KABUL—Taliban fighters stormed a provincial capital in eastern Afghanistan early Friday, setting fire to government offices and laying siege to the police headquarters, local officials and residents said, as insurgents sought to put pressure on the Afghan government ahead of an expected cease-fire later this month.
Heavy fighting was continuing after daybreak in Ghazni, capital of the province of the same name, and the Afghan military was deploying additional forces in a bid to prevent crucial landmarks in the city from falling under the insurgents’ control, said
a member of the provincial council.
Reports on the status of the fighting were murky and contradictory.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said on Twitter that insurgents had taken over a majority of the government’s administrative offices in Ghazni, along with the police headquarters and district police stations. Dozens of government security forces have been killed, he added.
While Mr. Faqiri said Ghazni was facing “disaster,” a provincial security official denied that Taliban fighters had entered the city and said the situation was calm. “Some sporadic gunfire can be heard, which isn’t a big deal,” he said by telephone. “I’m at my office now, and I haven’t heard any in 10 minutes.”
Despite this official reassurance, many terrified residents in the city were holed up in their homes early Friday, fearing the worst.
“We couldn’t sleep all night. We were waiting for the Taliban to knock on our door,” said one man, who claimed the militants had burned several buildings and security checkpoints.
While the Taliban is present in vast areas of Afghanistan, it has been unable since 2015 to seize the capital of any of the country’s 34 provinces. Still, it is a formidable fighting force, and all but a few Afghan and U.S. officials say that only a negotiated political settlement will end the fighting, now in its 17th year.
In May, Taliban fighters attacked the provincial capital of Farah province, on Afghanistan’s western border with Iran. Several hundred locally based troops and police regained control of the city after more than two days of heavy fighting.
While American air support and the deployment of 500 elite government forces from nearby provinces were needed to force the Taliban from Farah, neither arrived in the city for at least 15 hours to help the “several hundred” Afghan security forces that the U.S. military says were in the city immediately before the assault began.
While the battles in Farah and Kunduz, the northern city sized by the Taliban in 2015, were dramatic demonstrations of Taliban resilience and of the continued weaknesses of the expanding, U.S.-trained Afghan government forces, both cities are relatively remote and neither is as strategically important to the government as Ghazni, located 80 miles southeast of the Afghan capital.
The Taliban and the government of President
are expected to soon announce unilateral cease-fires to coincide with the three-day commemoration this month of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha. Similar cease-fires in June prompted stunning scenes across Afghanistan of fighters from the rival forces embracing each other and snapping selfies.
Attempting to harness the goodwill generated by the June truces to advance a nascent peace process, U.S. officials last month met directly with Taliban officials in the Qatari capital Doha.
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Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at age thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly has written the definitive account of Lee’s life. It’s also one of the only accounts; incredibly, there has never been an authoritative biography of Lee. Following a decade of research that included conducting more than one hundred interviews with Lee’s family, friends, business associates, and even the actress in whose bed Lee died, Polly has constructed a complex, humane portrait of the icon.
Polly explores Lee’s early years as a child star in Hong Kong cinema; his actor father’s struggles with opium addiction and how that turned Bruce into a troublemaking teenager who was kicked out of high school and eventually sent to America to shape up; his beginnings as a martial arts teacher, eventually becoming personal instructor to movie stars like James Coburn and Steve McQueen; his struggles as an Asian-American actor in Hollywood and frustration seeing role after role he auditioned for go to a white actors in eye makeup; his eventual triumph as a leading man; his challenges juggling a sky-rocketing career with his duties as a father and husband; and his shocking end that to this day is still shrouded in mystery.
Polly breaks down the myths surrounding Bruce Lee and argues that, contrary to popular belief, he was an ambitious actor who was obsessed with the martial arts—not a kung-fu guru who just so happened to make a couple of movies. This is an honest, revealing look at an impressive yet imperfect man whose personal story was even more entertaining and inspiring than any fictional role he played onscreen.
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(KWWL) -- The Iowa Health Care Association has confirmed the diagnosis of several COVID-19 cases at multiple long-term care facilities.
A statement from President and CEO Brent Willett says four long-term care providers have reported a combined total of five positive cases of COVID-19. The providers are in Dubuque, Linn, Poweshiek and Washington counties, and all but one of the positive cases involved employees.
Those impacted are receiving medical care and will remain in isolation for at least 14 days. All four facilities are in contact with all staff and resident family members about the situation. Willett says strict screening processes put in place at the facilities enabled the quick detection of the positive cases.
Staff members at the facilities have been following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for screening symptoms of COVID-19 and took immediate action. The facilities have implemented protective protocols, notified residents, families and staff members and contacted public health officials.
All Iowa nursing facilities are following guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and not allowing visitors except for medical necessity and end-of-life situations. Willett is urging members of the public to not even attempt to visit long-term care facilities at this time.
Those who are allowed to visit any of these facilities out of necessity must pass screening protocols. Employees are also screened before they begin their shift. Staff members are screening residents daily, closely monitoring their health and will implement any additional infection control procedures as needed.


House and Senate negotiators expect to start conference committee on the budget soon.
Slom, the lone Republican in the Senate, has been preparing an alternative budget for the past few years as a statement of conservative principles. The senator acknowledges that his recommendations will likely not be adopted by majority Democrats.
Slom would reduce general fund spending by $480 million and special fund spending by $315 million -- a 7 percent decrease from the Senate draft. The senator's prescription:
*$17 million in savings from discontinued programs.
*$110 million by removing vacant positions.
*$146 million through a 10 percent across-the-board spending cut to discretionary spending.
*$207 million in savings through mostly administrative program cuts to the state Department of Education, the state Department of Health and the University of Hawaii.
*$315 million through a 10 percent across-the-board spending cut to special fund spending.
Many public-policy experts have criticized across-the-board spending cuts as a ham-handed approach that treats all state programs the same, rather than prioritizing cuts on programs that are ineffective.
"It is more effective to do that but people have shown that they don't have the willingness to do that," Slom said at a news conference in his Senate office. "And so at this point what I'm saying is we've got to have the cuts. We've got to have the reduction."


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CLiF (the Children’s Literacy Foundation) will be joining us for a storytelling event at our annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Your stuffy loves a great story, right? The party starts at 6:00 pm Visit CLiF’s facebook page to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/cliforg … Continue reading
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The "Futures Now" traders shared their trades on a day when markets moved on President Trump's cancellation of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and the beginnings of a DOJ crackdown on crypto. Crude prices held above $70 a barrel.
Scott Nations is buying the S&P e-mini futures at 2,705, targeting a move up to 2,750. His stop is at 2,680.
Anthony Grisanti thinks crude is peaking. He is selling oil at $71.40 and targeting a move down to $69.80. His stop is at $72.20.
Scott Nations is also selling the CBOE bitcoin futures at $7,600, targeting a move down to $6,500. His stop is at $8,200.
Trader disclosures: Scott is long the S&P e-mini as part of an options position, he has no position in Bitcoin. Anthony Grisanti owns oil stocks.

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As Dubai temperatures rise, Tabreed earns more
The Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) fell by 0.82 per cent to close at 5,074.43 points on Monday, April 28. While Emaar closed flat at AED11.00, its rivals Deyaar Development and Union Properties declined by 1.18 per cent and 2.31 per cent, respectively. District cooling provider National Central Cooling Company, also known as Tabreed, lost 0.42 per cent to reach AED2.36. Earlier in the day, Tabreed revealed in a filing to the market that its net profit attributable to the parent increased by 22 per cent to AED58.2 million ($15.87m). Core chilled water revenue increased by three per cent to AED208.2m ($56.77m).

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On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace
Updated: May 26
In 2018, I chanced upon a cinematic masterpiece that profoundly resonated with me, artfully weaving together a tapestry of life elements I hold dear. "On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace" swiftly ascended to become the most transformative movie I have ever encountered, leaving an indelible mark on my consciousness. This film transcends mere entertainment; it is an enlightening odyssey that I sincerely recommend every reader to embark upon.
The film introduces us to Michael O'Neill, an illustrious photographer whose portfolio boasts iconic portraits of a diverse range of individuals, spanning from esteemed statesmen like Richard Nixon to acclaimed actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio. The film commences in O'Neill's studio amidst an intriguing montage of archival footage, launching us into his compelling narrative.
