, the concern is on the bursary disbursement. 34.6M was disbursed to different institutions but only 28.7M shillings could be confirmed through acknowledgement letters or receipts from the institutions. 5.9 M shillings cannot be traced.
Mandera North, expenditure of 9.7M shillings could not be ascertained as there were no receipts or official acknowledgement letters from the bursary beneficiaries confirming that they received the money. There were no supporting documents on the expenditure of another one million shillings used to procure sports equipment.
In Mathioya constituency, 5.9M shillings was spent on bursaries but no supporting documents to ascertain the same. Also, 1.9M was spent to buy seedlings but no evidence to show whether the seedlings were received.
Lamu East, no supportive documents on the allocation of bursaries to needy students in both secondary and tertiary institutions. The money spent totals 25.4M shillings. No official receipts or acknowledgement letters from beneficiary institutions. No minutes for vetting by the committee.


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Over an eighteen month period in 1988 and 1989, three of the greatest and most dynamic entertainers of all time, Frank Sinatra, Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis Jr. toured major cities in North America, Japan, Europe, Hawaii and Australia in a show called "The Ultimate Event."
This historic production showcased the outstanding talents of these three great performers and included the music of some of the most successful songwriters in the history of show business. It also was one of the most popular and financially successful shows of its type, playing to thousands of fans around the world.
As tribute to these legends, this historic show has been recreated by ARB Productions. Frank, Liza & Sammy is a 90-minute show that combines great singing, entertaining choreography, dancing, humor and witty dialogue and features more than 30 memorable songs.
The show is at Andiamo Novi Theatre July 22 and July 27-29.

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Introducing the Aerosol Spray Nozzle with Extension Tube, an innovative product designed to assist in the application of spray paint, lubricating oil, and insecticide. This nozzle includes a high-quality nozzle unit with an extension tube, allowing for precise and efficient spraying. The nozzle is 27.34mm in height, and the inner diameter of the dip tube is 1.0mm. This Aerosol Spray Outlet with Extension Tube is perfect for users looking for a reliable, lightweight product that is easy to use and provides excellent coverage.
The Aerosol Spray Nozzle with Extension Tube is a folding sprayer with an extension tube that is designed to provide greater coverage and convenience for users. The extension tube allows users to reach harder to reach areas, making it easier to complete the job. The nozzle also has a built-in filter, ensuring that only the finest quality of spray is released. This product is perfect for those looking for an efficient and reliable way to apply spray paint, lubricating oil, and insecticide.
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The JC-7782 Aerosol Nozzle Sprayer with Extension Tube from Jincheng is a reliable and efficient product with many applications. This nozzle sprayer is equipped with an outer diameter of 3.30 mm, nozzle height of 27.34 mm, and tube material made of PP. It is specifically designed to spray paint, lubricating oil, and insecticide spray valve. It is CE certified, and can be purchased in minimum order quantities of 50000 pieces. Packaging is available in 1000 pieces/carton, and delivery time is 10-20 working days. The price is negotiable, and the supply ability is 1000000 pieces each month. Customers can pay via T/T or L/C. This Aerosol Nozzle Sprayer with extension tube is a great choice for those seeking a reliable and efficient product.
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It is an ergonomic harness, designed to ensure high comfort and maximum performance in terms of mobility during the work phases. The two aluminum front rings act as connection points that connect the belts, sliding along the circular profile of the same, allow the anatomical modeling of the entire harness.
The double regulation improves the adherence to the body, while the quick buckles facilitate the placement and adjustment phase.
STANDARDS: EN 361: 2002
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REGULATION: DOUBLE - upper and lower part of the harness
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Partitioning is a database design technique that has numerous benefits, among them the reduction of data read time that ultimately reduces the overall response time. How the data is physically stored is one of several possible choices made by the database administrator that can improve an application’s ability to access data.
“It has long been known that database partitioning is the answer to improving the performance and scalability of relational databases,” states CodeFutures, a software development firm.
What are the partitioning options available to database administrators? There are two primary approaches: horizontal and vertical partitioning.
In horizontal partitioning, the database is segmented into table rows. This forms physical row-based datasets that either can be addressed individually — in a single partition — or else can be addressed from one partition to all partitions.
“All columns defined to a table are found in each set of partitions so no actual table attributes are missing,” writes Robin Schumacher, the director of product management for MySQL. “An example of horizontal partitioning might be a table that contains ten years worth of historical invoice data being partitioned into ten distinct partitions, where each partition contains a single year’s worth of data.”
Vertical partitioning is exactly what it sounds like: The data in a table is split vertically. Specific columns in the database are included in a dataset. Each partition includes all rows. This approach can also be used for so-called BLOB data, which is a term used to describe a collection of binary data stored as a single entity in a database.
“An example of vertical partitioning might be a table that contains a number of very wide text or BLOB columns that aren’t addressed often being broken into two tables that has the most referenced columns in one table and the seldom-referenced text or BLOB data in another,” explains Schumacher.
One partitioning strategy administrators could employ would be to segregate data by time. They might also decide to separate the data based on whether it is being actively used.
Partitioning does not merely mean the data is physically separated, explains Theo Schlossnagle, chief executive officer of OmniTI Computer Consulting. “It is often used to simply split our data up so that more hardware can be leveraged to process it. Google’s information, for example, is partitioned all over the place and then they ask all the system components (servers) to participate in answering questions.”
Which approach should you adopt? As Schlossnagle sagely observes:
“The techniques for choosing on which component to store a particular piece of data are wildly varying, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Understanding how you will be storing data and more importantly what questions you will be asking over the data set dictate the partitioning scheme that is most appropriate.”
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Most DBAs have struggled with the pros and cons of choosing one data type over another. This blog post discusses different situations.
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Research indicates that women regularly feel undervalued, unappreciated and ignored in the workplace. This undermines their worth and severely limits the potential of a business.
Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, in partnership with Leadercast Women, looks to address this problem with our broadcast event – Amplify.
Amplify is designed specifically for women participants who will discover the unique value of their own voices, while being inspired by the wisdom of five prominent women leaders who magnify their voices, serve others and positively impact the world. Each will share their personal story of failure and triumph, helping attendees unlock their potential to be heard in a noisy world.
Additionally, local executive coach Kim Galske of Rewired Dynamics will facilitate personal leadership activities on-site with attendees, using the methods of The Peace Index. Participants will:
The Stayer Center is located on the Marian University Campus in Fond du Lac and the event runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., beginning with lunch and networking. Tickets are $55 per person or $250 for a table of five (plus applicable processing fees).
Buy tickets here: https://hometowntickets.com/leadercast

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The Rodeph Shalom restoration and conservation project required careful analysis of the surfaces and finishes to determine how to clean, conserve, and restore the decorative scheme, executed on fabric.
Every surface of the Synagogue is decorated with complex stencil patterns and Hebrew symbols. Conservators and decorative artists in-painted and replicated patterns, blending their work to match adjacent areas.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Original Architect: Simon and Simon
Style: Moorish Revival
U.S. National Historic Landmark

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Transportation and Works staff inspected the Placentia lift bridge on a daily basis, a department spokesman said today, but didn’t foresee its failure.
