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“Please find attached some photographs of my DIY fireplace in which I used one of your Bio Container fuel burners (large), which I really hope you can use for your website.
I have been absolutely delighted with the container and it’s been a real talking point whenever we’ve had guests around.
Although I had heard of Bio-Ethanol fuel and burners before I would not have considered using one when I decided to renovate the chimney breast in my dining room, changing it to a hole in the wall type. I had chosen a gas fire basket with ceramic logs to sit in the opening but when a gas fitter came to do the preliminary pipe work, he smoke tested the flue and informed me that it was not safe for use with a gas appliance unless I paid a substantial amount of money to make the flu suitable. He suggested I look into flue-less options and I was gutted to say the least.
However, a Google search led me to a few websites that sold Bio-Ethanol burners, with the Gel Fireplaces website being the most appealing and having the most reasonably priced products. On the website, I found the Bio Container for DIY fireplaces and ordered the large version. I was a bit apprehensive as I was about to light the fire for the first time, wondering if it would really look as good as in the website pictures, but I wasn’t disappointed. In less than five minutes time there was a beautiful, dancing line of orange flames that put the predictable flame of a gas fire to shame. I was also really impressed with the amount of heat that it kicked out, despite what I’d read when researching bio-ethanol burners that they shouldn’t be relied on as a source of heat. My only disappointment is that this winter has been so mild I haven’t needed to use it as often as I would liked to have!
As mentioned at the start of my email, the fireplace has generated a lot of interest from my friends and family. None of them had seen or heard of these burners before and they have all wanted a demonstration and been really impressed with what they’ve seen.”
Craig made a comment on our blog article featuroing his lovely fireplace:
“I’m no builder or DIY expert by any means, but I found building the fireplace I wanted – a hole in the wall type with an opening below it for real logs – fairly easy to do. There was a floor level opening there before where a typical gas inset fire was used. I had a certified gas fitter remove the gas pipes then I knocked out all the bricks at the front of the chimney breast up to approximately 120cm high then built up the shape I wanted using breeze blocks, 90cm concrete lintels, and fireproof cement. The breeze blocks are soft enough to easily chip out the slot shape to home the Bio container that I bought. I blocked up the flu, which is not required for Bio-Ethanol fuel fires, and this means all the heat comes into the room and is not lost up the chimney. A plasterer gave the job a nice smooth finish and I have to say it’s very rewarding sitting in front of a fireplace that you’ve built mostly yourself! “


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Cherry Almond Brown Rice Pudding
Make extra brown rice to use in this creamy dish that’s equally good for breakfast and dessert.
Creamy Fresh Greens Pasta Bake
This dish stars fresh spinach and kale tossed with ziti pasta and Cheddar.
Shanghai (Long Life) Noodles
Heat a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add oil, cabbage, wood ear, onion and garlic. Stir continuously for 1 minute. Add the...
Whole-Wheat Linguine with Arugula and Shallots
This wholesome pasta toss is salad, bread and main course all in one easy dish.
Chili gets a Midwestern twist with hints of spice and cocoa and lots of beans and cheese.

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Publications about Blessed Josemaria and Opus Dei
The Seido publishing company in Ashiya, Japan, has published a Japanese edition of the book Vivir como hijos de Dios—Estudios sobre el Beato Josemaría Escrivá (Living as Children of God: Studies on Blessed Josemaría Escrivá), by Fernando Ocáriz and Ignacio de Celaya.
Adamas publishing company of Cologne, Germany, has published a book entitled Abba, Vater: Als Kinder Gottes leben nach der Lehre des seligen Josemaría Escrivá (Abba, Father: Living as Children of God according to the teachings of Blessed Josemaría Escrivá), which includes contributions by various authors on the subject of divine filiation in the life and teachings of the Founder of Opus Dei.
San José en la enseñanza del Beato Josemaría (St. Joseph in the Teachings of Blessed Josemaría), by Laurentino María Herrán, has been translated into Polish and published in Krakow by W. Karmelitów Bosych.
Little Hills Press of Sydney, Australia, has published the first English edition of the book by Salvador Bernal entitled Alvaro del Portillo: Bishop-Prelate of Opus Dei.
The first Slovak language edition of the book Opus Dei: Who? How? Why? by Giuseppe Romano has been published by Kontakt Plus publishing company of Bratislava.
Sat 2000, an Italian satellite television channel, dedicated a transmission of the program entitled “Vivendo parlando” (Speaking live) to Blessed Josemaría Escrivá. The broadcast included various segments taken from filmings of the Founder of Opus Dei.
A book entitled Un mar sin orillas (A Sea without Shores), by Antonio Rodriguez Pedrazuela, has been published by the Rialp publishing company of Madrid. It describes the beginnings and growth of the work of Opus Dei in the six countries of Central America.
Romana, No. 29, July-December 1999, p. 264.

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Take a moment for yourself.
In the whirlwind of life, it’s hard to stop.
Take a deep breath and imagine the smell of fresh air.
Imagine the coolness of flowing water that eases your spirit.
Contemplate the water’s power, never ending, always changing.
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Spinsticks were a type of weapon that were viewed by some individuals as esoteric by the year 19 BBY. The weapons were utilized by some members of the Force-sensitive Gray Paladins—an offshoot of the Teepo Paladins—who were themselves a part of the Jedi Order. The Gray Paladins used weapons such as spinsticks to avoid relying on the Force or lightsabers, the traditional weapons of the Jedi.
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Spinsticks were first mentioned in Coruscant Nights I: Jedi Twilight, a 2008 novel written by Michael Reaves. On March 11, 2011, "Citadel Rescue," an episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, retconned Jedi Master Even Piell's death to occur in the episode, instead of the novel, making it ambiguous how the events of the novel fit in with the altered continuity.
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A well-designed interior space (whether flat, coffee shop, office) significant affects the human activity. Posters, as one of the elements of the decor, are an important part in creating a favorable atmosphere. Correctly chosen image is able to motivate, encourage, or vice versa - to calm and relax.
An impressive range of site gives the opportunity to pick up placard that perfectly fit into any interior. Elegant discreet pictures in black and white will be the finishing touch laconic living room, office, reception office. Considering plot you can pick up posters on wall, which will emphasize the functional purpose of the room. For example, images of food and drinks, vegetables, beautiful tableware harmoniously fit into the design of the kitchen, and the images of favorite little animals and cartoon characters will delight the eyes of a small child's room host. In the halls of solid companies can often find posters with wise sayings or motivational phrases.
If the poster previously associated with a pattern applied on plain paper, the list now used in its manufacture material more varied. At the store catalog can find stylish products applied on canvas, acrylic, plain paper. Quality pleases latest enhanced performance properties which protect the image from fading, yellowing paper. For products made of acrylic it is very easy to maintain, because the dust and the occasional spot enough lightly wiped with a cloth. The rear panel is equipped with all the cloths hanging mechanism which allows at any time to move a picture in another location.
Posters and placards - a good choice for unobtrusive and original gift. An unusual solution became paintings-books. Just think, on one canvas placed a book, and even opens the eyes illustration to a plot through the game of shadows. This surprise is sure to please lovers of the eternal and spiritual. Such gifts just right to be classified as universal, because the posters to buy for the professional holiday and birthday, housewarming, New Year and 8 March.
Reproductions of paintings of famous artists, rare instances of collectible stamps are expensive, but are the dream of many citizens. Now you can buy posters in Ukraine with a picture of all the beloved story by rather low prices. Do not deny yourself the pleasure to add vivid impressions in gray ordinariness. Let the stylish original posters amaze every day, forced to smile and move forward.
Material: laminated paper.Language: Ukrainian.Size: 60 x 40 cm.
Material: The map is made of high-quality laminated paper with a phosphor coating that glows in the dark.Size: The card is made in a convenient format 60x80 cm, which does not take up much space and allows you to view even the smallest elements with the naked eye.Language: all inscriptions in English.
Equipment: the designer tube, which will serve as an excellent gift wrapping; poster; instruction; stickers; instructions for use.
Dream card "Dream & Do" is a map for visualizing your ideas and a work plan for their achievement. This is the place of your inspiration, self-perfection and unlimited flight of fantasy!
Book painting Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "The Little Prince"
Book painting Jerome K. Jerome "Three Men in a Boat"
Book painting Jules Verne "Le tour du monde en 80 jours"
Book painting William Shakespeare "Hamlet"
Book painting La Fontaine "Fables"
Book painting H. G. Wells "The War of the Worlds"
Book painting Arthur Conan Doyle "The Hound of the Baskervilles"
Book painting Johann Wolfgang von Goethe "Faust"
Book painting William Shakespeare "Romeo and Juliet"
Book painting Antoine de Saint-Exupéry "Le Petit Prince"
Book painting Lewis Carroll "Alice in Wonderland"
Book painting Antoine de Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince"

