A Message From Chief Executive Officer - Yvonda A. Bean
A Message from Yvonda A. Bean (she/her)
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Columbia Housing & Cayce Housing
Greetings and welcome to Columbia Housing's and Cayce Housing's website and business portal! During the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, our website and business portal has proven to be a critical tool in our outreach strategy to maintain open lines of communications with our residents, Board of Commissioners, business partners, and the public at-large. We trust you will find our website useful, too.
Columbia Housing and Cayce Housing prides themselves in being engaged members of the communities we serve. Boasting strong alliances with over 200 community partners has strengthened our efforts to better serve our 16,000+ residents. The cross sector of immeasurable public and private resources provided by our community partners give our residents opportunities above and beyond the affordable housing we provide.
We are at a very pivotal point in history, as it relates to housing options for our community. We are experiencing an affordable housing crisis like none we've seen before. Housing prices have soared at record levels. In the past year, national home prices increased 19% and national rents increased by nearly 18%. During the same period, South Carolina's home prices increased 11% and rents increased by as much as 15% depending on the bedroom size. Unfortunately, wages are not increasing at the same rates.
We are committed to creating affordable and equitable housing solutions. In May of 2021, we publicly launched Vision 2030 to begin charting the path for a new Columbia Housing, as an affordable housing provider that fulfills its mission of leveraging the power of housing to build a foundation for individuals and families to thrive.
Vision 2030 is the culmination of Columbia Housing's nearly two years of planning in which every Public Housing property (1,684 units in 28 communities located in the city of Columbia and throughout Richland County) has been thoroughly assessed by third party professionals, including architects, engineers, appraisers, and environmental consultants.
Vision 2030 is the blueprint that Columbia Housing and Cayce Housing will use for the next 8 years to reposition our entire Public Housing portfolio. We are on track to create new quality affordable housing in the City of Columbia and Richland County through public/private partnerships utilizing private capital. This private capital will be leveraged with conversion tools provided by HUD that will result in the gradual elimination of all Public Housing and the transition to another affordable housing platform. Tenants will continue to receive rental assistance from HUD that will pay the difference between tenant rent and the market rent. There will be no negative impact on the family.
Furthermore, Vision 2030 includes the investment of over $500 million dollars for preservation, redevelopment, and new construction of affordable housing. This $500 million economic investment will improve the quality of our existing portfolio, increase the supply of affordable housing in the City of Columbia and throughout Richland County, and significantly contribute to the local economy by expanding opportunities for minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and small business enterprises, all of which will satisfy Columbia Housing's MWSBE 30% participation goal.
In 1934, Columbia Housing was created under the state of South Carolina's Public Housing Enabling Legislation to provide affordable housing for citizens with low and moderate incomes. Our Mission is affordable housing to 6,500 families throughout the City of Columbia and Richland County through our Housing Choice Voucher Program, Public Housing Program, and non-subsidized affordable housing programs.
The Public Housing Program is one of our signature programs. The term Public Housing is often used incorrectly to represent all low-income affordable housing. However, Public Housing is a specific federal program, and it was the nation's first federal program to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for low-income families.
Since the 1990s, the federal commitment to the Public Housing Program has greatly diminished and funding has been significantly reduced resulting in a capital backlog of over $70 BILLION dollars in Public Housing properties nationwide. Congressional appropriations have never adequately funded HUD's Public Housing portfolio.
Columbia Housing, like many housing authorities across the country, is turning to the private market to address our backlog of capital needs. Vision 2030 is a bold and progressive blueprint that offers an affordable housing solution. For updates or to learn more about Vision 2030, please visit https://www.columbiahousingsc.org/vision-2030.
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Aggregation for strengthening farmers’ capacity
Aggregation is one of the most effective means of reducing the risk in agriculture and strengthening the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. By collaborating through farmer groups and FPOs, farmers have better capacity for and access to technical know-how on crop planning and management, inputs (including seed production), credit, post-harvest management, value addition, marketing infrastructure and better market linkages. The aggregation approach also helps small and marginal farmers in accessing various benefits of government schemes for rural development. The process involves mobilising farmers into groups of between 15-20 members at the village level and building up their associations into Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). RIDE AFRICA has done pioneering work on promoting and strengthening the FPO structure as a tool to address the challenges of access to investment, technology, quality inputs and integration with markets that the small and marginal farmers face.

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You’ve probably heard of cumin, but how about black cumin? Black seed oil is made from an Asian plant that’s also known as black cumin. It is used for a wide range of symptoms ranging from headaches and high blood pressure to diabetes and arthritis. The plant’s seed has a chemical in it that’s believed to provide several health benefits. Today many people are looking for natural remedies that can treat various health conditions. That’s because these holistic (whole-body) treatments don’t contain the strong chemicals of prescription meds. In turn, that means you won’t have to experience unwanted side-effects that can be tough to deal with.
As with other natural remedies, there’s some debate about whether or not oil from so-called black seeds is effective. Supporters claim they can help with various health problems like high blood pressure. However, the studies are mixed about how effective the oil is for treating several health problems. When using natural treatments, there’s always a possibility of mild side-effects due to allergic reactions. There are some possible side-effects like skin rashes, although the extract is generally considered to be very safe.
What Is Black Seed Oil?
It is also known as black cumin oil and is made from black cumin seeds. It’s made in a process known as cold pressing. The oil from black seeds is frequently used as a kind of herbal remedy. It can be consumed as a supplement or applied to the skin. It’s believed both of these methods can provide major health improvements.
It’s possible to eat the seeds from the plant. Nearly one-third of the seeds is made of oil. The oil is black but isn’t very heavy in terms of weight.
It’s been reported that black seeds were found in the ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tut. It seems possible since many healthy seeds grow in the Middle Eastern country. For thousands of years, people have claimed the seeds have healing power. The seeds are often used in the Islam religion.
