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Graduate students selected for Scholars in the Nation's Service Initiative
The Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs has selected the 2009 cohort of incoming graduate students for the Scholars in the Nation's Service Initiative (SINSI), a competitive scholarship program designed to encourage, support and prepare students who intend to pursue careers in the U.S. government.
The Woodrow Wilson School launched SINSI in February 2006. Initially open to Princeton undergraduates, the program later was expanded to include as many as five additional four-year scholarships each year for applicants to the school's master in public affairs (MPA) program. These scholarships are supported by the Robertson Fund, an endowed fund created to support the school's graduate program. The graduate-level students are known as the Charles and Marie Robertson Government Service Scholars.
This is the second cohort of graduate students to have enrolled in the program. The Woodrow Wilson School admitted four graduate students into SINSI in 2008; they began their government service fellowships immediately and will enter the school's MPA program in fall 2010.
The 2009 and subsequent graduate cohorts will enroll in the MPA program the fall after their selection. Upon completing their first year of graduate study, they will serve in a two-year fellowship with the federal government and then will return to Princeton to complete the second year of the MPA program.
"The graduate cohorts of the Scholars in the Nation's Service Initiative are a testament to the diverse talents and policy interests of passionate, public service-minded students in America," said SINSI director Barbara Bodine, a former U.S. ambassador and career senior Foreign Service officer and a lecturer in public and international affairs. "We are pleased to welcome them to the program this fall."
The 2009 graduate cohort of the Scholars in the Nation's Service are:
- Tavon Cooke, who graduated from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a degree in modern languages and linguistics. Cooke has academic and professional backgrounds in Russian studies with an emphasis on education, social welfare, and domestic and international health policy issues. He hopes at the conclusion of his studies to work in consular affairs as a Foreign Service officer at the Department of State or at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
- Daniel Joyce, who has served since July 2006 as the program associate on democratic governance and human rights issues in the Andean region at the Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington, D.C., think tank for U.S.-Latin American relations. He has organized Dialogue conferences in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. Joyce graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service with a degree in international politics and a certificate in Latin American studies. He spent a semester at the Universidad Católica in Santiago, Chile, as part of his undergraduate studies.
- Brieana Marticorena, who will graduate in June from Harvard University with a degree in government and a citation in Italian. She hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy and conflict management. Marticorena has worked in orphanages in Ghana and Brazil; taught English in Thailand, Cambodia and Poland; conducted research in Russia; and served as an intern in the U.S. Congress and for the U.S. Department of State in Italy.
- Caitlin Pierce, who will graduate in June from Dartmouth College with a double major in environmental studies and economics. She has conducted research in southern Africa, India and British Columbia and served as an intern in the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Pierce hopes to work at the nexus of international economic and environmental policy.
- Sarah Ray, who graduated this month from Tulane University with degrees in political science and social policy. A 2008 Truman Scholar, Ray's policy interests include public housing, urban development and inequality. Her career goals include working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and eventually returning to her home state of Tennessee to run for elected office. Fluent in Spanish, Ray has studied at the University of Granada in Spain and at the University of Cambridge in England.
They join the four graduate scholars accepted into the program in 2008: Alexander Correa, a graduate of the University of Miami; Caroline Gilliam, a graduate of Columbia University; Brian Kelly, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania; and Rachel Van Tuyl, a graduate of Auburn University.
For more information, visit the Woodrow Wilson School website.


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KULGAM: Under the aegis of NALSA and as per the directions of Chief Justice Ms. Justice Gita Mittal, High Court Of Jammu and Kashmir and under the able leadership and guidance of Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe, Executive Chairman J&K State Legal Services Authority, A Mega Legal Services-Cum-Awareness Camp was organized by Chairman District Legal Services Authority Kulgam, MrKishore Kumar Principal District and Sessions Judge Kulgam, in collaboration with District Administration here Saturday.
The camp was attended by District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Dr Shamim Ahmad Wani, ADC, ACR, Officers of various departments, Judicial Officers and officers of various banks, besides, a large number of local public including beneficiaries of different services rendered on spot. The camp was aimed to make general masses aware of their entitlements under the law and apprise them about the availability of free legal services, besides to connect them to several welfare schemes launched by Central and State governments.
Stalls were installed by various departments including District Legal Services Authority, Social Welfare, Education, Labour, JK Bank, Grameen Bank, Agriculture, Health, Revenue, KVK, Municipal Committee, Fisheries, ICDS, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, PHE, Handloom, FCS & CA, Rural Development, SHG UMEED and JKEDI.
On the occasion, DDC said that the objective of organizing such camps is to impart awareness among general people about various state/ central schemes of government. He also thanked people for massive participation and taking a keen interest in the development programmes.
Later, Principal and District Session Judge along with the DDC inspected the informative stalls set up by the district line departments and enquired about the criteria and facilitates being provided to the beneficiaries.
On the occasion, cheques worth Rs 8.39lakh were distributed by Labour and Social Welfare departments distributed 38 toolkits among plumbers whereas Horticulture department distributed 100 spray motors and 6 Tillers among beneficiaries. Sheep Husbandry distributed 87 blankets among chopans and sanction letters were also distributed..