At a crossroads in his life, grappling with a debilitating injury, O'Neill faced the potential demise of his photographic career. It was during this challenging phase that he discovered yoga, a practice that not only healed his physical affliction but also sparked a profound personal transformation. He embarked on an extraordinary journey to delve into the mystic depths of yoga, a discipline that had remarkably altered his life's trajectory.
The narrative transitions from a self-centric perspective of accomplishment ("I am somebody and I have done a lot of stuff") to an enlightened pursuit of selfless exploration ("I need to explore the world and use what tools I have to share the story of yoga"). This is where the movie's narrative transcends its conventional boundaries, mirroring O'Neill's personal journey from pain to yoga, a humbling experience that led him to embrace the spiritual practice wholeheartedly.
As the film's narrator, O'Neill escorts the audience on an awe-inspiring expedition across the globe, bringing us face-to-face with some of the most revered yogis and spiritual gurus of our generation. The film is punctuated with moments of sublime transcendence and visually stunning sequences, imprinting vivid impressions that linger long after the closing credits have rolled.
O'Neill's journey takes us from the spiritual epicenter of India to the remote corners of Nepal, and to gatherings of yogis across the world, inaccessible realms seldom explored by westerners. He conducts insightful interviews with these individuals, who impart wisdom and love not only for the physical aspects of yoga but also for the spiritual odyssey towards self-realization. The film itself becomes a metaphoric portal, inviting viewers to embark on their introspective journey of self-discovery. At the time of writing, I have watched this film five times, and I fully anticipate revisiting it multiple times in the years to come.
Few films encapsulate my personal practices and human journey as deeply and authentically as "On Yoga: The Architecture of Peace". The evocative soundtrack, masterfully composed by Silvio Piesco, harmoniously intertwines meditative chants and melodies of serenity, adding a rich auditory layer to the cinematic experience.
Every time I watch I am struck by the moving cinematography and the way that the soundtrack perfectly matches ebbs and flows through interviews. There's no other way to put it: the film gives me immense peace and grounding when I watch it. It has helped remind me of why I keep returning to my practices day-in and day-out and how the teachings of my life have brought me this far.
This film is a veritable treasure trove of wisdom and enlightenment, a must-watch for all. Remarkably, it is freely accessible on YouTube, reinforcing my recommendation for everyone to immerse themselves in this extraordinary journey into the world of yoga and self-realization.


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In human somatic tumorigenesis, mutations are thought to arise sporadically in individual cells surrounded by unaffected cells. This contrasts with most current transgenic models where mutations are induced synchronously in entire cell populations. Here we have modeled sporadic oncogene activation using a transgenic mouse in which c-MYC is focally activated in prostate luminal epithelial cells. Focal c-MYC expression resulted in mild pathology, but prostate-specific deletion of a single allele of the Pten tumor suppressor gene cooperated with c-MYC to induce high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN)/cancer lesions. These lesions were in all cases associated with loss of Pten protein expression from the wild type allele. In the prostates of mice with concurrent homozygous deletion of Pten and focal c-MYC activation, double mutant (i.e. c-MYC+;Pten-null) cells were of higher grade and proliferated faster than single mutant (Ptennull) cells within the same glands. Consequently, double mutant cells outcompeted single mutant cells despite the presence of increased rates of apoptosis in the former. The p53 pathway was activated in Pten-deficient prostate cells and tissues, but c-MYC expression shifted the p53 response from senescence to apoptosis by repressing the p53 target gene p21 Cip1. We conclude that c-MYC overexpression and Pten deficiency cooperate to promote prostate tumorigenesis, but a p53-dependent apoptotic response may present a barrier to further progression. Our results highlight the utility of inducing mutations focally to model the competitive interactions between cell populations with distinct genetic alterations during tumorigenesis.
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If you thought the pros were heating it up at the PURE Austin Driveway Series, you ain’t seen nothing! You’ve got to check out the juniors and kids races!
Special thanks to Castelli for supporting cycling and making this video possible (castelli-cycling.com).
R Gruppe is the most misunderstood car club out there. Rgruppe is early 911 car club. Treffen is their’s annual meeting.
As Automobile magazine put it
R Gruppe is arguably the most exclusive, the most polarizing, and the most influential car club in the Porsche universe.
Marilyn Monroe photographed by John Vachon, 1953
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A pair of lanky giraffes tiptoe timidly over the stones at the edge of the water hole. Their hooves occasionally make sharp clattering sounds. The noise momentarily distracts two chunky rhinos standing knee-deep in the pool, drinking cautiously. From out of the shadows, a mother rhinoceros and her baby quietly approach. Another rhino follows a few steps behind.
Would you believe it's midnight, and I'm standing in my bathrobe watching this spectacle unfold? It's tough to sleep when there's a rhinoceros wallowing in the water hole right outside your window.
"Welcome to Namibia, the land of contrasts." With this greeting, safari guide Sunday Nelenge had summed up my journey to his off-the-beaten-track African home. I just didn't know it at the time.
Namibia is in southwest Africa, wedged between South Africa, Botswana, Angola and the Atlantic Ocean. Despite its foggy coastline, it is covered by hostile desert. It is best known for an otherworldly landscape of tangerine-colored sand dunes. With barely 2 million inhabitants in a space twice the size of California, it ranks as one of the most sparsely populated countries on the planet.
What sets Namibia apart from its more familiar neighbors is the apparent emptiness. But taking a closer look, I found the country is filled with surprises. My trip to Sunday Nelenge's little-traveled wonderland played out like an action-packed three-ring circus - complete with daring acrobats, saucy seals, cute meerkats, roaring lions and the world's fastest chameleon.
My first day in Namibia started long before sunrise began to paint the world's highest sand dunes in vibrant reds and tangerine oranges. It was 5 a.m. and pitch-black - or so I thought as I sleepily made my way along the raised boardwalk joining my thatch-roofed hut to the main lodge. Suddenly, something made me look up. Thousands of shimmering stars stopped me in my tracks. In the darkness of the Namib Desert, I could actually pick out individual stars of the Milky Way.
I joined five fellow stargazers on the deck of Sossus Dune Lodge. Opened in 2007, it is the only place you can stay inside the gates of Namib-Naukluft National Park. We would be the first to arrive at the famous dunes. That said, 10 cars here makes a crowd.
After leisurely sipping mugs of coffee, we hopped in an open safari vehicle, bundled up in blankets, and bounced down the dirt road. Soon we were strategically positioned to witness the colorful sunrise magically transform Earth's ultimate sandbox.
Picture mountain after mountain of sand, each split in two by a wavy line. As the sun rises, one half glows bright orange, the other is draped in black shadow. Toss in a few mounds of silvery, 6-foot tall grass plus a few trees for scale. To remind you that you're in Africa, add a pretty tan and white springbok (small gazelle) or a scavenging black-backed jackal. Talk about surreal.
Get on board
There are many ways to experience the dunes that stretch throughout the immense Namib-Naukluft Park and along the Atlantic coast. You can climb Big Daddy, the highest at 1,100 feet. You can soar above the dunes in a hot-air balloon or race over them on a quad bike (an all-terrain vehicle). There's also sandboarding.
The best place to try out a board is near the seaside town of Swakopmund. Experienced boarders can ride standing up, using equipment similar to snowboards. The rest of us novices use simple bellyboards.
The hardest part for me was slogging up the steep dune carrying the Masonite board. "Lie on your belly," I was told. "Lift you feet. Elbows in. Whatever you do, keep the front of your board up."
The instructions were as brief as my trip down the not-so-slippery slope. I came to an abrupt halt about 30 feet from the top. Two local critters seen nearby, a speedy sand-diving lizard and superquick Namib chameleon, could have made it to the bottom faster.
Fortunately, our tour operator, Abenteuer Afrika Safari, had arranged an eco-adventure more my style. At Walvis Bay, our group joined Captain Walter Schafer's motorboat, "JoJo," for a water safari. We heard rumors we would get up close to seals. No one mentioned how close.
