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The project was completed on budget 25 days ahead of schedule.
T. Marzetti Company was looking for a single source prime Design-Build services provider for their new, 220,000-square-foot state-of-the-art salad dressing facility in Horse Cave, Kentucky.
Scope of Services
Shambaugh performed a number of services including: mechanical, electrical, process control, fire protection, utilities, plant automation, tele-data, and security work. 3D modeling and an extensive amount of pre-fabrication were also utilized to accelerate the schedule, ensure quality control, and reduce costs.
- Designed in 3D modeling software to allow customer to tour and evaluate the installation prior to construction services
- 3D CAD was utilized to allow engineers and customers to improve plant and system ergonomics while also increasing fabrication opportunities for the purpose of accelerating on-site construction
- Batch column technology was utilized for efficient ingredient addition
- Totally automated bulk ingredient addition for maximum production capability
- Multiple state-of-the-art “reuse” CIP systems for fast effective cleaning to maximize production time
- Extensive use of product recovery systems to minimize valuable product loss while reducing high B.O.D. waste
- Receiving electrical power at 12,470 Volts. 8,000-amp service entrance at 480 Volts
- Installed high efficiency fluorescent luminaries in lieu of HID in warehouses
- Integrated Process Control/CIP Plant Automation system
- Installed 55 miles of wiring
- Installed 70 miles of piping and conduit
The plant produces a wide variety of dressings and sauces. Shambaugh was selected based on its technical expertise in the food processing/manufacturing industry and for its track record of completing work on time and on budget.


Zhang Yimou, born on November 14, 1950 in Shaanxi province of China is a Chinese film director, producer, writer and actor, and former cinematographer. He is counted amongst the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, having made his directorial debut in 1987 with Red Sorghum. He had developed a passion for visual arts as a young man, with a particular interest in films and photography, and reportedly sold his own blood to purchase his first camera. Zhang's 1982 graduating class would form the core of the Fifth Generation, a group of Chinese filmmakers who would challenge both accepted notions of storytelling and the government's control over creative endeavors through their works.
After graduation in 1982, Zhang and three of his classmates were sent to the rural Guangzi Film Studio to work as director's assistants. They formed their own collective and began creating their own features. Initially, Zhang worked as a cinematographer, bringing his unique sense of color and composition. In 1985, Zhang was sent back to Xi'an, where he served as both cinematographer and lead actor, which earned him the Best Actor Award at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Zhang finally stepped behind the camera as director for 1987's "Red Sorghum". The film's true calling card was the lead performance of 21-year-old Gong Li, with whom Zhang would have a lengthy professional and personal relationship. Gong's presence helped to make "Sorghum" an international hit, earning the Golden Bear at the 38th Berlin International Film Festival and scores of other festival awards.
"Ju Do" (1990) was a harrowing drama with Gong as a victim of arranged marriage. It received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Film - the first Chinese feature to ever earn such an honor. "Raise the Red Lantern" (1992) starred Gong as a concubine who discovered the abusive, patriarchal world of 1920s aristocracy. It too received a Foreign Film Oscar nomination. However, its anti-authority message resulted in the Chinese government banning it from theaters, a fate that had also befallen "Ju Do."
"The Story of Qiu Ju" (1992) marked a turning point in Zhang's career. A major hit both abroad and in mainland China, where its message was adopted as part of a large anti-corruption campaign, "Qiu Ju" won the Golden Lion at the 1992 Venice Film Festival. For a brief period, Zhang was as adored in his native country as he was around the world.
"Hero" (2002) starred some of the biggest names in Chinese film, including martial arts stars Jet Li, Donnie Yen and Tony Leung. A massive hit in China, "Hero" was the highest grossing film in Chinese movie history. Despite its nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 2003, it took the efforts of director Quentin Tarantino and executives at Miramax's parent company, Disney, to secure an uncut, subtitled presentation.
In 2006, Zhang reunited with Gong Li for the first time in over a decade for "Curse of the Golden Flower". At the time of its release, it was the most expensive film ever made in China. In 2011, Zhang directed "The Flowers of War," a drama about an American mortician (Christian Bale). Its $94 million budget surpassed other movies as the most expensive Chinese film made to date.


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In Imaginary Movie Review– A woman returns to her childhood home, filled with excitement and a hint of anxiety. As she steps inside, memories flood back—laughter, secret hideouts, and the limitless imagination of her youth seem to echo in every corner. However, beneath the nostalgia, an uneasy feeling takes hold.
In the back of her mind, a memory resurfaces—her imaginary friend from childhood, once a source of comfort in the world of make-believe. To her surprise, this whimsical companion now materializes as a tangible presence, standing at the intersection of reality and fantasy.
As she moves through the house, the atmosphere grows charged, and the once-imaginary friend stands before her, embodying the essence of her youthful creativity. Yet, instead of the joyous sparkle she remembers, his eyes reflect hurt and abandonment. It dawns on her that he was more than just a figment of imagination.
A mix of emotions overwhelms her—a reunion with a long-lost companion, the realization of his tangible existence, and the guilt of having left him behind. The once-imaginary friend, now disheartened, confronts her with the weight of her abandonment.
Amid this emotional whirlwind, the woman grapples with the convergence of the fantastical and the real. The house, once a dream sanctuary, turns into the setting for a heartfelt reunion between a grown woman and the embodiment of her childhood creation. It’s a reminder that the ties formed in the innocence of youth endure, whether acknowledged or abandoned.
Imaginary Movie Release Date
“Imaginary Movie is an upcoming supernatural horror film directed by Jeff Wadlow, set to hit theaters on March 8, 2024. The movie features a stellar cast, including DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcón, and Betty Buckley.
Directed by the talented Jeff Wadlow, “Imaginary” promises to be a spine-chilling experience, blending atmospheric tension and supernatural elements. The cast, led by DeWanda Wise and Tom Payne, delivers stellar performances that add to the anticipation surrounding this horror masterpiece.
Scheduled for release on March 8, 2024, “Imaginary” invites audiences into a world of suspense and terror. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Wadlow’s visionary direction and the cast’s compelling performances bring nightmares to life on the big screen. Mark your calendars for this must-watch horror film that is sure to redefine the genre and captivate audiences everywhere.
As Jessica and her family settle into her childhood home, things take a strange turn when her youngest stepdaughter, Alice, becomes fixated on a stuffed bear named Chauncey found in the basement. Alice’s innocent games with Chauncey turn eerie, and her behavior becomes increasingly disturbing.
Worried, Jessica decides to step in, only to realize that Chauncey is more than just a stuffed toy. As Jessica investigates, she uncovers a mysterious past connected to the bear. The once cozy home becomes a backdrop for a supernatural mystery, where reality and the paranormal intertwine.
Jessica delves into the house’s history, discovering long-buried secrets and a link between Chauncey and a tragic event from the past. Now, a sinister force tied to the bear threatens Jessica’s family, blurring the lines between the real and the supernatural. To protect her loved ones, Jessica must confront this evil entity and face the shadows lurking within the walls of her childhood home.
|Jeff Wadlow, Jason Blum
|Tom Payne, DeWanda wise, Veronica Falcon
Imaginary Movie Comes With a budget of about $13 million (not counting possible tax incentives) and was filmed in New Orleans from May to late June 2023. The production team carefully managed expenses to make the film efficiently. New Orleans provided a cool backdrop, capturing the city’s vibe and making the story more authentic.
The shooting schedule covered lots of places, from old neighborhoods to famous landmarks, making the film visually appealing. The budget covered casting, set design, costumes, technical gear, and coordinating the crew. The team was creative yet responsible with money, making sure they brought the artistic vision to life within the budget.
The $13 million budget is an estimate before any tax incentives, showing the financial side of filmmaking. The team’s success in balancing creativity and finances shows how everyone worked together to make the project happen
Is imaginary a horror movie
Imaginary is a spooky new American horror film directed and produced by Jeff Wadlow. It’s written by Wadlow, Greg Erb, and Jason Oremland. The movie stars DeWanda Wise, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Pyper Braun, Veronica Falcón, and Betty Buckley.
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What are imaginary movies called?
A narrative film is like a story on screen. It’s a made-up tale that can be short or long. When it’s over an hour, we call it a feature film. Get ready for some movie magic and enjoy the story.
What are magical movies called?
Fantasy films are all about magical adventures! These movies dive into fantastical themes like magic, supernatural events, mythology, folklore, and amazing fantasy worlds.”