The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Afforadable Care Act (ACA) today with a 5-4 ruling opinion led by Chief Justice John Roberts.
The new healthcare reform plan stands to affect as may as 30 million Americans nationwide with improved benefits such as, cheaper prescription drugs for people with Medicare, a number of free preventive care services, no more lifetime limits on care and insurance coverage for those with pre-existing health conditions.ACA is thought to be the biggest expansion of coverage in nearly four decades.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano issued the following statement immediately after the announcement: “I applaud the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold and preserve the core and constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. This law not only expands service coverage but also makes healthcare more affordable and accessible to all Americans, impacting countless families in Michigan and our local region.”
There are approximately 400,000 uninsured residents in Wayne County who may be eligible to receive health services and insurance coveraget under provisions of the Act.
Source: Wayne County Health and Human Services Department


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DUSHANBE (TCA) — On October 12 Tajikistan’s capital Dushanbe hosted a meeting of the heads of governments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries.
The meeting was attended by the Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang, Prime Ministers of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, the Kyrgyz Republic — Mukhammedkaliy Abylgaziyev, Tajikistan — Kokhir Rasulzoda, Uzbekistan — Abdulla Aripov, and Foreign Ministers of India Sushma Swaraj and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan — Hina Khar.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization was established in 2001. The main objectives of the organization are to strengthen stability and security in a wide area uniting the member states, combating terrorism, separatism, extremism, drug trafficking, developing economic cooperation, energy partnership, and scientific and cultural interaction. Initially, the organization included Kazakhstan, Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In 2017, India and Pakistan became the SCO full members.
In a narrow format at the Dushanbe meeting, a thorough exchange of views took place on topical issues of the modern development of the world economy and further expansion of trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation within the framework of the SCO, the official website of the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan reported.
Attention was paid to the development prospects of small and medium-sized businesses of the member countries, enhancing investment cooperation, stimulating regional trade and promoting cultural and humanitarian projects through the SCO. All participants in the meeting noted the growing role and authority of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. It was also indicated that with the expansion of the membership and the accession of India and Pakistan, the potential of multilateral cooperation within the Organization increased significantly.
Heads of government delegations of the SCO observer states: Prime Ministers of Afghanistan Abdullah Abdullah and Belarus — Sergei Rumas, Deputy Prime Minister of Mongolia Ulziisaikhan Enkhtuvshin and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hussein Ansori also participated in the meeting in an extended format.
The participants reviewed the implementation of the Program of multilateral trade and economic cooperation of the SCO member states, as well as heard reports on the work of the Business Council and the Interbank Association of the SCO. Special attention was paid to the development of trade, including electronic, and deepening cooperation in the field of investment, infrastructure, transport, energy, agriculture, and digitalization. In addition, the meeting raised issues of ensuring cybersecurity and strengthening the region in the fight against terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking.
The government of Kazakhstan has proposed a number of initiatives to enhance trade, economic and investment cooperation within the framework of the SCO.
Proposals were made to create a platform for the exchange of experience in the field of digitalization and new technologies, development of cooperation in the field of investment, electronic commerce, modern information and telecommunication technologies. In addition, the need for the joint organization of multimodal transportation and the creation of an extensive network of transport infrastructure was indicated, which will stimulate the development of regional trade and expand access of the national products of the SCO countries to world markets.
In addition, the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev invited financial institutions of the SCO member states to take an active part in the work of the Astana International Financial Center.
The next meeting of the SCO Head of Government Council will be held in Uzbekistan next year.