The seed’s chemical structure is very complex. Scientists are learning about the 100+ chemical parts that make up the seed. Scientists have already found many fatty acids in the black seed. These are “healthy fats” that can provide various health benefits like fatty fish and olive oil.
Fatty acids are important for building human cells. That might explain why the black seeds are often considered a useful product. That includes ones for cosmetic and health problems. It’s sometimes mixed with other stuff like shea butter and creams to treat various health problems like joint pain and wounds.
The black seeds also contain many other nutrients like the minerals niacin and calcium. Scientists think all these nutrients team up to make the black seed and its oil a powerful treatment for several kinds of illnesses. They include ones like toothaches, headaches, and even immune system diseases.
Black Seed Oil: Possible Benefits
More research is needed, but some studies show that the oil from black seeds seems to provide various health benefits including the following:
The oil from black seeds shows some positive results for treating allergies. One 2011 study showed that the oil can reduce various allergy symptoms participants had after 2 weeks. They include:
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
The oil from black cumin might lower the risk of health conditions among obese women based on a recent study.
The study required women to consume oil from the black seed or fake oil. They were also required during the 8 weeks to stay on a low-calorie diet.
Then after the study, was over various factors decreased among women who took the oil supplement. They included waist size, weight, and other factors. However, more research is needed to figure out if the results are correct.
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
The oil might help to treat this kind of arthritis due to a small 2016 study. In the study, 40+ women with mild/moderate “rheumatoid” arthritis consumed capsules of black cumin oil. The oil seemed to reduce arthritis symptoms.
Early research shows that oil might provide benefits for people who suffer from asthma. One 2017 study showed that asthma patients who took capsules containing the seed’s oil had better asthma control versus those who took a fake pill.
This health condition is related to high blood sugar levels. There are two types: 1 and 2. The oil extracted from black seed might help to lower the blood sugar of diabetes patients.
One review showed that the treatment seemed to improve glucose (blood sugar) levels and bad cholesterol in diabetes patients. However, the scientists report that study trials are needed to clear up the oil’s effects.
Possible Side-effects and Risks
As always, it’s important to talk to your doctor before you start using black seed supplements like capsules or oil. You should also inform him/her of any over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription meds you’re taking now.
The reason is there might be interactions caused by the black seed and medications. These could be mild or severe.
Scientists need to do more research about the side-effects of taking supplements with black cumin oil. That is especially true when the amount is higher, than found when eating the seed itself.
Here are some side-effects and risk factors:
1. Blood effects
There’s some research that oil from black seeds might slow down blood clotting and boost the chance of bleeding. It’s recommended that people with a bleeding issue or are taking medicines that affect blood clotting do not use this oil.
Some medical experts recommend that pregnant women and those who are breastfeeding should avoid using black seed-extracted oil. It’s better to be on the safe side and avoid this product if you’re pregnant/breastfeeding.
3. Skin reactions
It seems that applying the oil directly to the skin might cause a skin rash. That doesn’t mean that everyone who uses the oil on their skin will experience the rash. However, it’s possible.
One study showed that if you use the oil in high amounts it might cause skin blisters. This happens after applying the oil directly to a person’s skin. Scientists aren’t sure why this side-effect happens but it might be the effect on various systems.
4. Kidneys and Liver
It is another concern that health experts have. The oil from black seeds might cause a negative effect when combined with some popular medications. They include ones known as “beta-blockers.”
Experts suggest that if you’re going to have surgery then 2 weeks before the procedure stop taking black seed oil.

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Everything was great.
No complaints. Everything was great.
Quiet Clean Spacious
super large rooms!! Just a few miles from the airport and walking distance to a fun State Park beach.
rooms are not sound proof...so the one can hear the TV, walking and water sprinklers running
Always nice to stay at this location.
tbete is nothing I didn't like, I liked everything
Villa was nice. Had not been updated and hadno view which was a disappointment. Nice overall property.
View , older decor , not enough on site restaurants.
Loved the service. .. we could only stay one night and our check out was automatically extended. Beautiful property and pools! Great views. . Had a balcony with a view of the ocean! After we checked out we were invited to come back to use the pool if we wanted to. . So we did!
Would have loved to stay longer! I will remember to bring tennis rackets next time and reserve the court ahead of time! And remember to bring popcorn and food since the kitchen is fully equipped!
not easy to find the room when first come and the route signs are not well
2 bedroom/2 bath set-up is perfect when traveling with children. Sofa beds are actually comfortable and well supplied with good linen. Kitchen had everything needed..
10 am check-out is too early. If you check-in after dark good luck finding your room. The complex is huge and the room numbers and signs are not illuminated.
The room was much bigger than expected! I loved that the kitchen was fully stocked, the room was clean, and there was even an on-site house keeper. The room is worth the money, this is definately one of the nices resorts around the area.
Pool and jacuzzi should be open 24 hours thats just my opinion.
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Beautiful location, very nice property, really impressed
Layout of room, quiet and comfortable.
The staff could use a few lessons in customer care. in the few weeks prior to check in I requested late check out, I even visited the property to make sure my request was received. Each time I was told to let them know when I check in. When checking in the front desk person told me that he couldn't do late checkout and to dial zero on the room phone to request it. When I called I was told that I had to request this in advance because housekeeping only allows a limited number of late check outs. I told the person that I had made the request in advance and her answer was, "well it;s not on your Booking.com reservation". Any other time I could have taken this in stride, but this was New Year's Eve and we like the rest of the world stayed up late to celebrate the new year. I never realized that your resorts are run by housekeeping. I will certainly keep that in mind the next time I make a reservation at one of your competitors.
The way the rooms were. We wanted to be able to see the Ocean but couldnot .my sisters our from back east and wanted to be able to see it from their window. They are 87&86 so they did not Get out to walk much . At first they We're put on the basement level With stairs but we were able to change that with out a problem I was great evil for that,
To many stairs for older people Need more street signs tell you were are at night it is hard to find your way and more lights.