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Bundle Deal, Engine Rebuild Gaskets, Flywheel Oil Seal, Pushrod Tubes
A good reproduction quality complete engine gasket set for 1300-1600cc engines (single & twin-port).
This kit includes all of the gaskets you need to assemble your engine, including the Flywheel / Crankshaft main oil seal, as well as a full set of pushrod tubes.
This kit is perfect for your winter engine overhaul.
The kit contains all the parts you'll need to replace to prevent any more oil leaks, and is what you need if you've got the engine out and are removing the cylinder heads for any work.
Please note: This kit is not for 1200cc engines.
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Tibetan Community Exiled By China Cheers as Indian Troops Drive Through Town
A Tibetan community living in Manali, India was seen cheering for the military convoy passing by their town over the weekend.
Show of support: Crowds gather in the streets of Manali on Sunday to watch the military convoy pass by their town to Ladakh region where the China-India border is located, Times of India reported.
They greeted the passing military convoy and cheered for them by waving the Indian and Tibetan flags. The latter is believed to bring goodwill, peace, strength and wisdom, OpIndia noted. There were also prayer fumes of fragrant herbs lit.
The exiled Tibetan community has been living in Manali since the 1960s, Republic World reported.
The people fled to the Indian town around the same time when the Dalai Lama made his way to India in 1959 after China took control of Tibet, NDTV reported.
India-China border conflict: Since May, there has been a standoff between the two countries at the borders where thousands of soldiers from both sides have gathered.
It was unclear what started the clash as one source from the Indian side claimed Chinese soldiers had set up a tent in the area, which the Indian soldiers pulled down.
The Chinese side, however, claimed Indian troops violated the consensus when they crossed the border for illegal activities that provoked their soldiers.
#Tibetan Army Truck Convoy moved towards Ladakh border 4th July 2020.Tibetan Army Truck convoy moving through Kullu-manali (H.P) to #LadakhBorder.Local Tibetans holding #Indian National Flag and Tibetan National Flag lined the road to greet them as they passed. pic.twitter.com/uKazw0eRgK
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Having spent over five years rattling the cages and spreading our message far and wide, today the General Assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution entitled Vision for Everyone, committing member states to achieving that goal. My hope is that we can do this by the time the first person walks on Mars, so everyone in the world will be able to see it.
This is the story of my journey to help the world to see clearly — James Chen
To celebrate the launch of Through the Looking Glasses and World Sight Day 2020, we had a global bedtime story, where we followed bedtimes across the world with some of our favourite stories from the collection. Check them out now!
For World Sight Day 2020, we have published Through the Looking Glasses, a collection of stories and illustrations on seeing clearly. Click above to get your own free copy!
A ‘scandalous’ failure by local authorities to provide eye tests in schools is putting 50,000 young children at risk of poor vision or even sight loss, Clearly has warned.
Clearly is joined in its call to the UK Government for a ‘universal and consistent’ vision screening service for 4–5 year olds by the Royal National Institute of Blind People and the British and Irish Orthoptic Society.
Half of Britain’s schoolchildren suffered from tired eyes or headaches while being home-schooled during lockdown, according to a YouGov survey released today. Now, one in 10 children report that they see worse than before lockdown.
On 4 January 2021, Clearly, the charity founded in 2016 by James Chen to raise the profile of vision among world leaders, will merge into the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), a network of over 150 members working in international eye health and leading global advocacy body for the sight sector.
In a sign of the growing strength of the sector and progress that has been made on the issue over the last five years, the move is designed to combine the two organisations’ advocacy and campaigning expertise and bring renewed pressure on global actors and governments to end the vision crisis. At least one billion people worldwide have sight loss which could be prevented or addressed.
An app designed to help children take time away from the screen to prevent eyestrain has been launched by scientists from the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in Guangzhou, China.
The app, Recess and Exercise Advocacy Program, or REAP, is a live-streaming platform that lets users capture short videos and photographs on smartphones, showing them doing physical exercise or relaxing away from a screen or monitor, during breaks from home schooling.
In a recent article, YPO discusses two of its Global Impact Award regional finalists – James Chen and Sam Ifergan. Both James’ philanthropic initiatives and Sam’s tech startup are helping millions of people see clearly for the very first time.
James Chen, Clearly’s founder, has been featured in China Daily discussing his goal to get the world to see clearly.
James described his latest mission as the Glasses in Classes campaign, calling on Commonwealth leaders to provide sight tests, affordable glasses and other treatments for school children.
We’ve created a new activity pack for those families across the world who are stuck at home. Within the pack, you can learn some fun facts about one of the most important features on our face… our eyes! You can also take part in some family-friendly activities like finding your…
At Clearly, we’ve created a new science pack for children aged 6-16 to make homeschooling fun!
With our pack, your children can learn about the importance of good vision whilst taking part in some fun activities, too. Once you’ve completed the pack, why not take a photo in your new funky frames? To make sure we see and share your pics, tag @ClearlyWorld and #GlassesInClasses
Commonwealth leaders have been urged to provide sight tests, affordable glasses and other treatments to address the “vision crisis among school children” at an event hosted by the Vision for the Commonwealth and The Countess of Wessex at St James’s Palace.


Do not dismiss the spider plant just because it is widely available and easy to grow. It makes an eye-catching feature in a pot on a stand or in a hanging macramé, its arching green and yellow leaves flowing gracefully over the sides, while baby plants dangle from long stems like spiders on silken threads.
Light: Filtered sun/Light Shade
Height and Spread: 12x60cm
Watering: Keep the compost moist from spring to autumn, and allow the top to dry out between waterning in winter.


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Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said actual classes in schools in the public capital would be suspended from Friday till additional orders taking into account an expansion noticeable all around contamination levels.
The choice came after the Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Delhi government for continuing actual classes in schools in the midst of an ascent noticeable all around contamination levels in the city.
“We had resumed schools considering the estimate that air quality would improve. Nonetheless, the air contamination levels have expanded again and we have chosen to close schools from Friday till additional orders,” Rai said.
Subsequent to staying shut since November 13, actual classes in schools, universities and other instructive foundations had continued from Monday. PTI
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KAMPALA – There’s a looming legal battle between Daily Monitor photojournalist Alex Esagala and The New Vision Printing and Publishing Co Ltd.
Lawyers representing the popular photojournalist have now asked The New Vision Printing and Publishing Co. ltd to pay usage fees and damages of UGX.400m or face Court for infringing on Mr. Esagala photo copyrights.
Through his lawyers of Kaggwa & Kaggwa Advocates, Mr. Esagala claims that his award-winning photograph appeared in Bukedde newspaper on November 25, 2019, without his consent, hence demanding the paper to pay for damages over the great risk he takes while taking the said photo and skill while executing the same.
“Your actions of publishing the same [photo] without our client’s consent amounts to copyright infringement contrary to copyright and Neighboring Rights Act, 2006,” lawyers told New Vision, accusing the government paper of using Esagala copyrighted photos in an article “Ebirina okukolebwa okulwanyisa obwegugungo muyunivasite” without his permission.
The article, which was published on November 25, 2019, was about the unending strikes in universities published by Bukedde, a Luganda paper of the New Vision Printing and Publishing Co Ltd with a photo taken by Esagala in 2018.
The photo was used to illustrate the story about the strikes without permission, so Mr. Esagala has threatened to sue the paper demanding UGX. 400,000,000 for the infringed photo.
Lawyers have also in a legal notice addressed to Mr. Robert Kabushenga, the Chief Executive Officer of The New Vision Printing and Publishing Co. Ltd said that they have instructions to sue should the company fail to pay the above-mentioned sums together with 10% of the said sum as Lawyers’ fees within 7 days from the date of receipt of a legal notice.
“In the foregoing, we request for usage fees and damages of UGX.400, 000,000 due to the great risk our client takes while taking the said photo and skill while executing the same,” lawyers added.
The New Vision Printing and Publishing co. ltd was directed to respond by paying the damages within seven days of face infringement lawsuit from popular photographer.