One end of the bridge collapsed shortly before noon Sunday while it was open for a vessel to pass under.
And there is also a service contract in place with Edward Collins Contracting to undertake repairs and general maintenance, valued at $100,000.
There were structural, electrical and mechanical inspections in fall 2011 and spring 2012 that resulted in some upgrades, according to a Transportation and Works spokesman.
But a contract has already been awarded to replace The Sir Ambrose Shea bridge and construction is valued at more than $40 million.
The lift bridge in Placentia is still hanging at an ugly angle, but government officials are hoping it can be evened out and reopened to vehicle traffic soon.
As it stands, all traffic to Placentia has to travel along a gravel road, and washboard sections and dust make for rough going.
Placentia Mayor Wayne Power said the broken bridge is a major inconvenience on daily life and a disruption for tourism operators in town. On top of that, several fishing vessels are tied up at the wharf on the wrong side of the bridge, so they can’t make it out to the ocean.
Transportation Minister Nick McGrath was at pains to make it clear that the bridge did not collapse, and it’s still structurally sound. McGrath said the first priority is lowering the other half of the bridge and making it safe for vehicle traffic.
After that, officials will do the work of fixing the mechanical issues.


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PANAJI: Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the charge of finance ministry, on Thursday presented budget for the financial year 2020 in the state assembly.
Total budget size for 2020-21 is projected at Rs 21,056 crore against Rs 19,548.69 crore for the current financial year. Here are the key points from the budget speech:
* CM Pramod Sawant
announced several infrastructure projects in the hinterland and promised to complete around 50 ongoing projects that Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd has in its portfolio.
* "Mhadei river is more important to me than my mother. For others, it is just a political issue," said chief minister Pramod Sawant.
* Sawant announced that creeks and water bodies, especially St Inez Creek, will be rejuvenated.
* In the coming financial year, Geographical Indication for several local vegetables and fruits such as brinjal, ladyfingers, Mancurad mangoes and others would be obtained.
* Sawant said that hinterland tourism, eco-tourism and adventure tourism would be promoted.
* A tourist guide support scheme has been announced to help tourists.
* Heritage circuit for Bicholim and Sattari has been announced by Sawant.
* Goa to make efforts to build a Tribal Bhavan.
* He announced a Rs 1 lakh insurance cover for all cooperative societies.
* Sawant stressed on ease of doing business for industries. He also announced a labour and employment smart card for all employees in Goa to gather data on employment in the state.
* In order to reduce man-animal conflicts and to discourage monkeys and birds from venturing into farms, Goa will grow fruit bearing trees in forests.
* Goa will reconstitute the state finance commission in order to oversee the utilization of funds and to support lower tiers of governance, said Sawant.
* Goa has 100% door-to-door collection of waste, said Sawant.
* A medical college in south Goa will be set up through public private partnership.
* Rs 250 crore allocated to hold the National Games in Goa.
* Government will ensure completion of coast zone management plan, said Sawant.
* The crime rate has decreased by 10% in Goa, said Sawant.
* Integrated inspection plaza at all entry points.
* Sawant announced plans to modernize Goa Police force.
* Government to implement the long-pending advertisement bill.
* Sawant also announced that legislation to protect journalists from violence and threats will be introduced in the coming financial year.
* Sawant announced that 50 electrical buses along with charging stations will be bought for Kadamba transport corporation.
* The first flight from the greenfield airport at Mopa will take off in the first quarter of 2022.
* There is a proposal to complete underground cabling to ensure continuous power supply to domestic users and industries
* Sawant said that each bottle of liquor sold would carry a hologram to track genuineness of the bottle.
* To fill up revenue gaps, Sawant announced an increase in excise duty on liquor, hike in notified land prices and stamp duty.
* Goa to levy a professional tax on professionals in rural and urban areas.
* The chief minister will take a vote on account for five months. Full budget will be taken up in the monsoon session of the assembly.

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Traction and Implementation Lead to Solutions
Startups of all stages are invited to enter their product in Cambia Grove’s TRAILS Competition. Win access to real-world application and testing from UW Medicine’s Primary Care Innovation Lab!
The inaugural TRAILS Competition advances the mission of Cambia Grove to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and the traditional health care sector by selecting a startup to work with Primary Care Innovation Lab. PCI Lab, a Center based within UW Medicine’s Department of Family Medicine, provides services to accelerate the design, implementation and use of innovative products to improve the primary care practice.
Depending on the stage of your product, services may include: 1) needs assessment and workflow analysis, 2) system design, 3) implementation process and adoption, 4) in context and usability testing, as well as 5) scaling pilots and projects up to sustainable systems.
The winning startup will be selected after multiple rounds of judging by representatives from the “5 Points” of health care (patients, providers, payers, purchasers and policy makers), investors and other professionals that support the health startup community. All semifinalists will receive feedback from judges including a candid evaluation of the product’s ability to reach the quadruple aim in primary care setting.
Apply now for the opportunity to test your product in a multi-state primary care setting! Download the application here. (Download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader here.)
- First Place Prize (one)
- Evidence-based research services from PCI-Lab worth $25,000
- Second Place Prize (four)
- Two hours of consulting summarized in the form of a Reaction Report from PCI-Lab
- All semi-finalists receive a package of feedback from the first and second rounds of judging
- Startup Eligibility
- Investable company or organization
- Product Eligibility
- Solution relevant to the U.S. health care market
- Solution relevant to primary care
- Product should be at least a minimum viable product and/or a prototype
- April 10, 2018: First round applications open on Cambia Grove website
- April 17, 2018: TRAILS Competition Informational Event; 12-2pm PDT
- April 27, 2018: First round of applications due to email@example.com by 11:59PM PDT
- May 11, 2018: Semi-finalists announced
- May 25, 2018: Second round applications due to firstname.lastname@example.org by 11:59PM PDT
- June 12, 2018: Finalists announced (5)
- June 28, 2018: Final Round – Live Pitch Event at the Cambia Grove
- Download the application using this link.
- Save the PDF application to your computer.
- Open the application using Adobe Acrobat or a similar application (do not open the PDF in your internet browser). You can download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC using this link.
- To edit the PDF, select the “Fill and Sign” tool.
- Once the application is filled out, save the competed application and email as an attachment to email@example.com.
- If you are having difficulties, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org and we will reply within 24 hours. Printed and scanned applications submitted via email will also be accepted.
Terms and Conditions
- Startup and product must be eligible to participate.
- Applications will not be accepted after the deadlines posted.
- All finalists must be present for pitch event on June 28, 2018 at Cambia Grove. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
- Winning team will be announced at the end of the pitch event on June 28, 2018.
- The winning team will be expected to come to UW for an on-site orientation within six weeks of June 28, 2018, unless this is impractical for some applicants. Orientation will include overview of expectations, introduction to resources, administration requirements, and formation of a Project Advisory Board that will oversee and coach the team going forward. For applicants who would benefit from additional team members, we will arrange match-making opportunities during this visit. Travel funding is not available.