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Music video by Sinitta performing G.T.O.. (C) 1987 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Sinitta (born Sinitta Renet Malone, 19 October 1968, Seattle, Washington) is an American-born actress and singer who has lived in the United Kingdom for most of her career. She is best known for her hit records in the 1980s; including "So Macho", "Toy Boy", "Cross My Broken Heart" and a 1989 cover of "Right Back Where We Started From", and her close relationship with Simon Cowell. She is the daughter of Canadian actress and Disco/Soul singer Miquel Brown and Anthony Blackett, and is also the niece of disco singer Amii Stewart.
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The border crossings authority announced on Sunday an Iraqi-Kuwaiti agreement to build the port of Safwan border and provide infrastructure for the work of the port.
"The Iraqi-Kuwaiti High Joint Ministerial Committee held its seventh meeting yesterday in Kuwait and was headed by the Iraqi delegation and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and with the participation of a number of heads of bodies and agents, such as the Ports Authority, its chairman, Kazem Mohammad Brisk Al-Aqabi, .
She added that "the two sides (on the ports) on the Kuwaiti side to build the port of Safwan grant and provide the necessary infrastructure for the work of the port, and will be signed memorandum of understanding between the parties, which shows the identification of the obligations of the Iraqi side and the Kuwaiti side related to the work of the port."


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When talking about endometriosis, what comes first into people’s minds is infertility. Women infect with endometriosis, they always think infertility is symptom that we must suffer from endometriosis. However, is infertility the irreversible result of endometriosis?
For those who have endometriosis, it may be extra challenging for you personally to come to be pregnant. Up to 30% to 50% of girls with endometriosis may expertise infertility. Endometriosis can influence fertility in quite a few approaches: distorted anatomy with the pelvis, adhesions, scarred fallopian tubes, inflammation of your pelvic structures, altered immune system functioning, changes within the hormonal environment from the eggs, impaired implantation of a pregnancy, and altered egg high-quality.
Endometriosis patients are often accompanied by infertility. Causality infertility and endometriosis remains controversial. Pelvic endometriosis can cause tubal adhesions around often affect oocyte pick up or cause luminal blockage. Or because of ovarian lesions affect normal ovulation and cause infertility. But some people think that long-term infertility, menstrual period no closed only, chance can cause endometriosis; and once pregnant, the ectopic endometrium is suppressed and atrophy.
Fuyan pill, from Wuhan Dr. Lee’s TCM Clinic is one particular of a well-known herbal medicine for endometriosis for instance. This herbal medicine won’t bring postoperative infection to ladies. It’s identified to all that the primary purpose of postoperative infection is the unquailed sterilization and unhealthy living habit. Fuyan pill is definitely an orally taken herbal medicine and may also strengthen the immunity of ladies.