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Currently, social media platforms — including Facebook and Twitter — employ their own guidelines to moderate content in India, and follow the global standards set out by their parent companies.
“Who has given them the power to decide what is hate speech or not? This can’t be arbitrary. One the one hand, they enjoy safe harbour, and on the other hand, they censor (content),” an official told ET.
‘Lack of Transparency’
India provides immunity, or safe harbour, to intermediaries under Section 79(2) of the I-T Act on the condition that the platforms do not modify the content in any form.
India is concerned about the lack of transparency around the moderation practices followed by social media platforms, the official said. This is stoking debate over whether internet giants such as Facebook, Google or Twitter should be allowed the power to self-censor, or moderate, user-generated content on their platforms.
“There is a need for standard rules for everyone,” said another official.
Pointing to Facebook’s community guidelines that are global in nature, the senior official said the social media giant also has India-specific rules on what it terms “coordinated inauthentic behaviour”, or spam.
Under these rules, Facebook had removed posts associated with both the BJP and Congress in April 2019. The official termed these guidelines as “vague”.
“Whether something comes under hate speech has to be defined by a consistent policy and has to have neutrality of ideology,” the official said.
Referring to another incident, where Twitter — in its curated news feed section — termed the proposed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya as “controversial” on the day of bhumi pujan by the Prime Minister, the official said the post was removed after the ministry of electronics & IT contacted Twitter.
“Who is Twitter to add the adjective ‘controversial’ to mandir? How can they do editorial modification when they are just an intermediary? They are not supposed to have an editorial line, unlike newspapers, which are governed by laws,” the official said.
Facebook and Twitter declined to comment on these developments.
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal alleged that Facebook had shown favouritism to the ruling BJP by not acting on hate speech posts by its leaders. Similarly, last year, a controversy erupted when Anurag Thakur, the then chairperson of the parliamentary panel on IT, summoned Twitter and Facebook over allegations that the platforms were trying to curb free speech of individuals subscribing to non-Left ideology.
As a political slugfest continues over the WSJ article, BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya told ET last week that in the run-up to the 2019 general elections, Facebook had unilaterally struck off over 700 pages without assigning “any reason”.
“This debate around hate speech is skewed because what constitutes hate speech or otherwise will be determined by India’s rules and regulations and constitutional frameworks, not by community standards of a particular social media platform. It also needs to apply uniformly,” Malviya had said.
Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order diluting the immunity enjoyed by social media companies after Twitter started flagging his tweets with a fact check warning.
However, Indian officials said they are aware that taking away content moderation powers from social media companies will not be easy as these platforms also remove content pertaining to pornography and terrorism, which can create havoc if left unattended. “The platforms will then not do their due diligence when it comes to such content and that will be a problem. Also, it will become a challenge to regulate venomous content from across the borders. So, this is a complicated issue,” an official said.
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Callaway High School student named to Georgia Scholars list
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, April 13, 2016
LaGRANGE — Last week, one Troup County student was called into the counselor’s office for a good reason — to find out she was named to the Georgia Department of Education’s list of Georgia Scholars.
Jisu Lee, a senior at Callaway High School, was surprised to find out she made the prestigious listing.
“I filled out the application a few months ago and didn’t hear anything back. I thought I didn’t make it,” Lee said through a wide smile. “Then my counselor … called me in the office and I thought I had done something wrong, but then she told me I made the list and I was so happy.”
Lee and her family moved to Troup County from Korea when she was in middle school.
“I didn’t know any English, I only knew Korean. I used a lot of body language and my friends and teachers helped me out while I learned English,” she said. “My family was very excited for me to have this opportunity. They think it is amazing.”
A total of 151 graduating seniors from across Georgia received this recognition. Through the Georgia Scholar program, the GaDOE identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. The program is coordinated through the GaDOE’s Excellence Recognition Office and local coordinators in each public and private school system throughout the state.
When Lee walks across the graduation stage and receives her diploma, she will have a special seal notating the recognition. As a Georgia Scholar, students must have carried an exemplary course load during their high school career and performed excellently in all courses.
They must also successfully participate in interscholastic events at their schools and in the community. In addition, they must have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.
As president of the Key Club at school, Lee said a community service project inspired her to major in biochemistry when she attends University of Georgia.
“I was president of Key Club and one of our projects was an immunization project. I saw so many kids and parents who couldn’t afford the shots and it touched my heart,” she said. “It really inspired me to major in biochemistry and become a pharmacist. After graduation from college, I plan to work for Doctors Without Borders. It’s a national organization that can help people across the world who lack health insurance.”


We Drive Blood Shed Motors' Record-Setting EV 'Stang
Translogic heads to Austin, TX for a chance to drive the all-electric Zombie 222, a 1968 Ford Mustang converted by Mitch Medford and his team at Blood Shed Motors. The Zombie 222 has classic looks, but modern performance with over 800 horsepower and 1,800 ft-lbs of torque, making it the fastest electric car we've ever driven on Translogic.
Hennessey has kept tweaking the Mustang to create the 774-horsepower HPE750. The supercharged pony car recently hit a GPS-verified 207.9 miles per hour at the Continental Tire Proving Grounds in Texas, and it was all captured on video.
The Mercury Cougar might not be the most popular model in the pony car world, but owner Mike Brown thinks they still deserve some respect. He owns 10 of them and has a garage full of spare parts for his collection.
The 2016 Ford Mustang is being teased again, this time with a short video. And what you're looking at here is a nod back to Mustangs of the 1960s. Ford is bringing back a hood with turn signals in the vents.
To celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day and teach children about engineering, workers at Ford built the world's largest Hot Wheels track loop at the company's Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn.
Before Ken Block got behind the wheel of the Hoonicorn in Gymkhana 7 for his automotive stunts, the custom-built machine needed a trial by fire. So without most of the body, Block got behind the wheel early to really see what the car was capable of.
MotorWeek is looking back on one of Ford's early forays into turbocharging with a review of the 1987 Ford Thunderbird TurboCoupe. For an interesting point of comparison, it takes a ride in the 1987 Ford Mustang GT too.
John Hennessey took his personal 2015 HPE700 Supercharged Ford Mustang to the Continental Tire Proving Grounds in Texas to see just how fast the muscle car would go. It managed 195.4 miles per hour when it hit the limiter going down the straight.