- Winning team will participate in promotional activities regarding the TRAILS Competition.
- PCI-Lab services must be completed within 12 months of the announcement of the winner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the prize? Evidence-based research services from PCI-Lab worth $25,000
What does evidence-based research mean? Health innovations are often created based on individual experiences and/or anecdotal evidence. Evidence-based research, which leads to evidence-based innovation, is the purposeful application of rigorously collected and analyzed data from multiple sources to inform the design and application of an innovation at all stages of development.
What is evidence-based innovation? The idea of evidence-based health innovation is that good-quality innovation should be based on a combination of critical thinking, creativity, and the best available evidence (aka evidence-based research). Evidence (or data) can come from many sources including talking with potential customers, observing user work flow, cost/benefit analysis, small trial, reading published literature, conducting a survey, or utilizing existing records. Although most innovators use some evidence in their decisions, many don’t have the access to robust, high-quality evidence.
How can PCI-Lab help you? PCI-Lab can help you garner rigorous, independently collected evidence to enable your startup to get the validation you need to move you through the development cycle. For evidence to be reliable and informative, data should be systematically collected and analyzed using robust and validated methods. PCI-Lab does this.
Why is evidence-based research important? Health innovations developed with poor or biased evidence can result in bad decisions, poor outcomes, and limited understanding of why things go wrong. The audience receptive to research-based evidence includes investors, policy makers, patients, providers, and health systems as they engage with promoting, adopting or using new health innovations.
What is Primary Care Innovation Lab (PCI-Lab)? The Primary Care Innovation Lab is a Center based within the University of Washington Department of Family Medicine, the #1-rated primary care program in the country according to US News and World Report. PCI-Lab’s mission is to accelerate the design, implementation and productive use of technology that has the potential to improve primary care practice and patient health through cutting-edge research and synergistic partnerships. PCI-Lab aims to bring industry, clinical and academic stakeholders together to accelerate the research and development of emerging technologies to improve health care delivery, reduce disease burden and control health care cost growth.
What types of companies can apply? Any investable company or organization
What is primary care? Primary care includes not only in primary care clinics, but community settings such as pharmacies, nursing homes, assisted living, and patients’ homes. Primary care is disease-agnostic, recognizing that comorbidities and acute/chronic care across the age span are the hallmark of health care delivery in these settings.
What is the Quadruple Aim? The Quadruple Aim is:
- Enhanced patient experience (including quality and satisfaction)
- Improved patient/population health care
- Reduced costs
- Improved work life of health care providers
What is a Reaction Report? A Reaction Report is a summary that provides medical, economic and information systems insights from a team of PCI-Lab experts.
What about confidentiality? Products and startups may be used in materials promoting the Cambia Grove TRAILS Competition. Finalists will pitch in front of a live audience. Winners may request a nondisclosure agreement with PCI-Lab.
What about my intellectual property? There is no exchange of IP to participate in this competition.
What about equity? No equity will be taken in exchange for prize money.
Can my startup submit more than one product? Yes
Can I apply if I’ve received funding already? Yes
Can I purchase additional time with PCI-Lab? Winner may purchase additional time with PCI-Lab. Other companies may apply with PCI-Lab to purchase their research services.
Who covers my travel expenses for the competition or subsequent meetings with PCI-Lab if I win? Contestants and winner pay for all travel expenses.
Does participating in this competition open doors to UW Medicine practices? While PCI-Lab is housed at University of Washington School of Medicine and its clinicians are affiliated with UW Medicine, PCI-Lab is an independent research center at UW and separate from UW Medicine. PCI-Lab has its own relationships and networks with clinics within UW Medicine, regionally through the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) Research and Practice Network, and nationally. These networks may be engaged depending on the evidence needed. Working with PCI-Lab does not imply that your company will have an audience with UW Medicine leadership or have an endorsement from UW Medicine.
Will I have access to EHR records? PCI-Lab will work with the winner to determine the best data to meet the company’s needs. If EHR records are deemed necessary, PCI-Lab will work with them to extract and analyze the data within the parameters of participating health systems. Raw data will not be available for the company’s direct use or for commercial purposes.
Will I have access to patients? PCI-Lab will work with the winner to determine the best data to meet the company’s needs. If patient access is necessary, PCI-Lab will work with them to engage its network of clinics within UW Medicine, regionally through the WWAMI Research and Practice Network, and nationally, and to identify the best way to recruit patients and work with patients to generate evidence.
- Impact of technology in a primary care setting (60%)
- Improves the patient experience.
- Reduces costs.
- Improves the health of the patient/population.
- Improves the workflow within the clinic.
- Has a strong competitive advantage.
- Significant quantity of patients or providers impacted.
- Impact of research on the development of the technology (35%)
- Evidence will accelerate the success of the innovation.
- Team is highly coachable, adaptable.
- Impact on equity and diversity in health care (15%)
- Product bridges a population health gap.
- Product is accessible and applicable to underserved populations.


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We offer a wide array of tabletop, collectible cards, and board gaming.
Wilderness Dice: BYOD - Domestic Expansion
Expand Wilderness Dice with up to two additional players, or play Wilderness Dice using any combination on animal decks. The key to expanding Wilderness Dice is making sure to include the proper number of dice. For the first two players, add 12 dice. Each additional player should add 3 dice to the total. Players will still only complete three rounds of dice rolls. This does mean that more players will have leftover cards at the end of each round.
The Domestic expansion includes both Farm animals and Pets. This collection is meant for players who want to use their favorite pets, or for families with farming roots. We hope that the domestic pack offers a wonderful selection of kids (and parents alike) favorite animals.

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Boroles could be a highly interesting class of materials for practical use in photovoltaic or LED applications – if it weren't for the molecules' extreme instability. Chemists from Würzburg have now discovered a powerful stabiliser.
Boroles are boron containing molecules that have great electron-accepting ability. This makes them excellently suited for materials that could bring further improvements to photovoltaics or OLEDs. But so far, boroles have had one major drawback: They are highly unstable and decay virtually immediately when in contact with water or oxygen.
Chemists at the University of Würzburg have now made an important step forward: Todd Marder and fellow chemists at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry have significantly stabilised borole molecules by adding a so-called fluoromesityl group, which makes the highly sensitive boroles about 600 times more resistant to water. As a result, the molecules are stable for ten to twelve hours compared to just one minute without the stabilising group. Their electron-accepting ability is fully preserved.
Now the new molecules' robustness will be verified in further tests. The fluoromesityl boroles have proved to be heat resistant and easily vapourable. Therefore, the Würzburg chemists are now eager to investigate whether the novel boroles can be vapour deposited on substrates in wafer-thin films. This would be a major prerequisite for technological applications. Moreover, the scientists are looking for other molecule groups that might stabilise boroles even more efficiently.
