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METRONIDAZOLE- metronidazole solution
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For Intravenous Infusion Only.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Metronidazole Injection USP and other antibacterial drugs, Metronidazole Injection USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Metronidazole Injection USP is a sterile, parenteral dosage form of metronidazole in water.
Each 100 mL of Metronidazole Injection USP contains a sterile, nonpyrogenic, isotonic, buffered solution of Metronidazole USP 500 mg, Sodium Chloride USP 740 mg, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate•7H2 O USP 112 mg, and Citric Acid Anhydrous USP 40 mg in Water for Injection USP. Metronidazole Injection USP has a calculated osmolarity of 297 mOsmol/liter and a pH of 5.8 (4.5–7.0). Sodium content: 13.5 mEq/container.
Metronidazole is classified as a nitroimidazole antimicrobial and is administered by the intravenous route.
Metronidazole USP is chemically designated 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-ethanol (C6 H9 N3 O3 ):
Not made with natural rubber latex, PVC, or DEHP.
The plastic container is a copolymer of ethylene and propylene formulated and developed for parenteral drugs. The copolymer contains no plasticizers. The safety of the plastic container has been confirmed by biological evaluation procedures.
The material passes Class VI testing as specified in the U.S. Pharmacopeia for Biological Tests – Plastic Containers. The container/solution unit is a closed system and is not dependent upon entry of external air during administration. No vapor barrier is necessary.
Metronidazole is a synthetic antibacterial compound. Disposition of metronidazole in the body is similar for both oral and intravenous dosage forms, with an average elimination half-life in healthy humans of eight hours.
The major route of elimination of metronidazole and its metabolites is via the urine (60 to 80% of the dose), with fecal excretion accounting for 6 to 15% of the dose. The metabolites that appear in the urine result primarily from side-chain oxidation (1-[β -hydroxyethyl]-2-hydroxymethyl-5-nitroimidazole and 2-methyl-5-nitroimidazole-1-yl-acetic acid) and glucuronide conjugation, with unchanged metronidazole accounting for approximately 20% of the total. Renal clearance of metronidazole is approximately 10 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Metronidazole is the major component appearing in the plasma, with lesser quantities of the 2-hydroxymethyl metabolite also being present. Less than 20% of the circulating metronidazole is bound to plasma proteins. Both the parent compound and the metabolite possess in vitro bactericidal activity against most strains of anaerobic bacteria.
Metronidazole appears in cerebrospinal fluid, saliva, and human milk in concentrations similar to those found in plasma. Bactericidal concentrations of metronidazole have also been detected in pus from hepatic abscesses.
Plasma concentrations of metronidazole are proportional to the administered dose. An eight-hour intravenous infusion of 100 to 4,000 mg of metronidazole in normal subjects showed a linear relationship between dose and peak plasma concentration.
In patients treated with metronidazole injection using a dosage regimen of 15 mg/kg loading dose followed six hours later by 7.5 mg/kg every six hours, peak steady-state plasma concentrations of metronidazole averaged 25 mcg/mL with trough (minimum) concentrations averaging 18 mcg/mL.
Decreased renal function does not alter the single-dose pharmacokinetics of metronidazole. However, plasma clearance of metronidazole is decreased in patients with decreased liver function.
In one study newborn infants appeared to demonstrate diminished capacity to eliminate metronidazole. The elimination half-life, measured during the first three days of life, was inversely related to gestational age. In infants whose gestational ages were between 28 and 40 weeks, the corresponding elimination half-lives ranged from 109 to 22.5 hours.
Metronidazole, a nitroimidazole, exerts antibacterial effects in an anaerobic environment against most obligate anaerobes. Once metronidazole enters the organism by passive diffusion and activated in the cytoplasm of susceptible anaerobic bacteria, it is reduced; this process includes intra-cellular electron transport donors such as ferredoxin and transfer of an electron to the nitro group of the metronidazole leading to formation of a short-lived nitroso free radical. Because of this alteration of the metronidazole molecule, a concentration gradient is created and maintained which promotes the drug’s intracellular transport. The reduced form of metronidazole and free radicals may interact with DNA leading to inhibition of DNA synthesis, DNA degradation, and death of bacteria. The precise mechanism of action of metronidazole is unclear.
A potential for development of resistance exists against metronidazole.
Resistance may be due to multiple mechanisms that include decreased uptake of the drug, altered reduction efficiency, overexpression of the efflux pumps, inactivation of the drug, and/or increased DNA damage repair.
Metronidazole does not possess any clinically relevant activity against facultative anaerobes or obligate aerobes.
Metronidazole has been shown to be active against most isolates of the following bacteria both in vitro and clinical infections as described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section.
Bacteroides fragilis group (B. fragilis, B. distasonis, B. ovatus, B. thetaiotaomicron, B. vulgatus)
The following in vitro data are available, but their clinical significance is unknown: Metronidazole exhibits in vitro minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC’s) of 8 mcg/mL or less against most (≥90%) isolates of the following bacteria; however, the safety and effectiveness of metronidazole in treating clinical infections due to these bacteria have not been established in adequate and well-controlled clinical trials.
Bacteroides fragilis group (B. caccae, B. uniformis)
Prevotella species (P. bivia, P. buccae, P. disiens)
For specific information regarding susceptibility test interpretive criteria, and associated test methods and quality control standards recognized by FDA for this drug, please see: http://www.fda.gov/STIC.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Metronidazole Injection USP and other antibacterial drugs, Metronidazole Injection USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
Metronidazole Injection USP is indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. Indicated surgical procedures should be performed in conjunction with Metronidazole Injection USP therapy. In a mixed aerobic and anaerobic infection, antibiotics appropriate for the treatment of the aerobic infection should be used in addition to Metronidazole Injection USP.
Metronidazole Injection USP is effective in Bacteroides fragilis infections resistant to clindamycin, chloramphenicol, and penicillin.
Intra-Abdominal Infections , including peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscess, and liver abscess, caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group (B. fragilis, B. distasonis, B. ovatus, B. thetaiotaomicron, B. vulgatus), Clostridium species, Eubacterium species, Peptococcus species, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group, Clostridium species, Peptococcus species, Peptostreptococcus species, and Fusobacterium species.
Gynecologic Infections , including endometritis, endomyometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, and post-surgical vaginal cuff infection, caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group, Clostridium species, Peptococcus species, and Peptostreptococcus species.
Bacterial Septicemia caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group and Clostridium species.
Bone and Joint Infections , as adjunctive therapy, caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group.
Central Nervous System (CNS) Infections , including meningitis and brain abscess, caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections , including pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess, caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group.
Endocarditis caused by Bacteroides species including the B. fragilis group.
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — A new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opened Sunday at 9 a.m. at the PhysicianOne Urgent Care on Boylston Street in Chestnut Hill.
Scheduled to remain open through 3 p.m. today, Dr. Brian Cruz, regional medical director at the PhysicanOne Urgent Care, said it expects to test 160 to 200 patients.
To get tested, people must have completed an online pre-test screening process with PhysicianOne Urgent Care. The online portal allows people a video exam with a doctor who will approve a coronavirus test. People also must be showing symptoms of coronavirus, such as a fever, cough and loss of taste or smell.
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PRIMARY ELECTION DAY - Tuesday August 21st
Alex Muromcew announced his intention to run as a Republican write-in candidate for House District 23 against Democratic incumbent Andy Schwartz
The following voting centers are open 7am-7pm.
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THE FINE PRINT: US Citizens 18 years and older who are mentally competent and without a felony conviction are eligible to vote at any of these polling places no matter where you live in Teton County. You can register to vote at your polling place on election day. You'll need a valid government issued photo ID, and you'll need to provide your physical address in Teton County. You don't need proof of your physical address, but you will have to sign a document saying you live in Teton County. You can find more information on voter registration at the Teton County website.
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Voters already registered in Teton County can vote in person before election day at the absentee polling place at the Teton County Administration Building at 200 S. Willow St. Hours are M-F 8m-5pm. For more information you can call the Teton County Clerk at (307) 732-8429
PLEASE NOTE: This facility is not a voting center on election day.
Voter Qualifications (from the Teton County website) http://www.tetonwyo.org/279/Voter-Registration-Information
A person may register to vote not less than 14 days before an election, at any election specified, or as provided by WS. 22-3-117 who has acceptable identification as defined pursuant to WS. 22-1-102(a)(xxxix) and satisfies the following qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age on Election Day
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Ireland is changing and this change is nowhere more apparent than in the rapidly growing construction industry. The industry is being forced to change at an unprecedented pace. This thesis sets out to develop a framework on which construction organisations can approach and manage change.
It examines the issues that will cause change, reviews the available literature to find how change can be managed and controlled, and develops a model for guiding change programmes in the construction industry. The model is tested against three case studies, the first two of which are concerned with finding increases in efficiency and demonstrating how the changes necessary to bring about these efficiencies would be implemented. Data, gathered both by observation and by interviewing staff in three companies, was used to establish the means by which the current systems and processes worked. It also allowed the author to build up a clear picture of the working relationships of all of those in each system. In turn, this showed both where changes would be necessary and the effect such changes would have on the working relationships. A plan for change was then proposed in each case.
In the third case study the initial data, gathered by interview and surveys, again identified the original systems and the working relationships. A consultation process was set up to establish the extent of the changes necessary, the potential effects of the change were assessed and a plan of action was devised to ensure acceptance of the change. The change programme was then implemented and monitored through its first year of operation.
Change is difficult to achieve in the Irish construction industry as it is restricted by the structure of construction organisations (being project-driven rather than enterprise-driven) and by the proliferation of construction-related activities among governmental departments. However, the model for change proposed by this work was particularly effective in these circumstances, as it forced the author to fully analyse and constantly re-assess each interface with change.
In the course of the compilation of this thesis, it was found that the means by which change programmes are implemented are crucial to success. It is essential that the interfaces between tasks, processes and systems are fully analysed to determine the means by which the individual can become a supporter, rather than a potential opponent, of the change.
Gunnigan, L.: Management of Change in the Irish Construction Industry, thesis submitted to the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Trinity College, Dublin in fulfilment of the requirements of achieving an MSc by Research (1999)