I loved the spa, great massages and facials
We loved the spaciousness of the villa, the comfort and the view
Checkout at 10 was a bit too early and they would not extend the time when asked
The balcony view hugely vary rarely you get ocean view & maybe you get an empty street view :)
Room structure. Position.
Imposing park of 2nd car in the garage, not in the villas park spots.
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Everything was just perfect.
Check in time, but it was worth the waiting.
The villas are very spacious and well equipped, the bedrooms and bathrooms are great. Plenty of parking. Great views. WiFi works well. Only a short cab ride to many restaurants and so on.
4pm check-in and 10am check-out times make this a poor option for a one night stay. Not much in the way of onsite eating or drinking facilities.
Loved our stay here; would recommend it w/o hesitation.
Better onsite dining options would be nice, but there are enough great restaurants nearby.
Location Ambiance Not that crowded Well kept
Balconies no water drain. When it rains it floods a little.
Large living areas
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That being stated, bitcoin is certainly worth thinking about. As well as with bitcoin going across the 10k limit earlier this week, it’s not surprising that individuals assume it’s a bubble. It dropped below 1,000 in June of this year, as well as has actually absolutely increased ever since. Capitalists tend to polo cryptocurrency for its unbelievably unpredictable markets. With volatility, though, come drastically increased revenue margins. In less-than-6-months, bitcoin has boost in value by greater than 1,000%.
To many it’s a sure sign of a bubble. To others, it’s a distinct opportunity to succeed in a short amount of time. But let’s step back momentarily. Think about it in terms of economics. When you consider a supply and also need chart, you see that as supply increases, demand declines. And as supply reduces, demand boosts. This is referred to as an inverted partnership. Need is created through something called scarcity. Shortage indicates to be in short supply. Think about it like water in a draft. There is little water readily available, and thus need drastically increases. On the flip side, rain throughout a monsoon is in severe extra. As well as individuals desire absolutely nothing to do with even more water. These are examples you see in reality, but let’s look at shortage, in terms of crypto. There will only ever before be 21 million bitcoins extracted. On the planet, there are roughly 33 million millionaires. Even if every one of those millionaires wants a whole bitcoin, it’s impossible. There are insufficient bitcoins to walk around.
Now, in the United States and also other rich nations, people do not necessarily see bitcoin loophole as anything besides an investment. However that frame of mind fails to think about those who are influenced by recessions. Consider Venezuela. They are facing greater than 4,000% of inflation. Their fiat money is essentially ineffective. Since August 2015, there were about 450 firms that accepted bitcoin. In November , there were more than 85,000 accepting the cryptocurrency. That stat is a year old, and Venezuela continues to be afflicted with a financial fatality spiral. So, the number is certainly higher. In fact, greater than 100,000 miners have actually gone into the game in the nation. Bitcoin is much more steady the Venezuela’s fiat, as well as thus is viewed as a feasible form of money. Now, we have seen bitcoins value in the eyes of the rich, and we have seen its worth in the eyes of those in economic crises.

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Delight the chocolate lover in your life with this luxurious gift box packed with a selection of gourmet truffles and bars. An ideal anniversary, Mother’s Day present or birthday gift for her, or even a luxury corporate gift, this gift box contains sweet treats in a host of delectable and unique varieties. This chocolate hamper includes:
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Starting from the end of February, employees have been asked by the parent of social media app Snapchat to be in office four days a week
Snap Inc will require their employees to work from its offices 80% of the time, starting from the end of February.
"After working remotely for so long, we're excited to get everyone back together next year with our new 80/20 hybrid model," a spokesperson for the social media platform said in an emailed statement.
Bloomberg News first reported the development and said the owner of photo messaging app Snapchat had asked employees to be in office four days a week from February.
Santa Monica, California-based Snap said in August it would lay off 20% of all staff and shut down projects to cut costs amid a deteriorating economy.
The tech industry was among the first to allow employees to work from home when COVID-19 hit the United States in 2020. But the extent to which tech companies are embracing permanent remote work is now diverging.
Last month, ride-hailing service Uber (UBER.N) asked its employees to work from office twice a week. Earlier this month, Elon Musk told Twitter employees that remote work would no longer be allowed and that they would be expected to be in office for at least 40 hours per week.

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Welcome back to our blog. We talk all things Disney World and beyond and we are excited that you could join us! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at ForLoveOfMouse, on Facebook at For The Love of The Mouse and on YouTube at For Love of The Mouse.
We have more information regarding the Oogie Boogie Bash, coming to Disneyland, this Halloween.
The event will include Villainous! A spooky themed “World of Color” show following the story of a young girl named Shelley Marie and will show guests that there is some villain in each of us. The show will utilize much of the same effects s the current “World of Color” including projections, lasers and water elements.
Treat trails will allow guests in and out of costume to stock up on candy throughout the event. Be on the lookout for the treat locations on your event map so that you can take advantage.
The Frightfully Fun Parade is joining in the festivities bringing some of your favorite Disney villains and an appearance by some other Disney faves as well and a special appearance by the headless horseman!
The DescenDANCE party is hitting both coasts this year for the Halloween festivities. Join in on the fun with great tunes, fun characters and cool photos opportunities. Some of your favorite Descendants characters will pop up on the big screen to join in on the party as well.
A themed show hosted by the Main Mouse himself and will take center stage at the Disney Theatre in Hollywood Land and will feature Mickey, fun and spooky stories and themed dancers.
There will also be the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, which Disney explains with be “transformed into a wondrous and ethereal world of Disney villains unlike anything seen before, Redwood Creek will be tricked out in a dreamlike environment. This new experience unfolds in a series of scenes, each creating a hauntingly beautiful dream-space of color, sound, light and shadows, as stories emerge from the darkest night to create an enchanting world.”