“Taming the beast: fluoromesityl groups induce a dramatic stability enhancement in boroles”, Zuolun Zhang, Robert M. Edkins, Martin Haehnel, Marius Wehner, Antonius Eichhorn, Lisa Mailänder, Michael Meier, Johannes Brand, Franziska Brede, Klaus Müller-Buschbaum, Holger Braunschweig, and Todd B. Marder. Chemical Science, published online 13 July 2015, DOI: 10.1039/C5SC02205C
Great collaborative spirit
Todd Marder's team with the work groups of Holger Braunschweig and Klaus Müller-Buschbaum has published the results in the magazine "Chemical Science". Marder emphasises that the joint research of boroles is characterised by a great collaborative spirit which is generally true for the atmosphere at the Würzburg department. The US chemist has researched and taught in Würzburg since 2012. In the 15 years before, he had been head of department at Durham University in England.
An excellent global network
He also points out that the Würzburg Department of Chemistry has an excellent global network: "Everyone here is committed to getting top-class international scientists to work in Würzburg." The Humboldt Foundation supports this goal by awarding generous grants to postdocs. The two initial authors of the publication in "Chemical Science", Zuolun Zhang from China and Robert M. Edkins from the UK, also arrived in Würzburg with a Humboldt scholarship in their pockets.
Comment for "Science" magazine
Shubhankar Kumar Bose from India joined the University of Würzburg as a Humboldt scholar and stayed there as a postdoc. Only recently did he and Todd Marder author a comment for "Science" magazine: As experts in boron chemistry and boron catalysis, the two scientists had been invited by the leading magazine to assess the work of a Canadian chemist ("A leap ahead for activating C-H bonds", 31 July 2015, Science Vol. 349 Issue 6247, p 473-474). This is another example of the international renown of the Würzburg Department of Chemistry
Top result in Shanghai Ranking
Accordingly, the Department of Chemistry has achieved good ranking results in the renowned Shanghai Ranking ("Academic Ranking of Universities Worldwide") of Jiao-Tong University for many years. In 2014, they ranked 30th among the more than 1,200 universities that were assessed which corresponds to rank two in the Germany-wide comparison. The Shanghai Ranking evaluates the research performance of universities according to various parameters.
Prof. Dr. Todd Marder, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Würzburg, Phone +49 931 31-85514, firstname.lastname@example.org
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New findings help to better calculate the oceans’ contribution to climate regulation
14.11.2018 | Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH
How algae and carbon fibers could sustainably reduce the athmospheric carbon dioxide concentration
14.11.2018 | Technische Universität München
Biochips have been developed at TU Wien (Vienna), on which tissue can be produced and examined. This allows supplying the tissue with different substances in a very controlled way.
Cultivating human cells in the Petri dish is not a big challenge today. Producing artificial tissue, however, permeated by fine blood vessels, is a much more...
Faster and secure data communication: This is the goal of a new joint project involving physicists from the University of Würzburg. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research funds the project with 14.8 million euro.
In our digital world data security and secure communication are becoming more and more important. Quantum communication is a promising approach to achieve...
On Saturday, 10 November 2018, the research icebreaker Polarstern will leave its homeport of Bremerhaven, bound for Cape Town, South Africa.
When choosing materials to make something, trade-offs need to be made between a host of properties, such as thickness, stiffness and weight. Depending on the application in question, finding just the right balance is the difference between success and failure
Now, a team of Penn Engineers has demonstrated a new material they call "nanocardboard," an ultrathin equivalent of corrugated paper cardboard. A square...
Physicists at ETH Zurich demonstrate how errors that occur during the manipulation of quantum system can be monitored and corrected on the fly
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Chiropractors employ manipulating the spine for a range of reasons. If the backbones are aligned, then all of the organs and muscles work properly. Without proper alignment, our organs do not perform as well. One more basis why they practice that type of therapy is to assist patients ease pain irrespective of whether that is damaged disc, muscle tension or arthritis, or to aid in recovering totally from sports injuries. They also use spinal manipulation for the purpose of adjusting the spinal alignment.
The chiropractor can also perform massage treatment on you during your visit. It’s similar to the massage you receive to ease any muscle tension and let you ease into a state of relaxation.
A chiropractor will place his or her hands upon your body and begin to work on the back and neck. Beginning with the basics, they will adjust the vertebrae, and then may go deeper using various techniques to relieve the strain on your spine. The methods that are used include ultrasound,spinal manipulation, as well as electrical muscle stimulation physical therapy. Each of them can aid in relieving neck pain and back pain.
Although chiropractors utilize chiropractic manipulation to relieve pain and loosen muscles, Some chiropractors employ other methods to successfully help improve the overall health of their patients. These techniques include: . Some chiropractic schools include vaccinations, nutrition counseling, physical therapy, sports medicine and speech therapy, among their other trainings. Due to the rising popularity of chiropractic treatments, there has also been an increase in people practicing chiropractic. It is currently the second most sought-after specialization in medicine, following surgery.
A great example of how cost can affect the effectiveness of a chiropractor’s care can be found with laser treatment. Typically, chiropractor offices feature a package price that includes the X-rays, a thorough analysis by the chiropractor to assess the severity of your problem and treatments options, as well as an appointment with the chiropractor to further evaluate your problem. If you choose to go to a chiropractor that doesn’t include a laser treatment that you can expect to be charged more for the treatment by itself than if you work to a non-chiropractor’s office. This is due to the fact that it will take time to complete the adjustments needed to align your back bone. A chiropractor can save money by performing these adjustments without ever requiring you to pay upfront. However, if you select this type of a chiropractor, make sure you actually go to one that includes an laser treatment.
Another common fee discrepancy is with soft tissue or manual therapy treatments. Nearly all chiropractic office services will incorporate soft tissue manipulation and/or stretch. These types of treatment options can help relieve tension and so allow for a return to motion for joints and muscles that are injured. Some chiropractors can charge when it comes to soft-tissue or manual treatment options based on the actual extent of your injury or illness. So, if you have a bad back, you could possibly be paid more compared to if you have lower back pain. This is due to chiropractor offices usually recognize the benefits associated with gentle treatments meant for patients suffering from serious injuries or illnesses.
Another way that chiropractor pricing can vary comes through adjustments. The term ‘adjustments’ refers to any type of adjustment on your spine, which can range from chiropractic manipulation to electrical activation or perhaps heat therapy. If you visit the office of a chiropractor and are offered an adjustment based on the diagnosis of a need or problem that your spine is having. If you go to a chiropractor who specializes for sports medicine, they might perform the adjustment based on what the patient is experiencing physically. In any case, chiropractic adjustments are more expensive than an ordinary adjustment.
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About 50 people gathered at Five Crowns Restaurant this afternoon for the annual Meet the Mayor luncheon event, which featured Newport Beach Mayor Keith Curry and his State of the City speech.
Curry, who was mayor in 2010, praised City Council members Mike Henn and Nancy Gardner, who served as mayor for the past two years, for their leadership during tough economic times.
“I am very pleased to report to you that our city is financially strong,” he said. The city’s reserve account has more than $100 million, he said.
“It’s more than ever in the history of Newport Beach, and we did that through a recession,” he said. “I’m very proud of that.”
Curry praised the city’s efforts to work on pension reform, dredging and the library expansion and Civic Center project. He said that bicycle safety would be a priority during his tenure as mayor, as well as work on plans to outsource the city’s trash collection and jail.