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I must say, as I think back on this weekend, I’m blown away by the amazing response to the video premier party.
When we first met with Joshua Black Wilkins and kicked around the idea of making three music videos in three days, I thought it was more than a little crazy. Then when we started talking about how to debut these videos, my friend Caitlin jumped in headfirst and began connecting the dots: an event set up and torn down in one looooooong day at Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar. Three separate viewing stations inside art installations by David Burnett. Me playing a live set with my band. Drinks. Lights. Friends old and new.
It didn’t seem possible to me, even as we were planning it.
And the truth is, it wasn’t possible for me, at least not alone. It was only possible because of the incredibly talented people who were willing to put their energy into making the night a success. It was a great celebration – not just of music, but of art, and of hard work, and most importantly, of community.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who helped set up before and tear down afterward, who worked the door and the bar, who came down and experienced the videos and gave us hugs and high fives and encouragement.
I love this community, and I hope we can all keep pushing each other ahead and building each other up. We’re less than a month into 2014, and I’ve got a good feeling about this year. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.
(PS: keep an eye out for the videos online. I’ll make sure you know when they are available to view and share. Good things are coming!)


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This karaoke microphone by #Renfox is great for children (and big children!). It is Bluetooth enabled but also you can record your voice with the cable which is really cool!
You can use a micro sd card to play songs recorded onto it which is great if you don’t want to use Bluetooth. It has adjustable volume levels and lights which you can turn on or off. It looks great with lights.
Great fun for all the family!
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WHIRL WIND: Cyclones are state champions
|Photo courtesy of Bill Ballard|
The Cyclones had a terrific season as they concluded their regular season play by winning the U19 bracket championship in the St. Charles Plantation Cup.
With a focused goal of winning the 2007 U18 LSA State Cup Championship the team arrived in Alexandria a few weeks later with a very business-like attitude.
The Cyclones won their first two games on Saturday and finished the day as the only undefeated team in the bracket.
The first game on Sunday morning resulted in a win (game 3) and set up a must win for the final game.
Knowing that a victory in the final game would mean a State Championship, the Cyclones team came out with their hair on fire! By the middle of the second half, and leading 4-0, the outcome was inevitable. When the final whistle blew, the St. Charles Cyclones had become the 2007 D1 U18 LSA State Champions.
Their play over the weekend was a true team effort by each and every player.
This year’s team is made up of players from Hahnville High School, Destrehan High School, and St. Charles Catholic High School.
The Cyclones have had much success over the past few years, and have come very close to winning state in the past, but this was their first state title.
The team members from left to right: (front row) Justin Aubert, Paul Finn, Devin Samaha, Nick Caropino, Justin Breaux, Zach Landry, Matt Ballard, Chris Ilski, Peter Lambert-Oswald, (back row) Trainer Jarrad Larousse, DJ Winkler, Will Conwell, Evan Coffman, Zach Matus, Mike Webre, Tim Hager, Asst Coach Bill Ballard. Not pictured are: Coach Darryl Samaha, Drew Samaha, and Jake Hackett.
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These easy yeast rolls are simple enough that anyone can put them together. I’m living proof. (No pun intended) Read on and we’ll show you just how it’s done!
Thankfully, I think that personal kitchen challenge of mine has changed. Take a look at these rolls and the recipe that follows. Believe me, if I can put these together, anyone can do the same.
What are they?
These simple dinner rolls are soft and pillow-like little bites of heaven. Add a smudge of sweet butter and you’ll probably start hearing harp music. They’re that good.
What’s in them?
The beauty of this recipe for old-fashioned rolls, is their shortlist of ingredients. Aside from water, there ware only 7 other things you need. All of them are basic pantry ingredients!
Pro Kitchen Tip: Always allow eggs to get to room temperature before using in baking recipes. This makes things bake more evenly and will not cool down the ingredients mixture!
How to make these
Whenever you’re working with yeast recipe, a warm kitchen is always preferred. You want to avoid cold and drafty areas. Yeast likes nice and cozy kitchens!
These dinner rolls super simple to make! It is a matter of mixing the dry (flour) with the wet (milk and eggs) to the proper consistency. This dough will be wet and sticky!
It’s super important to make sure that your yeast is alive!
Do this by “proofing” it in some warm water and sugar. Let it set for 10 minutes and if you get a bunch of bubbles, you are good to go! If nothing happens, this means your yeast is not good. Either the proofing liquid was too warm and killed the yeast, or it has expired.
In order for these yeast rolls to rise, you need live, active yeast!
The dough will be sticky on your fingers, but it firms up a bit when it rises. You’ll want this dough to rise for about an hour the first time. Then, another 30 minutes or so after you have formed them.
Find a warm, draft free place for this dough to rise. Cover them up with a kitchen towel to keep them snug!
These yeast rolls are a nice way for you to build some confidence in your bread making skills. Besides that, they are truly wonderful!
They’re the perfect way to soak up Thanksgiving gravy. Or, just as a side for any meal! Give these
If you live in a high elevation or very dry place, use only 6 to 7 cups of flour and knead by hand.
You can make these ahead of time by baking them first. Seal them in kitchen wrap and thaw out in the fridge the night before serving. Then, just warm them up in the oven when your dinner is ready.
You can also make these dinner rolls ahead of time and freeze them before baking. Store them for up to a month in the freezer or three days in your refrigerator.
If you are looking for more easy bread recipes, don’t miss our easy crusty bread!
- 2 c. whole milk if you’re in a pinch, you can use 2%, but whole is best. Don’t use 1% or skim
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar divided
- ⅓ cup 5 ⅓ tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 packages active dry yeast or 4 ½ tsp., preferably bread machine yeast
- ⅔ cup warm 105-115-degree water
- 8-9 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 beaten eggs
- Combine milk, ½ c. sugar, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat until butter melts. Remove from heat. Allow to cool to lukewarm. I usually rub some ice cubes along the sides of the pan or pop the entire pan in a sink full of ice cubes to cool the mixture down because this step can take forever. This step is really important because if the mixture is too hot, it will kill the yeast.
- While the milk mixture is cooling, dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes. If the yeast hasn’t bubbled, you’ll need to repeat this step–moving on with yeast that hasn’t been activated properly will only end in heartache for you and hate mail for us.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 c. flour and milk mixture. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl constantly. Add yeast mixture and beat on high for 3 minutes.
- Add beaten eggs. Why should you beat your eggs first? Same reason you should combine your dry ingredients before adding them to moist ingredients when making cookies and cakes–it ensures everything is well-mixed and can be evenly-distributed through your dough or batter. If you add the whole eggs, your dough may not be as consistent.
- Stir in as much remaining flour as needed to make a soft dough. This dough should be very soft–it will be coming away from the sides of the bowl, but it will still stick to your finger when you touch it. Don’t worry, it will firm up during the rising process. Part of what makes these rolls so good is that they’re so soft and light; if you add too much flour, they will be heavy and dense. Place the bowl in a warm place and cover with a clean towel; allow to rise 1 hour.
- Punch down dough. Lightly flour your work surface and turn dough out onto surface. Divide in half.
- Spray 2 9×13 glass pans with cooking spray. Roll first portion of dough into a rectangle and then cut it into 12 equal-sized pieces. I like to use a pizza cutter because it has a blade on each side, so it cuts right through dough without sticking to the blade. This dough should be very easy to work with. Shape each piece into a ball and place in prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough in the second pan.
- Cover with a clean cloth and allow to rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. When dough has about 15-20 minutes to go (depending on your oven), preheat oven to 375.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden-brown.