Be sure to be on the lookout for fun characters throughout the event and awesome, unique photo opportunities as well! Guests are encouraged to dress up but be sure to visit Disney Parks Blog to read all about the Disneyland costume guidelines so that you are within the guidelines and not turned away at the gates prior to your spooky Disney Halloween adventure.
There’s of course going to be event specific merchandise available as well. One of the hot items this year will be the glow-in-the-dark Oogie Boogie sipper.
A spirit jersey themed for the villains will make an appearance as well with vibrant colors highlighting the words, “It’s Good to be Bad” across the back, a brilliant green Oogie Boogie and other villains shadowed across the bottom.
Oogie Boogie T-shirts and a zip-up hoodie will also be available along the same color lines.
What event would be complete without ears?! Matching ears with a black background and the same vibrant purple’s, blue’s and green’s from the rest of the merchandise. A purple sequin bow completes the look.
Wait! What about food? Disney loves to bring the new treats out and this is no exception. Sink your sweet tooth into a sweeter than sweet funnel cake complete with cookie crumbs, gummy worms and other assorted candies.
Wash it down with an Oogie Boogie bright green frozen slush with gummy worms and dice shaped glow cubes.
Tickets to the Oogie Boogie Bash are on sale now! Ticket prices range from $100 to $145. The events will be held during the following evenings:
Sept. 17, Sept. 19, Sept. 22, Sept. 24, Sept. 26, Sept. 29
Oct. 1, Oct. 3, Oct. 6, Oct. 8, Oct. 10, Oct. 13, Oct. 15, Oct. 17, Oct. 20, Oct. 22, Oct. 24, Oct. 27, Oct. 29 and Oct. 31
Tickets are available by calling 714-781-4636. Online purchases are not available for day of tickets.
Thank you for stopping by and for the love of the mouse, never forget, that it all started with a mouse.

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Ibn Ṭufayl’s Critique of Politics — Idris
By Murad Idris | Published on September 23, 2019
Murad Idris. “Ibn Ṭufayl’s Critique of Politics.” Journal of Islamic Philosophy 7 (2011): 67–102.
“The political relations marshaled in Ibn Sīnā’s two stories [Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān, and Absāl and Salāmān] are reducible to an either/or. Either agreement and harmony are realized as the ideal and norm of interpersonal life, or they break down and things fall apart. Meanwhile, the construction of politics in Ibn Ṭufayl’s Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān breaks down assumptions fundamental to Ibn Sīnā’s two allegories and to this polarization between total agreement and absolute tragedy. Indeed, it is the way in which Ibn Ṭufayl builds his case against mass politics that demands special attention. His Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān, I argue, shows that political ideals can themselves be tragic and self-subversive, and this is an ever-present possibility in politics.
My first aim is to elaborate on the allegories’ differing portrayals of politics. Second, I map out the contours of the ethical values implicit in Ibn Ṭufayl’s allegory, namely how ideals and obligations fall into internal contradiction, and how their proliferation leads them into opposition with each other. My reading locates disagreement at the foundation of political life in Ibn Ṭufayl’s allegory, where unrelenting commitments to association, hospitality, friendship, and care of others can bring about negative consequences, including the very opposites of these commitments’ aims. Through moments of antinomy in his story, where the principles of political and ethical action contradict one another or otherwise fail, Ibn Ṭufayl turns Ibn Sīnā’s allegories on their head. In the final section, I bring Ibn Ṭufayl’s critiques to weigh on assumptions about political harmony and disagreement in political theory.” (70)

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Kunwar Venkteshwar Singh
Country Manager AITEX India
India has potential to be global manufacturing hub
AITEX is a leading Spanish centre for research, innovation and advanced technical services for the textile, manufacturing and technical textile sectors. It is a private non-profit association and institute that promote modernisation and the introduction of new and emerging technologies by developing R&D projects and initiatives that contribute to the industrial progress of the sector. The Country Manager for AITEX India, Kunwar Venkteshwar Singh, discusses activities and projects being organised for Indian textile manufacturers.
What are the activities of AITEX in the Indian/South Asian markets? How does the market affect your institution?
AITEX provides quality assurance services for all kind of technical textile products, i.e. automotive textiles, medical textiles, personal protective clothing, geotextiles and sport textiles, etc. AITEX has been providing services of certification of personal protective equipment (PPE) to Indian manufacturers for electrostatic and electrical protection, thermal protection, high visibility protection, chemical protection, mechanical and ballistic protection. Testing and certification requirements are directly proportional to the market conditions. Whenever there is a slowdown in the requirement from Europe, testing and certification requirements also go down. But research and development in textile is a continuous programme at the institution since it is the need of the hour.
What are the current projects of AITEX India? What benefits will those accrue?
The technical textile market in India is expected to grow at 12 per cent CAGR between 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. AITEX in India is mainly focusing on the three important sectors of technical textiles: protective textiles, medical textiles and automotive textiles. Protective textiles manufactured in India are mainly exported to Europe, or the other markets like the Middle-East and Australia where European standards are followed. Therefore, Indian manufacturers of protective textiles need some notified body which can provide them CE certificate to their garments, and here AITEX works very closely with manufacturers to provide all testing and certification services.
What type of services does AITEX India offer to Indian companies? How do they differ from services offered by AITEX to European companies?
AITEX India provides various testing and certification services to Indian manufacturers. In India, we are working as quality assurance partners for Elcorte Ingles and Mango and we provide testing services for all their products, i.e, apparel, home textiles, accessories and leather items. Also, we provide testing and certification for all kind of technical textiles manufactured in India. But requirements for testing and certification for protective clothing is tremendous. AITEX is also providing Oekotex certification services to Indian manufacturers for all kinds of textiles items and leather. And we have recently started to work on Detox to Zero, which deals with the discharge of harmful and toxic chemicals. AITEX provides similar services to all customers in Europe and India, but as European companies are more concerned about the standards, regulations and environment whereas in India we are still looking for some significant steps in many directions.