Chamber members and guests attending the luncheon dined on pork loin, mashed potatoes and broccolini. After the speech, Curry answered a few questions from the audience, including the future of fire rings in Newport Beach and whether the library would offer coffee service. (The fire rings removal needs Coastal Commission approval, he said, and the library eventually will have coffee available.)
After the event, Curry said the speech was excerpted from a longer speech he plans to present at the Mayor’s Dinner, sponsored by Speak Up Newport, scheduled for Feb. 8.

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Scott talks about how recently indicted Philadelphia political boss, John Dougherty, spent millions putting his people on the PA Supreme Court and in the Governor’s mansion.
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The bells in the watchtower tolled twelve times and the final toll reverberated slowly into their usual grim silence. The night was so cold that even the moon preferred to hide behind a thick blanket of clouds. All the residents of Trishnapur were sleeping soundly in their warm beds. Well, almost all. Ranjit Singh, the commander-in-chief of the Royal Army of Trishnapur, meditatively paced about his private chambers as the thick candles in his room dutifully burned overtime.
That afternoon, Maharaja Devendra Pratap had summoned him and ordered him to immediately begin preparations for an invasion of Suvarnanagar. The Maharaja also wanted to know by the next day how long it would take the army to be ready for the attack. Annexing Suvarnanagar had been Maharaja's coveted dream for a long time. It was a small kingdom on the northern border of Trishnapur with a formidable army of highly trained men. But it was not that fact that vexed Ranjit Singh the most, for he had fought and won against much stronger battalions in his fifteen years of blemishless service. The seeds of his anxiety were rooted elsewhere.
A few days back Ranjit Singh had gone hunting with some of his close friends and associates. While returning they had passed through some of the villages dotting the expansive kingdom. He was utterly shocked by the plight of the villagers, struggling to make both ends meet. The farmers had been relegated to a state of starvation, although the land of Trishnapur yielded rich harvests year after year. Some children, on their way to 'work' at a nearby small-scale factory, had stared at their retinue with a hollow gaze, their eyes searching for a childhood each life deserves. The only trusted companions of the peasants seemed to be death and disease. Ranjit Singh discovered that the high taxes required to sustain the exorbitant expenses of the army, perpetually busy with warfare, were responsible for this condition. He also learned that similar situations existed throughout most of the countryside, and most of the people were highly dissatisfied with the decadent administration.
Since his return, Ranjit Singh had been extremely restless. The revelation of the other side of the picture had triggered a disturbing thought process. Until this awakening, he had been immensely proud of his achievements and services to his motherland. His belief that the wealth generated from the innumerable conquests was bringing prosperity to the land had been struck down in a swift, cruel motion. As a member of the elite, he took life for granted, and had never questioned how the society he existed in operated. Now he had realised the evils of his society, and even more horrifying, the evil in his complicity to promote it. To add to his woes, Ranjit Singh had also heard alarming news from his informants that word of rebellion against the empire was brewing in the capital.
Ranjit Singh paused, and gazed for a moment upon his chambers. The sight of the expensive chandelier, the dagger and shield studded with select precious stones proudly adorning the wall (a gift from the defeated Maharaja of Mahaur given after the collapse of his army), the decorative table carved entirely out of elephant tusks (a trophy from their historic win over the Pururvas) sickened him - his mind was filled only with the images of the sub-human conditions his fellow countrymen struggled in. Even the priceless necklace of true pearls, which had been gifted to him by Maharaja Devendra Pratap himself, seemed to suffocate him.
He resumed pacing across the hall as his mind desperately groped for a fitting reply to the Maharaja. There was no doubt that the army needed no more than a fortnight to regroup and prepare for an attack that would overwhelm their opposition. The military man in him took over, as his mind fell into the familiar rhythm of devising an invincible strategy. First he would have a small fraction of the army launch a boisterous attack from the southern border of Suvarnanagar, drawing out and engaging a large part of their eager army. Then the real muscle of Trishnapur's forces would cross the huge lake on the western border of Suvarnanagar, regarded as a natural moat by the Suvarnanagar army, and strike an unexpected, lethal blow from that front. Ranjit Singh was confident that the second battalion would decimate the remnant defences in the capital of Suvarnanagar, and their king and senior ministers would be sitting ducks. "But what is all of it really worth?" pondered Ranjit Singh, returning to the issue at hand. "Another victory that would undoubtedly harvest an abundance of extravagant treasures, all of it to be hoarded by the Maharaja in order to gratify his lust for grand palaces and colossal temples in his name. And any surplus would be greedily lapped up by his sycophant courtiers or carelessly gifted away to dandy musicians or nubile dancers. Not even the smallest portion would find its way back to the common men who kept the wheels of the economy going with their sweat and blood."
"Should I acquiesce with the Maharaja's wishes, in accordance with the oath I had taken, an oath to be loyal to the Maharaja till the last drop of blood in my body? Or should I stand up boldly for the cause of my countrymen and persuade him to abandon his destructive plans, and concentrate on the welfare of the people? I can also warn him of the discontentment brewing in the kingdom and a possible rebellion. The real dilemma is whether I should attach my loyalties with my motherland or with the king who rules her. Will my ancestors who have served the throne with total submission of their body and soul ever forgive me for defying the authority of my leader?" reflected Ranjit Singh with a heavy heart. The larger-than-life portraits of his great-grandfathers loomed silently over him, as if observing him and awaiting a decision.
Ranjit Singh sighed and slowly walked up to the window. The closed quarters of his mind seemed to open up as he inhaled the fresh, cool breeze. He had finally reached a decision. He decided that his duty to the nation was foremost. He would explain the situation to the Maharaja and try his best to convince him to put the interests of the ruled ranks above everything else. Devendra Pratap had to understand that there was no option but to provide the citizens a life of peace, prosperity and contentment. But if he chose to ignore this viewpoint, Ranjit Singh would refuse to continue as the main instrument of suffering of the people. And even if it scorched his conscience beyond recognition, he would overthrow the Maharaja from the position he had dishonoured for so long! "At least I can count on the army's fierce loyalty to me, and can be certain that the generals would not shirk from even opposing the crown, if the need arose", thought Ranjit Singh with a wry smile. He would then usher in a new era in Trishnapur, aimed at repairing the badly damaged social fibre of the state.
With a light heart, he blew out the candles and stretched out on his bed. Soon he was asleep and snoring soundly. It wasn't long when a shadow emerged from the window and stealthily walked up to the bed. The intruder sneered on seeing a contented smile on the commander-in-chief's face. He covered Ranjit Singh's face with a pillow to stifle any sounds, and stabbed him repeatedly till his body stopped convulsing.
The assassin, pleased with the success of his assignment, tiptoed to the window. Before jumping out, he looked back and thought, "Long live the revolution!! One of the biggest traitors of the country is dead. And other traitors will be felled just like he has been. Our struggle has begun, and we will not stop till our dream of offering justice to all people and providing them a life of peace, prosperity and contentment materialises."