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TROY, Mich. — Beginning early in 2015, Meritor® (NYSE: MTOR) will launch a portfolio of products that supports trucking industry demand for fuel economy through downspeeding of engines.
Meritor will offer a 2.28 ratio on its 14X™ tandem for 6x4 linehaul applications and a 2.31 ratio on its new FUELite+™ tandem for the 6x2 market. These fast axle ratios can be integrated with the soon-to-be launched RPL35™ and RPL35SD™ drivelines, which are capable of handling high torques resulting from downspeeding. This comprehensive approach to downspeeding ensures the torque is transmitted evenly throughout the drivetrain without stressing any particular component and compromising reliability.
"The new axle ratios and the RPL Permalube™ drivelines are perfectly suited to accommodate the current industry trend toward downspeeding, which maintains a vehicle's speed at lower engine rpms," said Karl Mayer, product line director, Rear Axles for Meritor. "These new axle and driveline solutions are available to all major OEMs and can be integrated to accomplish fuel efficiency gains."
The 14X platform, which is standard equipment on 6x4 trucks built by multiple OEMs, has been in a market-leading position with high-torque capabilities and fast ratio options since it launched in 2010. "Meritor is taking its industry leadership to a new level by launching even faster ratios to match market demands for downsped engines," Mayer said.
As with the new 2.28 ratio, Meritor's FUELite+ tandem for 6x2 applications will add greater efficiency to accommodate market demand for increased fuel economy and durability.
"By enhancing the 14X platform, expanding our 6x2 lineup with FUELite+ and launching the RPL35 and RPL35SD drivelines, Meritor continues to offer the broadest portfolio of fuel-efficient solutions for OEMs to help reduce fleet customers' operating costs," Mayer said.
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world. Meritor is based in Troy, Mich., United States, and is made up of more than 9,000 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 18 countries. Common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company's website at meritor.com.
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How completely unsurprising. All emphasis mine:
The new health care law wasn’t supposed to undercut employer plans that have provided most people in the U.S. with coverage for generations. But last week a leading manufacturer told workers their costs will jump partly because of the law. Also, a Democratic governor laid out a scheme for employers to get out of health care by shifting workers into taxpayer-subsidized insurance markets that open in 2014.
While it’s too early to proclaim the demise of job-based coverage, corporate number crunchers are looking at options that could lead to major changes. “The economics of dropping existing coverage is about to become very attractive to many employers, both public and private,” said Gov. Phil Bredesen, D-Tenn.
This is what they call in politics being “off message”. Out here in the real world we call it being honest. The scenario Phil is referring to should sound familiar to you, because I called it last year.
“I don’t think you are going to hear anybody publicly say ‘We’ve made a decision to drop insurance,’ ” said Paul Keckley, executive director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions. “What we are hearing in our meetings is, ‘We don’t want to be the first one to drop benefits, but we would be the fast second.’ We are hearing that a lot.” Deloitte is a major accounting and consulting firm.
This is because the first one to drop it would get a backlash, while the rest would be committing financial suicide to not follow along.
Employer health benefits have been a middle-class mainstay since World War II, when companies were encouraged to offer health insurance instead of pay raises. About 150 million workers and family members are now covered.
“Encouraged”…curious word choice there. Makes it sound like someone nicely said “how about health insurance instead?”, and they took them up on the idea. There were actually wage CAPS set by the government at the time, and benefits like health insurance came about due purely to a loophole in the law. Basically, the reason people have been trained to cling to conglomerates regardless of opportunity for advancement is because during WW2 economists convinced the government that wage growth directly caused inflation.
Anyway, the gist of the law is a system of subsidies & tax penalties that, at the time, were supposed to simultaneously make coverage available to everyone & not alter the coverage that some already had. Individuals required to buy insurance, employers penalized for not offering it, subsidies for purchase on exchanges. The exchanges & tax penalty on employers is the rub:
Tennessee Gov. Bredesen said last week that employers could save big money by dropping their health plans and sending workers to buy coverage in the exchange. They’d face a fine of $2,000 per worker, but that’s still way less than the cost of providing health insurance.
Bredesen just couldn’t resist getting in a bit of laugh-bait though:
Employers could even afford to give workers a raise and still come out ahead, Bredesen wrote in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece.
Could. But they won’t. You know how much lobster that freed-up insurance money can buy?


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The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society urges pet owners to register and license their animals.
If your pet goes missing, it can be a terrifying event for you. According to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, licensing and registering your pet is a good method to safeguard their safety if they become separated from you.
The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society's Communication and Administration Coordinator, Katelynn English, believes that licensing your pet is a good method to alleviate that stress. Pet licensing is necessary by law, and it also aids in the reunification of stray pets with their families.
Licensing your pet is simple, quick, and inexpensive, according to English. Everyone should make sure their pets are licensed, says the group. Wenatcheehumane.org is our website address. There's a link there to get your pet licensed. When acquiring a pet license, local municipal and county rules mandate that all cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies.
Animals can be licensed in person, over the phone, or through the mail, and discounts are provided for disabled or senior individuals.


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SurveyMonkey’s Goldberg Drives Global Ambition Adding TurkeyBenjamin Harvey
Dave Goldberg, chief executive officer of SurveyMonkey.com LLC, is pushing ahead with his global ambitions for the online survey company by adding a Turkish language service.
Goldberg, founder of LAUNCH Media Inc. which he sold to Yahoo! Inc. in 2001, has led an almost threefold increase in monthly unique visitors since he joined in 2009. SurveyMonkey won investment from Google Inc. and Tiger Global Management LLC in January in a fundraising that valued the Palo Alto, California-based company at about $1.35 billion.
“I saw one of the opportunities was to take the company and really globalize it,” Goldberg said in an interview. Turkey will be “one of our biggest markets in Europe.”
International revenue should account for about 80 percent of total sales, compared with approximately 50 percent today, he said. Turkish is the 16th language added by the company which is growing overseas at twice the rate seen in its home market.
“Half of our traffic is international. Long term we would want that to be 80 percent,” said Goldberg, who is married to Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, in an interview two days ago after announcing the start of the Turkish service.
SurveyMonkey had $113 million in revenue last year and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $62 million. The company, acquired by an investor group led by Spectrum Equity Investors in 2009, has 280 employees, almost all of them based at its headquarters in Palo Alto.
SurveyMonkey’s profitability means it doesn’t need to raise cash and isn’t considering further investments or a share offering, Goldberg said. It’s also not considering opening offices in other locations where it’s started domestic-language services, he said.
“Not to say we’ll never go public, but we might never go public,” he said. “It’s a very good business and we don’t need marketing people: the product sells itself, but the virality wasn’t working because there was a language barrier.”

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Out of the “well, duh” category…
The ABC in Australia is reporting on the Aussie Defense Minister, Dr. Brendan Nelson, comments about why Australian troops are still in Iraq.
Obviously the Middle East itself, not only Iraq, but the entire region is an important supplier of energy, oil in particular, to the rest of the world.
Well that only took 4 long years to finally come out.
Remember the good’ol days when war was about protecting people? Actually, that’s not true… war has always been about resources as well. From the Greeks to the Romans… from land to water, to oil. The Human race has all too often resorted to violence in order to secure the energy it needs to survive.
Personally, this is the greatest indication yet that governments around the world are getting nervous about the availability and price of oil. They see the writing on the wall. As was said by the chief economist of the IEA last week.
If Iraqi production does not rise exponentially by 2015, we have a very big problem, even if Saudi Arabia fulfills all its promises. The numbers are very simple, there’s no need to be an expert…. Within 5 to 10 years, non-OPEC production will reach a peak and begin to decline, as reserves run out. There are new proofs of that fact every day. At the same we’ll see the peak of China’s economic growth. The two events will coincide: the explosion of Chinese growth, and the fall in non-OPEP oil production. Will the oil world manage to face that twin shock is an open question.
Australia, the US and UK, have responded to this with war in Iraq.
Canada and NATO, is no better, playing backup in Afghanistan. We have a very important decision to make, right now, before the coming energy crisis is too close to matter. Do we resort to violence? Or do we find another way? *This*, not terrorism, will be the battle of our Generation.