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Despite the growing success of kratom in the US, the plant remains federally unregulated. Kratom vendors operating in the U.S. who have not implemented the KCPA (Kratom Consumer Protection Act) are not required to comply with any product regulatory controls or any specific quality control requirements.
That being said, kratom does come within the mandate of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—an agency that has expressed concern over the heavy metal and bacterial toxicity of some kratom. Although the FDA has focused extensively on an FDA ban on kratom, and several bacteria-contaminated kratom products have been recalled in the past, heavy metal toxicity also presents a real risk to consumer safety.
Ingestion of bacteria such as salmonella can cause severe digestive problems as pathogens penetrate the digestive system. Unlike salmonella and other bacteria, however, heavy metals grow gradually in the body over time, where they can linger for weeks, if not years, in bones, hair, and tissues. Consequently, an excess concentration of heavy metals can undermine human health rapidly even before signs are visible.
Last year the FDA conducted a series of kratom studies to assess the threat of kratom heavy metal toxicity. While polarizing, their findings — which have been published online — have significant consequences for the kratom industry and its consumer safety.
The FDA Kratom Test Report
The US FDA released its review of thirty different kratom products from a number of US-based kratom suppliers on April 3rd, 2019. Many of these products, according to the FDA, contained “significant levels of lead and nickel at concentrations exceeding safe exposure” with the average product having 5425ng (nanograms) of nickel and 613ng of lead per gram.
Considering the kratom heavy metal toxicity of these drugs, the FDA reported that “heavy kratom users may be exposed to levels of lead and nickel many times greater than safe daily exposure.” Because both lead and nickel are toxic to humans and ingestion does not provide any biological purpose, the FDA also indicated that the negative effects of exposure may include “nervous system or kidney damage, anaemia, high blood pressure or increased cancer risks.
The FDA is no newcomer to the ill effects of heavy metals present in kratom; it checks thousands of products from food and health supplements and cosmetics every year.
Currently, the FDA classifies lead as a Class 1 impurity, indicating it has a high level of toxicity and “has limited or no use in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.” If ingested in higher than normal concentrations, lead can cause neurological, hormonal, cardiovascular and immune damage. For infants, who are particularly sensitive to intake and processing, the metal can also induce developmental delays and cognitive deficits.
Nickel, the second kratom heavy metal contained in the checked samples, is also listed by the FDA as a Class 2A impurity, meaning it is significant, but not as lead. Nickel is known to be toxic to humans at large doses, and overexposure has been associated with increased risk of lung cancer. The precise hazard of nickel is however less well-established than that of lead.
Why can Heavy Metals Be Found In Kratom?
While at first glance the FDA’s kratom test may be disturbing, there is more to the picture than what is immediately evident.
For instance, in hundreds of plants including kratom, nickel and lead-the kratom heavy metals listed by the FDA-are found naturally. Lead accumulates over time in soil where it is able to remain present for generations. Plants can then absorb lead through the soil and transfer it via bioaccumulation through the food chain. On the other hand, nickel is commonly found in food and water, and is important for many plants, unlike lead.
We are regularly exposed to lead and nickel in differing concentrations throughout our lives. While some use of lead and nickel is natural, all heavy metals are threats to the ecosystem and hazards at higher than normal concentrations. Protecting yourself from these kratom heavy metals thus has more to do with limiting exposure rather than abstinence entirely.
The FDA recognizes the need to protect consumers from heavy metals, and has set reasonable standards for their use in water, cosmetics, and many other products. The FDA describes the permissible daily exposure for lead as 5mcg (micrograms) and 220mcg for nickel in their recommendations for pharmaceutical products. Nevertheless, many of the toxicity levels of the kratom products examined fell well below certain guidelines, with certain products containing as little as 0.5mcg lead and 1.57mcg nickel.
Another possibility for the presence of lead and nickel in kratom products has to do with the conditions they are manufactured in. While kratom is not a pharmaceutical, kratom products are often manufactured and processed in pharmaceutical-like conditions where impurities like lead and nickel can contaminate the manufacturing equipment. As a result, soil-borne amounts of kratom heavy metals such as lead and nickel may increase as these goods move through polluted production equipment and closing systems for containers.
Heavy Metals In Other Products and General Exposure
While the FDA kratom report has drawn attention to high levels of nickel and lead in different kratom products, the same heavy metals are found in both lower and higher quantities in thousands of products used by Americans every day.
One study found that vegetables and fruits were the highest sources of dietary lead among all food groups eaten by the American participants being studied. It was calculated that the participants ingested up to 20mcg of lead from fruit and ~25mcg from vegetables a day. Although the study was published in 1975, the authors noted that “the levels in foods of these elements do not differ significantly from year to year.”
Event for products targeted at the most susceptible consumer, children, the same heavy metals have been identified repeatedly as well. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to the detrimental effects of lead and other heavy metals because of their smaller, growing bodies which can accumulate heavy metal at higher rates than adults.
A 2018 study found detectable amounts of at least one heavy metal including cadmium, inorganic arsenic, and lead in a variety of brands such as Earth’s Best and Gerber for baby foods. For fifteen of the foods tested the heavy metal content was high enough to pose a health risk to children who consumed as little as one portion daily. The consequences of excessive heavy metal intake for infants and children include irreversibly compromised cognitive function, behavioral problems and lifelong health conditions such as asthma, autism and ADHD.
The FDA finding of kratom heavy metals aren’t exclusive to kratom or kratom products. Consumption of heavy metals is a common health concern that affects a huge number of consumer goods.
What Does This Mean For The Future?
The identification of lead and nickel in the FDA’s report on kratom testing has troubled many users of kratom. But, whether deliberately or not, the test results of the FDA have underlined the need to increase quality assurance expectations for kratom products
Fortunately, the American kratom industry has taken several steps towards enhancing product quality and reducing customer risk since the FDA initially published its test results in April 2019.
More American kratom vendors have been vigorously checking their products for kratom heavy metals since the start of 2019, and making their lab results available in many cases. Some vendors also test their kratom in lots and digitally store their test data to make sure every gram and item is tested and logged before shipping out.
Customers have also taken a serious interest in the transparency of kratom products The findings of the FDA’s kratom report have highlighted the potential health risks of untested kratom to many consumers who had previously been unaware of the prevalence of toxicity of the substance. Today Americans are more likely to buy kratom from reputable kratom vendors who routinely perform laboratory testing and import their goods from reliable sources.
American law has also shaped around the risks of kratom heavy metals and the push for greater transparency. The American Kratom Association, a non-profit kratom advocacy organization, launched the Kratom Consumer Protection Act in early 2019, a law designed to improve transparency for kratom vendors through more strict product quality and standards for labeling. KCPA versions have been adopted in a number of states, with 21 more targeted for legislation in 2020.
While there has been some confusion caused by the FDA’s kratom test report, their kratom heavy metal test results have also provided support for positive change within the American kratom industry. With a new focus on distributor openness and product safety, it seems America’s kratom customers are in better hands than ever before.


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Pollo a La Crema is a Mexican dish. It is prepared with olive oil, chicken breast, onion, chicken, mushroom, cream. The texture is very creamy and soft.
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Camarones a la crema is a Mexican dish prepared with shrimp, butter, garlic, olive oil, cream, chicken bouillon, water salt.


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The Social Value Leadership Group (SVLG) recently hosted the very first SVLG Social Value Awards.
The awards recognised supply-chain partners who ‘do social value right’; partners who have demonstrated a commitment to social value and delivered meaningful projects, resources and opportunities for the benefit of local communities.
And the winners are:
Best Social Value Collaboration
This award is for supply chain partners who have worked together to deliver a project with significant social value outcomes that have made a real difference.
|Winner||First runner up||Second runners up (joint)|
|HMS and Torus Foundation
Employment & Skills/Information, Advice and Guidance service
|Energy Crisis Support
IDEAL Boilers & Wrekin Housing Group
|Getting to Know You (GTKU) project
AD Construction/Amber Construction/Chas Berger/ United Living/K&T Heating & Southern Housing
|Christmas Voucher Programme
Ian Williams/Paynes/Just Ask/Cleanscapes/City Plumbing and the Hyde Group
As part of the Ferrersfield development in Knowsley agreement (comprising of 131 new build properties), HMS was required to demonstrate social commitments to the local area.
Collaborating with Torus Foundation, HMS has helped to support the local area through IAG (information, advice and guidance), training and education. Through this unique partnership, HMS has developed a strategy to ensure that through social value it has provided opportunities for local people to enhance their skills and obtain employment.
Beth Pilgrim, Co-Founder, Supply Change said: “We chose this collaboration because it demonstrated real partnership working between HMS, Torus, the local authority and the community centre. The collaboration demonstrated a real drive to achieve tangible social value outcomes that went above and beyond initial targets. Impressive outcomes included improving on the local employment target by over 400%.”
Best Social Value Project
This award recognises supply chain partners who have delivered projects with a significant social, economic or environmental benefit in the community.
|Winners (joint)||First runner up||Second runner up|
|Construction of St Mark’s Church of England School and outreach programme
Morgan Sindall Construction (nominated by Southampton City Council)
|Safe at Home
Equans (Clarion Housing Group)
|Harris Academy Food Pantry
Ian Williams (the Hyde Group)
|Cook for Good – community kitchen and cookery school (nominated by Peabody)|
The Construction of St Mark’s Church of England School and outreach programme project:
St Mark’s Church of England School is a game changer for the Southampton community. Morgan Sindall Construction (MSC) worked collaboratively with Southampton City Council (SCC) to deliver a brand new 900 place all-through school (combining primary and secondary)- enabling families to save the long bus rides, by sending their children to a state-of-the-art establishment, right on their doorstep.
In addition to engaging with local students and creating job/apprenticeship opportunities, the team supported local initiatives including revamping external learning areas for Bitterne CE Primary and Redbridge schools, as well as sponsoring a local youth football team and Southampton’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid.
The Cook for Good project:
Cook for Good, on Peabody’s Priory Green Estate, King’s Cross, aims to use cooking and food to support local communities, which also helps to tackle issues such as social isolation, food poverty, and community disconnection. Cook for Good has set up a community kitchen, cookery school, and surplus food pantry. These facilities are made available to local residents, providing them with opportunities to learn new skills, access affordable food, and build connections with others in their community.
Peabody’s partnership with Cook for Good has helped develop and scale their organisation rapidly, with zero-rent and subsidised utility bills, as well as a secure tenancy of 10 years.
Dan Ebanks – Founder, Social Value Exchange, said about the joint winners: “Morgan Sindall were hard to beat: 82% of the £35m spend going through the local supply chain and SMEs. And the project wasn't just about the numbers. The team had an eye on its legacy impact with its educational partnership pledge. Congratulations Morgan Sindall and Southampton City Council.
“Cook for Good focused on some really important outcomes linked to food poverty. It’s a great example of collaborative working - from the re-use of idle space in the heart of Peabody's Kings Cross estate, to the support sourced from local corporates, including Facebook and Argent. Great work.”
Social Value Champion Supplier 2023 (the Excellence Award)
Recognising a supply chain partner who has delivered continuous social value - exceeding their social value obligations.
|Winners (joint)||First runner up||Second runners up (joint)|
VINCI Facilities (nominated by Peabody)
|HG Construction (nominated by Southern Housing)||Deacon Design (nominated by Eastleigh Borough Council)|
|Colours Decorating Limited (nominated by Southern Housing)||Countryside Partnerships (nominated by Fusion 21)|
The VINCI Facilities projects:
VINCI Facilities have supported Peabody’s community programmes for 9 years, helping to tackle issues ranging from child literacy to financial exclusion and mental wellbeing.
They have supported Peabody Community Foundation with contributions for an early years literacy programme, ‘Reading from the Start’, projects including the social prescribing programme ‘Positive Steps Thamesmead’ and early years transition to school programme ‘Ready for School’ in Waltham Forest. VINCI have also contributed to projects such as Peabody’s pan London Annual Toy and Food Hamper appeal ‘Peabody Elves’ and the Mason Mile Programme in Thamesmead.
The Colours Decorating Limited projects:
Colours have two contracts with Southern Housing and they’re overachieving their social value outputs across both. Achievements include renovating eight Southern Housing community spaces and recruiting eight roles via South Housing Employment Support Team:
They have also provided materials to build a graffiti wall at Bexhill Skate Park, and provided paint for mentoring artists, provided practical support, career advice and mentoring, and provided one work trial for an unemployed young person.
By the time this contract ends in August, they will have recruited another five roles, delivered four career talks and renovated one more community space.
Lynsey Sweeney – Managing Director, Communities That Work said: “VINCI Facilities- just an excellent project! Really clear outcomes, great focus on the voice of the customer, an accomplished social value project. The scale and range of social value was impressive, and the long term commitment really shone through. Evidence galore of social impact: well done!
“Colours Decorating demonstrated a really impressive partnership; showing that a smaller supplier can work brilliantly with a big housing association to great social value effect. Colours Decorating clearly exceeded their targets, understanding that minimum contract targets are the starting point, not the end point, of social value goals.”