As soon as Schafer left the dock, a flock of white pelicans surrounded us. I was so busy snapping photos of birds, I didn't notice a new passenger had climbed aboard. Meet Robbie, a large, wet Cape fur seal with an equally large appetite and few tableside manners. Robbie eagerly exchanged fish for photos until he had gulped his fill. The moment he dove overboard, a small female dubbed Googles wriggled into the boat for her breakfast.
Our treats? Chilled Champagne and fresh oysters.
Dusk at the waterhole
No trip to Africa's fabled safari territory would be complete without some serious wildlife spotting. In Namibia, three words say it all - Etosha National Park.
Etosha means "great white place of dry water." Normally, by June (early winter in the Southern Hemisphere), the park's vast salt flat is bone-dry and can be seen from space. When I arrived, rains had filled the plain with water, a surefire magnet for critters. During game drives, we seldom went five minutes without seeing groups of dainty springbok, long-horned oryx, zebra, giraffe, warthogs, jackals or courting ostrich. Elephants crossed the road right in front of our vehicle. Lions lounged in the tall grasses, totally hidden until our eagle-eyed guide pointed them out.
As amazing as game drives were, Etosha's real show-stopper was saved for last. I was staying at Etosha's recently revamped Okaukuejo camp in a cushy chalet overlooking the floodlit water hole. Around midnight, I slid out of bed, pulled on my robe and peeked out my window to see what was happening outside.
That's when I saw the awesome rhinos and timid giraffes. I could hardly believe my luck. Hours later, I climbed into bed, closed my eyes and listened to the lions roar.
If you go
When to go
Summer (November to April) brings some rain. The landscape is greener, but it may top 100 degrees in the desert. Temperatures in the dry winter months (May to October) range from 80-degree days to nights in the 30s.
Namibia Wildlife Resorts handles national park accommodations, from tent camps to deluxe suites. Rates start at about $110, double, with breakfast. www.nwr.com.na.
Due to the worldwide financial crunch, it's a great time to book a tour - prices have dropped dramatically in recent weeks. Namibia-based Abenteuer Afrika Safari (www.abenteuerafrika.com ) arranges custom itineraries (it took care of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie during their 2006 visit). Typical all-inclusive safaris start at about $350 per person, per day. Self-drive tours cost about $150 per person, per day, plus car rental of $50 per day.
For more info: www.namibiatourism.com.na

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Lehman Family Orchard, LLC1206 Highway A
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Contact detailsTelephone: (660) 485-6297
DirectionsTake highway 65 north of Trenton 4 miles and turn left on Highway A. Follow highway A for 11 miles at which point you will see the sign for the Orchard. From Bethany, take Highway 136 to the golf course and turn right on Highway A. Follow Highway A for 9 miles until you see the Orchard sign.
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The Lehman family bought the former Willis-Elliott orchard in January 2013. They are in the process of reclaiming the 1400 tree orchard. This year we have apple wood, which provides a mildly sweet flavor to BBQ meats, #3 apples for jams, jellies, butters and other apple products and crab apples which add great flavor to jellies.
We will have a limited supply of #1 and #2 apples as well.
Products / Fruit GrownGala, Jonathan, Senshu, Jonagored, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Braeburn, Fuji, Empire, Granny SmithApples available for local collection
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JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, announced on June 1 that it has received an order to build 492 All Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS II) telescopic forklifts for the U.S. Army. The order has a value of $85.7 ...
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Dec 29, 2020
"Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you, as though something strange were happening to you…If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you." 1 Peter 4:12, 14
Dec 22, 2020
Jesus could have chosen to come to us in many different ways. Why the Incarnation? Why the manger? What was the point of becoming a helpless baby? The reasons behind the way in which the first coming of Christ was accomplished bring such comfort.
Dec 15, 2020
Even in the womb, John the Baptist leaped in the power of the Holy Spirit. The presence of the Spirit in Luke is one of its special hallmarks. Hear about the gifts in each chapter of Luke from author Jennifer Elwood.
Dec 8, 2020
It's a mistake to think that God's work is simply pastoring or being on a church staff. "Ninety-nine percent of the work of God is done in the marketplace," says guest, Mimika Cooney, a Christian author and entrepreneur. Your work hosts your ministry.
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What story has angels, infertility, and a miracle in it? The birth of John the Baptist! This beautiful pre-Christmas story in Luke begins a string of stories about God's miraculous intervention in human life.


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We have seen videos of people slacklining and we have seen videos of people mountainbiking but having a video where we see people slacklining on a bike is less common. This video shows us some beautiful landscapes with cycling somewhere in shot before descending the mountain towards a slackline and crossing. Kenny Belaey managed the feat.
The images are impressive and what makes this edit stand out from others is the way in which we can hear the breathing of the athlete. Those of us who often push ourselves towards our fears are familiar with it. I love the moment when he makes it across and can’t believe it. I’ve had moments where I breathed like that after particularly challenging segments on via ferrata.
He trained for 6-7 months to get the experience and skill required to balance. The making of is interesting. Â The video was shot in La Plagne, France. Spot the drone when he is practicing.
In the near future we will find more and more videos like this, where one extreme sport is combined with another. Pro athletes will have to master more than two sports at a time and so the images will be all the more spectacular. We will see them set up longer slacklines and they will make them longer. It’s about the spectacle. As this variant is in it’s infancy we see the use of safety equipment but in future versions this equipment may be gone.


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Kyororo is lots of things - museum, craft workshop, educational center and even work of art. It is also masses of fun for kids.
The building was one of the first art installations for the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field. It is shaped like a snake and built of materials that will gradually change color over time. It is a very odd shaped building to find out in the middle of the countryside but charming none-the-less.
The sign on the front of the building says Echigo Matsunoyama Museum of Natural Science and inside there is enough to keep kids occupied for hours. Some of the first things you come across are boxes with unknown contents - put your hand inside and see if you can work out what is inside. These are right next to the glass tanks with live snakes in so it's a pretty scary experience. There are whole racks of "Matsunoyama interesting boxes" with all sorts of interesting things inside. The kids had a ball going through these to find more and more bizarre things to show each other.
There is a tower with 160 steps up to a look-out platform with views over the forests and rice fields below. A model of the surrounding rice terraces back downstairs has lots of information about the local ecology and buttons to press to light up specific parts. There are displays of live snakes, frogs and fish, along with stuffed birds.
The craft workshop is another great distraction for the kids. Lots of tree branches and other bits and pieces scavenged from nature outside, with tools and glue. There are racks of examples of what you can make on a shelf nearby, as well as some very clever animals made from local timber.
It is another one of the locations that is supposed to be very different from season to season with winter being particularly impressive as the snow piles up against the thick window and partly buries the metal building, apart from the tower.
On the other side of the car park is Bijinbayashi. It is a beech forest planted after the war. The trees are all of a relatively standard size with lots of space and light between then. It is a really tranquil little forest for a stroll (unless you are there with a gaggle of kids charging around having a great time!)

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Matt O'Brien treated us to a classic case of bad reasoning by economists. A survey of elite economists (you know, the type of people that couldn't see an $8 trillion housing bubble) found that the vast majority said that the official income data understated the increase in the standard of living for the middle class over the last 35 years.
The explanation for this view is that new goods like cell phones and the Internet have vastly improved our standard of living in ways that are not picked up in the data. O'Brien suggests a thought experiment that has been put forward by this elite group. Would you be willing to trade an income of $50,000 in 2015 for an inflation adjusted $100,000 income in 1980, knowing that you can only buy the goods and services available in 1980?
The implication is that most of us would say no, since it would mean giving up our cell phones, Ipads and Ipods, smartphone cameras, wifi, and all sorts of other neat things. This may well be true, but there are two reasons why the economists raising this point flunk cost of living 101.
The first point is a narrow one. These folks are upset that our price indexes don't have a way of picking up the benefits of new goods like television, refrigerators, and the polio vaccine. (Sorry, guess those are pretty old now. But the point is that important new goods are not new.) But good economists know that price indexes also don't pick up the cost of these new goods. To be specific, we can complain that the consumer price index doesn't pick up the gain from the wonders of a cell phone. That's true. But it also doesn't pick up the cost of buying the phone and paying for monthly service. (It picks up the change in these costs once they are included in the price basket, but not the initial cost.) With an important qualification that we will get to momentarily, we can assume the benefits are greater than the cost since people opt to buy cell phones, but that gap is much less than just counting the benefits alone, which it seems is how our elite economists view the issue.