February 18 2009 / by Garry Golden
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One of the great efficiency opportunities for the next century is based on the convergence of information and energy flows. The notion of a 'smart grid' is a more reliable and efficient energy web based on the integration of software, sensors and energy storage.
And for those homes with 'Smart Meters' or Smart Devices, solutions are coming online quickly. Google has now thrown its hat into the ring around the basic idea: 'if you can measure it, you can improve it'. The Google Power Meter is a software tool integrated into smart meters that helps consumers better understand how they use energy in order to reduce their costs and consumption. Google is a big name, in an expanding space of 'smart energy' startups, like Sentilla and REGEN, who are trying to build demand in the residential market.
Related Smart Grid posts on The Energy Roadmap.com
IBM expands partnerships for Smart Grid; Software, sensors & storage can transform utility sector
IBM’s Vision of Smart Planet Infrastructure
Five disruptive shifts for energy sector
Kleiner invests in Smart Grid startup, ‘Big Grid’ prepares for disruptions ahead
Better Place planning to build out Hawaii’s electric vehicle infrastructure
The future of electricity: A guide to the Smart Grid
Is Detroit asleep at the wheel?
Electric Vehicle Industry goes Global
France to spend millions on electric vehicles
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Brian Jeck gives fame for normal job
Though Brian Jeck is well recognised as an artist, he has a full time job as a sound engineer.
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Private rangers recover 24 pangolins, 118 elephant tusks from poachers
First Capital Bank audited results for the year ended 31 December 2022
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Did yesterday’s therapy dogs leave you wanting more furry love? Are you more excited to go home to your dog/cat/other beloved pet than to your friends or family? Do you still feel “too stressed” to start your Government paper? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or even if you’ve simply abandoned any pretense of getting work done, look no further.
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Amata community is located in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) lands in north-western South Australia. In the 1970s, Amata women were encouraged to learn batik, natural dyeing, spinning, weaving and leatherwork techniques. Minymaku Arts (meaning ‘belonging to women’) was set up in 1997, but in 2005 the centre was renamed Tjala Arts, with both men and women painting abstract imagery adapted from traditional symbols and concepts.
Tjala Arts is now a hub of activity in the Amata community and a leader in the vibrant Western Desert painting movement reinvigorating contemporary Australian art. The art centre is a roomy industrial shed with a high, raked roof, keeping it fairly cool, though conditions can be extreme. The centre is adjusted for temperature, however, so that the artists can work in comfort. On an attractively paint-spattered cement floor, on vinyl-covered cushions, the women sit to paint each day (the men prefer to stand, with tables supporting the canvases on their side of the art shed). Focusing on their brilliantly coloured paintings in a silent bubble of intense concentration, the women’s connection with country is so deeply felt that they mentally ‘inhabit’ it as they work. Country is always with them: it was clear when I visited a local Seven Sisters creation site that their imagery is often directly linked with the ochre paintings that adorn the cave walls there.
The women who painted these seven works span three generations. Tjampawa Katie Kawiny is the most senior, and is a traditional owner of Tjurma country. For Seven sisters 2011, she and her daughters painted an important creation story about the constellations of Pleiades (the sisters) and Orion (Nyiru, an evil man who wants to marry the eldest sister). The seven sisters travel between the sky and the earth to escape Nyiru’s unwanted attention, but he always finds them. In an attempt to catch them, Nyiru uses magic, turning himself into tempting kampurarpra (bush tomatoes) and the most beautiful Ili (fig) tree for them to sleep under. Aware of his magic, the sisters go hungry and run through the night to avoid being caught. Eventually they fly back into the sky, reforming as the constellation we see today.
‘Mingkiri Tjukurpa (Mice Dreaming)’
Also very senior in Anangu law and culture is Wawiriya Burton, who is revered as a ngangkari (traditional healer). She started painting in 2008, but originally specialised in baskets and punu (wood) carvings. Her paintings depict Dreaming stories from her father’s country near Pipalyatjara, west of Amata, where she was born. With her daughters, she has painted Mingkiri Tjukurpa, a sacred story from Western Australia about the small female mice found in the desert. In Mingkiri Tjukurpa (Mice Dreaming) 2011, the mice are pregnant and, after giving birth to many babies, they must journey to the surrounding rock holes in search of food and water to feed their young. The dotted lines represent the mice tracks in the sand.
‘Ngayuku ngura (My country) Puli murpu (Mountain range)’
‘Puli murpu (Mountain range)’
Ruby Tjangawa Williamson, along with Wawiriya Burton, is a senior law woman committed to fostering traditional culture, storytelling, dancing and painting. Punu 2011 marks the first time these two important artists have collaborated. Williamson began painting in 2000 at Minymaku Arts (now Tjala Arts) and her distinctive works have received increasing attention. Here, they have depicted two trees — ultukumpu and kalingkalingpa — from the country where they were born, near the Irrunytju community in Western Australia. For Ngayuku ngura (My country) Puli murpu (Mountain range) 2012, Williamson, her daughter Nita and granddaughter Suzanne Armstrong have painted Puli murpu — their mountain country near Amata, where women engage in ceremonial business. The different colours and designs represent variations in the landscape. Puli murpu (meaning ‘mountain range’, ‘rise’ or ‘ridge’ in Pitjantjatjara language) is one of Williamson’s main subjects. She also paints ultukunpa (honey grevillea), sand goanna, bush foods and the bush cat. Puli murpu (Mountain range) 2011, also a collaborative effort by these three artists, depicts the Musgrave Ranges behind Amata where they live. The dark areas are the mountains seen from the side and above, the blue in the middle represents kapi tjukula (rock holes) where water collects after rain, and the frond-like elements at the edge of these are ultukunpa (grevillea juncifolia), a‘honey plant’ that grows six metres high.
‘Waturru Nganampa Ngura (Waturru Our Country)’
From the Ken family of painters, sisters lluwanti Ken and Mary Katatjuku Pan have contributed Waturru Nganampa Ngura (Waturru – Our country) 2012, which depicts their country, Waturru, and some of the animals found there. Anangu women always respect the important lessons that animals impart — here, the animals teach them how to be good mothers: the birds and lizards show the women how to fight for their children, and how to protect and feed them.
And, finally, for Seven sisters and Tjala Tjukurpa (Honey Ant Dreaming) 2012, Paniny Mick and her daughters collaborated for the first time to depict two important stories: the Seven Sisters Dreaming and Tjala Tjukurpa, which tells of the ancestral honey ant whose tracks wind through the valley where Amata lies.
A unique aspect of this project has been the collaboration between senior artists, their daughters and granddaughters, which is very important to the Amata people. In all, 18 women were involved in making these paintings. Inspired by the commission to paint for ‘the special place’ (the Queensland Art Gallery), they have created works to be treasured for many years. The Gallery has forged a close bond with the Amata community that will endure for generations to come.
Diane Moon is former Curator, Indigenous Fibre Art, QAGOMA
‘Seven sisters and Tjala Tjukurpa (Honey Ant Dreaming)’
Acknowledgment of Country
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land upon which the Gallery stands in Brisbane. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present and, in the spirit of reconciliation, acknowledge the immense creative contribution Indigenous people make to the art and culture of this country.
It is customary in many Indigenous communities not to mention the name of the deceased. All such mentions and photographs on the QAGOMA Blog are with permission, however, care and discretion should be exercised.
Featured image detail: Iluwanti Ungkutjuru Ken (Artist), Pitjantjatjarra people, Australia b.1944 / Mary Katatjuku Pan (Artist), Pitjantjatjarra people, Australia b.1944 / Sylvia Kanytjupai Ken (Collaborating artist), Pitjantjatjarra people, Australia b.1965 / Serena Ken (Collaborating artist), Pitjantjatjarra people, Australia b.1985 / Waturru Nganampa Ngura (Waturru Our Country) 2012