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Kestrel (4B ‘S’) pickups are extremely punchy and focused, giving player the ability to walk a low-mid focused blues line, articulate a high-mid focused fretless style part rich with harmonics, nail the scooped midrange and sweet top-end sound slappers favor, and wield a razor sharp blistering rock bassline. This bass has growl to burn!
Designed in PRS’s Maryland shop, the Kestrel’s alder body and modern neck through construction provide sustain and evenly balanced tone. The maple/walnut neck has been meticulously designed, and the 34” scale length makes this an instantly comfortable bass for players old and new. A modern bridge allows you the choice of strings through the bridge or the body to yield even more tonal possibilities.
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The second readings of three ordinances regarding city code for retail signs was addressed by the Pella City Council at this week’s meeting.
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Calibration is technically just a way of measuring that ensures measurements match from one method of measurement to the next. For instance, a person that weighs 135 pounds would measure in at 135 pounds on a properly calibrated bathroom scale; but if it was improperly calibrated, it may show them weighing more or less than they actually do. With that being said, calibration is really important.
Instruments are often measured according to a standard to ensure their accuracy. The standard is simply an instrument that is known to be accurate. These standards may be varied from one geographic location to the next. There are also different industry requirements depending on the industry. For example, medical and healthcare equipment may be held at a higher standard for calibration accuracy.
Types of equipment requiring calibration include electrical instruments, pressure equipment, temperature equipment, high voltage equipment, torque equipment, dimensional equipment, detection equipment, and testing equipment – among others.
Calibration vs. Adjustment
Typically, calibration is the process of measuring an instrument’s accuracy, but it is often followed up by making adjustments to ensure that the instrument is accurate. Adjustments should only be made by professionals who are skilled in the calibration industry, such as Calibration Lab. After adjustments are made, typically the machine is calibrated again to ensure accuracy.
How often is Calibration Required?
Calibration is not a one-time thing. Many instruments must be calibrated often, depending on the particular requirements of the industry. It is important to be aware of the calibration requirements for certain instruments to stay compliant. Some instruments may even go through something called a pre-calibration test. This is where they ensure that the instrument is read to be calibrated. This avoids attempts to calibrate equipment that may not be in proper working condition.
Why Calibration is Very Important
We already discussed the fact that often times, instruments must be calibrated more than once. This is due to the fact that accuracy of results tends to shift over time. This can be due to a lot of factors, including how often the instrument is used, and the conditions under which the equipment is used. To ensure that results remain accurate, even with changing conditions, calibration is important.
This helps to cut down on errors, and also keeps a certain level of quality control. Let’s take, for example, the restaurant industry. If certain refrigerator items must be kept at a temperature below 45 degrees, and the refrigerator is improperly calibrated, there may be no way to ensure that the food was kept at a safe temperature. This may make it unsafe for consumption, and can lead to a plethora of problems.
While we gave the example of the importance of calibration in the restaurant industry, it is also important in many other industries. It is especially important in the medical industry, as healthcare related devices really need to be calibrated properly in order to give the most accurate results. Accuracy in medical testing can make a big impact on treatment options, and it can ultimately make the difference between life and death.
Getting Your Instruments Calibrated
Calibration should be left to professionals. By sending devices to a professional calibration company, you can have peace of mind that the calibration was done based on international or national standards. This also allows you to trace the accuracy of your equipment. Most calibration companies keep records of calibration, so that you can see when the instrument was last calibrated, and whether or not it required any adjustments. It just helps to have a paper trail of these things, considering how important calibration really is.


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MARSHALL - After much talk at past meetings, members of the Lyon County Board took the first step in the direction of having an appointed county recorder and auditor/treasurer at their regular meeting Tuesday. County commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of requesting to appoint candidates to the two offices, instead of electing them.
However, Lyon County Administrator Loren Stomberg cautioned board members, the final decision is still far off.
"We are just at the beginning of a very long road," he said.
The possibility of making the offices of county recorder and auditor/treasurer appointed was brought up at past county board meetings, most recently in September. Appointing the two offices could allow for changes that could increase efficiency for the county, and would help ensure that officials are selected for their skills and background, Stomberg said. Part of the past discussion focused on the timing of making a switch. One opportunity to change to an appointed auditor/treasurer would come after current Auditor/Treasurer Paula VanOverbeke's term ends in 2014.
Stomberg said Tuesday that other Minnesota counties, including Kandiyohi County, would be seeking special legislation which would give them the ability to decide to appoint auditor/treasurers and recorders. The Kandiyohi County Board would be discussing the issue Tuesday, he said.
"There is an opportunity, so I'm bringing it back to the board," Stomberg said.
If commissioners wanted to pursue a bill this year, Stomberg said, there was some urgency in order to meet legislative deadlines.
In order to change the offices of auditor/treasurer and recorder from elected to appointed, the county would need special legislation passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate, and signed by Gov. Mark Dayton. The bill would give the county permission to make the change, Stomberg said, but the county board would still need to advertise and hold a public hearing before passing a resolution.
The bill would also have to be open to public petitions for a referendum on the question, Stomberg said. At least 10 percent of registered voters in Lyon County would need to sign a petition in order to put the question of appointive/elective offices to a public vote.
If a resolution to appoint county auditor/treasurers and recorders is approved, "Is there a point of no return?" asked Commissioner Rodney Stensrud.
Stomberg said state law allows the positions to go back to being elected after three years. That can be done either by a resolution of the county board or by a public petition.
Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of asking for state permission to make the offices appointive. Commissioner Rick Anderson cast the vote against, and Commissioner Mark Goodenow was absent from Tuesday's meeting.
The next step in the process, Stomberg said, would be asking legislators to sponsor a bill.

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(ASAHI) Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s “frozen wall of earth” has failed to prevent groundwater from entering the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, and the utility needs a new plan to address the problem, experts said.
An expert panel with the Nuclear Regulation Authority received a report from TEPCO on the current state of the project on Aug. 18. The experts said the ice wall project, almost in its fifth month, has shown little or no success.
“The plan to block groundwater with a frozen wall of earth is failing,” said panel member Yoshinori Kitsutaka, a professor of engineering at Tokyo Metropolitan University. “They need to come up with another solution, even if they keep going forward with the plan.”
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The Nexus 7 is the first fully-fledged Android tablet from Google and it was, wait for it….wait for it…Yes. Developed in cahoots with ASUS. This is a gorgeous, top of line piece of kit that blends the leading hardware from ASUS with the latest services and offerings from Google. It looks pretty good from where I’m sitting, let me tell you.
This Android tablet from Google and ASUS will be the first device to run the next version of Android – Android 4.1. aka Jelly Bean (funny how these names always make me hungry). The device isn’t just good looking and packed with high quality hardware, it is also aimed at a decent price point so that it’s accessible. This is a very clever move and one that likely has many sitting back and going, “Hmmm”.
The Nexus has been designed to handle entertainment, media, productivity, and gaming – all the features on offer at Google Play. It has a front-facing camera, a microphone, a micro-USB port, 3.5mm headset jack, touchscreen, NFC (ooooh), a power lock/volume key, and a speaker. The screen is seven inches wide and the Nexus 7 has a textured chassis for firmer grip control and you can do anything from read a book, hold a video conference to work on a presentation.