Can you elaborate on the research undertaken by AITEX in the textiles and technical textiles sectors?
AITEX participates in national projects of industrial research of strategic character, great dimension and long reach. These actions have the support of national calls for public aid. The institute participates in the European research system, coordinating and participating in research, innovation and industrial demonstration projects of a strategic, large and far-reaching nature within programmes such as the 7th Framework Programme, Eureka, LIFE +, Leonardo, TempuS, CIP eco-innovation, H2020, Interreg, ENPI, European Defense Agency, among others.
The institute is involved in the R&D of surface finishing techniques for new-generation textiles to provide them with advanced properties and functions, and the development of textile solutions applied to health and hygiene, sports and comfort and the environment.
AITEX develops textile materials for use in biomedicine and biotechnology, and the institute's work on biomedical applications brings it into close collaboration with health research institutes and hospitals, and our attention is focused on biomaterials destined for fields such as tissue engineering, slow-release of pharmaceuticals, prosthetics and dressings. AITEX is constantly working on the development of R+D+I projects related to biotechnology and its uses in textile products and processes in the fields of cosmetics, natural products and the encapsulation of active compounds.
The institute is fully equipped with all the experimental plant and necessary infrastructure to develop the various lines of research. Nanotechnology and technical fibres for the development of products and industrial processes for the use of nanotechnology helps in the development of enhanced textiles with a range of technical properties which include anti-bacterial, fungicidal, hydrophobic, hydrophilic and nano-coated fabrics. There are also thermally resistant, conductive, anti-static, breathable, high-strength, bulletproof and camouflaged fabrics and those which have been sensitised to create smart textiles.
The institute is working on the development of new composite products. Composites are widely used in a variety of industrial sectors including the automotive and aeronautics industries, construction, marine architecture and sports and represent an important alternative to traditional materials such as steel, aluminum and wood. Creating technological solutions from composite materials is now within the reach of many manufacturers and there is a growing demand for those.
Composite materials combine high-strength and low-density with excellent corrosion resistance and provide industrial design engineers with a highly versatile material. The use of bio-composites from renewable resources using natural fibres and vegetable oil-based polymers represents an important sustainable alternative to the more traditionally-used petrochemical-based composites. With respect to sustainability, a wide variety of innovative products are now becoming available made from natural compounds and they are fast becoming a viable alternative to synthetic reinforcing fibre, particularly in the automotive and building industries.
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December 27, 2018
All too often shrinking budgets within the education sector cause an array of IT challenges. For one large state university in the northeast, the challenge of a shrinking budget was threatening to limit their ability to use more than one data center. In order to overcome this challenge, the university turned to the Raritan team for a bit of help and of course expertise in data monitoring, security, and storage solutions.
Understanding The Challenge
The challenge of a shrinking budget involved a number of moving parts for our client.
1. The university wanted to consolidate data center facilities.
2. By combining the core data centers, they wanted to effectively create a single DR site.
3. Operations needed to be closely monitored throughout the transition.
4. University clients needed to receive effective computing resources during and after the transition.
Creating An Effective Solution
We approached the university's challenges by creating a solution with a dual focus. This focus included, a) monitoring operations, and b) increasing the effectiveness of the data center.
To start, we leveraged the power of PDUs to create an environment where monitoring started at the outlet level. Next, we used DC operations to increase the existing capacity and utilization of new and existing technologies. This approach enabled operations managers to effectively know what devices were being added, how much power was being consumed, and what levels of cooling were being provided. Understanding the latter three factors allowed the operations managers to more effectively deploy IT assets within the designated space. Finally, through additional environmental sensors, as well as a DCIM monitoring solution, the entire DC floor was thermally mapped to accurately identify areas in need of attention. The customized alerts were designed to identify specific locations (within the cabinet) where a problem had occurred. Once the exact location had been identified, the team could then go in and resolve the issue before it spread, impacted additional spaces, or resulted in downtime.
The Result: Improved Monitoring And Increased Capabilities
Through outlet metered intelligent PDUs, environmental sensors, and a DCIM software deployment, we were able to effectively help the university overcome the challenges associated with a shrinking budget. By completely understanding the additional obstacles associated with a data center consolidation, we created a solution that saved the university money, while simultaneously deploying an environment with increased visibility and actionable insights. The end result was a data center that could be effectively monitored and maintained to readily meet its specific needs and future requirements.
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60 years old male. 3000 grafts FUT placed in frontal and vertex regions. 1 year post-op. Patient is very pleased with results but is considering having a second surgery to add density.
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Norwood stage 2
There is a slight recession of the hairline around the temples. This is also known as an adult or mature hairline.

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Gov. El-Rufai conspiring to manipulate LG elections – PDP
The People’s Democratic Party PDP youth wing in Kaduna state has alleged that the state governor Nasir El-Rufai was conspiring with the State Independent Electoral Commission to manipulate Saturday’s Local Government election results in the state.
The party speaking alongside a coalition of concerned Kaduna state youths made the allegations in a press statement released yesterday shortly after the conduct of the LG elections across the state.
According to the group, returning officers were not at collation centers to receive results as they were taken to unknown destinations to cook results.
“The attention of PDP youths has been drawn to an evil collaboration where Kaduna state government and Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission to manipulate the results of the council election that was held today in Kaduna state.
“We are aware of the instruction given to the KADSIECOM officials by Governor Nasir El-Rufai to ensure that official results go in favor of candidates of All Progressive Congress, irrespective of the decision of Kaduna state citizens.
“We are particularly aware that Governor El-Rufai has ordered for the manipulation of results of North ,Central and South Kaduna LGAs, especially from Kaduna North where he lost at his immediate constituency and his own LGA where his party suffered the most defeat,” the statement read in part.
The group also stated that Governor El-Rufai and the Kaduna state government should be held responsible should there be breakdown of law and order as a result of manipulation of the election results.