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I’ve known ” Paul Brown ” for a couple of years now, actually we used to host countless games of beer pong before he could even legally smoke (damn that sounds horrible after re-reading lol). We always knew he could rap somethin’ serious, and scattered across the years were a couple of dope songs that I heard from this New Jersey native….but this is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. NOBODY SPECIAL is his latest compilation of hip-hop music and by far does it exceed my expectations. If you respect the raw honesty & creativity of young hip-hop acts like Joey Bada$$ or even Grande Marshall, then this is for YOU. Download HERE.
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"Could We Start Again, Please?" is a song from the musical Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar was created in 1969 as a concept album,
the lyrics by Tim Rice, the music, Andrew Lloyd Webber.
The staged production of Jesus Christ Superstar debuted on Broadway in 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre.
Yvonne Elliman played Mary Magdalene,
who sings the song "Could We Start Again, Please?".
She also played Mary in the 1973 film version.
When the show opened in the West End in 1972, Claire Moore played Mary.
The song is one of the last in the show, after Christ has been
arrested, and it expresses the confusion and sorrow of His "failed" mission.
The Song is structured as follows:
A, B, C, A, C, conclusion.
A and B are the first two verses,
C is a transition, and then A and C are both repeated.
The conclusion is the repeating of the line “Could we start again, please?..”
The first two lines in C are different melodies, but then on the third line, C returns to the notes that sung in the first two verses.
The first two verses (A, B) have the same melody and are sung legato and at mezzo forte.
Then, at C, a different melody is sung on the first line,
but on the second line of the verse, the melody returns to the original.
There is a slight crescendo to forte the first time C is sung,
and then a larger one the second time it is sung to fortissimo.
After C is sung the second time and the song closes,
the dynamics return to mezzo forte,
and then decrescendos until it is pianissimo
at the conclusion of the song.
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SCOTTBURGH, SOUTH AFRICA — A scuba diver is amazingly still around after he had a bit of an accident involving a spear gun bolt and his dome.
According to the South Coast Herald, South African pastor Connie Hallowell was in the water collecting fishing sinkers near Scottburgh Beach on August 31.
Hallowell brought his spear gun and put it down on the ocean floor next to him.
Talking to East Coast Radio, the 48-year-old said a big wave came and surprised him and it knocked the gun against some reef causing the two-meter long spear to discharge into his face.
As far as lucky shots go, this was definitely one in a million, as the spear somehow managed to miss Hallowell's eyes and brain.
He was able to crawl back onto the beach where locals brought an angle grinder to help shorten the spear.
Hallowell was first airlifted to one hospital before being transferred to another hospital in Pietermaritzburg where the bolt was finally removed.
The guy must secretly be Iron Man because he's already out of the hospital giving interviews.
He told the Sunday Tribune that he has no plans to quit spearfishing and is already planning his next trip.


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NFU Mutual helps grow tire safety message
ERJ staff report (TP)
Colchester, UK – NFU Mutual, the UK's leading rural insurer, is the latest organisation to join the tire safety campaign group TyreSafe.
As a member, the insurer will have access to the very latest campaign materials available from TyreSafe, helping it to educate its own customers and staff about the importance of correct, regular tire maintenance.
NFU mutual is the second insurer to join the organisation, which now boasts some 70 members from a diverse range of sectors including tire manufacturers and retailers, car manufacturers, emergency services, local councils, fleet operators and many others.
Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe, said: "We're incredibly pleased to welcome NFU Mutual into the TyreSafe family especially given its expertise in risk assessment and its connection with rural communities. We are confident that this added dimension will help us to keep even more drivers safe on our roads."
Prior to becoming a TyreSafe member, NFU Mutual was already incredibly supportive of the organisation's work, carrying out a number of education based initiatives with its customers including a series of safety seminars in partnership with another TyreSafe member, the British Horse Society. These seminars were recently awarded a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to improving road safety.
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Black Eyewear is a brand of designer glasses & sunglasses based on original vintage designs from the 40s, 50 & 60s. This frame can be fitted with prescription lenses.


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The MOSES development team is pleased to announce the release of MOSES CONNECT Edition V12 Update 3 (12.
03.00.104). This release includes improvements to the interoperability macros available with the OpenWindPower licenses, automatic combination of results databases after batch and grid runs in the MOSES Executive, and inclusion of user defined results tables with &BUILDG.
– Improvements to the interoperability macros available with the OpenWindPower licenses.
– Automatic combination of results databases after batch and grid runs in the MOSES Executive.
– Inclusion of user defined results tables with &BUILDG in the MOSES SQLite results database.
– Improvements to the Common Solution File export from MOSES including the addition of stiffeners and joint loads, among others.
– Simplified tsh bonding in Modeler. It is now possible to select which tshes should be used to generate intersection lines with other tshes.
– Improvements to the “Approximate Surface to Markers” in Modeler so that it can be used with a selection of 3 or 4 Markers. A tsh can also be added using a similar method. optimized using MOSES integrated simulation software. Apply industry best practices for installation and design sequences, and explore design alternatives with the efficiency and flexibility of a unified modeling environment. Simulate complete system response with advanced, integrated solvers for hydrostatic, hydrodynamic, mooring, and structural behavior. Avoid rework and project delays by collaborating with structural teams using integration with SACS.
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PM’s praise for Sir Branford
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has described Sir Branford Taitt as the man responsible for maintaining the highest standards of parliamentary behaviour in Barbados, as well as revolutionizing this country’s important health sector in a stellar tenure of public life.
The comments were made in the House of Assembly today, as tributes flowed from both Government and Opposition benches for the former minister and President of the Senate, who was laid to rest last Saturday.
Stuart described Sir Branford as one who possessed a “vigour and determination” fully suited for service to the people, which many strived to attain, but never reached.
The Prime Minister also commended Sir Branford for restructuring and modernizing the administrative processes of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), after being hand-picked by Father of Independence, Errol Walton Barrow.
According to Stuart, it was no small feat that Barrow had chosen a young Sir Branford, 27 at the time, to be Barbados’ consul general to New York.
“He [Taitt] signalled early that he had a special contribution to make to public life and the public affairs of Barbados,” the Prime Minister told MPs.
Stuart added that on his return to Barbados after an exemplary career in New York, Sir Branford then singled himself out for more accolades, as Minister of Trade, Industry and Commerce.
But the Prime Minister left the most glowing tribute to Sir Branford for his time spent as Minister of Health between 1986 and 1994.
More tributes will be carried in tomorrow’s MIDWEEK NATION