The second point is that we adjust our society and living patterns around the technology we have. Ask someone who lived in the suburbs in the 1960s how they would feel living without a car. It would be pretty awful, but just 30 years earlier most middle class families did not have a car or think they needed one. To take a slightly more recent example, imagine living without air conditioning in the summer. Most middle class families did fifty years ago.
We have constructed a society that is built around cell phones and the Internet. Asking people to go without these items would be a real hardship because they have become integrated into their lives. Does this mean that we are better off in a society with these things than without? It probably does, but asking how our Internet/cell phone addict would do in a world without the Internet or cell phones is a silly question.
There is one more point worth mentioning. Our elite economist friends presumably don't want to believe that well-being is relative. This could be important because there is a much sharper gap between the living standards of the rich and famous in 2015 than in 1980. Some people may take this into account in their assessment of their well-being. In other words they may feel deprived to some extent because their living standards are so much lower relative to the rich than was the case in 1980. We know the elite economists don't want people to think like this, but some of the ignorant masses might anyhow. Maybe if they just took more economics...

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|Publication number||US5968365 A|
|Application number||US 08/783,085|
|Publication date||Oct 19, 1999|
|Filing date||Jan 15, 1997|
|Priority date||Feb 5, 1996|
|Also published as||CA2196739A1, CA2196739C, DE69727162D1, DE69727162T2, EP0787745A2, EP0787745A3, EP0787745B1|
|Publication number||08783085, 783085, US 5968365 A, US 5968365A, US-A-5968365, US5968365 A, US5968365A|
|Inventors||Kathleen S. Laurenzo, Juan L. Navia, David S. Neiditch|
|Original Assignee||Mcneil-Ppc, Inc.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (12), Non-Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (29), Classifications (16), Legal Events (8)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This application claims priority from copending provisional application Ser. No. 60/011,104, filed on Feb. 5, 1996.
The invention relates to the preparation of products from inulin.
Inulin is a naturally occurring fructo-oligosaccharide composed of a mixture of oligomers of varying degrees of polymerization ("DP") or molecular weights that occurs naturally plants such as onion, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke, dahlia and chicory for plant energy storage. The inulin produced from different plants, at different stages in the growing cycle of a plant, or under different climatic conditions, will normally have different average DP's.
One of the limitations that face the industry now, namely, that an entire crop of roots must be harvested and processed within 2 months to get the inulin before it is broken down to fructose. The present situation (using the prior art techniques) requires a large facility to process a larger quantity of material in a short time, which prevents effective use of economy of scale because the processing facility would lie idle for much of the year.
In Europe, chicory is used as the source for inulin. In the prior art, inulin is extracted from the chicory roots by soaking the sliced vegetable (cossetts) in hot water, or macerating the roots, then pasteurizing the mash, and filtering off the extract. The resulting extract contains a complex mixture of variously sized chain lengths of fructose linked β (2→1) with, occasionally, an α-D-glucopyranosyl residue at the reducing end of the chain, along with fructose, glucose, sucrose, salts, fats, proteins and amino acids. Heating the mash is considered essential to inactivate inulin-degrading enzymes (inulinases). Proteins and other polar components are then removed by treatment with lime, and/or carbon and diatomaceous earths, then the carbohydrate stream is deionized with ion exchange resins. When a high molecular weight (MW) or large DP inulin fraction is desired, it is typically isolated by ethanol precipitation, crystallization, chromatography or ultrafiltration. These methods were employed to reduce the content of mono- and disaccharides, salts or amino acids at the low MW range, and to reduce the content of proteins, cellulose fibers and other debris at the high MW end. Where ultrafiltration has been applied in the prior art, it was to do a single separation by removing lower MW components as the membrane permeate while retaining the larger MW inulin. For example, Berghofer et al. (cited below) have used ultrafiltration to remove non-inulin components using hollow fiber cartridges with molecular weight cut-off of 2000 or 5000 (Romicon PM2 or PM5 respectively), but this method results in the loss of more than half of the inulin with no evident fractionation.
Where low DP fructooligosaccharides are the desired product, industry today uses either acids or enzymes to break down the high MW fractions to achieve a common quality composition. This requires additional processing to that outlined above to effect the hydrolysis, then remove the enzyme or mineral acid thereby adding to the overall process cost.
The present invention provides a process that obviates the necessity to achieve uniform quality inulin products by the use of techniques to break down the high MW fractions. By taking advantage of the natural distribution of compositions, the present invention also does not restrict recovery of inulin from natural products to a narrow time of harvesting and processing. The processing time can then advantageously be extended over a longer period of time, and thereby allow for gradual processing of the harvest in a smaller facility which is operated continuously all year. As a result, a smaller facility can be employed that doesn't lie idle for a significant proportion of the time. Although the present process can use inulin from any of the commonly available sources, Jerusalem artichoke is better suited for North American agriculture (climate, etc.,).
A further contribution of this invention is the use of membrane filtration to clarify the extract, thereby rendering unnecessary the use of lime and carbonation, or filtration using filtration aids (such as diatomaceous or siliceous earths), and to use a series of membranes with discrete MW cut-off ranges to generate a family or series of purified inulin products useful for human use as food or in therapeutics.
These products comprise a series of fractions having relatively narrow DP ranges, which have different properties that allow them to function in distinct capacities in food systems. For example, the higher DP ranges may better serve as thickeners and/or fat replacers, whereas the lowest DP range are known to have properties in food systems resembling those of sugar (sucrose). Intermediate ranges are not presently available commercially, but are expected to be more like sugar than the larger DP ranges, but to lend more thickening than the low DP ranges such as are obtained by hydrolysis.
Since the average MW of inulin in Jerusalem artichoke tubers (and other sources such as chicory and dahlia tubers) is known to vary with time of harvest (lower MW being favored in later harvested tubers), fractionation and blending can serve to provide a consistent product and permit formulation of "custom" blends for specific applications. Blending allows consistency of composition for any given product, so that the properties are consistent and predictable--this is very important in food processing so that formulation can be the same from batch to batch. Blending also allows preparation of a variety of products having different MW profiles.
The invention provides a process for clarifying crude inulin extract by ultrafiltration and separating an aqueous inulin solution containing carbohydrates having a range of degrees of polymerization into fractions having different average degrees of polymerization which comprises subjecting an aqueous inulin solution to ultrafiltration through a membrane having a predetermined pore size whereby inulin fractions having average degrees of polymerization less than a predetermined value pass through said membrane as permeate and inulin fractions having average degrees of polymerization greater than said predetermined value are collected as retentate.
The production of inulin from plant materials such as Jerusalem artichoke, dahlia and chicory tubers is normally accomplished by using the following general procedure:
1. Washing the tubers;
2. Chopping, grinding or slicing the tubers;
3. Extracting the inulin from the tubers with water;
4. Treatment with Lime and Carbon Dioxide;
5. Filtering; and
6. Recovering the inulin by evaporation or precipitation.
The inulin may be subjected to heat and/or pH adjustment at some stage in the process to denature inulinase.
The biology, chemistry and analysis of inulin and related substances is reviewed in "Science and Technology of Fructans", M. Suzuki and N. J. Chatterton, Eds., CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla., 1993. A review of technology relating to inulin is found in "Inulin and Inulin-containing Crops", S. Fuchs, Ed., Elsevier Science Publishers B. V., Amsterdam, 1993. In particular, see Vogel, "A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INULIN AND ITS HYDROLYSIS PRODUCTS FROM PLANT MATERIAL", pp. 65-75; Berghofer et al., "PILOT-SCALE PRODUCTION OF INULIN FROM CHICORY ROOTS AND ITS USE IN FOODSTUFFS", pp. 77-84; and Vukov et al., "PREPARATION OF PURE INULIN AND VARIOUS INULIN-CONTAINING PRODUCTS FROM JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND FOR DIAGNOSTIC USE", pp. 341-345.