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GMA turns over of P12-million worth of projects in Guimaras
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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo visited Guimaras Wednesday to turn over projects expected to spur the development of the province and hasten its recovery after the 2006 Solar I oil spill incident. Guimaras will receive more or less P12-million worth of projects ranging from a library hub, classrooms and livelihood programs. President Arroyo inaugurated the P7-million library hub constructed by Petron Corporation containing some 36,000 books donated by the San Francisco Public Library, Saudi Aramco, Bato Balani Foundation, and other donors. President Arroyo likewise witnessed the signing of an agreement between the South East Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD) for the establishment of a mariculture project in Igang, Nueva Valencia, the worst hit municipality during the tragic oil spill.
GMA turns over of P12-million worth of projects in Guimaras. (2007, June 14). Panay News, p. 2.
Development projects; Oil spills; Livelihoods; Libraries; Marine aquaculture; Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); Petron Corp.; San Francisco Public Library; Saudi Aramco; Bato Balani Foundation; Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/ Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD); Arroyo, Gloria M.
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Isimi founders, Olivia Luckas and Louise Hughes, both nutritionists, have always shared a passion for wellbeing both physical and emotional. Liv is also a practising yoga teacher and Lou is a Reiki healer.
From our experience we know the importance of incorporating moments of calm in our daily lives. Isimi grew from a desire to a create beautiful yet practical product that our clients, friends and family could use to enjoy these moments, and so the tranquillity range was born. Our love of hand block printed fabric alongside our interest in wellbeing inspired us to go on to design other ranges to encourage rest, relaxation and peace.
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Crab fishing season begins and an eager new captain joins the fleet to fish bairdi for Sig. Meanwhile, Captain Keith Colburn arrives in Dutch Harbor reeling from problems in his personal life and Jonathan Hillstrand panics when he drops a pot before the legal start of the season.
Captain Sean Dwyer prepares the Brenna A. and his crew for the upcoming bairdi crab season he's handling for Sig Hansen. Meanwhile, Jake Anderson has second thoughts about hiring on a good friend with a bad attitude and Wild Bill is experiencing a similar problem with a new crew member aboard the Cape Caution.
Jake maneuvers the Saga through a risky strait which could jeopardize a million dollars worth of crab. Meanwhile, Josh and Casey perform rudimentary surgery on a deckhand and Captain Edgar breaks in his newest greenhorn who also happens to be his son.
Captain Sean Dwyer experiences his first spate of harsh weather as he struggles to fill Sig's quota of bairdi. On the Cape Caution, Wild Bill deals with empty pots and exhausted greenhorns whose fatigue could end up sinking the boat. Meanwhile, the Cornelia Marie captains worry they'll be fired when Casey gets sick and they fail to find crab.
The season’s worst storm yet slams the fleet. Freshmen Skipper Sean Dwyer must choose between crab and a childhood friend. Wild Bill questions his son's status as a crabber and man. As injuries stack up one deckhand reveals a painful secret in his pants.
A war erupts aboard the Northwestern when deckhands lose faith in their captain. Meanwhile, Jake Anderson has his own problems with drunk crew members who are no-shows during a critical boat maneuver. On the Brenna A, Sean is relieved that his greenhorn buddy Per is not seriously injured but the crew still harbors resentment toward him.
A monstrous arctic storm threatens to prevent the fleet from filling their crab quotas as the season draws to a close. Captain Sean Dwyer wrestles with the decision to keep fishing and risk disaster or return to Dutch a failure. Meanwhile, a power outage on the Cornelia Marie may signal a premature end to Josh Harris's remaining fishing days.
Opilio season is here, bringing the captains together to celebrate New Year's Eve. However, their good cheer is short-lived when news spreads of a mammoth winter storm looming at sea. Captain Jake Anderson is thrilled to have a veteran deckhand aboard the Saga but the man becomes problematic from the start. Meanwhile, the Northwestern takes a brutal hit from a rogue wave that damages the boat's bow and rattles Captain Sig.
Jake's deckhand puts the crew of the Saga at risk when he falls asleep during night watch. Meanwhile, Josh Harris suspects his deckhands are not counting the crab so he devises an unorthodox plan to fix the situation. On the Time Bandit, John Hillstrand has his biggest scare in years after a monster wave hits and he can't find one of his guys.
Captains Keith Colburn and Johnathan Hillstrand put their heads together to find the best crab hot spots. Wild Bill hopes son Zack will take the initiative and train his replacement on deck so he can get some time in the wheelhouse. On the Saga, Jake is still having trouble with his rogue deckhand but he needs the full cooperation of the crew to make his first offload date.
Winter weather thrashes the fleet as the captains race to catch up after a brutal crab season. Sig hopes to fill his quota by fishing in deeper waters but the crew pays the price. Captain Keith Colburn berates his Wizard greenhorns after they forget to put bait in the pots and Sean Dwyer channels his late father when laying down the law to a rebellious deckhand.
Sig welcomes daughter Mandy back to the Northwestern as a relief captain but disaster strikes when a fire breaks out hundreds of miles from land. On the Cornelia Marie, Josh takes the helm for the first time as he begins to fish for opilio and Sean Dwyer wrestles with how to discipline a deckhand who makes a critical mistake.
Captain Sig fights to save his crew when fire breaks out in the Northwestern's engine room. On the Saga, Jake Anderson's crew is in imminent danger due to a hydraulic system failure and Wild Bill's son Zack is in the hot seat as he tries to impress his father while at the helm. Meanwhile, Keith continues to struggle making quota and his incompetent deckhands are not helping the situation.
Captain Sig Hansen is medevaced to Anchorage after suffering a massive heart attack. On the Cape Caution, Wild Bill's growing frustration with son Zack's lack of ambition comes to a head when a dark secret is revealed. Meanwhile, Sean Dwyer realizes that several boats have followed the Brenna A. to the new fishing grounds which could mean he won't meet his quota.
Captain Johnathan Hillstrand gets a scare when his nephew is injured by a crab pot. On the Wizard, Monte Colburn feels the pressure after taking over for brother Keith who was unable to find crab while Sig Hansen takes the Northwestern back to port following a frightening engine room fire.
Zack Larson acts quickly when a rogue wave could spell death for a fellow deckhand. On the Cornelia Marie, Josh may have stumbled upon a strange anomaly that would fill his boat with crab in no time and Sig's daughter Mandy gets a navigation lesson in the Northwestern wheelhouse.
Captain Sig suffers a health scare that may end his season and possibly his career. On the Cape Caution, Wild Bill struggles to fix a water leak while over 200 miles from land and Jake Anderson hires on a good luck charm to help him finish out the Saga's season.