It said it would resist every move by the Kaduna state government to upturn the will of the people by employing every legitimate means.

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After walking up to the Temple of Pan at Banias Nature Reserve we hiked down to the Water Powered Flour Mill. The walk was gorgeous. We had fun looking at the various plants and trees. It was especially fun to notice the fig trees, just seemed right!
We learned a lot about Israel’s military on our tour. We saw groups of military various times throughout our trip. Here we were told that learning about Israel’s history is part of their training. This in one of their down days that they enjoy.
The following four photos are courtesy of Steve Hermann our trip photographer, who got some great shots of the inside of the mill. This is an old olive oil press, which used the water system for pressing the olives and for a secondary extraction of the olive oil. The process for this is “Matroof” in Arabic that is why it is called a Matroof Mill.
Next we saw ruins of the palace of Agrippa II!


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Review by nintendosega
"A fun game worth playing for fans without hitting the heights of Mass Effect 2; Bioware can't help but place too much weight on frustrating shooting."
Mass Effect is a series that has been known amongst the gaming industry for its quality. When listing the excellent new franchises to come from the HD era thusfar, most people have Mass Effect in there at least somewhere. Despite being a gamer who far prefers Japanese RPGs to their Western counterparts, and despite my dislike for what I played of the first Mass Effect, I found Mass Effect 2 to be a great game, one that integrated choice so well into what also happened to be a compelling storyline. The cover-driven 3rd person shooting that made up the game's combat may not have set itself apart like the rest of the experience managed to do, but it was solid, at times incredibly fun, and the great interaction with the characters and world in between the shooting parts more than made up for it.
I still encourage you to seek out Mass Effect 2 if you haven't already, and while part 3's held back by some bad decisions on the part of Bioware in the gameplay department (the much-discussed endings I thought were fine, to my surprise) that should by no means stop you from stepping into this deep and compelling RPG universe. Just start with Part 2.
Graphics-wise, Mass Effect 3 carries the same look of its predecessor, though it no longer packs the same punch as it did back then. It's still a pretty-looking game despite occasional glitches that rear their ugly heads and the typical load screens. It all runs well, especially if you install it to the HDD. The characters, especially the various alien races, all carry with them very distinct appearances and detail, while the cutscenes look and animate far better than anything Bioware's done to date. These cinematics may not have the same level of flair that their Japanese counterparts do but Mass Effect 3 undoubtedly raises the bar for story presentation in a Western RPG.
The story told here picks up from where Mass Effect 2 left off....sort of. It starts off on a weird note, making the assumption that those playing it have delved into the content/comics released between the two games (I didn't) but it overcomes this rather quickly and gets the gamer mostly up to speed with where we're starting off from. The showdown with the Reapers is finally almost here, and Mass Effect 3's story centers mainly on preparing for this conflict. I don't want to go too in-depth here because I'd hate to spoil Mass Effect 2 in the process, but former friends become enemies, and Mass Effect 3's story has no shortage of dramatic moments and intense battle scenes. A new villain named Kai Leng is introduced, one who apparently stepped right out of The Matrix movies, and he proves to be a worthy (and fun) adversary. All in all, the storyline itself in Mass Effect 3 serves as a compelling and action-packed backdrop, while at the same time missing much of the intrigue and some of the subtleties of Part 2's plot.
It's flawed, there's no doubt. While Kai Leng's a fresh face who spices things up, much of the rest of Mass Effect 3's new additions to the cast are bland beyond belief. James seems to have been designed specifically with the intention of being the most boring "1st character you meet" in gaming history, and others you run into are, for the most part, placeholders replacing the characters who got killed in my Mass Effect 2 game. Edi, the Normandy's entertaining AI, gets to take on the form of a metal human this time around, becoming a full-on party member while losing much of her personality in the process. She and returning character Liara (who I used just because she has the same voice actress as Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII) made up my party members for about 90% of the game; I couldn't be bothered to try out anyone else. It's not that the cast is totally without merit, as there are still some great conversations to be had, both in your ship and when wandering the Citadel (a helpful map tells you where each character is as you explore it) but a lot of the spark is gone. And it's too bad because in Mass Effect 2 I remember always making it a point to wander my ship between missions to speak with almost everyone in my party, something I rarely ever felt compelled to do here. It's true that I got a lot of my favorite party members killed off during Mass Effect 2's deadly suicide mission, but to say that Bioware didn't bother to find worthy replacements is almost an understatement. Even many of my surviving characters play only minor roles in Part 3; just my luck, I guess.
I feel it also should be noted that Mass Effect 3 features an ending (or endings) that many series fans have taken issue with. To be honest, I loved the ending, and thought it wrapped things up beautifully, though after taking the time to read some of its criticism, I can also see where it falls apart under scrutiny. I'd say that if you're someone who just plays these games for fun, you'll probably be okay with the ending. If you're someone who considers yourself to be a die-hard fan and who knows all the series' lore inside and out, you'll probably have major problems with it. I liked it, and I guess that's all that I can really weigh in on the subject.