The Berghofer et al. article, cited above, mentions the use of hollow fiber membrane cartridges (Romicon PM-2 and PM-5) for ultrafiltration of aqueous inulin solution. At p. 80 it is stated that "Using an adequate membrane it proved to be possible to retain the high-molecular inulin particles in the retentate while at the same time the greater part of the ash and the nitrogenous substances passed into the permeate." Thus, the procedure was used as a means to purify inulin, rather than to separate it into fractions having different molecular weight distributions.
In the Proceedings of the Fifth Seminar on Inulin, held on Oct. 27, 1995, A. Fuchs, Editor, published by the Carbohydrate Research Foundation (The Hague, Netherlands), on pages 65-66, the following was stated:
"Short-chain inulins should be separated from long-chain inulin by ultrafiltration or nanofiltration on a preparative scale. Therefore, some experiments have been carried out to determine whether it was possible to separate short-chain (DP<4) from long-chain (DP>10) inulin. To this end, various ultrafiltration membranes were tested for their ability to separate inulin from mono- and disaccharides on the one hand, and into various inulin fractions with differing molecular weight distribution on the other. The data on the carbohydrate composition of the filtrates (FIG. 8) show, that no significant separation or fractionation of any kind was possible."
As was stated above, the invention provides a process for clarifying a crude inulin extract by membrane filtration and separating an aqueous inulin solution containing carbohydrates having a range of degrees of polymerization into fractions having different average degrees of polymerization which comprises subjecting an aqueous inulin solution to membrane filtration through a membrane having a predetermined pore size whereby inulin fractions having average degrees of polymerization less than a predetermined value pass through said membrane as permeate and inulin fractions having average degrees of polymerization greater than said predetermined value are collected as retentate. The invention is useful, for instance, inulin solutions contains carbohydrates having degrees of polymerization within the range of from 1 (fructose or glucose) to about sixty, into fractions containing pre-selected narrower ranges of degrees of polymerization.
A common problem encountered by practitioners of membrane filtration techniques is fouling of the membrane surface due to the deposition of debris and other components in the feed onto the membrane surface resulting in a decreased flow of permeate through the membrane (flux rate). The method of cross-flow membrane filtration provides a means of accomplishing this by forcing the feed to move orthogonally relative to the direction of permeation, thus constantly sweeping the membrane surface free of foulants. Further techniques used to reduce or avoid fouling include mechanical agitation of the membrane or increasing the shear or turbulence of the feed at the membrane surface. Techniques commonly employed to increase shear include very rapid flow rate of feed across the membrane and/or the use of baffles in the path of the recirculating feed. In choosing the method for clarification of a crude stream (such as the crude inulin extract) any one of several cross-flow configurations (for example, hollow fiber or spiral wound membranes) may be employed insofar as reasonable care is taken to avoid excessive fouling of the membrane surface.
In one aspect, the invention provides a process which comprises the steps of:
(a) recovering inulin from a natural inulin source (e.g., Jerusalem artichoke tubers, chicory tubers, dahlia tubers) to produce thereby a first aqueous solution containing (i) inulin having a range of degrees of polymerization and (ii) impurities, said impurities including at least one member of the group consisting of minerals, amino acids, proteins, fats, cell wall fragments, colloidal matter, and particulate matter such as dirt and, subjecting said first aqueous solution to a denaturing step (e.g., by heating) to denature at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of inulin degrading enzymes and color forming enzymes to produce a second aqueous solution;
(b) clarifying said second aqueous solution by at least one of the methods taught in the prior art (for example, use of liming and carbonation, centrifugation, filtration with the aid of diatomaceous or siliceous earths, and/or carbon treatment) in combination with cross-flow membrane filtration, or more preferably, by cross-flow membrane filtration alone to remove particulate matter, colloidal matter, colored impurities, or microorganisms to produce a third aqueous solution;
(c) removing ionic impurities and color-forming impurities from said third aqueous solution (such as by treatment with lime and CO2) or more preferably, by passing the third aqueous solution through an absorbent medium such as activated carbon, or adsorbent resins, or a combination of both, to form a fourth aqueous solution; and
(d) subjecting the inulin in said fourth aqueous solution into fractions having different average degrees of polymerization which comprises subjecting the fourth aqueous solution to ultrafiltration through an ultrafiltration membrane having a predetermined pore size whereby inulin fractions having average degrees of polymerization less than a predetermined value pass through said membrane as permeate and inulin fractions having average degrees of polymerization greater than said predetermined value are collected as retentate (steps (c) and (d) may be inverted in this sequence);
(e) isolation of dry inulin by any method known to those skilled in the art (such as precipitation, crystallization, spray-drying, drum drying, etc.).
The following is a description of a laboratory scale process for producing inulin fractions from a plant product (Jerusalem artichoke tubers) in accordance with the invention:
Jerusalem artichoke tubers (272.1 kg) were washed and debris removed. Cleaned tubers were segregated into 22-23 kg lots and steamed at atmospheric pressure for about 10 minutes. A small amount of liquid was collected from the tubers (2.57 kg per 22.7 kg of tubers). The mass of the tubers decreased to about 22.2 kg after steaming. City water (mass equal to the initial mass of tubers) was heated to boiling in a steam-jacketed 100-gallon vessel. The steamed tubers were crushed using a meat grinder and the ground tubers weighed (average 20.96 kg per batch). Most of the loss is attributed to water evaporation and, to a lesser extent, incomplete recovery from the grinder. The ground tubers were transferred to the boiling water and extracted for 10-15 minutes. The entire mass was then transferred by ladle or collected from the bottom discharge of the vessel to a pneumatic press lined with muslin cloth to retain the tuber fragments. The hot filtered extract was collected and weighed. The average amount collected was 26.5 kg of extract per 22.7 kg charge of fresh tubers. A total of 317.7 kg extract were collected by this method. The extract was then subjected to high temperature (143.3° C.) for 5-15 sec., bottled in sterile 1-gallon or 2.5-gallon containers and stored refrigerated.
B. Clarification of Raw Jerusalem Artichoke Tuber Extract.
Clarification was accomplished on a recirculating system composed of a feed reservoir, a Wilden M1 (food grade) pump (air supply pressure 90 psi) fitted with a Blacoh Sentry III pulse dampener, and a pressure gauge before the membrane cartridge to measure the inlet pressure. A 2-inch hollow fiber (HF) cartridge with 0.5 mm fiber diameter and 0.93 m2 membrane surface area was positioned vertically and fed from the bottom. Romicon HF-10-20-PM10 (10,000 NMWCO) was used, but other similar products can also serve. A pressure gauge on the discharge side of the membrane indicated the outlet pressure. A needle valve after the gauge was used to add back-pressure to the system. The concentrate was then returned to the feed tank to complete the loop. The permeate was collected in a clean 20 L container. Recirculation rate was 4-6 gpm, inlet pressure 25-30 psig and back pressure 4-5 psig. During the clarification of the raw extract, permeate flux of 100-120 mL/min were observed. When the solution was concentrated to about 20% of the original volume, three cycles of diafiltration1 were carried out by adding an equal volume of water to the feed to reduce the viscosity and reconcentrating the permeate to the original volume. Approx. 114 L of extract were concentrated to about 20 L. Approx. 154 L of permeate were collected, including 60 L from three cycles of diafiltration. Brix measurements taken of the permeate were initially about 10-12° Bx, then decreased to 6° Bx prior to the diafiltration. During diafiltration the concentration of inulin in the permeate decreased further to 0.2° Bx. The concentrate showed a final reading of 3-4° Bx. In addition to effecting a clarification of the extract, this hollow fiber filtration procedure removes the very high (DP>40) molecular weight fraction of the inulin which is only sparingly soluble in water.