Now we know why senior Tories have been quietly telling us we’ll have to wait a number of years before seeing the benefit (ha ha) of Brexit.
I notice that the number of years mentioned seems to vary between five and 50. That also tells us much.
But it is our memories that we should be consulting. We were told that Brexit would take us out of the shadow of the EU and into the “sunlit uplands” of independence (even though we were never dependent on the European Union, when the UK was a member).
That was the happy fantasy; this is the bitter fact:
The volume of exports going through British ports to the EU fell by a staggering 68% last month compared with January last year, mostly as a result of problems caused by Brexit.
It’s a drop of two-thirds – a disastrous amount for any country. For the fifth-richest in the world, it signals a precipitous fall to a place much lower in the international wealth rankings.
And there must be no passing of blame. Responsibility lies firmly with Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove, it seems – who ignored repeated warnings from the Road Haulage Association.
In a letter to Gove dated 1 February, the RHA’s chief executive, Richard Burnett, also told the minister he and his officials had repeatedly warned over several months of problems and called for measures to lessen difficulties – but had been largely ignored.
In addition to the 68% fall-off in exports, about 65%-75% of vehicles that had come over from the EU were going back empty because there were no goods for them to return with, due to hold-ups on the UK side, and because some UK companies had either temporarily or permanently halted exports to the EU.
“I find it deeply frustrating and annoying that ministers have chosen not to listen to the industry and experts,” he said.
Ah, well. We all know Michael Gove’s views about experts.
Michael Gove saying how important it is to follow the science and listen to experts.
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) April 4, 2020
Yes indeed. Mr Gove said the people of the UK had had enough of experts getting it wrong all the time.
Unfortunately for him, it seems the experts – and, yes, they do come from an organisation that can be reduced to an acronym – were right and he was wrong.
I wonder how many billions of pounds he has cost his fellow UK citizens?
Michael Gove famously told us the British had had enough of experts
Well then they certainly got what they wanted pic.twitter.com/2NCQRlgoCT
— European Unity #FBPE #RejoinEU 🇪🇺🌠💙 (@EuropeanUnity1) February 7, 2021
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Well it finally happened. Me and Mike had our too long delayed pool show down. After the warmup I threw it out there that I wanted to race someone just for a 50. Mike said he was in and picked 50 fly. Instead of doing it right there he threw in an extra set of “warm up” that I suspect was more to try and gas me out a little bit than to warm up :)
Once we finished that set we both got up on the blocks for a quick race. We were both in drag suits so we were even there. The other people in the pool acted as starter for us. On the top they sent us off! I didn’t get as good of a start as I would have liked to, but it was decent. I worked my dolphin kicking best I could. We were even at the wall and pretty close all the way back. By the time we hit the flags I could tell he was just ahead of me enough that I wasn’t going to get him. We both touched around 27, but he beat me. Still I figure a 27 in a drag suit in the middle of practice ain’t half bad! I’m hoping we can turn this into a regular thing. One random event every Thursday or every other Thursday.
After that we did a kick set and then the rest of the kids transitioned into a set of fast 100′s. This is where I excused myself and blamed my need to taper.
Repeat x 4
50 stroke (back)
50 fly off the blocks in :27
10 x 50 kick w/ fins
100 cool down
2250 yards total
I messed around with my camera for a bit today and everything came out with really cool colors. As usual there’s more over on my Facebook Page.

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Transvaginal Mesh is supposed to be safe and effective and yet it is causing women serious injuries nationwide. Thousands of injuries have been reported and a patient viewing and identifying with any of the side effects below may have a potential legal claim against defective Transvaginal Mesh manufacturers.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
The pelvic organs include the bladder, uterus, and rectum. These organs are held in place by tissue called “ligaments” and “fascia”, and these tissues are used to help join the pelvic organs to the bony sides of the pelvic wall and hold the bladder, uterus and rectum in place.
If the “ligament” or “fascia” muscles are torn or stretched they become weak and the pelvic organs may not be held in place. This can cause a bulge or sag down into the vagina, and is known as a pelvic organ prolapse (POP). According to the FDA, in 2010 alone approximately 100,000 women underwent an operation for pelvic organ prolapse.
What is Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the uncontrollable release of urine during physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise. SUI is a common symptom of women suffering from a pelvic prolapse. Stress incontinence is usually seen in women who have had more than one pregnancy and vaginal delivery, it is also can be caused by aging or previous pelvic surgery. In these situations the pelvic muscles which support the bladder are weakened and are harder to control. This condition affects an estimated 20 to 40 % of women. The mesh that is used to treat SUI is placed like a “sling” to support the urethra that is why this is referred to as a “sling” procedure. It has been reported that approximately 260,000 women have had SUI surgery.
The potential side effects of Transvaginal Mesh are:
- Mesh erosion into the vagina, bladder, intestines, and uterus
- Serious infection and pelvic pain
- Urinary Problems which include recurrence of prolapse and/or incontinence
- Development of urinary retention
- Vaginal infection, pain, bleeding, scarring
- Pain during Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
- Bowel, bladder, and blood vessel perforation during insertion
- Neuropathic Pain
Some women have to go through multiple surgeries to remove the deteriorating Transvaginal Mesh, as well as IV therapy, blood transfusions, and drainage of hematomas or abscesses. Even after removal of the Mesh the complications may not be reversed and the patient can continue to suffer pain. From 2008 to 2010, the FDA also reported seven deaths of patients that had a pelvic organ prolapsed surgery.
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Ariana Grande has donated the proceeds from her concert in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8, to Planned Parenthood.
As People magazine reports, she gave $250,000 (£197,000) to the charity as a protest against dangerous new abortion laws in several southern states in America, including Georgia.
“Ariana Grande’s generous donation comes at a critical time — in Georgia and across the country, anti-women’s health politicians are trying to ban all safe, legal abortion,” Planned Parenthood Action Fund President Dr Leana Wen told People in a statement. “This is not what the American people want, nor is it something they’ll stand for."
As its website says, "Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally." They're one of the key organisations in the States that will help fight for women's rights to safe abortion. Ariana's donation - a quarter of a million dollars! - will help them do their important work.
Earlier this year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, signed the most extreme abortion ban in the country. It's known as the "fetal heartbeat bill," or more officially as HB 481. It will outlaw abortions after six weeks, which is when a heartbeat can sometimes be detected in an embryo - but actually many women don't even realise they're pregnant at that stage. This new legislation means that women could be sentenced to life in jail - or even, unbelievably, get the death penalty - for accessing an abortion. It's a shocking and dangerous decision.


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Reconstruction, restoration, technical re-equipping
It is one of the most important opera & ballet theatres in Russia having the largest theatre building in the country.
Its construction began in 1931. Initially it was planned to build the most enormous and modern structure of that time – complex of the House of Science and Culture. But only in 1945 the city of Novosibirsk obtained really modern and the most perfect theatre for that moment. From the engineering point of view the theatre is a very complicated installation.
And reconstruction of this theatre turned to be a really unique and difficult project: it was necessary to perform full technical re-equipment and capital repair of the building, to execute its reconstruction, restoration by keeping the historical appearance of the theatre untouched.
Among the acute problems of this job were tasks of increasing acoustic comfort (before this the audience hall of Novosibirsk opera and ballet theatre was known among the vocalists as one of the most difficult places to sing in it) and improving the stage system of lighting.
In accordance with the project documentation our specialists changed the roof design, restored the initial color decision of the facades and interiors, renovated the audience hall and circular belt foyer around it. They restored also items of monumental and decorative art, sculptures, old lighting devices, furniture and interior ornamentation. The theatre stage machinery was fully renewed. The orchestra pit structure had been changed. Serious reconstructions changes had been made on basement premises, the theatre storages had been automatized; all engineering services had been fully replaced. The use of up-to-date generation of acoustic systems and intelligent lighting equipment enabled not only to solve sound and light problems, but to put the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre to a new high level ranking with the best opera and ballet stages of the world.