It boasts the title of being the world’s first quad-core seven inch tablet with Android 4.1 and is nice and fast, and the 4-PLUS-1 processor with PRISM technology means that battery consumption is more controlled for longer usage – up to 9.5 hours of continuous usage (reasonable usage, of course). The four CPU cores offer max performance with each core automatically enabled or disabled dependent on the workload.
The screen is a 1280×800 IPS screen with scratch resistant Corning Fit Glass and a 178 degree viewing angle. It also has a brightness of up to 400nits in outdoor viewing conditions. The device also supports Google Wallet that allows you to load your cards onto the site and use the app to make payments, unfortunately this is not yet available in the UK, but it probably won’t be long before it arrives here too.
Then there is, of course, the lovely NFC feature that gets you into the world of connectivity, tap and share. And as NFC expands across the UK (you can see loads of Olympic examples here) you will be able to take advantage of these with the Nexus 7. ASUS have already started showing off their range of cool accessories to go with the Nexus 7 and I’ve got my eye on the cool travel covers. Nice.


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10 Ways to Improve Stomach Acid Levels. Stomach acid is critical for disinfecting and killing off bad microbes and for optimizing protein digestion in the body.
Jul 19, 2012. As well as acid reflux and heartburn, GERD is sometimes associated. in your throat, a bad taste in your mouth, and stomach noises. If the medication relieves the symptoms, then it is very likely that GERD is causing them.
Nov 25, 2018. Symptoms of low stomach acid include heartburn, indigestion and. (excess stomach acid production) and its treatment with patentable acid.
If the persistent heartburn is severe and Gastro Esphageal Reflux Disease. If the LES is loose or weak, ferocious stomach acids can back up into the. Treating Barrett's esophagus with medical or even surgical intervention will not usually.
Starchy vegetables such as parsnips and sweet potatoes can help treat acid reflux and heartburn. Starchy vegetables are alkaline, which means they help neutralize the acid in the stomach that contributes to acid reflux and heartburn.
Risk factors include those that increase the production of acid in the stomach, as well as structural problems that allow acid reflux into the esophagus.
Constant exposure to stomach acid can irritate the lining of the esophagus and. How severe the disease becomes depends on how weakened the LES is, Treatment is aimed at reducing reflux and damage to the lining of the esophagus.
There's no single cure for acid indigestion. If you have some healthy acids in your diet, your stomach won't release as much acid when you eat meals. If you experience frequent heartburn or acid reflux, our low acid coffees may allow you.
Bad breath caused by your acid reflux is very pungent and acidic smelling. This is because the hydrochloric acid in your stomach is mixed in with bile, enzymes and of course undigested food particles.
Q. Is yogurt good for acid reflux ? A. Yogurt could be great for strengthening the stomach walls and digestive enzymes. It could help with acid reflux because of the pain-relieving properties that so many acid reflux sufferers go through.
Aug 11, 2017. from acidic stomach contents rising into the esophagus (acid reflux). asthma, unexplained chest pain, bad breath, erosion of enamel on.
Oct 21, 2015. No matter what it is, your upset stomach may be trying to tell you something!. If you're on the hunt for gas relief, try going for a walk after eating or taking an. One common cause of heartburn is the condition acid reflux.
Learn more about bad breath and your stomach, here. Luckily, antibiotics offer an effective treatment to eliminate the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. It can also cause tooth erosion due to the acid in your stomach carrying into the.
Feb 13, 2019. In Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure authors Jamie Kaufman, MD , which are featured in the book's 75 original, low-fat recipes. is a great food for acid reflux and actually seems to improve stomach function.
Learn about GORD symptoms and treatments. oesophagitis (a sore, inflamed oesophagus); bad breath; bloating and belching; feeling or being sick; pain. Surgery to stop stomach acid leaking into your oesophagus may be recommended if.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus.
Heartburn is a sensation of burning in the chest caused by stomach acid backing up into the esophagus (food pipe). The burning is usually in the central part of the chest, just behind the sternum (breast bone).
When the LES relaxes too often or for too long, stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. Often your child will just have a bad taste in his or her mouth. Or your. Treatment will depend on your child's symptoms, age, and general health.
Millions of dollars are spent yearly for alkalizers, laxatives and anti-gas remedies. Physicians prescribe drugs for the relief of abdominal discomfort. One of the greatest causes of gastro-intestinal discomfort is bad food combinations. Let us examine the average meal, consumed in the average American home. It consists of bread, meat, potatoes.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux, is a long- term condition in which stomach contents rise up into the esophagus, resulting in either symptoms or complications. Symptoms include the taste of acid in the back of the mouth, heartburn, bad. Treatment options include lifestyle changes; medications; and sometimes.
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What Causes Acid Reflux Disease? One common cause of acid reflux disease is a stomach abnormality called a hiatal hernia. This occurs when the upper part of the stomach.
May 11, 2018. Acid reflux medication can cause gut dysbiosis. The tricky part about determining if your stomach acid is too low or too high is that symptoms.
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The terms heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are often used interchangeably. They actually have very different meanings.
Chronic stomach upset can contribute to enamel erosion. Acid reflux can wear away the enamel on the inside surfaces of your teeth, to prevent tooth enamel erosion and suggest ways to get relief if you are also suffering from dry mouth.
29.03.2019 · Your stomach is full of naturally produced acid that helps break down food and protects the GI tract from infection. But, excess stomach acid can cause uncomfortable symptoms, pain, and even severe health problems.
How to cure bad breath from stomach disorders is useful to know if you suspect you may be suffering from the kind of stomach problem which can cause your breath to be less than fresh.
When your body produces too much stomach acid the acid enters your. People often drink milk to provide relief for heartburn and decrease stomach acid. you have problems swallowing, your symptoms get worse or you experience.
Find out about the best natural home remedies for heartburn to try at home. When stomach acid backs up into your esophagus, you feel a burning pain.
Prevent bad breath from stomach by being aware of its causes. The gut microbiome, intestinal flora and your diet may all be factors.
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Finding an acid reflux treatment or a natural cure for GERD is actually quite simple, and you don’t automatically have to go the medical route with acid reflux medication if you are looking for acid.
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I debated on how best to present this information to you, my reader. Why the difficulty? Well, you see, I’m not a big believer in popping my morning vitamins. Not that it isn’t very important to get the proper vitamins. It absolutely is. However, I believe that it is exceptionally important to get them from the most effective source possible and I am convinced that the best source of vital vitamins and nutrients is food. Of course, vitamin makers and pharmaceutical companies would disagree, but most everyone else is becoming aware of the dangers associated with trying to get all your daily vitamins from a pill. I could point you to several studies done on this very subject, but that isn’t what I want this post to focus on. A quick Google search will turn up enough results for you to do your own investigation. Regardless of what the commercials tell you, it is actually quite easy to gain all the vitamins necessary from simply eating a balanced, colorful diet. Yes, colorful. Red, green, purple, blue, yellow…the more colorful the better! So, we’ll start at ‘A’ and work our way through to ‘Z’. I’ll cover the benefits of the vitamin, as well as a few delicious natural sources of it. This is by no means a complete list and you may find that it grows with time. It is likely going to be a 3-5 post series, as well, as there are a lot of vitamins to cover!