C. Ultrafiltration of Clarified Extract (fractionation of low DP inulin).
The permeate collected from the HF clarification (a total of 153.75 kg containing 1.77 kg inulin) was recirculated through a spiral wound (SW) membrane cartridge (DESAL G10, 2.5K NMWCO) ["NMWCO" represents nominal molecular weight cut-off] with approximately 2.6 m2 membrane area. A total of 101.65 kg containing 10.7 kg of carbohydrates were combined in the mixing tank and recirculation established. Samples of the concentrate (C1, 10.5° Bx) and permeate (P1, 3.3° Bx) were withdrawn. Concentration was continued for 49 minutes to about 65 liters. An additional 35.5 kg containing 0.95 kg carbohydrates were added, the feed again concentrated to about 70 L and the final 16.6 kg containing 0.13 kg carbohydrates were added to the feed. After 33 min, the concentrate (C2, 15.8° Bx) and permeate (P2, 3.1° Bx) were sampled. Concentration was continued for 1.5 hours to a final volume of ca. 10 L. The concentrate was diluted with 18.2 kg deionized water and diafiltration continued to a final volume of ca 10 L. The retentate was again diluted with 18.1 kg deionized water and the concentrate (C3, 24° Bx) and permeate (P3, 6° Bx) sampled. Diafiltration was resumed for a further 35 min to a final volume of about 10 L of concentrate. The feed was again diluted with a third portion of deionized water (18.1 kg) and diafiltration continued for a further 30 min to a final 13.75 kg (24.4° Bx). Permeate (P4) concentration was 2.5° Bx. The permeates from the diafiltration were kept separate from the initial permeate. The permeate was collected in ten 20-L containers and stored frozen overnight. Calculated average flux rate was 362.6 L/m2 /day.
The resulting concentrate (i.e., retentate) had a MW distribution which was heavily shifted toward the higher MW portion of a narrow range, as shown in TABLE I. The MW distributions in this experiment and in the experiments whose results are reported in TABLES II and III were determined by size exclusion chromatography2.
A system composed of a Waters 510 pump, Waters Gradient controller, WISP Autosampler, a 3-column system (Phenomenex PolySep P3000, P2000, and P1000 (7.8×300 mm, placed in order of elution), a Shodex RI-71 detector, and a miniDAWN MALLS detector was employed. Data was processed by the ASTRA for WINDOWS v. 4.00. Mobile phase was isochratic 0.05% NaN3 in purified water, and filtered through a 0.2μfilter. Flow rate was 0.6 mL/min.
TABLE I______________________________________ Intermed. MW cut Retentate Cumul. permeate Sample Feed (% dry matter) (2.5K NMWCO) DP RANGE (% dry matter) (2.5K NMWCO) (% dry matter)______________________________________DP 6-25 37.01% 72.56% 0.00% DP˜4-7 23.94% 21.03% 40.30% DP˜4 12.17% 5.45% 23.44% DP 3 10.41% 0.97% 19.84% sucrose 1.52% 0.00% 7.06% monosacc. 2.68% 0.00% 4.12% salts 3.73% 0.00% 5.25%______________________________________
The lower DP's (1-4) were removed (i.e., passed through as permeate) almost completely and some slightly larger chains (DP 5-8) were also removed to a lesser extent to give a retentate product with DP approximately 6-25 as 72% of the inulin mass, DP 4-7 at 21%, 5.5% DP 4, and less than 1% DP 3. No detectable amounts of sucrose or monosaccharides were present. The permeate contained primarily DP 4-7 (40%), roughly equal amounts of DP 4 (23%) and 3 (20%) and lesser amounts of sucrose (DP 2), (7%) monosaccharides (4%) and salts (5%).
The composition of the concentrate and permeate changed during the permeation depending on the extent of ultrafiltration or diafiltration, as is seen in TABLE II, below:
TABLE II______________________________________2.5K NMWCO permeate change as a function of concentration P1 P2 P3 P4 (% dry (% dry (% dry (% dry peak # matter) matter) matter) matter)______________________________________DP 6-25 0.00% 0.00% 38.61% 49.49% DP˜4-7 31.09% 36.83% 26.02% 24.34% DP˜4 23.11% 20.96% 18.94% 17.35% DP 3 17.76% 19.80% 14.39% 8.81% sucrose 18.75 7.29% 0.00% 0.00% monosacc. 9.28% 5.82% 0.32% 0.00% salts 0.00% 9.30% 1.71% 0.00%______________________________________
Thus it became apparent that by judicious timing of the extent of concentration it was possible to tailor the composition of the concentrate to obtain a desired composition in the permeate. This would be advantageous in producing a variety of products from a single feed. Further, it permits the practitioner to obtain a product substantially free of undesired calorific components (DP 1 and 2) with a single membrane system, rather than requiring two separate membrane treatment steps.
The permeate of the G10 membrane was subjected to further ultrafiltration on a DESAL G5 (SW, 2540, 2.6 ft2, 1K NMWCO) to remove the lower MW components. The first 7 (of 10) 5-gal. drums of G10 permeate were added to the feed tank. Recirculation was established and when the permeate began to flow, feed and permeate were sampled. The feed was concentrated to about 45 L and the concentrate and permeate were again sampled. Drum 8 was added to the concentrate when the level reached 40 L and the feed concentrated again to 40 L. The same procedure was followed with drum 9 and 10. Samples of feed (17.2° Bx) and permeate (0.9° Bx) were taken after the last drum of feed was concentrated to 20 L. Concentration continued to 15 L, the feed was diluted with 10 kg deionized water and diafiltration continued to a final mass of 16.4 kg concentrate (28.5° Bx). The average flux rate was calculated at 240.3 L/m2 /day. The resulting concentrate contained significantly reduced levels of sucrose, monosaccharides and salts, as seen in TABLE III, below:
TABLE III______________________________________ Low MW cut Cumul. permeate Retentate (1K peak # (2.5K NMWCO) NMWCO)______________________________________DP 6-25 0.00% 0.00% DP˜4-7 40.30% 50.83% DP˜4 23.44% 21.40% DP 3 19.84% 22.23% sucrose 7.06% 2.43% monosacc. 4.12% 0.88% salts 5.25% 2.24%______________________________________
D. Decolorization and Deionization.
To 26.5 lb. of extract (either prior or post membrane clarification/separation; in this case being performed after membrane separations), having a 27.5% Brix reading, are added a slurry of 578.2 g of calcium hydroxide (lime) suspended in 1.16 kg water. Gaseous carbon dioxide is added to the mixture with vigorous stirring. The inputs of lime and carbon dioxide are regulated in such a manner as to control the pH between about 10.4 and 10.7; initial addition of lime raised pH of extract, originally at about 5.5, to 11.0, and resulted in the formation of a flocculent precipitate as well as formation of a bright yellow green coloration. After completion of the lime addition, the pH was adjusted to about 10.4 by carbon dioxide addition, and the mixture was allowed to stand overnight. After standing overnight, the pH was reduced to neutral by further addition of carbon dioxide.
Decolorizing carbon (303 g KBFF powdered carbon) was added to the limed mixture; final mixture mass was 33.0 lb. with a Brix reading of 24 degrees. The resulting mixture was centrifuged to remove the bulk of the precipitates. The clarification of the mixture was accomplished using a 500K NMWCO HF membrane with three cycles of diafiltration. Approximately 74% of the carbohydrate content was recovered.
Centrifugation conditions could be configured to effectively remove the carbon as well, but this would involve use of large quantities of filter aid such as Celite. It is more convenient to remove the bulk of the precipitate by centrifugation, and subsequently pass the resulting filtrate through a shell-and-tube or hollow fiber membrane of suitable porosity to remove the residual carbon or microbial contamination.
The clear solution was passed over a column of Dowex Monosphere 550A (Chloride form) at 0.12 bed volumes per minute. Approximately 64% of the dissolved solids (based on degrees Brix) was recovered from the resin. The effluent was immediately passed through a column of mixed bed resin (Dowex MR-3) at the same rate as the previous column. pH and conductivity were monitored to ensure the pH did not go below 4 and the conductivity remained less than 1 mS. As the resin was exhausted, the pH dropped quickly from 5 to 3 and the conductivity rose from 0.1 to 0.3 mS. A fresh resin column was used to continue the process. Approximately 64% of the dissolved solids was recovered from this step based on Brix determination.
E. Isolation of Solid Inulin.
The solution from the previous step containing 7.8 pounds of inulin was concentrated by rotary evaporation to a concentration of 28.5° Brix. A portion of this solution was spray-dried on a Niro spray-drier using an inlet temperature of 195° C. and outlet temperature of 120° C. at a feed rate of 2.5 kg/hour. Dried inulin (6.76 lb.) was recovered as a fine granular product which was moderately hygroscopic.