Accuracy is influenced by both precision and bias
in the measurement process. To understand accuracy, one must understand
bias, systematic measurement error, random measurement error, measurement
error, and precision.
Manufacturer's accuracy specifications may be
misleading as they may not tell you how the measurement and test equipment
actually performs during calibration and use. We have
observed numerous instruments that do not meet the stated accuracy
If we only threw one dart and it hit the
target, this may be a single measurement bliss scenario. However,
multiple darts reveal random measurement error to be large (each additional
throw was about 160 mm off target in opposite directions). Did the manufacturer
use repeated measurements, or the first measurement when they wrote the
specification? If they used the mean of -160 mm, 0 mm and + 160
mm, the average would be zero.
|Accurate if we only look at the mean |
When we plot the precision of
the person throwing darts graphically, we can see the average would lie on our
target value. The standard deviation of these throws combined with
the bias (mean of the repeated throws) will give us the true accuracy.
|Precise throw with some bias.|
If we throw three darts and
miss the target by +50-60 mm, and the darts are about 10-15 mm apart, we can
say the precision is around 2.5 mm (standard deviation of 10, 12.5, 15 mm).
If the shooter can adjust their aim 60 mm to the left, with the same
throwing precision, they will hit the target with all three darts.
In the graph above the accuracy can be stated
by the lower, and upper tolerances. All measurements made fall into the
tolerance specifications. The manufacturer's accuracy specification would
be credible. In this scenario, it may be very easy to make
adjustments, which will lower the measurement error.
What is Accuracy?
- Accuracy is the function of bias and precision (estimate of systematic measurement error)
- The Qualitative term for the extent of the approximation of the measurement result to a "true value" (DIN55350)
- The closeness of agreement between a measured quantity value and the true quantity value of a measurand (VIM 2.13)
- Accuracy is a qualitative term as it is defined as a reference to a true value which is unknown
What is Bias?
- Measurement bias (bias): estimate of systematic measurement error (VIM 2.18)
- Bias is a Qualitative term
- Bias is how close something is to the true value
- Bias is often characterized by finding the mean of repeated measurements
What is Systematic Measurement Error?
Measurement Error: component of measurement error that in replicate
measurements remains constant or varies in a predictable manner (VIM
What is Measurement Error?
- Measurement Error: measured quantity value minus a reference quantity value (VIM 2.16)
What is Random Measurement Error?
Measurement Error: a component of measurement error that in replicate
measurements varies in an unpredictable manner (VIM 2.19)
- Note: Random Measurement Error equals Measurement Error minus Systemic Measurement Error
What is Precision?
- Precision is a measure of spread.
- Precision refers to the repeatability of the measurement
of agreement between indications or measured quantity values obtained
by replicate measurements on the same or similar objects. (VIM 2.15)
precision is used to define measurement repeatability, intermediate
measurement precision, and measurement reproducibility.
- Precision is often characterized by finding the standard deviation of multiple measurements
Regardless of the manufacturer's specification
sheet, it is important to have your equipment calibrated the way it is being
used. Best practice is to put in place a measurement assurance system
(practices put in place to monitor a testing or calibration process and to
ensure the calibration status of equipment, reference standards or reference
materials used in the measurement process), and have your equipment calibrated
at the proper intervals.
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Report: 3.1 Million Lives Improved through TechnoServe’s Work in 2022
The organization’s annual report also highlights the $366 million of financial benefits earned by people and businesses in the Global South
Arlington, VA (April 19, 2023) – Today, international nonprofit TechnoServe released its 2022 annual report, Ending Poverty at the Root, providing data and stories to demonstrate the organization’s impact across 30 countries in Latin America, Africa, and South Asia.
TechnoServe’s work helped 1.3 million million people and businesses earn an additional $366 million of revenue and wages and improved the lives of 3.1 million people in 2022. The report also showcases the cost-effectiveness of TechnoServe’s programs, with each dollar invested in projects yielding $5 of financial benefits for the participants.
The report focuses on the potential of market approaches to create lasting impact. “By design, the people and businesses TechnoServe works with gain the power to spread wealth, knowledge, and opportunity to others around them, creating locally generated, long-lasting change,” said president and CEO William Warshauer and board chairs Michael J. Bush and Rachel Hines.
Ending Poverty at the Root also provides detail on how TechnoServe is carrying out its strategic plan, which was announced in July 2022 and focuses on three priority areas: regenerative business, local food systems, and job creation and youth economic empowerment.
It highlights the launch of TechnoServe’s Regenerate 30 commitment and how the organization’s programs are working to support nutrition and healthy diets in the face of rising food costs caused by climate change and the conflict in Ukraine. In support of the strategic plan’s emphasis on generating employment in communities with limited economic opportunities, the report also includes a new metric, Better Jobs; in 2022, TechnoServe’s programs helped 32,460 jobs to be created, strengthened, or placed around the world.
The full report can be found at: https://www.technoserve.org/2022-annual-report/
Founded in 1968, TechnoServe is a leader in harnessing the power of the private sector to help people lift themselves out of poverty for good. A non-profit organization working in 30 countries, we work with people to build a better future through regenerative farms, businesses, and markets that increase incomes. Our vision is a sustainable world where all people in low-income communities have the opportunity to prosper.

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In the world of culinary artistry, flavors are the notes, and chefs are the composers, orchestrating a symphony that dances on the palate. At Recipe Mania, we have crafted a harmonious collection of dishes that are a testament to the creativity and precision of our culinary virtuosos. Welcome to Recipe Mania’s Culinary Notes, where every bite is a musical masterpiece.
1. Crescendo of Citrus Salad: Begin your culinary journey with our Crescendo of Citrus Salad. A vibrant ensemble of oranges, grapefruits, and blood oranges dances on a bed of peppery arugula. Topped with toasted almonds and drizzled with a citrus vinaigrette, it’s a fresh, zesty overture that awakens the senses.
2. Melody of Mediterranean Mezze: Our Melody of Mediterranean Mezze is a culinary ode to the Mediterranean coast. Creamy hummus, smoky baba ganoush, and tangy tzatziki are accompanied by warm pita bread, creating a symphony of flavors that transports you to the shores of Greece and beyond.
3. Symphony of Saffron Risotto: Experience the richness and How to make easy stir fry depth of our Symphony of Saffron Risotto. Arborio rice is expertly cooked to a creamy perfection, infused with saffron, and harmonized with flavors of parmesan and a touch of white wine. Each spoonful is a sonata of taste and texture.
4. Sonnet of Surf and Turf: Our Sonnet of Surf and Turf is a masterpiece of contrasts. Tender filet mignon and succulent lobster tail come together in perfect harmony, accentuated by a velvety béarnaise sauce and a melody of seasonal vegetables. It’s a culinary love story that plays out on your plate.
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Recipe Mania’s Culinary Notes invite you to partake in a sensory journey that celebrates the art of flavor composition. Whether you’re an avid food lover or a connoisseur of the culinary arts, join us in experiencing the harmonious melodies of taste, where every dish is a note in our culinary symphony, and every meal is a masterpiece in itself.