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Should Democratic nominee Joe Biden win the presidential election next week, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wants to play a major role in the U.S. economy in a potential Biden administration, a new report suggests.
Politico, citing “three Democratic officials who have spoken” with Warren’s “inner circle,” reports that the Massachusetts senator and third-place Democratic presidential candidate has her eyes set on the role of treasury secretary, and plans to advocate for herself starting next week, should the Democrats take control of the White House.
“She wants it,” two of the officials told the news agency of Warren’s ambitions.
As Politico notes, the treasury secretary in the next president’s administration, whether it be Trump’s or Biden’s, “will be tasked with steering the U.S. economy out of a deep recession, even as the country continues to struggle with the coronavirus pandemic.” (On Thursday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that GDP went up 33.1% for the third quarter, making it the best quarter in U.S. history, after the country experienced the worst quarter in U.S. history).
Under President Donald Trump, Steven Mnuchin has taken on a prominent role in the coronavirus economic response, serving as a negotiator for the administration’s relief proposals alongside White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. Both Mnuchin and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) have been engaged in on-and-off — and thus far, unsuccessful — coronavirus package talks since the summer.
But with no coronavirus relief package expected ahead of the election, and the probability of a package passing after the election uncertain, Warren could end up taking on a similar role as Mnuchin if Biden ultimately wins the presidential election.
A spokesperson for Warren provided the news agency with the following comment: “It’s 5 days out, we’re focused on the election and encourage everyone else to be as well.”
Among the hallmarks of Warren’s failed presidential campaign were her economic plans, such as her “two-cent” plan, which called for wide-scale wealth confiscation for people with a net worth greater than $50 million.
The plan also called for a 6% tax on every dollar of net worth over a billion dollars, including assets not easily sellable and, as such, potentially not easily payable either.
“Suppose a 40-year-old entrepreneur has a net worth of $525 million, the midpoint of Ms. Warren’s 2% wealth-tax bracket,” outlined a Wall Street Journal op-ed explaining the plan. “If his net worth otherwise didn’t change, an annual wealth tax of ‘just’ 2% would confiscate an amount equal to more than 50% of this value over the rest of a normal lifespan. After death, he would also pay a 40% tax on whatever remained above an $11 million exemption. Ms. Warren’s ‘just 2 cents’ combined with the death tax would add up to about 70% of the value of those assets.”
According to Politico, a “fourth Democratic source who spoke with former Warren staffers” said the Massachusetts senator plans to stay put if she doesn’t receive the role, and instead try to snag a spot on the Senate Finance Committee.
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the runner-up in the Democratic primary, is said to be interested in a separate administration position involving labor laws.


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Orealla–Siparuta residents call for removal of toshao
Residents of the Upper Corentyne riverine community of Orealla/Siparuta on Thursday called for the removal of the toshao, Carl Peneux, who is accused of a number of corrupt and discriminatory practices.
In addition, the residents have accused the official of not working in the best interest of the two Amerindian communities.
In the first step of removing Peneux, the residents have dispatched a signed petition to Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai. However, to reinforce their position, some of the villagers staged a peaceful picketing exercise.
The villagers have listed several reasons that warrant the removal of the toshao. These include inaccurate financial records, and failure to meet with residents to apprise them of decisions taken on behalf of the communities.
Guyana Times was told that the last community meeting was held in February 2020, and had to come to an abrupt end after the records produced by the captain were found to be inaccurate. The toshao has since refused to hold a community meeting, and blames the pandemic for not doing so. As a result, several residents had penned a letter to the toshao, requesting a meeting with him, but he had refused their request.
Not satisfied with the response, the villagers met with Minister Sukhai, who later dispatched a letter to Peneux advising him to meet with five concerned residents, heads of departments and religious leaders. That meeting never materialised, and he was accused of being disrespectful for not carrying out the orders of the minister.
As such, a motion of no confidence was moved against him, and the petition was sent to minister.
The residents accuse him of making his own rules and imposing sanctions. Further, he decides who travels in and out of the villages, even in case of medical emergencies.
Meanwhile, over 200 residents signed the petition asking for the subject minister to intervene.
The toshao’s term in office comes to an end in May, 2021, but the residents are holding out that they have no confidence in him.
One villager, Percy Peneux, explained that one of the major concerns for them is the construction of a road that would link the two Amerindian communities.
“We brought this matter to the attention of the toshao from the time that we detected the faults. I personally would have made mention on several occasions to different councillors from Orealla and from Siparuta.”
Some $123 million was budgeted for the construction of the road.
Peneux said the road is in a deplorable state, thus making it impossible for persons and vehicles to traverse.
The $123M budgeted for the road does not include any money for the material, since the loam comes from the savannah right where the road is being constructed.
The APNU/AFC Government had made an agreement with Orealla and Siparuta village councils to compensate them for the loam. Villagers are now suspicious over a new agreement between the village and the contractor, since most of the revenue earned by the villages come from the sand which is being sold. This, Peneux added, has is riddled with discrepancies.
“Now they have barges that they go to take the sand. We would have done some investigations into the amount that they would carry per load, and when we would have done some calculations mathematically, will you realise that the volume of sand that they carry is approximately two times more than the amount that they pay for,” the villager added.
In the Amerindian Act of 2006, it is stated that the toshao should adequately represent the community, providing advice and directions.
The toshaos are also expected under law to provide good governance in their respective communities. The actions of the toshao, residents state, are clearly not in the best interest of the people.


Philadelphia, PA – Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE:TMO) today introduced Retriever version 3.0, a web-based data extraction and presentation solution that enables secure access to laboratory data, no matter the originating data system. Retriever extracts aggregates and transforms data into “laboratory information with a business context,” so that the data can be used to make rapid, informed business decisions.
“The market is ripe for a solution like Retriever,” said Dave Champagne, vice president and general manager of Thermo’s Informatics business. “Multiple systems resulting from mergers and acquisitions, partial migrations that leave data in legacy systems, and the growing need for non-users to be able to access laboratory data – all these challenges and business pains can be immediately alleviated with Retriever.”
Often captured in individual systems within an enterprise, the volumes of laboratory data that drive product quality and process efficiencies are difficult to gather in a single solution for business use. Retriever users – from laboratory managers and executives to customers – do not require access to the original system from which the data is extracted. Instead, Retriever delivers the information via a single, intuitive user interface.
In version 3.0, reports, which can include textual, graphical and tabular data, are configured using the new Thermo Report Designer. This application was designed to allow laboratory-centric functionality to be delivered through the report-writer, reducing the pain of report development associated with generic report-writing tools.
“We are using Retriever v2.1 and are beginning to realize significant benefits in data sharing throughout the organization,” said Brad Huddleston, LIMS Administrator at Schwarz Pharma Manufacturing, Inc. “The introduction of the Thermo Report Designer with version 3.0 will enable Thermo to deliver the functionality we require for our lab reporting directly in the report-writing application. With our current generic report-writing application, we have to program the logic ourselves and be experts in the software.”
Retriever enables information from laboratory information management systems (LIMS), as well as database applications such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Process Information Management Systems (PIMS), and Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), to be shared across the organization and externally with approved users, securely and rapidly. Precise control over which reports and data views are available to which users is maintained by the Retriever security system. In addition, the data, because it is reported directly from the source database, is displayed in real-time.