The extraction was carried out as described in Option 1 above.
B. Clarification of raw extract.
Raw extract (15 kg, 10° Brix) was clarified using a 500K NMWCO HF module (1.5×25 in.) with 3 sq. ft. of membrane and 1.0 mm lumen diameter (A/G Technology, Inc.). Recirculation was approx. 6 gpm. Inlet pressure was 30 psig and outlet pressure 3-5 psig. Initial flux rate was 256 mL/min which decreased to 194 mL/min at a volume recovery of 80%. The concentrate was subjected to diafiltration until the permeate concentration decreased to 1.5° Brix. This procedure was repeated until 126.2 kg of permeate (including the diafiltration permeate) were obtained. The combined permeate was concentrated by cross-flow filtration using a 1K NMWCO SW module (DESAL G5, 2.5×40 in., 2.6 m2) to 49.5 kg to facilitate storage and reduce the concentration of low molecular weight contaminants. This is advantageous in reducing the need for regeneration or replacement of ion exchange resins and/or activated carbon adsorbents later in the process.
C. Continuous Deionization and Decolorization of Clarified Extract.
Concentrated permeate was diluted to 10° Brix processed in a continuous manner by passing sequentially through four columns (4×24 in.) packed with the following adsorbents in the order of use: 1. Mitsubishi P308 (Cl-); 2. Dowex Monosphere 550A (OH-); 3. Dowex Marathon C cation exchange (H+); 4. Darco 12x20LI granular activated carbon (GAC). The eluted solution is monitored on the basis of absorbance at 268 nm and conductivity. The order of adsorbents may be varied to meet the needs of the process or product specifications. In the present case, the use of the chloride resin as the first step is advantageous in that it effectively removes color and exchanges anions easily which are difficult, if not impossible, to remove with the hydroxide form of the resin alone. Positioning the hydroxide resin before the acid resin also avoids or minimizes pH excursions into the acid region which are damaging to the polyfructan.
D. Fractionation of Deionized/Decolorized Inulin.
The underlying principle for this operation is the separation of different chain length populations of inulin using a series of membranes. Whereas this might normally be accomplished by commercial scale size exclusion chromatography, the use of a series of membranes, suitably chosen for their empirically determined molecular weight cut-off, can provide a more economical means of rendering relatively narrow or broad molecular weight populations, as desired, with different physical properties. A typical sequence of membranes may be in ascending or descending order of NMWCO, however a mixed order of NMWCO can provide a slightly different mixture of chain lengths than would be accomplished by a strictly sequential use of increasing or decreasing NMWCO membranes.
1. Preparative Fractionation of Inulin with Diafiltration:
Measurement of Percent Rejection.
A solution of purified inulin (55.8 kg, 9.6° Brix) was concentrated using a membrane module (2.5×40 in.) with a nominal 3.5K NMWCO. Recovered 9.36 kg (17.4° Brix) of concentrate C-1, and 46.4 kg of permeate P-1 (5.2° Brix). Concentrate C-1 (8.84 kg) was diluted to 30.6 kg and reconcentrated with a membrane module of 10K NMWCO. The final concentrate C-2 (6.1 kg, 8.7° Brix) was stored frozen. The Permeate P-2 was combined with P-1. The combined permeates were concentrated on a membrane module of 2.5K NMWCO. The concentrate C-3 (6.18 kg, 10.4° Brix) was frozen. Permeate P-3 (58.6 kg, 2.9° Brix) was concentrated with a membrane module of 1K NMWCO to afford concentrate C-4 (10.9 kg, 9.3° Brix) which was also stored frozen. Permeate P-4 (47.7 kg, 0.5° Brix) was discarded.
The table below summarizes the percent rejection of inulin components measured for each membrane. The percent rejection3 (%R) was calculated according to the formula:
%R=[log(Cr /Co)/log(Vo /Vr)]×100%
where Cr is the concentration in the retentate, Co is that in the feed, Vr is the volume of retentate, and Vo the volume of feed. If a component was undetectable in the feed but was measurable in the concentrate, the calculated % rejection was very much greater than 100%, but the value in the table below was entered as 100%. Similarly, some of the very low DP components (DP 1, 2, and 3-4) were calculated to have negative % rejection on the 10K NMWCO module, but the value entered was 0% rejection.
TABLE IV______________________________________Calculated % Rejection for Inulin Components by Membranes with Distinct Nominal Molecular Weight Cut-offs (NMWCO). 10K DP NMWCO 3.5K NMWCO 2.5K NMWCO 1K NMWCO______________________________________245-405 100% 100% 100% 100% 148-245 100% 100% 100% 100% 89-148 100% 100% 100% 100% 54-89 100% 100% 100% 100% 33-54 100% 100% 100% 100% 20-33 69.95% 87.57% 100% 100% 12-20 49.72% 76.27% 100% 100% 7-12 37.6% 71.40% 99.72% 100% 4-7 35.45% 55.18% 77.98% 72.37% 3-4 0.00% 58.63% 68.14% 85.29% 3 0.97% 17.81% 51.18% 81.30% 2 0.00% 13.08% 34.03% 82.64% 1 0.00% 0.80% 12.69% 54.75%______________________________________
2. Isolation of Inulin Fractions.
In this process, an initial charge of inulin from chicory was passed sequentially through four different membrane fractionation stages (10K, 3.5K, 2.5K, 1.0K NMWCO) to give four products with distinct compositions in terms of the molecular weight distribution of inulin.
A purified solution of inulin in water (10% w/w; 100.21 kg) was heated to 40° C. to dissolve the high molecular weight material. The solution was subjected to ultrafiltration through a spiral wound membrane module (2.5"×40"; 10K NMWCO) until 34.84% of the original mass remained. The concentrate was subjected to three cycles of diafiltration (one cycle consists of dilution with an equal mass of water followed by concentration to the original volume). The remaining concentrate after diafiltration (10KC1) was stored frozen.
The combined permeates from the previous step were concentrated by cross-flow filtration using a spiral wound membrane module (2.5"×40"; 3.5K NMWCO) until 9.93% of the feed mass remained as concentrate. The concentrate was then subjected to three cycles of diafiltration as above to yield concentrate 3.5KC2.
The combined permeates from 3.5KC2 were concentrated to about half the original volume using a 1K NMWCO membrane module. The permeate was discarded and the concentrate fractionated further using a 2.5K NMWCO module. The concentrate was 10.2% of the original feed mass, and was subjected to diafiltration as described previously to afford concentrate 2.5KC3. The permeates from the concentration and diafiltration were finally concentrated on a 1K NMWCO membrane module (8.07% of original mass) and subjected to three cycles of diafiltration to afford 1.0KC4. The permeates from this last step were discarded. The percent composition of each concentrate is tabulated below.
TABLE V______________________________________ Compositionof Inulin Fractions Obtained By Cross-flow membrane filtration DP Range 10KC1 3.5KC2 2.5KC3 1.0KC4______________________________________33-54 1.93% 3.60% 0% 0% 20-33 11.73% 12.58% 2.27% 0% 12-20 23.71% 22.25% 9.95% 0% 7-12 25.92% 26.06% 22.22% 5.61% 4-7 17.88% 19.86% 27.79% 14.72% 3-4 6.98% 7.65% 14.36% 15.02% 3 4.26% 3.88% 8.46% 17.73% 2 3.73% 2.24% 6.76% 32.53% 1 3.85% 1.89% 8.20% 14.40%______________________________________
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Welcome to a modern English audio Bible experience! In this blog post, we will be diving into the beautiful Psalms Chapter 6, but with a contemporary twist. Get ready to explore this ancient scripture in the Contemporary English Version (CEV), offering a fresh perspective that resonates with the modern reader. Join us on this journey as we delve into the timeless wisdom and poetic beauty of Psalms Chapter 6, reimagined in a language that speaks to our hearts today. Let’s embark on this captivating exploration of faith and inspiration together!