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The Last to Leave is Margaret Clough’s second collection of poetry. These poems follow on from her first extremely popular collection, At Least the Duck Survived (2011) in that the light, warm-hearted tone continues as does Clough’s engagement with aging and mortality. These poems are a tonic and leave the reader feeling refreshed, saddened and better off.
Clough has participated in The Franschoek Literary Festival, and has been invited to a number of reading engagements in the Western Cape, including the McGregor Poetry Festival. Her books sell out every time she reads.
Critics had this to say about her previous collection: At Least the Duck survived
“a wry, humorous collection of poetry with a twinkle in its eye and a spring in its step. Poetry for the young at heart, and for those facing old age, but with attitude.” Litnet
“joyful and plump with life” The Cape Times
The Last to Leave is Margaret Clough’s second volume of poetry.

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While predicting and managing health care costs consistently ranks as one of the top concerns for our members, it is also one of the issues that many of you feel you have the least control over. The fee-for-service system that continues to dominate the health care marketplace in the U.S. deserves some of the blame for this; its fragmented approach to services rewards providers on the basis of quantity over quality in medical care. Fixed annual budgets for providers, another popular approach, still fails to maximize quality in health care because of the inevitable disconnect between actual patient needs that arise in a given year. Even capitation, a value-based reimbursement model that measures quality by broad population-level metrics, struggles to provide patients with affordable, efficient care solutions to meet their specific needs and thus cut costs across entire systems.
In such a convoluted climate for determining health care value, the reasons for employer frustrations are no great mystery. But at the NC Chamber, we believe employers have a lot more to offer to this discussion than simply throwing up our hands in defeat. That is why the NC Chamber and NC Chamber Foundation have been working hard to foster a collaborative discussion among stakeholders along the entire health care supply chain to drive our state toward true health care reform that encourages cost-savings by maximizing value for patients and providers alike. And as two Harvard Business School professors, Michael Porter and Robert Kaplan, point out in this recent editorial published in the Harvard Business Review, we are in good company with our collaborative, employer-driven approach to achieving high-quality health care in North Carolina.
In the article, “How to Pay for Health Care,” Porter and Kaplan propose that rather than continuing to rely on top-down approaches like fee-for-service, fixed provider budgets, or capitation to increase health-care value, the U.S. health care system should instead transition to a bundled service approach. Under such a system, individual providers are paid for the treatment of a patient’s condition over the entire cycle of care. This not only encourages cooperation among specialists and supports the right kind of competition – the kind that gives patients greater choice – with the acceleration of multidisciplinary integrated practice units (IPUs). It will also help to drive better outcomes for patients and reduced costs throughout the entire system as “…the accountability built into bundled payments will finally bring to health care the systematic measurement of outcomes at the condition level, where it matters most.”
“The result will not just be a downward “bend” in the cost curve – that is, a slower increase – but actual cost reduction,” allege Porter and Kaplan. “Our research suggests that savings of 20 percent to 30 percent are feasible in many conditions.” Perhaps this sounds too good to be true? The authors point out that highly successful bundled care models have already been introduced in other nations like Sweden, where a bundled payment program for hip and knee replacements introduced by the County of Stockholm in 2009 resulted in a 17 percent reduction in costs and a 33 percent reduction in complications over two years. And right here in North Carolina, a cooperative bundled payment program between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and participating hospitals under the physician-owned OrthoCarolina group has achieved average per-patient cost reductions of 20 percent since it was introduced in 2014.
The specific solutions to comprehensive health care reform – whether they be bundled care models, accountable care organizations, or some combination of approaches – remain up for discussion, of course. But at the NC Chamber, we recognize three things as crystal clear regarding the current state of health care in North Carolina: first, our current climate of fragmented care and accountability is simply unacceptable; second, it will take engagement and collaboration between all stakeholders along the health care supply chain if we hope to achieve comprehensive health care reform solutions; and third, as the number one purchaser of health care coverage, both in our state and across our nation, employers like you have an essential role to play in driving that discussion toward a true definition of value in the health care marketplace.
You can become further engaged in this important discussion by joining us at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham on September 15 for the NC Chamber’s 2016 Health Care Conference. There, the NC Chamber Foundation will reveal the initial results of a study commissioned with the Benfield-Gallagher Group, a national health care research firm, which aims to take this statewide conversation to the next level. Contact NC Chamber Policy Development Manager Cassi Zumbiel at firstname.lastname@example.org if you have questions about our efforts to support collaborative health care initiatives in our state.
Gary J. Salamido
Vice President, Government Affairs
North Carolina Chamber


Flyinstinct, an industrial AI company founded in June 2017, provides a digital platform for airport inspections developed with the most advanced technologies of computer vision and AI algorithm.
Our first product is the Digital Inspection Platform™ for FOD Detection which enables the airports to detect the FOD (foreign object debris) faster with higher accuracy and to benefit from inspection data for predictive maintenance. Flyinstinct aim to build up an integrated platform for airside inspections and help the airport industry to accelerate the digital transformation.
Intelligence Empowers Industry
The industry has overcome the limitation of physical force and production collaboration through the previous technology revolutions. While the industrial activities based on the human intelligence await to be empowered by the latest technologies.
We are a team of scientists, engineers, industry experts and more, working together with our clients to advance the application of AI in industry.
The advancement in Artificial Intelligence and any other high-end technologies during the last decade offers great potential for the industry. This potential is yet to be realized.


Honestly? Contact WE. I've been in touch with them to get replacement parts for a G18C, they seem quick to respond and very friendly. I'd at least give it a shot. Evike is a bitch for shipping and import fees, even for something small. Cost me an arm and a leg for something as stupid as a sling plate for an M4....
KJW SIG P226R -- WE 1911 Punisher -- KSC USP Tactical -- KWA USP Compact
KWA MP7A1 -- WE M4A1 -- WE KAC PDW -- WE G39K


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The Outer Banks Hospital Labor & Delivery welcomes over 400 babies to the world each year. The labor and delivery area consists of 2 labor/delivery/recovery/postpartum rooms, a 5-bed nursery, a dedicated Caesarean-section operating room and a triage room. Patients may be scheduled for Caesarean sections, inductions and stress tests (non-stress and contraction stress tests). Patients generally stay 24-72 hours after delivery. All rooms support a comfortable family concept with Jacuzzi tubs, glider rockers and built-in window seats. Board-certified pediatricians provide assessment and follow-up care for all newborns. Pre-term or high-risk patients may be assessed, treated and discharged with instructions for follow-up care, or they may be stabilized and transferred to a hospital that can provide the appropriate level of care. Learn more.
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Parkrose wins first playoff game ever in Keanon Lowe's second season as coach
It was just another call for Keanon Lowe to go and contact a student at Parkrose High School.
Keanon Lowe'>Coach Keanon Lowe discovered a student with a gun at school and stopped what could have been a tragedy.
When a student brought a shotgun to his Oregon high school earlier this year, Keanon Lowe'>Coach Keanon Lowe wrestled the gun away and then, in a remarkable moment, embraced him. @SamNBCBayArea reports.
Former @WinTheDay WR Keanon Lowe stopped a person with a gun on Friday at Parkrose High School in Portland, Oregon where he currently coaches football and track. Portland Police said no one was injured and the suspect is in custody.
Tied up in Eugene! Marcus Mariota finds Keanon Lowe for the score and we're all square at 24-24 in the 4th quarter. #ARIZvsORE


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January 13, 2011
Cork and Fuzz: Finders Keepers by Dori Chaconas illustrated by Lisa McCue
by Dori Chaconas
illustrated by Lisa McCue
Cork and Fuzz may be best friends but in many ways they are as different as different can be. Cork is a critter, specifically a muskrat, who finds things. Imagine the child who brings home 3/4 of the natural world after any walk — feathers, sticks, stones. Fuzz is a possum who keeps things. Sometimes these things are his. Sometimes they belong to someone else.
The problem comes when Cork loses his fabulous new shiny green stone. Predictably, Fuzz finds it. What isn’t so predictable is what happens next when they investigate a chittering pile of leaves in Fuzz’s yard.
Don’t worry that at least in the beginning this story is a bit predictable. As an adult, you have more experience in the world than the intended reader — a child in grades 1 to 3 who is just reading alone. Because this book is a beginning reader, meant for the newly minted reader to follow without adult intervention. The text is straightforward and the illustrations add to it in a way that will help the reader decipher any single word that may be a little hard.
Often, I don’t care for beginning readers. I know that they’re really hard to write but the stories just feel ho hum. Not so with this one. Both characters are likable and young readers will readily identify with both as well.
This is a fun story about friends as well as finders keepers and even the childhood chorus of “but I want to keep him as a pet.” Bring this home for your newly independent reader today.