On June 27 – June 30, 2023, the Czech Optical Cluster, together with the HiLASE Center of the Institute of Physics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the Institute of Instrumentation of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, participated in the Laser World of Photonics exhibition in Munich, Germany, which is the world’s leading trade fair for components, systems and applications in the field of photonics.
The Czech footprint at this world-famous event was large, and other members of ours also presented themselves at their exhibitions, such as Meopta – optika s.r.o., Crytur, asphericon s.r.o. or TOPTEC Research Center for Special Optics and Optoelectronic Systems. We also mediated to our members NETWORK GROUP, s.r.o., LaserTherm spol. s.r.o. and Narran s.r.o. obtaining NOVUMM KET support implemented by the CzechTrade agency, which provides support in the form of a preferential service for the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in foreign exhibitions and fairs with a focus on the field of key technologies.
This year’s Laser World of Photonics welcomed more than 1,300 exhibitors and around 40,000 visitors. And you can read about this year’s exhibition in the press release: Press release
The background of our stand was an excellent opportunity to meet our partners and present our activities.
The Laser challenge and cooperation workshop, organized by the Czech Optical Cluster with the aim of supporting international cooperation, was part of the fair’s program. From the foreign clusters, we had the opportunity to get to know the Lithuanian cluster LITEK, Photonics Austria, Photonics Finland or the Polish Technological Platform on Photonics. We also presented the expected technological trends for laser technologies and applications, which were interestingly prepared by Martina Řeháková from the HiLase Center.
From the representatives of the Czech optical cluster, the Institute of Instrumentation Technology of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, the Institute of Photonics and Electronics of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Network Group s.r.o., LaserTherm, asphericon s.r.o., Research Center for Special Optics and Optoelectronic Systems TOPTEC also presented their activities and possibilities.
The Laser World of Photonics trade fair has been taking place since 1973 and combines the latest topics in research, technology and applications in the field of lasers and photonics. In addition, it also deals with other important industries such as materials processing, measurement, testing and monitoring, optical data transmission and lasers in medicine.
Presentations from the workshop can be found here: Presentations


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Electricity imports have damaged the energy industry.
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Donbasenergo involved EY.
A number of reasons led to a shortage of floating funds of the company.
This is 8.57% higher than over 20 days of February.
Wind has become a major producer of electricity among renewable energy sources.
Ukrainians buy more gasoline and liquefied gas compared to last January.
Thermal coal production decreased by 9.4% in 2019 in Ukraine.
The State Statistics Service recorded an increase in LPG consumption by 24.7%.in November.


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Vintage Boombox take some of your favourite songs from the '80s to Today, strip them down to Double Bass, Piano, Drums and Powerhouse Vocals and then we add a dash of Latin, Jazz, Blues and Soul.
Our unique arrangements and boutique look is never boring! Featuring members of The Late Late Show Houseband & the Commitments Touring Band - We are perfect for your drinks reception. We can also supply wedding ceremony music and rock your main reception and DJ until the wee hours too.
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ChiltonLibrary.com contains information for most of the popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus some coverage of specialty models. Just select a year, a make, and a model, and you can find valuable repair tips, diagrams, etc. to help make the car repair job that much easier. This database is accessible from all the library computers. Canton residents can log in from home with their Canton Public Library card number.
In addition to Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest, the library has another database that historians and genealogists may find helpful with their research. Mel Michigana, which has over 50,000 digitized items including photos, books, atlases, scrapbooks and oral histories, is just waiting to be discovered. This database was the result of the collaborated efforts
ReferenceUSA database contains 14 million U.S. businesses. You can search them by name, industry, SIC code, yellow page headings, geographic locations and more. Job seekers can research companies, industries, find contact names and addresses. The Residential database lists over 100 million US residents. It's an ideal tool to conduct market research, and locate friends and relatives.
Learn about the decades in a fun way by using our database Pop Culture Universe. Each decade, from the 1920s to the 2000s, is populated with facts about the arts, culture, fasion, movies, food and drink, literature, music, politics, TV and radio of the time period. A must-stop for any school "decades research" assignment! An excellent source for a glimpse of Americana!
In our current economy, it is crucial to make informed investment decisions. CPL has the online tools to help you keep track of your nest egg. Two premier investment services, ValueLine and MorningStar, offer analyst's reports, performance, and overall ranking of stocks and mutual funds. You can access this information at the library. CPL cardholders can also access from home.
Facts.com database has lots of humorous cartoons that reflect the situation in this country. Here is one from 2003 that depicts the burgeoning corporate profits in stark contrast to a family's income or wages! Some of this may ring true today.


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The Winnipeg Goldeyes finished the 2019 season on a high note, beating the Sioux Falls Canaries 9-5 at Shaw Park on Monday afternoon.
The Goldeyes jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back. Willy Garcia singled home Reggie Abercrombie with the game’s first run. It was Abercrombie’s 371st run as a Goldeye, setting a franchise record. Dominic Ficociello drove in a run with a fielder’s choice, while Jonathan Moroney added a two-out, RBI double.
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Wes Darvill and Abercrombie each drove in a run in the second before the Canaries finally got on the board in the fourth on a Michael Hart double.
Winnipeg answered in the bottom half with three more runs. Abercrombie lifted a sacrifice fly, while Willy Garcia and Ficociello chipped in RBI singles.
Jordan Ebert pulled the Canaries within 8-2 with an RBI single in the top of the fifth.
Kyle Martin re-extended the lead to 9-2 with a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth.

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A music publishing, licensing and production company with offices on the East and West coast is seeking new composers and musicians to help grow their very high production value catalog of songs, "non-lyrical" songs, and instrumentals specifically created for national and regional broadcast ads. Their credits include Google, Facebook, Tommy Hilfiger, Nestea, Tyson, Nike, Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway and more.
Immediately seeking music specifically targeted for apparel/beverage ads. Seeking synth pop instrumentals or non-lyrical instrumental cues.
Descriptive Terms: Anthemic, confident, empowering, energetic, exciting, fresh, fun, inspiring, optimistic, positive, pumped, relevant, youthful.
Chvrches: The Mother We Share
Bleachers: Don't Take The Money
-Do not think stock music, be creative and push the boundaries
-Be inspired by the reference tracks
-Don't rely solely upon loops, be creative in your programming and take chances
-Have great energy
-Tracks should not be too dark, be positive
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Abdullahi: Port Concession is Huge Success (Nigeria)
The Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Malam Habib Abdullahi has applauded the contribution of the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) while stating that the port concession is a huge success.
The Managing Director gave this commendation when the Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE), Mr. Benjamin Dikki, paid him a courtesy call in his office at the NPA headquarters in Marina.
Malam Habib stated that while the port concession has brought about efficiency in the port, it has also curbed excess beaurecracy and provided the opportunity the Nigerian Ports to improve its assets and facilities.
He explained that as a result of the concession, the depths of our channels have been deepened, and port operations have greatly improved.
In addition the MD said, more employment opportunities have been created by the terminal operators. He invited the Director General of BPE to visit the ports in order to appreciate the level of development done.
Earlier, in his statement, the Director General of BPE had commended the commitment of the NPA towards monitoring of the concession programme in a bid to ensuring that its objectives are met.
He affirmed that as a technical regulator, NPA had done well while appreciating the efforts of the authority in also carrying out commercial regulation even though the legal backing to enforce rules has not been put in place.
He explained that as soon as the Ports and Harbours bill is put in place, the economic regulator will play its role. He emphasized the need for NPA and BPE to continue to collaborate on the technicalities, in order to proffer solutions to issues that arise from time to time.
Present at the meeting were the Executive Directive Finance and Administration, NPA, Mr. Olumide Oduntan, and Mr. Buhari Shamaki, Special Assistant to the Managing Director, while the BPE had Director, Post Privatisation Monitoring. Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim and the Project Manager Marine Transport, Audu Uba Mohammed.
Press Release, November 18, 2013


Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Information
Under Wis. Stat. ch. 154, an attending health care professional as defined in Wis. Stat. § 154.01(3) may issue a do-not-resuscitate order for a "qualified patient" as defined in Wis. Stat. § 154.17(4).
As defined in Wis. Stat. § 154.17(2), a do-not-resuscitate order directs emergency medical technicians, first responders and emergency health care facilities personnel not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the person for whom the order is issued if that person suffers cardiac or respiratory arrest. The purpose of a do-not-resuscitate order is to ensure that medical care provided in the emergency department and out-of-hospital settings is consistent with the patient's desire and the attending physician's authorization.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) bracelets identify a person with a valid DNR order.
Before the patient receives a bracelet
- The attending health care professional must counsel the patient, the legal guardian, or the health care agent of an incapacitated patient.
- The counseling session should include:
- Written information about DNR procedures.
- Documents noting the qualifying medical condition that warrants the DNR order (these documents will be placed in the patient's file).
There are two types of DNR bracelets available to identify a person with a valid DNR order. Both have been used in Wisconsin since 1995 and require a completed Do Not Resuscitate form, F-44763 (PDF) to be completed by the attending health care professional.
The "Do Not Resuscitate" Inserts (F-44764) are available electronically.
The plastic ID bracelet
- This bracelet looks like a hospital identification band and is free.
- It should be obtained directly from the attending health care professional.
- The band contains an official insert including:
- The attending health care professional's signature.
- The attending health care professional's printed name.
- The attending health care professional's business telephone number.
- The preprinted logo of the State of Wisconsin.
Note: The Department of Health Services does not supply the plastic bracelets, and there is no selected vendor. Each facility can use any vendor the facility chooses.
The metal ID bracelet
- This bracelet is available from StickyJ® Medical ID (PDF) for a fee. Cost information can be found on the StickyJ ®Medical ID website.
- This bracelet is recommended by the State of Wisconsin as the vendor for the permanent-type metal bracelet (per Wis. Stat. ch. 154).
- The front displays:
- The internationally recognized symbol Staff of Aesculapius.
- The words "Wisconsin-Do-Not-Resuscitate-EMS."
- The back displays:
- The qualified patient's first and last names.
- Other health information if space is available.
Note: Bracelets purchased through Medic Alert prior to Wisconsin identifying a new recommended vendor, will continue to be recognized.
To revoke a DNR order
The patient, patient's guardian, or health care agent who signed the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form can revoke the order by removing, or asking someone to remove, the DNR bracelet. The attending health care professional must be notified as soon as possible.
For program information, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care by calling 608-266-1568 or email the EMS Program.


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Anambra Election: Nwoye restates commitment to improving citizens
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 18 governorship election in Anambra has pledged to deliver good governance to people of the state.
During a campaign rally at Township Hall, Awka, yesterday, Dr. Tony Nwoye said his administration would boost security, infrastructure and job creation, especially for the youths.
He told a large crowd of supporters including market men and women, captains of industry, students and top party officials: “My investment in security equipment will lead to a reduction in the rate of crime in the state to the barest. We will partner all the security agencies and equip them with modern facilities in crime fighting.”
He called on people of the state to cast their votes for the APC to achieve the Anambra of their dreams.
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Poker is a card game in which players try to get as many points as possible. This is done by betting chips into a pot, which can be won by matching the hand of another player.
There are several benefits to playing poker, both in the short-term and long-term. For instance, playing poker can help you develop critical thinking skills and increase your mental agility. It can also improve your emotional well-being, and it can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
The first step in learning how to play poker is to understand the basic rules. This includes understanding the different types of hands, how to place your bets and what the significance of certain positions is.
If you are new to the game of poker, it can be difficult to make sense of your hand’s strength compared with your opponent’s. This is especially true when you are trying to read the board.
But the good news is that you can learn to form hand ranges which will help you to make more informed decisions in almost any situation. This will allow you to maximize your winning opportunities and will give you a much deeper understanding of the game than you currently have.
It is a great idea to start forming hand ranges early on in your poker career, as this will dramatically improve your game and increase your chances of winning. Initially, it may seem like an overwhelming task to begin analyzing your opponents’ holdings, but with time and practice you will become able to do this effectively.
This will help you to avoid making mistakes that could cost you your entire bankroll. It will also help you to focus on improving your game, which will ensure that you will continue to win over the long run.
You will be able to better analyze your opponents’ hands if you pay attention to how they bet pre-flop and on the flop. This is a key strategy for any poker player to master because it will allow you to find the best hand based on your opponent’s style of play.
By paying close attention to your opponents’ actions, you can easily spot when they have a mediocre hand or are bluffing. This will enable you to decide whether you should raise or fold before the flop.
When you do so, you can improve your odds of winning more money and increasing your confidence in your own abilities. This is a skill that you can use in almost every area of your life, from business to school.
The most important part of a poker game is the ability to make smart decisions. It is essential for anyone who wants to be successful in life and this is especially true when you are dealing with stressful situations, which poker can often be.
Poker also teaches you how to manage your emotions, which can be a very important skill when playing high stakes games. This will help you to be a more effective poker player and to be able to take the highs and lows of the game with less stress.

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Cooking time: 35 minutes Serving for: 6
- Heat a saucepan along with some oil and the onions. Cover the saucepan and cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and all the spices. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Then add the tomato puree. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add all the chopped apricots, lemon rind and juice, stock and chickpeas.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes. Until the chickpeas are soft.
- Blend the mixture into a smooth puree.
- Take a clear pan and pour the soup into it. Add the shredded spinach and stir them. Cover the saucepan and simmer until the spinach has wilted. Season to taste,
- Garnished with a swirl of yoghurt. Serve while hot.


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What is bibliographic hermaphrodite?
bibliographic hermaphrodite meaning in Information Science terminology / glossary / dictionary is:
A term coined by Crystal Graham, serials librarian at the University of California, San Diego, in reference to a publication in any medium that has characteristics of both monographs and serials. Most are complete in one part but have the potential to continue. Their defining characteristic is “updatability.” Examples include loose-leaf services, databases, Web sites, and some electronic journals. Beginning in 1995, reconsideration of issues related to seriality resulted in a new model, dividing the bibliographic universe into finite resources and continuing resources, a more accurate reflection of changing patterns in publishing. This new distinction has been adopted in AACR2 2002.


ISLAMABAD: The government has completed the survey of damage caused to the houses of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (Fata) because of fighting there. The affected people will be compensated according to the extent of damage.
According to the government decision, those IDPs whose houses have been destroyed will be provided Rs400,000 and the owners of damaged houses will get Rs110,000.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Senate functional committee on less developed areas on Monday.
The committee was informed that an amount of Rs19.9 billion had already been paid to affected people and about 80 per cent IDPs had returned to their homes.
Chairman of the committee Senator Mohammad Usman Khan Kakar presided over the meeting.
Mr Kakar said that developing backward areas was the constitutional responsibility of the government, adding that it was continuously violated. Less developed areas of the country were deliberately kept deprived of facilities, he said.
The chairman of the committee said inadequate funds were earmarked for the backward areas of Balochistan and Fata in schemes included in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). Not only this, the release of these funds is also delayed as a result of which the cost of projects increased several times. Some unapproved projects were included in these schemes which put a further burden on the finances, he added.
Citing an example, Senator Kakar said that a paltry amount had been kept for the construction of 100 small dams in Balochistan. It is not possible to build these dams with the allocated funds. The same is the case with development projects of tribal areas.
In response to the criticism, Secretary Finance Dr Waqar Masood said that the federal government could not do anything in some sectors. Executing small projects in provinces is the responsibility of provincial governments. The federal government is responsible only for providing funds for developing infrastructure of schemes related to water and power, etc.
Published in Dawn, February 9th, 2016


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Join KTOS and Friends of Seven Islands for a monthly birding hike! Fall migrants are passing through the park so hopefully we’ll see or hear some of them. Terrain is mostly level to rolling. Free. Details and registration online.
Our monthly birding series is held the 4th Wednesday of every month. You do not have to be a member of KTOS or Friends of Seven Islands to attend.


VAT panel seeks Rs 200 bn special grant from Centre
January, 22nd 2009
With the global financial turmoil putting pressure on states revenues, the value added tax (VAT) panel, chairman Asim Dasgupta has sought Rs 200 billion from the Cabinet as a special grant for meeting the planned expenditures.
Global financial crisis have started putting pressure on state revenues and revenue growth from VAT has slowed down to 12% till December this fiscal from 22% during April -October 2008, he said.
VAT panel is likely to urge Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh to hold interaction with them on review of the globalization policies.
Asim Dasgupta, who is also the finance minister of West Bengal said that the government has provided 0.5% relaxation on fiscal deficit target of states so that they can go for additional borrowing of Rs 300 billion as part of the second stimulus package. But forms of this package have not been communicated to states as yet.