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- Early birds offer book before 28th of June € 330,00 per person.
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A deep and dynamic practice in the morning to build strength and stability, and a lovely and relaxing practice in the evening for a greater comfort and flexibility, both of them always in an explorative, playful and fun way.
During the day you will also have the possibility wether chill by the pool overlooking the tuscan hills, walking to explore the surroundings, visit the beautiful nearby towns to enjoy a wine tasting or get in one of the different activities offered by Villa Lena, such as: cooking lessons, art workshops, poolside entertainment and truffle hunting.
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- Vegetarian dinner (except for drinks)
- Tea, coffee and fruit throughout the day
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It is Saturday, Sept. 16, and Karey Wise is having his first ever go at Hops and Crops, Auburn’s annual beer and music festival.
So, whattaya think, a nosey journalist asks Wise.
“Bring the microphone close,” the Kent West Hill resident gestures.
Then, raising the brew cup to his lips, the Navy veteran draws a long, satisfied ssslllurrrrpppp!
“Ausgezeichnet,” says Wise — that is, “excellent.”
Proving, if proof were needed, that it’s bodacious to be a beer drinker in the brief season that links Labor Day to Halloween, specially under the sunny skies at Mary Olson Farm, with a firkin or so of crisp, cold, Oktoberfest Märzen coursing down one’s gullet.
From noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 16, thousands made their way to the farm 28728 Green River Road to welcome brews on tap, the pourings of cideries, fantastic bands and great food at the historic, rebuilt Mary Olson Farm, snug in its canyon just across Green River Road from Green River itself.
Guests scattered on the grass in chairs and on blankets in the sun, enjoying the company of many a canine companion, all properly leashed, of course.
Even better with the music of top local bands warbling over field and orchard of the renovated 100-plus year old farm on Green River Road, just north of the Auburn Municipal Golf Course.
We caught up with Auburn’s Jay and Angie Anderson, kicking back at a picnic table just west of the rebuilt barn.
“We haven’t come every year, but we look forward to it,” said Jay.
“My favorite beer is cold, typically. I like a darker beer, but cold. She’s more of a cider gal,” said Jay, nodding to Angie.
“I like the Two Towns Rotten Apple,” says Angie of the Two Towns Craft Cider at the ready. “They got a good variety of ciders here.”
Hops and Crops is a rain or shine event that, to date, has never suffered a rainout.
All proceeds from the event support the free education program at the Mary Olson Farm, which welcomes in more than 2,500 students annually for history and environmental science field trips.
“Couldn’t ask for more,” said Billy Jack Newman, co-owner and master brewer at Rail Hop’n Brew on Auburn’s West Main, under his awning, pouring out Uncommon Valor, his trademark Jalapeño, and his Porter and Pineapple Seltzer. “Two years in a row now, pristine, beautiful day, plenty of people, beautiful dogs.”