What I found to be a far more crippling issue with Mass Effect 3 is its gameplay, and Bioware's continuing belief that they have developed a great 3rd person shooter here. In Mass Effect 2 I saw the combat as something I had to deal with; the shooting wasn't as good as what you'd find in dedicated third person shooters such as Vanquish, and the "walk forward, get in cover, clear enemies, walk forward, get in cover, clear more enemies," formula was repetitive and standard, but it wasn't something that hurt the game as much as I feel that it does here. Mass Effect 3 introduces many new creatures to face off against, some of which are impossibly agile and fast. They've set up many of the shooting set pieces in the form of battlefields, where enemies can run at you from any angle at any time. They've made it so that you can be fired upon from above, giving enemies the ability to hit you even when you're in cover. All of these changes make sense in theory but where they fall apart is in practice; this is just not a shooting system that's well equipped to handle this type of combat. Take the Banshees, for example. They fly around the battle area at warp speed, can send wide-ranging fire at you, and if they happen to grab you, it's an instant kill. This can create some exciting intensity, as you must sprint around, leaping behind and out from cover, doing all you can to keep yourself as agile as they are while you whittle down their HP. Unfortunately, the Cover button is the same as the Sprint button, which is also the same button that you use to pick up health, to do a combat roll, *and* to revive fallen characters. So when running from a Banshee, a difficult task in and of itself given the stiff Gears of War-like controls, you stick to cover objects like glue (since you're holding the Cover button to run) stopping you dead in your tracks and leading to almost certain death. On the other hand, countless times I tried to get into cover, only to instead roll directly into enemy fire. Whoops. And it's not even that Bioware will occasionally throw a Banshee at you, it's that they'll throw two of them at you, or even three, often with other enemies in the area firing bullets left and right. You can't run backwards, and you can't leap backwards over cover. To top it all off, the game no longer enters a helpful slow-mo mode when you run low on HP, taking that advantage away from you as well. What results is that the shooting system went from "serviceable if not exactly outstanding" to "tedious and frustrating" in the span of one game. Though Mass Effect 2's corridor-style shooting may have gotten repetitive, you'll long for those moments when Part 3 throws yet another one of these large-scale battles at you where you'll die countless times.
The sad part is that, at heart, this is a solid combat system. Leveling up is simple but customizable, the combat wheel where you select the powers you can use is intuitive, and a lot of the powers themselves are fun. But by the end of the game, where you're dealing with a climactic battle that goes on and on like the worst Michael Bay movies, it's no longer any fun. In trying to emphasize and evolve the shooting system, Bioware hasn't taken into account that A; many RPG fans aren't great at shooters, and B; it's not fair to introduce agile enemies while the players' characters still run around like tanks, even with a sprint button and a powerful new Melee move. It just doesn't work.
Probably Mass Effect 3's biggest misstep is that it puts so much weight on its shooting; like with Part 2, almost every mission involves gunning down countless enemies and hitting switches, though unlike Part 2, which featured several cities to explore and NPCs to interact with both between and during these missions, Mass Effect 3 is almost all shooting once you begin a mission. You go in shooting, you leave when all enemies are dead. It's strange that Bioware doesn't seem to understand that their biggest strengths with these games are the RPG elements, especially the interaction with other characters. When exploring Mass Effect 3's only city (the Citadel, returning from Mass Effects 1 and 2 in a much smaller form) the atmosphere's mindblowing. You can hear galaxy news reported on the TVs, there are countless inhabitants around to talk to (or listen to) there are many quests to pick up, there's party members to chat with...this is all fantastic stuff. Interacting with other characters using the Dialogue Tree system is addictive and fun, with conversation feeling natural and you feeling like you have plenty of control over it. I wish Bioware would realize that this is the stuff that makes these games so amazing to so many people; the shooting's fine, it's "the shooting," but what makes Mass Effect so incredible is the lifelike world we get to explore, the level of interaction we have in the conversations, the immersion we get from getting to run around these alien cities and take on quests in them...
Why are they so convinced that the shooting is more compelling?
The audio on the other hand is top-notch, with mostly strong performances from the cast and film-quality music all throughout. The atmosphere can be very strong, and a big portion of this is due to the incredible sound design, which is as strong as ever this time around.
Verdict: All in all, Mass Effect 3 is a continuation of Mass Effect 2, and it's a must for fans of the series who want to continue the story. It lacks much of what made Part 2 great, mainly due to frustrating shooting segments and a decreased focus on character interaction, which makes this far less friendly to those new to the series. It doesn't make Mass Effect 3 a bad game; all said and done it's a fun journey that I'm glad I took, but it definitely makes it a bit of a disappointment.
Presentation: Some menus (like the loadout and War Map) aren't great, but the way this series allows you so much to do while keeping it out of the way in case you don't want to do it is one of its biggest strengths. A great example of accessible depth. Story's exciting, even with a few corny lines and less intrigue than its predecessors.
Graphics: Great-looking characters. Some beautiful areas with stunning art direction, along with some not so great-looking areas. Occasional glitches, load times, framerate drops, but for the most part it runs well.
Gameplay: Conversations, the Citadel, and the easy to use Map system all return in top form, though much is de-emphasized in favor of shooting, which remains a solid, but unremarkable, element of this series. Mass Effect 3 sees several additions that make this a good deal less fun than it was, but all in all, a fun, if frustrating, game. The way lines are blurred between main quest and sidequests is another plus.
Sound: Quality voice acting as is always the case in Bioware's titles. Great music, great sound effects.
Replay Value: There's the promise of future DLC, of course, for those interested in that. The main adventure lasted me a little longer than Mass Effect 2, though that may be due to all the times that I died. 24-28 hours with optional quests undertaken and lots of dying.
Reviewer's Rating: 3.5 - Good
Originally Posted: 03/30/12, Updated 04/06/12
Game Release: Mass Effect 3 (US, 03/06/12)
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National Commercial Real Estate News From CoStar Group
RFR Acquires Y&R Headquarters At 285 Madison
RFR Holding, in partnership with an undisclosed real estate investment fund, has acquired the property known as 285 Madison Avenue, a 26-story office building in Midtown Manhattan’s Grand Central district.
Advertising and communications agency Young & Rubicam, which is relocating, sold the 1929-vintage property for a reported $189 million. RFR, a privately held Manhattan-based owner and developer, will invest $50 million in a full repositioning...


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Of the 140 queens that have come through RuPaul's Drag Race, these three stood out in 2019.
The performer is now going to be working on a new CW show.
The three queens will star in the upcoming "We're Here."
Nothing but respect for our "first drag queen to walk the red carpet at the Oscars."