A Modern English Audio Bible Experience: Exploring Psalms Chapter 6 in the Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Psalm 6, penned by David, holds a special place in the vast collection of biblical Psalms. Intended for the music leader and to be played with stringed instruments, this psalm serves as a heartfelt prayer uttered by David in times of trouble. In this article, we will delve into the profound words of Psalm 6, exploring the themes of anguish, seeking divine mercy, and the hope of salvation. Let’s embark on this soul-stirring journey!
Seeking Divine Mercy and Healing
In Psalm 6, David finds himself in a state of deep distress and trembling with fear. He pours out his heart to the Lord, earnestly asking for pity and healing for his feeble body. David recognizes his own weakness and vulnerability, acknowledging his need for divine intervention. He implores the Lord not to punish or correct him in anger but to extend His loving mercy instead.
The Cry for Rescue
As David’s anguish intensifies, he cries out to the Lord, beseeching Him to turn and come to his rescue. Through his heartfelt plea, David manifests his unwavering belief in the Lord’s wonderful love and His power to save. It is through this unshakable faith that David finds solace, knowing that God will not abandon him in his hour of need.
The Consequence of Death
David acknowledges that if he were to die, he would no longer be able to praise or remember the Lord. This recognition highlights his ultimate desire to live and continue glorifying God. David’s plea for healing and deliverance encompasses not only physical restoration but the preservation of his ability to worship and honor the Lord.
The Burden of Sorrow
Expressing the weight of his distress, David reveals how his groaning has drained him physically and emotionally. His bed and pillow are soaked with tears, painting a vivid picture of his sorrowful state. The intensity of his grief has taken a toll on his body, as he describes how his eyes have dimmed and his vision has failed due to the constant harassment from his enemies.
The Assurance of Answered Prayer
Amidst his anguish, David clings to the firm belief that the Lord has heard his cries and answered his prayers for mercy. This assurance bolsters his faith and renews his trust in God’s faithfulness. David’s unwavering confidence in the Lord’s response serves as a testament to the power of heartfelt, genuine supplication.
The Fate of Enemies
With prophetic insight, David predicts the fate of his enemies. He envisions them being overwhelmed by shame, terror, and disgrace, causing them to swiftly flee in defeat. The psalmist draws strength from this vision, knowing that God’s justice will prevail and his adversaries will meet their deserved retribution.
In exploring Psalm 6, we encounter the profoundness of David’s prayers during times of distress. This chapter offers a glimpse into the depths of human emotion, as David seeks divine mercy, healing, and deliverance. Through his heartfelt words, we are reminded of the power of prayer, the solace it brings, and the assurance of God’s unwavering presence. May this modern English audio Bible experience invite us to reflect on our own relationship with the divine and find solace in seeking God’s mercy in our troubled moments.
- Psalm 6 is a song by David, intended for the music leader and to be played with stringed instruments.
- It is a prayer by David in times of trouble, asking the Lord not to punish or correct him when angry.
- David asks for pity and healing for his feeble body, as he trembles with fear and is in deep distress.
- He pleads for the Lord to turn and come to his rescue, showing his wonderful love and saving him.
- David expresses that if he dies, he will not be able to praise or remember the Lord.
- He mentions how his groaning has worn him out, with his bed and pillow soaked with tears.
- Sorrow has dimmed his eyes and his sight has failed because of his enemies.
- David believes that the Lord has heard his crying and answered his prayer and plea for mercy.
- He predicts that his enemies will be ashamed, terrified, and quickly run away in complete disgrace.


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On Monday, 10 May 2021, the Kazungula Bridge Project was officially commissioned by the Presidents of Botswana and Zambia, who applauded the African Development Bank for its work on this transformative project.
The 923-meter bridge with two border facilities on either side, is not only a win for Botswana and Zambia, it also contributes to integration in the southern Africa region, and illustrates development cooperation. The bridge and One-Stop Border Posts will support trade and transport along the North-South Corridor, and indeed the Trans-African Highway on the Cape to Cairo route. The bridge also provides impetus to the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area.
“The Kazungula Bridge project was worth the effort,” said Zambian President Edgar Lungu.
“Kazungula Bridge is a model and benchmark for the region and continent,” said President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi.
The opening of the Kazungula Bridge, linking Botswana and Zambia over the Zambezi River, means travellers no longer need to rely on pontoon boats to cross at this location. The bridge is a combined transport configuration, including two car lanes in each direction, a single rail track, and pedestrian walkways on both sides.
The African Development Bank Group supported the project through an African Development Fund loan of $76.5 million to the Government of Zambia. In addition to funding from the two governments, the overall project was co-financed by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency and the EU-Africa Infrastructure Trust Fund. The total cost of the project was $259.3 million. It was approved in December 2011 and completed in December 2020.
The project seeks to facilitate trade activities and the global competitiveness of Zambia and Botswana, improve the regional connectivity of the North-South corridor and contribute to improved regional integration of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The project included the construction of two One-Stop Border Posts, one on each side of the Zambia/Botswana border. Construction activities were further complemented by soft activities such as technical assistance and capacity building to cover trade facilitation and the framework for One-Stop Border Post operations – critical for efficient operation and the realization of project benefits.
“Under the One-Stop Border Post concept, there will be no need to stop twice, as is happening at the moment. Commuters will only stop at the facility of the exit country,” explained Kazungula Bridge Project Manager, Godfrey Songeya. “We want to ensure that the transit time that is being spent by traders who are using this road is reduced tremendously,” he said.
The project scope was revisited at the mid-term review to include the rehabilitation of a section of the North-South Corridor in Zambia between Kazungula and Lusaka, specifically a 72-meter stretch between Mazabuka and Kafue. Members of the Lumbo community in the vicinity of the bridge have also benefitted from a housing provision for persons affected by the project and relocated to the New Lumbo Village. They also benefited from the construction of a community school for the wider Kazungula community.
The new Kazungula Bridge will be jointly owned by the governments of Zambia and Botswana, and funded by toll fees. The border post and access roads in each country will be owned by the respective governments, along with the newly formed Kazungula Bridge Authority. The entity will be responsible for operating and maintenance of the entire infrastructure.
The project was underpinned by the Bank’s 10-Year Strategy (2013–2022), whose core priority areas include infrastructure development and regional integration. The Kazungula Bridge Project is also a clear manifestation of the Bank’s High 5 priorities, specifically, “Integrate Africa” and “Improving the quality of life of the people of Africa,” by providing increased livelihood potential for the people in the project area.
Source: African Development Bank


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Not Sure How to Replace Thermostat Batteries? We Can Help
Many homeowners don’t realize their thermostat has batteries until it goes dead and the heating and cooling system won’t work. Assuming there is some other problem, they contact an HVAC technician to diagnose the system, only to discover that it was just the thermostat batteries that needed changing. To avoid a costly service call, it’s recommended you check and replace thermostat batteries once per year.
Not all thermostats operate on batteries. If your thermostat has been working correctly for years without a need for a battery change, you probably don’t need to be concerned about it. If you have a wall thermostat, it likely runs on either AA or AAA batteries, or 3V lithium batteries. For battery-operated thermostat, there are a few common warning signs that they need to be replaced. The first and obvious sign is a low battery signal. Digital wall models will give this signal as early as one or two months before the batteries die. This can be accompanied with improper functioning of your heating and cooling system, a blank screen, or no response from your equipment. Below is a list of steps to take to quickly and easily replace thermostat batteries:
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A much-changed Ripon side travelled to Bradford with high hopes after beefing up their front line and line out options.
But first half injuries to forwards Miles Warriner and Ashley Plant cost them dear as Bradford ruthlessly optimised ball-winning opportunities.
The Bradford side ran riot and regularly scored on entering Ripon’s 22.
Ripon responded gamely with some well structured counter attacks and, whilst dominating the set scrum, they were unable to turn this possession into points.
Richard Dixon’s side came close on a few occasions, but not sufficient to get on the scoreboard.
Salem ran in eight tries, six converted and slotted two penalties between the sticks.
The heavy defeat plunged Ripon to the bottom of Yorkshire Two, five goal difference points below Baildon.
Ripon host Sheffield Medics at Mallorie Park on Saturday and they will be out to avenge last year’s double defeat to the side.
The Medics have won both their opening fixtures this campaign, beating Old Rishworthians 27-5 and Roundhegians 26-15.


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