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Sunder Ramu is an Indian film and stage actor, who has also worked as a photographer. He made his first film appearance in the 2011 drama film Mayakkam Enna. After winning critical acclaim for his performance he has also gone on to feature in Aishwarya Dhanush\'s 3 in a pivotal role.
After completing his secondary education at The Valley School, Bangalore, Sunder went to and consequently dropped out of the National School of Drama in Delhi halfway because he could not cope with Hindi. He returned to Chennai to join the Visual Communication course at Loyola College and happened to shoot a portfolio for model Sunita Punjabi who reached the semi-finals of the Femina Miss India competition. This began a career in fashion photography and he has since gone on to work for several different brands. He juggled this with a career as a stage actor, featuring in pantomimes for The Little Theatre for over ten years. Since the early 1990s, Sunder has acted in about 600 shows with 12 different groups.
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Group issues Jakarta's integrated transit map
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An integrated map comprising various mass public transportation lines has been launched by a group calling itself the Greater Jakarta Transportation Discussion Forum (FDTJ).
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“The cartography team is working to add the newest public transportation routes, the light rail transit [LRT] and the mass rapid transit [MRT],” said Adriansyah Yasin, a spatial planning and development student, who co-founded the FDTJ along with other public transportation enthusiasts in September 2014.
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Westwood Holdings Group Inc. decreased its position in Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) by 17.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,800,705 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 1,482,816 shares during the period. Bank of America accounts for 2.1% of Westwood Holdings Group Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its biggest holding. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. owned 0.07% of Bank of America worth $197,220,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of BAC. Squar Milner Financial Services LLC grew its position in shares of Bank of America by 1.3% during the 1st quarter. Squar Milner Financial Services LLC now owns 26,723 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $737,000 after acquiring an additional 348 shares during the period. Barber Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Bank of America by 2.1% in the 1st quarter. Barber Financial Group Inc. now owns 17,150 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $473,000 after buying an additional 360 shares during the period. Rowland & Co. Investment Counsel ADV boosted its holdings in Bank of America by 9.7% in the 2nd quarter. Rowland & Co. Investment Counsel ADV now owns 4,086 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $119,000 after buying an additional 360 shares during the period. Holderness Investments Co. boosted its holdings in Bank of America by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Holderness Investments Co. now owns 64,230 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,863,000 after buying an additional 360 shares during the period. Finally, Kistler Tiffany Companies LLC boosted its holdings in Bank of America by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Kistler Tiffany Companies LLC now owns 15,725 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $456,000 after buying an additional 365 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 68.48% of the company’s stock.
Shares of Bank of America stock traded up $0.06 on Friday, hitting $29.88. 53,447,463 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 53,264,508. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $28.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $28.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The company has a market cap of $278.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.45, a P/E/G ratio of 1.18 and a beta of 1.57. Bank of America Corp has a 12-month low of $22.66 and a 12-month high of $31.37.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 17th. The financial services provider reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $0.70 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $23.10 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $23.13 billion. Bank of America had a net margin of 25.52% and a return on equity of 11.95%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.63 EPS. Analysts predict that Bank of America Corp will post 2.82 earnings per share for the current year.
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Bank of America announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, June 27th that authorizes the company to buyback $30.90 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the financial services provider to buy up to 11.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
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Previous studies suggest the presence of increased concentrations of cerebral myo-inositol in Alzheimer disease (AD). To characterize this abnormality further, we quantified myo-inositol and several o...Read More
The cobalamin status was evaluated in Alzheimer dementia (n = 26), other dementias (n = 24), various gerontopsychiatric disorders (n = 25), and in neuro-psychiatrically healthy controls (n = 20). Supp...Read More
Experimental and clinical studies give evidence for breakdown of membrane phospholipids during neurodegeneration. In the present study, we measured the levels of glycerophosphocholine (GPCh), phosphoc...Read More
Although some studies suggested a link between exposure to trace elements and development of multiple sclerosis (MS), clear information on their role in the aetiology of MS is still lacking. In this s...Read More
It is well known that brain and nervous system cells are prone to oxidative damage because of their relatively low content of antioxidants, especially enzymatic ones, and of the high levels of both me...Read More
Serum uric acid levels in multiple sclerosis patients correlate with activity of disease and blood-brain barrier dysfunction.
Several findings suggest lower levels of serum uric acid in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The aim of this study is to investigate relationships of uric acid serum levels in relapse-remitting (RR) ...Read More
Disruption of thiol homeostasis and nitrosative stress in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with active multiple sclerosis: evidence for a protective role of acetylcarnitine.
Recent studies suggest that NO and its reactive derivative peroxynitrite are implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Patients dying with MS demonstrate increased astrocytic inducibl...Read More
The interaction between copper ions and gamma-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine [glutathione (GSH)] molecules may lead to the formation of the physiologically occurring Cu[I)-[GSH]2 and Cu(II)-GSSG compl...Read More
Organic solar cells using a ZnO/Cu/ZnO anode deposited by ion beam sputtering at room temperature for flexible devices.
The development of indium-free transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) on polymer substrates for flexible devices requires deposition at low temperatures and a limited thermal treatment. In this paper, w...Read More
Characterization of planar pn heterojunction diodes constructed with Cu2O nanoparticle films and single ZnO nanowires.
In this study, we fabricate planar pn heterojunction diodes composed of Cu2O nanoparticle (NP) films and single ZnO nanowires (NWs) on SiO2 (300 nm)/Si substrates and investigate their characteristics...Read More
Twenty-six metals and the oxidative status in 71 patients affected by Parkinson's disease and 44 healthy individuals were compared in order to identify potential biomarkers of the disease. In the...Read More
Evidence from clinical and experimental studies supports the hypothesis of free radical-mediated damage of dopaminergic neurons in the pathology of Parkin's disease (PD). The present study was un...Read More
Dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra of human brain are selectively vulnerable and the number decline by aging at 5-10% per decade. Enzymatic and non-enzymatic oxidation of dopamine generates reac...Read More
We used two analytic methods (a multichannel coulometric electrode array with high-performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometry) to measure CSF dopamine (DA) and it...Read More
Alteration of 8-hydroxyguanosine concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid and serum from patients with Parkinson's disease.
In order to investigate the possible role of oxidative RNA damage in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD), the concentrations of the oxidative stress marker 8-hydroxyguanosine (8-OHG) wer...Read More
Liquid chromatography with amperometric detection at a nano crystalline Ce-doped lead dioxide film modified electrode for determination of (R)-Salsolinol, (R)-N-methylsalsolinol and monoamine neurotransmitters in Parkinsonian patients' cerebrospinal
The fabrication and application of a novel electrochemical detector (ED) with nano crystalline Ce-doped lead dioxide film chemically modified electrode (CME) for liquid chromatography (LC) were descri...Read More
1-Benzyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline as a parkinsonism-inducing agent: a novel endogenous amine in mouse brain and parkinsonian CSF.
1-Benzyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline (1BnTIQ) was detected as a novel endogenous amine in mouse brain and parkinsonian CSF by using the gas chromatography-selected ion-monitoring method. The level ...Read More
The formation of 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylalanine and 3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenethylamine in plasma during L-DOPA therapy in patients with Parkinson's disease.
We're sorry this abstract is currently not available....Read More
Though depletion of CSF homovanillic acid (HVA) concentration has often been regarded as a direct indicator of dopamine (DA) deficiency in Parkinson's Disease (PD), CSF HVA is normal in mildly af...Read More
Elevated levels of methylmalonate and homocysteine in Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Increasing evidence suggests that elevated levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and methylmalonate (MMA) may be involved in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases....Read More
Alpha-tocopherol in the ventricular cerebrospinal fluid of Parkinson's disease patients: dose-response study and correlations with plasma levels.
To determine if ventricular cerebrospinal fluid (vCSF) alpha-tocopherol levels in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients can be increased by oral alpha-tocopherol supplementation and whether vCSF leve...Read More
Transparent p-type semiconducting SrCu2O2 films have been deposited by RF magnetron sputtering under unbalanced bipolar pulsed DC bias on low-alkali glass substrates in a mixed gas of 1% H2/Ar below 4...Read More
Effect of Cu2O morphology on photocatalytic hydrogen generation and chemical stability of TiO2/Cu2O composite.
Improving photocatalytic activity and stability of TiO2/Cu2O composite is a challenge in generating hydrogen from water. In this paper, the TiO2 film/Cu2O microgrid composite was prepared via a micros...Read More
Three different conditions of surface activation bonding, 0.5 m/min, 1.0 m/min and 1.5 m/min surface activation treatment speed, on copper and nickel substrate were investigated from the view point of...Read More
Nano Cu metal doped on TiO2-SiO2 nanoparticle catalysts in photocatalytic degradation of direct blue dye.
The photo-assisted deposition (PAD) and impregnation (Img) synthesis of nano-sized Cu metal on TiO2-SiO2 are reported. The prepared catalysts were characterized by different techniques such as XRD, EX...Read More
Metal (Cu, Co, or Zn) loaded ZSM-5 and Y zeolite adsorbents were prepared for the adsorption of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) toxic gas. The results showed that the HCN breakthrough capacity was enhanced sig...Read More
24S-Hydroxycholesterol (24OHC) and 27-hydroxycholesterol (27OHC) are two structurally similar oxysterols of different origins--the former almost exclusively formed in the brain and the latter formed t...Read More
Folate and methylation status in relation to phosphorylated tau protein(181P) and beta-amyloid(1-42) in cerebrospinal fluid.
Increased plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) is a risk factor for neurological diseases, but the underlying pathophysiology has not been adequately explained....Read More
Inflammatory multiple-sclerosis plaques generate characteristic metabolic profiles in cerebrospinal fluid.
Multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, manifests itself in numerous forms and stages. A number of brain metabolic alterations have been reported for MS patient...Read More
Measurement of immune markers in the serum and cerebrospinal fluid of multiple sclerosis patients during clinical remission.
Magnetic resonance imaging of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients often shows active inflammatory lesions despite clinical remission. No immunological marker of disease activity has been identified in th...Read More
Olive mill wastewater (OMW) is a substantial pollutant not only because of its high organic matter content and recalcitrant compounds such as polyphenols, but also due to its high chemical oxygen dema...Read More
[Balance of iron and copper in cadets of military school during physical exercise and next-day rest at different times of the year].
According to examination, with the help of emission spectrum analysis method, of 24 cadets-athletes of different specialization it was determined that during physical exercise in summer and in winter ...Read More
Radioimmunoassay of serum glycocholic acid, standard laboratory tests of liver function and liver biopsy findings: comparative study of children with liver disease.
Serum glycocholic acid (SGC) was measured by radioimmunoassay in 277 samples from 122 children with hepatobiliary disorders and from 23 healthy age-matched controls. In patients with hepatobiliary dis...Read More
[Concentrations of selected bioelements and toxic metals and their influence on health status of children and youth residing in Szczecin].
This study was performed in 174 children (59 boys and 115 girls) residing in Szczecin. The objective was to measure the concentrations of heavy metals--lead and cadmium--and some bioelements--magnesiu...Read More
The complex formation reaction, between fluoroquinolones (FQ): ciprofloxacin (CPX), enoxacin (ENX), enrofloxacin (ENRX), lomefloxacin (LOMX), levofloxacin (LEVX), ofloxacin (OFX), norfloxacin (NFX), s...Read More
[To a question on the impact of nanoparticles of metals present in the aquatic environment, on bacteria and continuous cell lines HEp-2 and BGM].
Promising application of nanoparticles and nanomaterials is the creation of sanitary hygienic means of new generation used for disinfection of water and indoor surfaces of mass use, furniture, sanitar...Read More
Application of carrier element free coprecipitation (CEFC) method for determination of Co(II), Cu(II) and Ni(II) ions in food and water samples.
A simple and highly sensitive separation and preconcentration procedure, which has minimal impact on the environment, has been developed. The procedure is based on the carrier element free coprecipita...Read More
For fabricating the crystal of Rb(x)WO3, the solvothermal process was performed using a mixed medium of water and ethanol as solvent. It has been found that the morphological evolutions of samples wer...Read More
Role of chelating agents on release kinetics of metals and their uptake by maize from chromated copper arsenate-contaminated soil.
Kinetic aspects of metal release were investigated to understand the effects of synthetic chelating agents (EDTA, EDDS and NTA) and low molecular weight (LMW) organic acids (oxalic and citric acids) o...Read More
The node-and-spacer approach is widely employed in crystal engineering to construct coordination polymers. It consists of self-assembly processes involving mononuclear cationic species and exo-dentate...Read More
Comparison of long-term outcome of patients with Wilson's disease presenting with acute liver failure versus acute-on-chronic liver failure.
Wilson's disease (WD) is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism, leading to hepatic and neuropsychiatric manifestations. The long-term outcome of patients with Wilson's disease presentin...Read More
The removal efficiency of copper (Cu(II)) from an actual acidic electroplating effluent by biochars generated from canola, rice, soybean and peanut straws was investigated. The biochars simultaneously...Read More
An efficient heterogeneous Cu-grafted mesoporous organosilicas nanocatalyst for two and three component C-S coupling reactions.
Furfural-imine functionalized mesoporous organosilica material has been synthesized by post-synthesis surface functionalization of 2D-hexagnoal mesoporous SBA-15 with organosilane precursor 3-aminopro...Read More
The combined effects of DOC and salinity on the accumulation and toxicity of copper in mussel larvae.
We're sorry this abstract is currently not available....Read More
CuZn dendritic alloys: their template-free electrochemical preparation and morphology-dependent wettability.
In this paper, we report a preparation of CuZn dendritic microstructures through a tunable template-free electrochemical approach. By simply tunning the applied depositing current, the morphology of t...Read More
To compare patients with advanced stage endometriosis with control patients without endometriosis with respect to serum Copper (Cu) and Ceruloplasmin (Cp) levels and oxidative stress markers in order ...Read More
A simple and rapid dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction based on solidification of floating organic drop method combined with flame atomic absorption spectrometry for preconcentration and determination of copper.
A simple and rapid dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction based on solidification of floating organic drop method prior to flame atomic absorption spectrometry was developed for preconcentration and...Read More
Copper (Cu) nanoparticles with controllable sizes were successfully synthesized by using a modified reverse micelle method, in which copper(II) acetate was reacted with L-ascorbic acid in a solution c...Read More
Six-month-old twins, born to a consanguineous couple, presented with hypotonia, hypothermia, seizures, and developmental delay. Babies were fair complexioned; scalp hairs were sparse, light-colored, a...Read More
Molecular factors that are associated with early developmental arrest of intraerythrocytic Plasmodium falciparum.
Malaria continues to be a devastating disease. We investigated the factors that control intraerythrocytic development of the parasite Plasmodium falciparum by using a chemically defined medium (CDM) c...Read More
A method based on dialysis in the presence of histidine, and subsequent copper adsorption and preconcentration using Chelex-100 resin, has been developed for selective extraction of exchangeable coppe...Read More
The influence of exposure to lead and cadmium on serum concentrations of calcium, zinc, and copper was examined in 299 healthy Croatian men 20-55 years of age, including 143 workers in a lead battery ...Read More
We report the coexistence of Wilson's disease and genetic haemochromatosis in one family. The diagnosis of genetic haemochromatosis was established in a 52-year-old man. Among his siblings, one 5...Read More
Wilson disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of copper metabolism, resulting in pathological accumulation of copper in many organs and tissues. The hallmarks of the disease are the...Read More
Effect of copper and diethyldithiocarbamate combination therapy on the macular mouse, an animal model of Menkes disease.
Menkes disease (MD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a copper deficiency in the brain. It is caused by the defective intestinal absorption of copper resulting from a deficiency of a co...Read More
Zinc therapy has replaced penicillamine as first-line therapy for Wilson's disease. New guidelines reflect the paradigm shift in treatment that has occurred in recent years. In the old paradigm, ...Read More
Erythrocyte metabolism and antioxidant status of patients with Wilson disease with hemolytic anemia.
Wilson disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder due to the defect in ATP7B gene characterized by excessive accumulation of copper in the liver with progressive hepatic damage and subsequent red...Read More
To assess whether serum copper in Alzheimer disease (AD) correlates with cognitive scores, beta-amyloid, and other CSF markers of neurodegeneration.The authors studied copper, ceruloplasmin, total per...Read More
Disulfiram, a clinically used anti-alcoholism drug and copper-binding agent, induces apoptotic cell death in breast cancer cultures and xenografts via inhibition of the proteasome activity.
Disulfiram (DSF), a member of the dithiocarbamate family capable of binding copper and an inhibitor of aldehyde dehydrogenase, is currently being used clinically for the treatment of alcoholism. Recen...Read More
Menkes disease is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder of infancy caused by diverse mutations in a copper-transport gene, ATP7A. Early treatment with copper injections may prevent death and illness, but...Read More
Serum zinc, selenium, copper, and lead levels in women with second-trimester induced abortion resulting from neural tube defects: a preliminary study.
Neural tube defects are important causes of infant mortality and childhood morbidity. We investigated the relationship between zinc, selenium, copper, and lead concentrations and neural-tube-defect oc...Read More
The trace element copper is vital to the healthy functioning of organisms. Copper is used in a multitude of cellular activities including respiration, angiogenesis, and immune responses. Like other me...Read More
[Genetic disorders of copper transport--diagnosis and new treatment for the patients of Wilson's disease].
Wilson's disease and Menkes disease are inherited genetic disorders of copper metabolism. Each disease results from the absence or dysfunction of homologous copper-transporting ATPases present in...Read More
Because copper-containing ointments are frequently used in anthroposophical medicine, a phase I trial to investigate the cutaneous absorption of copper was conducted. Sixty-one volunteers were randomi...Read More
Restoration of copper metabolism and rescue of hepatic abnormalities in LEC rats, an animal model of Wilson disease, by expression of human ATP7B gene.
Hepatic abnormalities in Long-Evans Cinnamon (LEC) rats, an animal model of Wilson disease (WD), were restored by the expression of the human ATP7B cDNA under the control of CAG promoter. Expression o...Read More
Zinc and copper biochemical indices of antioxidant status in elite athletes of different modalities.
The purpose of this study was to compare zinc and copper biochemical indices of antioxidant status and their relationship in elite athletes of different modalities: aerobic with high-impact (triathlet...Read More
This paper describes a comprehensive assessment of the association of concentrations of essential and toxic elements in maternal and neonatal body fluids and the placenta as predictors of birth weight...Read More
Wilson disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism. Since daily copper intake exceeds the body's requirements, effective means of excreting excess copper are essential. T...Read More
On the basis of literature review and own experience we presented the method of treatment of Wilson's disease. Causative treatment has been impossible so far, although gene therapy could be real ...Read More
Supplementation of a diet low in carotenoids with tomato or carrot juice does not affect lipid peroxidation in plasma and feces of healthy men.
Antioxidant properties of carotenoids are thought to be at least partly responsible for the protective effects of fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids against colon cancer. There are large amount...Read More