The All Stars 4 competitor had put together a medley of Bey’s own music.
Though the incident is long past, the cast and crew are still talking about it.
Plus, Alan Cumming introduced us to a few new faves at the episode's drag brunch.


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Wyoming basketball coach Benny Dees will be welcome back for the fifth and final year of his contract, but whether he will get a renewal is undecided, according to athletic director Paul Roach.
Dees led Wyoming to a 20-12 record this year that included a 1-1 mark in the National Invitation Tournament. But some fans were disappointed since the Cowboys had opened with 15 wins in their first 18 games and they had counted on an NCAA tournament berth.Wyoming ended the season with nine losses in its last 14 games, and beat just three teams in the final seven weeks of play.
Roach said Thursday that no decision has been made on whether to extend Dees' contract before the start of next season, or wait until after it.
"Benny's gone for about 10 days recruiting, and when he returns we'll sit down and discuss the contract thing and a recommendation will be made to the president and acted upon," Roach said.
"At this time, there has not been a decision made. He still has one year remaining," the athletic director said.
Dees, who took over the program in 1987 after Jim Brandenburg headed to San Diego State, is 75-49 overall and 36-35 in Western Athletic Conference play. His first season saw the team, led by seniors Fennis Dembo and Eric Leckner, go 26-6 overall, including a first-round loss in the NCAA tournament.
The next two seasons saw freshmen-and sophomore-laden teams struggle to 14-17 and 15-14 records.
But Roach indicated that wins and losses won't entirely determine whether Dees gets a contract extension.
"I don't think you can evaluate it based on the number of wins, totally," the athletic director said. "I think there are a number of areas that we evaluate with all of our coaches. First of all, we take a look at their record in the conference, you know, the WAC record, and then some other aspects of the program."

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A new law has come into force giving protection to women whose brains are being battered, even if their bodies are unscathed.
I’ve been researching emotional abuse – usually (but not always) by men who control and coerce women by chipping away at their self-confidence, isolating them from friends and family, intimidation of various sorts, verbal put-downs, and a range of other tactics – for my forthcoming novel And, Breathe.
Women being abused in this way report feeling they are falling apart – what they think and eat and wear has been the subject of such fierce scrutiny that everything feels fragmented and they can’t remember how it fits together. At the extreme end, they can lose of sense of who they are and what they think. Physical symptoms – headaches, stomach problems, losing their voice – have been going undiagnosed as doctors fail to find a cause.
I think most women have experienced some form of this abuse, whether through heightened scrutiny of what we wear, or being told we are sensitive as a way of denying the other’s role in a conflict situation. I was particularly struck by this excerpt used in Emotional Abuse by Marti Tamm Loring (p. 59).
“Men who assault… have done so, often for many years, with complete immunity. Most men who abuse their partners believe that it is justifiable and appropriate. Women brought up in the same atmosphere share these beliefs. Societally and culturally, abuse of women has been condoned and sanctioned as men abuse their power to control what they believe to be theirs.” (Frank & Golden, 1992, p5-6)
While I welcome this new law – and the training being give to GPs to recognise the often hard to spot signs of emotional abuse – I hope it won’t be too difficult to prove.

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Reference is made to previous stock exchange notices related to the above matters. DNO and DNO's representatives have fully supported the police investigation into this matter.
The case against the Oslo Stock Exchange for the fine of NOK 800,000 for breach of disclosure obligations has been appealed to the secondary court.
In order to protect the legal interests of DNO and the DNO representatives it has been requested that the police either drop all investigation or present a charge against DNO and the DNO representatives, the Managing Director Helge Eide, and the Chairman, Berge Gerdt Larsen.
On 9 March, 2011, the police informed DNO and the DNO representatives, that DNO and the DNO representatives in their opinion had breached the disclosure obligations in 2008 towards the Stock Exchange and in relation to the Securities Trading Act with respect to market manipulation allegations.
As far as DNO can tell the charge, which comes after 1 1/2 years of investigation, is based on the same factual circumstances forming the basis of the original decisions by Oslo Stock Exchange and the Oslo Stock Exchange Appeals Committee.
Similar allegations from the Oslo Stock Exchange based on the same facts were revoked by the Oslo Stock Exchange Appeals Committee in September 2009.
The board of DNO and the DNO representatives strongly disagree with these police charges against the Company and these representatives of DNO. DNO will defend itself and its representatives rigorously against such unfounded charges.
Oslo, 10 March 2011
DNO International ASA
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling asparagus for a side dish. I serve these bacon-wrapped spears with grilled meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas
- 10 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 5 bacon strips, halved lengthwise
- 1. Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks.
- 2. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 2-3 servings.
1 serving (5 each) equals 222 calories, 22 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 281 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.
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Project Leader, Jonee Kulman Brigham, will present River Journey, along with other projects using the Earth Systems Journey model, Wednesday, May 13th, at the Metro Watershed Partners meeting in a talk called, Art, Story, and Environmental Education: Exploring Water Systems with Earth Systems Journey.
From the announcement:
Where does our water come from? Where does it go? And what does the Mississippi River have to do with the every day lives of most people in the Twin Cities area? These questions guide the design of Earth Systems Journey, a model for art-led environmental education, now in its third pilot project. In one way, it is an approach for basic water infrastructure literacy, but more importantly, Earth Systems Journey is designed to create personal experiences of interconnection with the river and the technologies that connect it to the built environment of every day life by using the power of story and the insights of systems thinking.


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Things feel like they’re getting back to normal all over. As I’ve mentioned before, I still haven’t been vaccinated, and am often the only weirdo wearing a mask in an indoor environment. It doesn’t bother me. I know at least 60% of the people I encounter have been vaccinated, and I’m also used to being a weirdo.
Internationally, case numbers are down, but not everywhere. Cases in India are coming down, but cases in Brazil are persistent. There are still countries in Southeast Asia that have very high new case numbers.
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