You are now in the NFF Archive. The archive contains contains information on film, TV and interactive productions that were screened at past festival editions. The NFF does not dispose of this material. For this, please contact the producer, distributor or broadcaster. Sometimes, older films can also be found at the Eye Film Museum or the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision.
Trapped in a relationship that has had its time, two wild animals have a marital row in a snow-clad forest. In this short animated clip, their bickering, shown in slow motion, is accompanied by Fit’s hip-hop song.
The screening of this film is also part of the They Move, So They Are programme.


With the worst week (and it’s not over yet) since April 2013, Silver is getting slayed since it spiked towards $20 on Friday…
The selling may not be over yet, either. The gold/silver price ratio is still elevated, which means silver is historically still overvalued relative to the yellow metal:
But Silver may have further to fall as Gold/Silver (at 72.5x) remains below 75x pre-Brexit levels…
Earlier today, well-known analyst Dennis Gartman postulated that gold’s downturn may be at least partially due to a London-based hedge fund meltdown, which involved forced redemptions and the liquidation of large gold positions. Analysts are beginning to make sell calls in the gold and silver mining sector as well.
As goes gold, so too tends to go silver. And right now, both precious metals are feeling downside pressure not seen in several months.
The iShares Silver Trust ETF (NYSE:SLV) fell $0.47 (-2.76%) to $16.39 per share in Thursday morning trading. Year-to-date, the largest ETF tied to the spot price of silver has gained 24.41%, but those returns are rapidly deteriorating. The fund has now lost almost 17% of its value since hitting multi-year highs just a few months ago.


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Thats right...Zero Fox Given!
This pre-made is for the next high speed, no morale conquest world with a decent sized alliance cap. Fingers crossed for 3/3, Conquest, No Morale, 100 or so Cap. I am hoping it comes out pretty soon.
This alliance will have no pacts or other diplomacy, will not be building WWs (except perhaps one to make people come and fight us), we will operate right in the center of the core and take on all comers. Smash everything in sight! We may also try to smash the resident MRAs WWs, just because it would be fun.
This alliance will also be drama-free as much as is humanely possible. Nobody wants to deal with the usual Grepo-dramas of rage quitting and temper tantrums so the membership list has been vetted to try not including such people. We just want to have fun and smash everything in sight.
If this sounds like a fun way to play to you, please post in this thread. If I don't know you send me a PM with a little about yourself. Let me know if you know any of our members, your experience and your style of play.
A Little About Me:
Been playing since Beta World. Founder of Controlled Burn in Beta, played in Thebes, Cythera, ended up as founder of Venominium in Rhammus and Final Boss in Carphi.
GothamSoldier - Founder
The Black Pegasus
the big bad
The Smilodan Fatalis
DUKE OF WINDSOR
Max De Blok
Luxe and Lush/Fruktnapp
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Friday, January 25, 2013
Metra's Southwest Service branch to Manhattan, Illinois. This former Wabash mainline is now truncated just south of downtown Manhattan, nearby the former junction with the Milwaukee Road's Gary line – now a spur to a chemical tank farm loadout. Besides an NS local Metra runs several trains daily to and from this now-branchline terminus – and fully equipped with CTC signaling at that. Since the McHenry branch is dark I thought I'd borrow some inspiration from this former route of the Bluebirds to allow for some twinkling red, amber and green lights – at least at the interlockings. I also plan to interlock the lift (access) bridge, which will kill power to the approach tracks – hopefully keeping trains from plunging off into the great void below.

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Genesys Initiates Aerial Survey For Jaipur's 3D City Model Project
Government of Rajasthan and RajCOMP Info Services Limited (RISL) has initiated Jaipur 3D City Solution project. This would make Jaipur have its own model in 3D which would assist the authorities in effective planning and development of the city, This will be the first time in India, a project of this scale and accuracy has been initiated.
RISL has awarded the contract to Aurionpro Solutions Limited for Development & implementation of 3D City solution for Jaipur. As the project involves aerial survey, terrestrial survey and 3D city model development, it has subsequently contracted the 3D modelling work to Genesys International Corporation Limited, a pioneer in the Geographical Information System (GlS) and Geospatial Engineering domain.
Genesys International Corporation has been entrusted to create the most accurate and realistic 3D model of each and every structure in the Jaipur Development Authority, Genesys will collect data using all the available latest techniques including aerial, mobile and backpack sensors, and process this data with more than 350 experienced engineers. For the first time in India, hybrid aerial camera systems having nadir, oblique and Lidar sensors are being used for the project. Jaipur Development Authority has more than 1 million structures spread over 3000 sq kms. Accurate models of each structure will be the bedrock of this path-breaking project. This 3D datasets which will depict the buildings 'As lS' will be used by the City Management platform which will aid in planning; development and management of the city.
This is one of the most complex projects to be undertaken in the industry worldwide and makes Rajasthan the first state in the country to launch the 3D smart city model in geographic information system (GlS) environment.
Continuing its tradition of conceptualizing and building innovative smart solutions for municipalities and urban local bodies (CitySCAPE, InfraSCAPE and WaterSCAPE), Genesys is leveraging its two decades of experience in acquiring, processing and integrating different types of geospatial data, to create realistic scale-to-fit 3D models of the Jaipur city. The complex process of generation of the 3D City covers planning, processing and integration of geo-data acquired using aerial and terrestrial platforms.
Along with effective city planning and development,3D city will be supporting various Government authorities with a wide range of applications including Emergency/Disaster Management, Traffic Management, Infrastructure project Monitoring, etc.


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I hate writing "neighbours" so I always write "vizinhos": `get_vizinhos(x, y)` is a classic. http://wiki.bananabanana.me/en/education/blender#game-of-life
Then I did code game of life and placed cubes accordingly, each generation raising the Z position but again, spent most of the time playing kaleidoscope.
We spent yesterday's evening in a field waiting for dusk. The sun light faded away, colors dimmed into a dark monochromatic scenery.
We used thin rays of light to reveal the intricate beauty of this rather common, unspectacular landscape.
Music courtesy of a local black bird.
I really love this dithering from Blender's cycles.
“My target user is a “little C” creator, someone who is being creative just for the fun of it, and is more interested in feeling good while creating, instead of being focused on the outcome.”
I'm thinking a lot about the book Algorithmic Beauty of Plants while I try to learn Blender. The last time I felt this way was learning Processing and reading Nature of Code.
Nature of Code had many "copy and paste" examples in Processing but Algoritmic Beauty of Plants has very little I can use in Blender.
Two equally excellent ways to go about learning. Two different person learning.
Collaborative canvas drawing software, Free/Libre and Open Source only:
(A software to install/with stylus pressure sensitivity/layers/etc...)
⏩ https://cryptpad.fr/ 'Whiteboard'
(A web application, no stylus pressure, whiteboard)
(A web application, no stylus pressure, no opacity, whiteboard)
If you know more apps like these ones, please add them in the comments. I'm searching for a solution to stream a shared canvas with other artists.
Learning, technology, music, microscopes, drawing machines, etc...
Sunbeam City is a anticapitalist, antifascist solarpunk instance that is run collectively.