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Solar Radiometers, Light Mills and Scintillating Curiosity
During the latter half of the 19th century, Sir William Crookes was conducting research on Thallium. While trying to ascertain the atomic weight of Thallium, he noticed that the vacuum scales he was using proved to be sensitive to light and heat. Looking into this phenomenon he created the Solar Radiometer which drew significant attention from the scientific community including names such as A. Einstein and J C Maxwell.
Today, Solar Radiometers come in all shapes and sizes, but what they all have in common is a transparent bulb which houses a set of vanes mounted on a spindle in a near vacuum. On the spindle, lies a set of lightweight metal vanes with each wing having one side painted black and the other left bare. When left exposed to a light source (or even the heat of your hand!), the vanes will begin to rotate with an apparent lack of motive power. This rotation will always be in the same direction with the dark sides being repulsed from the light source, and the light sides being attracted. When exposed to cold, the vanes will rotate in the opposite direction.
At its core, a Solar Radiometer is a form of heat engine, a system that converts heat energy into mechanical or kinetic energy. This is achieved when the radiometer is exposed to light and the dark side of the vane becomes hotter than the light side through a process known as Black Body Absorption. The individual atoms on the blackened side will subsequently have a higher velocity than those of the silver side.
Although there is a near vacuum in the bulb, it is deliberately imperfect to allow for just enough air molecules to flow freely. Under normal circumstances, the individual collisions of the gas molecules against the vanes will cancel each other out, rendering the mechanism inert. But when the radiometer is subjected to a light source and a difference in temperature is present, gas molecules hitting the warmer sides will absorb a small portion of the heat and bounce off at a higher speed. Due to Newton’s 1st and 3rd Laws of Motion, the same amount of energy that repels the gas molecule is also exerted on the vanes. Although these molecules are tiny and exert a very small force, the near vacuum allows for the vanes to rotate more freely.
When the source light becomes brighter, more heat will be gathered on the dark side. This provides a greater kinetic energy on the atomic level to repel air molecules with more force to causing the vanes to spin faster.
There are numerous experiments you can do with a Solar Radiometer. We have compiled a few below;
- What source of light provides the best results?
Materials: torch, lamp with an incandescent bulb, mirror
By comparing different light sources, what makes the radiometer spin the fastest?
- What effect does a mirror have on the radiometer?
By utilising a mirror to direct even more light towards the radiometer, will the vanes rotate faster or slower? Why do you think that is? What changes are caused when the mirror is held at different angles and differences?
You can use your own mirror or buy one from here.
- What effect does changing the ambient temperature have on the radiometer?
Use a hairdryer to direct a stream of air at different temperatures towards the radiometer. Will the vanes rotate normal light? What happens after a few seconds?
@ Alun Lougher, They are non quantitative, historically interesting instruments. The vanes are held in a moderate vacuum and spin faster in response to increasing heat/light. They’re fun and beautiful to watch
What use can be gained from this instrument