Also known as retinol. You’ve probably heard that it’s good for your eyes, but why, and what else is it good for?
Specifically, it promotes healthy eyes and is necessary for helping your eyes to adjust to light changes. There is much more to Vitamin A than eye health, though. It is also necessary for healthy skin and teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, and the mucous membranes.
Vitamin A is also known as a carotenoid. A cartenoid is a dark colored dye that is found in plants and is capable of turning into a form of Vitamin A. A little confusing? Yeah, I know. Basically, if a food contains carotenoids it will convert to Vitamin A when consumed. One of the more common forms of a carotenoid is beta-carotene, which is a wonderful antioxidant.
Antioxidants help protect our bodies from damaged caused by free-radicals. Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and macular degeneration can all be helped by antioxidants. Antioxidants also enhance the immune system. A lack of Vitamin A can cause poor vision, leave you prone to infections and diarrhea and some other nasty symptoms. Too much Vitamin A can cause nausea, irritability, blurred vision, growth retardation, hair loss, an enlarged spleen and liver, birth defects and may be linked to increased risk of bone fractures. Oh, yeah…and it can turn your skin orange.
If you are relying on a pill for your vitamin A, be wary. The source is not natural and it is absorbed by your system differently than when you are getting it from food. To avoid overdosing on vitamin A while still getting the needed daily dose, try munching on some of these foods:
eggs meat milk cheese cream beef liver kidney cod halibut fish oil
Natural sources of beta-carotene include:
carrots pumpkin sweet potatoes winter squashes cantaloupe
pink grapefruit apricots broccoli spinach dark green, leafy vegetables
Vitamin B The ‘B’ vitamins are actually six individual vitamins that are often lumped together and called ‘B complex’. As a whole, the B vitamins are necessary for breaking down carbohydrates into glucose, thus providing energy for the body, breaking down fats and proteins which aids the functioning of the nervous system, providing muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract and for maintaining the health of the skin, hair, mouth, eyes and liver. It is rare to find Vitamin B deficiency in the US, but is common in many countries where good nutrition is an issue. B Vitamin supplements are not needed in most people, providing you have a well-rounded diet. As you will see, it is readily available in many common foods.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) B1 converts food into energy and is essential for maintaining the health of the nervous system, muscular system and cardiovascular system. Thiamine deficiency is most often seen in alcoholics. It can cause many problems including anemia, paralysis, muscle spasms, short-term memory problems, sensitivity of the teeth, cheeks and gums, as well as cracked lips. No health issues are associated with too much B1 because the body simply eliminates the excess. The best sources of Vitamin B1 are: whole-grain cereals bread red meat egg yolks green leafy vegetables legumes sweet corn brown rice berries yeast the germ and husks of grains and nuts
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Riboflavin works in conjunction with other B vitamins to process calories from carbohydrates, protein and fat. It is necessary for growth and red cell production, as well as healthy skin and good vision. While B2 deficiency is rare, it can cause skin disorders, inflammation of the soft tissue lining around the mouth and nose, anemia and light-sensitivity. It can cause painful cracks to develop at the corners of your lips, and inflammation of the tongue. As with B1, excess Riboflavin is eliminated from the body, so overdosing on B2 is unlikely. Good sources of B2 include: whole-grain products milk meat eggs cheese peas
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) Niacin is essential for converting calories from protein, fat and carbohydrates into energy, aiding the function of the digestive system, maintaining a normal appetite and for healthy skin and nerves and reducing LDL cholesterol. Niacin deficiency can cause pellagra, a disease that, in times past, was often associated with the very poor and was a major cause of mental illness. The symptoms of pellagra are red and painful tongue, diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia, and, ultimately, death. This is one of the few B vitamins that can cause negative side effects when too much is taken. High doses of niacin can include flushed skin, itching, headaches, cramps, nausea and skin eruptions. Good sources of Niacin include: meats fish brewer’s yeast milk eggs legumes potatoes peanuts
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) Don’t recognize this one? Maybe you will recognize it by one of it’s more common associations ~panthenol D. Remember the girl who swings her long, shiny hair around in front of the camera while that narrator announces, “made with Panthenol D!”? B5 is where Panthenol D comes from. It is thought to make hair more manageable, softer, and shinier by filling in cracks in the hair shaft. While I wouldn’t recommend their product, I would recommend vitamin B5. Yes, this vitamin, like the others in the B complex, is needed to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy. There is so much more to this vitamin, though! Vitamin B5 is highly valuable in the secretion of hormones, such as cortisone, because of its role in supporting the adrenal gland. used in the release of energy as well as the metabolism of fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is used in the creation of lipids, neurotransmitters, steroid hormones and hemoglobin. These hormones assist the metabolism, fight allergies and help maintain healthy skin, muscles and nerves. We aren’t done yet, though. Vitamin B5 is critical to the manufacture of red blood cells, sex and stress-related hormones produced in the adrenal glands, maintaining a healthy digestive tract and it helping the body use other vitamins (particularly B2 [riboflavin]) more effectively. It is also thought to enhance the activity of the immune system and improve the body’s ability to withstand stressful conditions. Acne sufferers may find Vitamin B5 beneficial also. It helps the skin more readily absorb other nutrients and promotes healing. B5 deficiency can cause fatigue, insomnia, depression, irritability, vomiting, stomach pains, burning feet, and upper respiratory infections. Good sources of B5 include: brewer’s yeast corn cauliflower kale broccoli tomatoes avocado legumes lentils egg yolks turkey duck milk beef~ especially organ meats such as liver and kidney chicken split peas peanuts soybeans sweet potatoes sunflower seeds salmon whole-grain breads and cereals lobster wheat germ *Note: Pantothenic acid can be lost in cooking, when exposed to acids like vinegar, or alkali such as baking soda and, to a large degree, in canning.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) B6 is essential for red blood cell production and is needed for more than 100 enzymes involved in protein metabolism. It assists the immune system and promotes the growth of new cells. It has been linked to cancer immunity and fights the formation of homocysteine, a chemical detrimental to the heart muscle. It helps maintain the health of lymphoid organs (thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes) that make your white blood cells, also. B6 is a valuable ingredient for controlling your mood and behavior and studies suggest that it may benefit children with learning difficulties. It is known to help balance hormonal changes in women and helps with pre-menstrual fluid retention, severe period pains, emotional PMS symptoms, premenstrual acne and nausea in early pregnancy. It is also valuable in the prevention of dandruff, eczema and psoriasis. Deficiency of B5 can produce mood swings, depression, loss of sexual drive, dermatitis, glossitis (a sore tongue), depression, confusion, and convulsions Good sources of B6 include: brewer’s yeast eggs poultry pork carrots fish liver kidneys peas wheat germ walnuts soybeans oats whole grains banana