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Charla Berg. Nail Art. March 24th , 2016.
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HOW IS IDA IN NDD-CKD DIAGNOSED AND TREATED?
Your doctor can check your hemoglobin (Hb) levels with a blood test. Hb is a protein in the red blood cells. Hb contains iron, which allows your red blood cells to carry oxygen from your lungs to other tissues and organs throughout the body.1
Iron-deficiency anemia 2
Less than 12 g/dL
Less than 13 g/dL
Your doctor may advise you to take an iron supplement. This may be given as an oral tablet. Oral tablets often cause gastrointestinal side-effects, such as constipation. Drink plenty of water and eat foods that are high in fiber to help counteract this effect.
There are other types of treatments available that your doctor may prescribe for iron-deficiency anemia. Always discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor or pharmacist.
Diet and Lifestyle
The food that we eat can also contain iron, and it is advisable to eat plenty of foods that are rich in iron. These include the following 3:
Vitamin C helps your body to absorb iron better. Try to include vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruits, strawberries, and tomatoes in your diet.4
Coffee and some teas may reduce iron absorption in the body.
Avoid drinking coffee and tea with your meals.4
Exercise regularly and limit your alcohol intake
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- Cleveland Clinic website. Hemoglobin Test. Date updated July 2022. Date accessed August 2022.
- Fishbane S, Spinowitz B. Update on anemia in ESRD and earlier stages of CKD: Core curriculum 2018. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2018;71(3):423–435. doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2017.09.026
- Sharecare website. Living well with Anemia. Date updated Sept 2021. Date accessed Aug 2022. https://www.sharecare.com/anemia/habits-maximize-iron-absorption


This will be the first meeting of senior commanders Lt Gen Harinder Singh and his Chinese counterpart Maj Gen Liu Lin after August 2. The others will include two majors general, Abhijeet Bapat and Param Shekhawat as well as the chief of the ITBP.
The meeting, according to sources, will be an opportunity to review positions and situation since then, and begin the first concrete steps towards a disengagement.
The Chinese side took the initiative for the meeting and had initially proposed September 17. This was not acceptable to the Indian side, which said they would be wiling to meet after September 20.
Three major developments have occurred since the last meeting — the Indian Army reversed its initial tactical disadvantages vis a vis Chinese positions on the northern and southern banks of the Pangong Tso, by dominating certain important heights on the crucial ridges.
The first instance of firing between the two sides was reported on September 7.
Indian and Chinese foreign ministers met in Moscow on September 10 and hammered out a five-point consensus on disengagement. India has emphasised complete disengagement would be an essential pre-requisite for de-escalation.
The meeting is expected to begin a process of disengagement but only if there appears to be some degree of agreement between the two sides.
MEA’s presence at the talks is intended to keep the discussions within the political parameters of the relationship and the larger border understandings between the two sides.
Saturday, 09 Dec, 2023
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Proving they can still rock, legends John Fogerty, Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard took the stage at the Grammy Awards for a medley of classic favorites. The 'Cornerstone of Rock' montage was opened by the 62-year-old Fogerty -- his first time ever to perform at the Grammys. The 72-year-old Lewis was next, tickling the ivories on his classic 'Great Balls of Fire.' Then the cameras panned to another piano, where the 75-year-old Little Richard electrified the crowd with 'Good Golly, Miss Molly.' Fogerty's band backed all three players.


HAMPTON ROADS — Up to a foot of snow fell across portions of Hampton Roads Saturday as a major storm walloped the region, blocking roads, closing businesses and bringing weekend activity to a standstill.
Now get ready for the deep freeze.
The region remains under a Winter Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. Sunday with morning temperatures in the low teens and wind chills near zero. Winds could gust up to 30 mph, the National Weather Service advisory states.
Travel is discouraged, but anyone who must drive should expect snow and ice covered roads and blowing snow.
Temperatures are not expected to climb above 25 degrees Sunday, and gusting winds will make it feel much colder, according Alec Butner, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Wakefield. Sunday night could see single digits.
The bitter cold could limit the effectiveness of salt and chemicals intended to make roads passable, he said. With the snow not going anywhere soon, school and office closings were already being announced ahead of the work week. Check dailypress.com for an updated list.
Motorists are urged to stay off the roads Sunday as crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation continue their work. Sunny skies could provide a false sense of security, but drifting snow and icy ramps remain a concern, said VDOT spokesman Dave Forster.
Virginia Department of Transportation crews continue to work on treating and plowing roadways Sunday morning.
Many major roads are still covered with snow, ice and slush, a department news release states.
Drivers are advised to stay off the roads Sunday morning as extremely low overnight temperatures caused icy conditions.
"Use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary," the release states.
If you must be out, drivers are advised to take it slow and leave extra room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. Do not brake suddenly.
Drivers are also asked to give snow plows and other slow-moving equipment the right of way.
Previously - Saturday
7:20 p.m. update:
Stuck and disabled vehicles have been the "greatest problem" on highways around the region, according to Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller.
In the last 12 hours, Virginia State Police responded to 120 crashes and 292 disabled cars in the region, Geller said.
State police have reported one fatality statewide, she said: A SUV ran off the road in Greene County, hitting another car and overturned in a creek. The man died later at the hospital. Police haven't yet released his identity, she said.
As the snow tapered off Saturday afternoon, temperatures dropped into the teens and already-dangerous roads began to ice over.
The slick conditions will be a serious danger to drivers, especially if the ice is black ice and therefore invisible to drivers, the Virginia State Police warned in a news release Saturday.
The low temperature Saturday night is expected to drop to 10 degrees or below, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Tim Gingrich. With a high in the mid-20s Sunday, those streets may not thaw very much come morning, either, Gingrich said.
"Just from the sun it'll melt some, but it won't melt as quickly with the temperatures," Gingrich said. "A lot of icy patches will remain, especially on secondary roads there will be a lot of ice on the streets."
2 p.m. update:
Newport News Public Works employees were still working on first- and second-level priority streets as of 2 p.m., according to Anita Walters, a spokeswoman for the city.
Priority 1 roads are bridges and overpasses, and priority 2 roads are considered main roads like Jefferson and Warwick.
She noted how state agencies like VDOT are still urging drivers to stay off the roads so that snow plows can get through and do the job.
"It's dangerous for everybody out there," Walters said.
Smaller, priority-three streets haven't been cleaned yet, she said.
Crews are working 12-hour shifts and will be working until 7 p.m., Walters said.
1:30 p.m. update:
The Peninsula has about 9 to 12 inches of snow already on the ground, said National Weather Service meteorologist Alec Butner. Some areas might see a little less or a little more, he said.
There's light to moderate snow moving through the area, and the region might see 1 or 2 inches more "before it's all said and done," he said, which might be around 5 p.m.
Freezing temperatures are expected later, which might impede the effects of street salt.
12 p.m. update:
11:37 a.m. update: A news release from Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office said that unofficial measurements show close to 6 inches have fallen across the county.
Lt. Tommy Potter said primary roads are in good shape, but that secondary roads are "treacherous."
Potter said the office has worked four to six weather-related incidents.
10:29 a.m. update: Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue has responded to 12 calls for service since 5 a.m., five of which were weather-related.
The division tweeted a video of an ambulance being towed along a snow-filled road.
7:47 a.m. update: The National Weather Service office in Wakefield has measured 5.5 inches of snowfall, as of 7:30 a.m.
The forecast for the day remains much of the same, said meteorologist Alec Butner.
"I think we're still on track for pretty much 8 to 12 inches over the Pensinula and Hampton Roads, with maybe lesser amounts closer to coastline in Virginia Beach and down south," Butner said.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for the Peninsula until 10 p.m.
7:12 a.m. update: Virginia State Police responded to 106 accidents and 58 disabled vehicles across the state between midnight and 5 a.m. Saturday.
According to a news release, in the Chesapeake region, which includes Hampton Roads, VSP investigated 38 traffic accidents, including one with injuries.
Twelve disabled vehicles were assisted, and another 10 cases are still being worked.
As of 7 a.m., VSP is still on scene at 55 crashes and 21 disabled vehicles across the state.
There have been no reported fatal accidents.
6:39 a.m. update: VDOT continues to warn drivers to stay home, warning that even with treatment and plowing, roads are slick.
A news release states that VDOT employs 2,500 crewmembers and contracts other workers to help clear major interstates and highways during storms.
VDOT has nearly 13,000 pieces of equipment like trucks and snowplows, as well as 650,000 tons of salt and other treatment.
5:56 a.m. update: Hampton Police has responded to nine accidents and three disabled vehicles since 10 p.m. Friday, according to a tweet.
VDOT crews continue to work to clear roads which continue to accumulate snow and ice, according to a news release.
Falling temperatures will increase the chance of ice.
Both Hampton Police and VDOT encourage drivers to stay home.
VDOT hopes to have all state-maintained roads and highways passable within 48 hours of the storm ending.
To report a road hazard, call 1-800-FOR-ROAD.
5:24 a.m. update: Weather Underground weather watchers across the Peninsula all see snow continuing and temperatures falling. The highest temperature on the Peninsula at 5:20 is 29 degrees.
VDOT is focusing on interstates and primary roads and is urging drivers to stay off the roads.
Speed limit on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel has been lowered to 45 mph.
3:10 a.m. update: Snow is continuing to fall and Hampton Roads residents shouldn't expect it to let up anytime soon.
The National Weather Service is still predicting 8 to 12 inches for the region, said meterologist Matt Scalora.
Snowfall is expected to continue through Saturday morning before slowing down in the afternoon. With temperatures continuing to drop, the road conditions have begun to deteriorate.
Hampton Division Fire & Rescue have also tweeted about roads beginning to slick.
1:40 a.m. update: The blizzard warning remains for Hampton Roads.
Snow will begin to accumulate nearly two inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service. At 1:40 a.m. Saturday, NWS reported there was an inch on the ground at its office in Wakefield.
The NWS' 11 p.m. Friday forecast included Williamsburg in portions of the region that could see anywhere from 8 to 12 inches snow. The same amount is expected for the rest of the Peninsula area.
Overnight temperatures could drop to nearly zero degrees because of wind chill, according to the NWS.
VDOT has reduced the speed limit to 45 mph on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, Monitor Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel and James River Bridge. In its tweet, it also asked drivers to avoid travel.
Areas in the southern tip of Hampton Roads are now expected to receive slightly less snow, with 6 to 8 inches forecast for portions of Virginia Beach.
11:30 p.m. update:
Travelers hoping to get in and out of town should expect some delays.
All flights arriving at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport have been canceled, except for Delta Air flight 5218 coming from Atlanta. The only departing flight, American Airlines 5361 to Charlotte, has been cancelled.
Flights coming into Norfolk International Airport Friday night have been canceled, except for American Airlines 3893 from Washington, D.C., which has arrived, Delta Air 1850 from Detroit, which is in-air and Delta Air 2095 from Atlanta, which has been delayed and scheduled to arrive at 12:54 a.m.
According to a statement from Amtrak, service for Saturday has been adjusted. The Piedmont Trains 73 and 74 that run from Raleigh to Charlotte, the Carolinian Trains 79 and 80 that go from New York City to Charlotte are canceled.
The Northeast Regional Train 65 that runs from Boston to Newport News and the Northeast Regional Train 71 from New York City to Norfolk will stop service at Washington D.C.
The Northeast Regional Train 88 that runs from Norfolk to Boston will run from Washington D.C. to Boston.
The Palmetto Train 89 (New York City to Savannah) will run between New York City and Washington, D.C., and the Palmetto Train 90 (Savannah to New York City) will run between Washington, D.C. and New York City.
Northeast Regional Trains 96 and 66 that operate between Newport News and Boston will only run between Washington, D.C. and Boston.
Amtrak will not provide alternate transportation, but passengers with affected plans can get either a refund or voucher, Amtrak said.
Passengers who booked tickets online should log in to Amtrak.com and click the "cancel trip" option, and follow the steps to cancel the trip. Passengers who didn't log on to book a ticket can find "My Trip" under the "Fare Finder" tool bar, find the reservation using a reservation number and email or phone number and cancel the trip.
Passengers who booked plans by phone can call 1-888-USA-Rail to cancel tickets, but should expect a wait, due to higher volume calls, Amtrak said.
9 p.m. update:
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for parts of Hampton Roads, according to its latest weather alert.
Areas included in the blizzard warning include Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, the weather agency reported.
Snow started falling across portions of the Peninsula after 10 p.m. Both the City Center area in Newport News and the Tabb area of York County reported steady but light snowfall around 11 p.m. with very little accumulation.
A blizzard warning means the area could have periods of high winds and heavy snow creating whiteout conditions with low visibility.
Forecasts show some sleet will be mixed in with the snow over Norfolk, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
Snow predictions are still between eight and 12 inches, but could be as much as 15 inches in some areas of Hampton Roads, the weather service said.
Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon, and Virginia National Guard soldiers will be in the region to help facilitate a multi-agency response, according to a news release from the Virginia National Guard. 200 soldiers with Humvees, tactical trucks and chainsaws will be in the area Friday, assisting local police and emergency services Saturday morning, the release said.
The light/medium tactical trucks and Humvees will help transport first responders through heavy snow, or help people looking for shelter evacuate, the release said. The chainsaws will help remove debris in the road.
According to VDOT, 70 percent of snow-related deaths happen in cars, and drivers are encouraged to stay off the roads. VDOT has pre-treated roads, but warned drivers that roads will still be slick and potentially dangerous after snow falls.
As of 6 p.m., the City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency, according to a news release.