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Host your Shopify Hydrogen sites on Netlify with our new Remix runtime
Shopify’s framework for building high-performance composable storefronts is coming to Netlify with an all-new runtime. Hydrogen is a headless stack built by Shopify on top of Remix that includes all the tools needed for building composable e-commerce sites. It includes flexible components and client libraries, optimized for performance and developer productivity.
Powered by Netlify’s new Remix v2 runtime, the Netlify runtime for Hydrogen lets you deploy your Hydrogen storefront to Netlify Edge Functions for lightning-fast edge rendering, while benefiting from Netlify’s developer productivity platform and workflows.
How to run Shopify Hydrogen on Netlify
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State of the World 2005 Trends and Facts Cultivating Food Security
State of the World 2005 Trends and Facts
- Cultivating Food Security
How Consumers Can Help
�Farmers are not the only ones with a stake in a more secure food system, and they cannot shore up our fields and ranches by themselves.�
It is in the best interest of farmers to reduce their own energy use, simply to save money. But the long-term solution to rising greenhouse gas emissions and climate change will depend mostly on the choices that everyone else makes. Buying local ingredients can help. A meal using imported ingredients can easily generate four times the greenhouse gas emissions of a meal made from local ingredients.
Consumer can also make a difference in slowing the loss of agricultural diversity. Even if farmers decide that they want to start raising more diverse breeds of livestock and plants, the shift will ultimately depend on the willingness of shoppers to seek out these foods at the supermarket. Farmers need the support of a public committed to farms that can withstand climate change and new diseases, and also yield food that is safe to eat. Fortunately, this may not be a hard sell.
What are some of the ways the newest threats to food security, including climate change, the loss of agricultural diversity, and emerging diseases, affect the health and livelihoods of the urban and rural poor? What are some of the impacts of these threats on rich nations?
Which regions of the world will feel the affects of climate change the most and why?
What are some of the ways the loss of agricultural diversity threatens the future of global food security?
What are some of the policy solutions for protecting agricultural diversity? What are some of the ways farmers are protecting crop and livestock diversity?


Former Australian pacer Brett Lee has highlighted the different styles of the captaincy of Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final later this month.
India will take on New Zealand in the WTC final at the Ageas Bowl, in Southampton, from June 18 to 22.
Lee believes Williamson is a bit more conservative in his approach, while Indian skipper Kohli is an aggressive captain. The former Australian pacer also pointed out that the New Zealand skipper waits for the right time to attack.
"Yeah, they are different. Kane is a lot more conservative without being boring. He has got a great cricket brain. I spent a fair bit of time with Kane recently and enjoy his company," said Lee in an ICC media release.
"I think he has got a wonderful cricket brain. I admire his level of calmness. And that is why I said that he is not a boring captain. He is a conservative captain, but attacks when he needs to. And he attacks when he feels it is right.
"Because he is patient, and it works for him and his team. Look at the other side of the ledger, and you look at Kohli, he is more of an aggressive captain," he added.
Lee said the difference in approach of the two captains will add more spice to the WTC final.
"There is no right or wrong answer to any of these because I have played under captains who are conservative and captains who are too aggressive. But this is going to be a great opportunity to see which one comes out on top because they are different," said Lee.
"At the end of the day, they are two amazing cricket brains and that is what I respect. So yeah, it is going to be exciting to see who comes out on top!" he added.
Lee also believes New Zealand might have an advantage over India in the WTC final as the Kiwis are more accustomed to conditions favourable for swing bowling.
The Indians landed in England on Thursday, while New Zealand are competing in a two-Test series against hosts England.
"...I think it is pretty evenly matched there. I am thinking though with the experience of New Zealand because they have bowled in conditions which are similar back home...," Lee told the ICC's official website.
"...it may be conducive to fast bowling, to swing bowling. So that is where I think that the Kiwis might have an advantage purely from that fact.
"Now from a batting point of view, both sides have got batsmen that can play against swing bowling. But I think it comes down to bowling. I think whichever team bowls best will win the final."


Kajal Aggarwal's Pregnancy Glow In PHOTOS From Her Baby Shower Is Unmissable; Mom-To-Be Looks Beautiful In Pink Saree, Hubby Gautam Kitchlu Gives Her A Kiss
Kajal Aggarwal shares photos from her baby shower
Kajal Aggarwal is one of the most loved stars in the industry. The actress is expecting her first child with hubby Gautam Kitchlu. On Sunday, Kajal took to Instagram to share photos from her baby shower. The mom-to-be is looking beyond beautiful in a saree. In one of the photos, Gautam can be seen kissing his beautiful wife. The actress can also be seen posing with her family and friends.
In one of the photos shared by the actress, she can be seen hugging Gautam. The smile on her face sums up her happiness. She captioned it as, "गोदभराई." ALSO READ:Kajal Aggarwal- Gautam Kitchlu Are Expecting Their First Child, Her Husband Confirms The News In The Latest Instagram Post
In one of the photos that she reposted on her Instagram stories, Gautam can be seen holding Kajal's baby bump. The couple is all smiles. Going by the photos, Kajal had a lot of fun and her near and dear ones made her feel special on her special day.
The actress' husband Gautam had announced her pregnancy on New Year's Eve. He had shared a picture of his wife and used the pregnant woman emoji to let her fans and followers know that they are expecting their first child.
Kajal recently made headlines as she penned a note on her Instagram, reacting to people body-shaming her. The actress said, "I've been dealing with the most amazing new developments in my life, my body, my home and most importantly my workplace. Additionally, certain comments/body shaming messages memes don't really help. Let's learn to be kind and if that's too hard, maybe, just live and let live!"
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