'Gossip Girl' may have wrapped up for the last time, but its fabulous fashion will live on forever. To say goodbye to the show, let's take a look back at the 15 best outfits ever.
Blair loves to match, this we know. But she really went the distance in this outfit, coordinating a paisley pillbox hat with her luxe Fendi bag and a perfectly retro tie-neck blouse. Plus, take a look at that glamorous capelet!
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Shillong: Meghalaya’s COVID-19 tally mounted to 28,878 as 1,123 more people tested positive for the infection, while 21 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 435, a health department official said on Saturday.
Nineteen coronavirus-positive people died in East Khasi Hills district and two in West Jaintia Hills in the last 24 hours, he said.
Meghalaya now has 7,454 active cases, Health Services Director Aman War said.
At least 509 people were cured of the disease during the period, taking the total number of recoveries in the state to 20,989.
Altogether, 5.98 lakh samples have been tested for COVID-19 till Friday, the official said.
As many as 4.33 lakh people have been inoculated in the state with over 83,000 of them having received both doses of Covishield vaccine, according to the health department data till May 21.


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From Release to Embrace
“If you want to change the way others treat you, you should first change the way you treat yourself. Unless you learn to love yourself, fully and sincerely, there is no way you can be loved. Once you achieve that stage, however, be thankful for every thorn that others might throw at you. It is a sign that you will soon be showered in roses.“*
Today, we are releasing fear of illness and embracing God’s Love for us.
Our Lent Booklet invites us today to release fear of illness and know that life brings forward challenges that we can face knowing that we are never alone in the time of trials.
” Rather than becoming self-absorbed through fear of illness, choose to let go and be absorbed by the self, the infinite love that indwells you. You have a body; however, you are not your body.”
As we focus pray-fully into Oneness, we can release all our concerns and fears into the Source of All. In return, we receive peace and reassurance that all is well, and all is handled with Grace.
Today I remember: My authentic identity is love itself
Personally, I think it is important to find the True meaning behind the word ‘LOVE’, understand it and experience it as a Spiritual Quality inherently within us.
I am going to walk this 40-day Lenten journey contemplating on the True meaning of Love, Divine Love, Spiritual Love for me by experimenting with the 40 rules and quotes from the Lent Booklet. Every day, between
the 14th of February and the 28th of March 2024,
I will post a ‘rule’ from the book ’40 rules of Love’ and an a release idea from the book ’40 days of Let go, Let God – Lent 2024′ by Unity.org. Then, we will contemplate on it and share about it in the UNITY EUROPE Facebook Group (CLICK HERE).
Download the LENT BOOKLET @this link 2024 Lent English
Let’s walk this journey together!
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either reading the daily blogposts I create – SEE THEM HERE (CLICK) – or joining the FACEBOOK GROUP (CLICK) where I am going to share my writings and daily contemplative questions. I will also post a short video/audio material on the daily posts. (click on the buttons below to join)

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