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Image Source : AP Myanmar safety forces shoot lifeless 8 protesters
Myanmar safety forces shot and killed a minimum of eight folks Wednesday, in line with accounts on social media and native information experiences, as authorities prolonged their deadly crackdown on protests towards final month’s coup.
Videos from varied areas confirmed safety forces firing slingshots at demonstrators, chasing them down, and even brutally beating an ambulance crew.
Demonstrators have commonly flooded the streets of cities throughout the nation because the navy seized energy on Feb. 1 and ousted the elected authorities of chief Aung San Suu Kyi. Their numbers have remained excessive whilst safety forces have repeatedly fired tear gasoline, rubber bullets and reside rounds to disperse the crowds, and arrested protesters en masse.
The intensifying standoff is sadly acquainted within the nation with an extended historical past of peaceable resistance to navy rule — and brutal crackdowns. The coup reversed years of sluggish progress towards democracy within the Southeast Asian nation after 5 many years of navy rule.
According to the U.N. Human Rights Office, safety forces killed a minimum of 18 protesters Sunday. On Wednesday, there have been experiences of eight extra deaths in 4 completely different cities, together with a 14-year-old boy.
Security forces have additionally arrested lots of of individuals at protests, together with journalists. On Saturday, a minimum of eight journalists, together with Thein Zaw of The Associated Press, have been detained. A video exhibits he had moved out of the way in which as police charged down a road at protesters, however then was seized by law enforcement officials, who handcuffed him and held him briefly in a chokehold earlier than marching him away.
He has been charged with violating a public security regulation that might see him imprisoned for as much as three years.
The escalation of the crackdown has led to elevated diplomatic efforts to resolve Myanmar’s political disaster — however there look like few viable choices.
The U.N. Security Council is predicted to carry a closed assembly on the state of affairs on Friday, council diplomats stated, talking on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t licensed the give the data earlier than the official announcement. The United Kingdom requested the assembly, they stated.
Still, any type of coordinated motion on the United Nations might be troublesome since two everlasting members of the Security Council, China and Russia, would nearly definitely veto it. Some international locations have imposed or are contemplating imposing their very own sanctions.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which Myanmar is a member, held a teleconference assembly of overseas ministers on Tuesday to debate the disaster.
But there, too, motion is unlikely. The regional group of 10 nations has a practice of non-interference in one another’s inner affairs. A press release by the chair after the assembly merely known as for an finish to violence and for talks on the right way to attain a peaceable settlement.
Ignoring that enchantment, Myanmar’s safety forces on Wednesday continued to assault peaceable protesters.
Details of the crackdowns and casualties are troublesome to independently affirm, particularly these occurring exterior the larger cities. But the accounts of most assaults have been constant in social media and from native information shops, and normally have movies and pictures supporting them. It can be probably that many assaults in distant areas go unreported.
In Yangon, the nation’s largest metropolis, which has has seen a number of the greatest protests, three folks have been killed, in line with the Democratic Voice of Burma, an unbiased tv and on-line information service. The deaths have been additionally talked about on Twitter, the place some pictures of our bodies have been posted.
In addition, a extensively circulated video taken from a safety digital camera confirmed police within the metropolis brutally beating members of an ambulance crew — apparently after they have been arrested. Police will be seen kicking the three crew members and thrashing them with rifle butts.
Security forces are believed to single out medical employees for arrest and mistreatment as a result of members of the medical career launched the nation’s civil disobedience motion to withstand the junta.
In Mandalay, the nation’s second-biggest metropolis, two folks have been reportedly shot lifeless. Photos posted on social media confirmed a college scholar peacefully participating within the protest, and later confirmed her apparently lifeless with a head wound. Accounts on social media stated a person was additionally killed.
Riot police within the metropolis, backed by troopers, broke up a rally and chased round 1,000 lecturers and college students from a road with tear gasoline as gun photographs could possibly be heard.
Video from The Associated Press confirmed a squad of police firing slingshots within the obvious course of demonstrators as they dispersed.
In the central metropolis of Monywa, which has turned out enormous crowds, three folks have been shot Wednesday, together with one within the head, the Democratic Voice of Burma reported. Reports on social media stated two died.
In Myingyan, in the identical central area, a number of social media posts reported the taking pictures loss of life of a 14-year-old boy. Photos that posters stated have been of his physique confirmed his head and chest soaked with blood as he was carried by fellow protesters.
Live fireplace additionally was reported to have brought on accidents in Magwe, additionally in central Myanmar; within the city of Hpakant within the northern state of Kachin; and in Pyinoolwin, a city in central Myanmar higher identified to many by its British colonial title, Maymyo.
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While it wont' be here in time for Christmas, the iPad Air Plus is coming relatively soon. The specs for the giant iPad Air have been leaking online for a number of days now and with each leak the rumors seem to be that much more believable.
As the Daily Mail is calling it, the Megapad will be one of the biggest tablets on the market, and despite the size it will also have the lightness and portability of the iPad Air. While some rumors are claiming the new iPad Air Plus will have a screen that measures 12.9-inches, it's more likely that it will boast a still sizable 12.2 inches. Four speakers are also reportedly included, which will give it better sound than the iPad Airs that came before this new gadget.
According to Mac Rumors, a video has surfaced on the Internet this week that has fueled speculation about the gadget either being called the iPad Air Plus or the iPad Pro. The video and accompanying specs claim the tablet will sport dimensions of 305.31mm x 220.8mm x 7mm, or 12 inches x 8.7 inches x 0.28 inches. The processor is also quite a bit more powerful than previous versions of the iPad Air, and will have the A9 processor in order to operate at faster speeds.
Even if the screen size doesn't actually hit the 12.9 inches some have talked about, the 12.2 inches will still be rivaling only the size of Microsoft's Surface Pro. This tablet would actually rival the size of Apple's Macbook Pro which has a screen size of 13.3 inches. While the specs are starting to come out at a quicker rate, it doesn't seem likely that the iPad Air Plus is really going to be around very soon.
Most reports indicate this giant sized tablet won't even go into production until the second quarter of 2015. That would seemingly fit in with the way Apple has done things over the last few years, with the megatablet likely being available to the public later next fall. It seems that Apple is going to spend most of its resources in making the iPhone 6 Plus more readily accessible.
Along with these rumors, there is some talk that the iPad Mini 3 might already be headed for extinction. It seems as if Apple doesn't want to spread itself too thin. It's also possible that with the iPhone 6 Plus getting close to the iPad Mini's specs, the iPad Air Plus will replace it in the launch schedules moving forward.


Soo Im – Not Your Grandparents’ Assisted-Living Design
August 10, 2016
IRVINE, CA—Some of the newest assisted-living communities look like resort hotels, while others look rather contemporary; however, none of them look like the places previous generations of seniors have inhabited, Soo Im, a director in the Los Angeles offices of KTGY Architecture + Planning, tells GlobeSt.com. We recently spoke exclusively with Im about some of the latest trends in senior-housing and healthcare real estate design.
While assisted-living communities can vary in design, none of them look like the places where we might have visited our grandparents, says Im. “Institutional-looking is out. Resort-style or contemporary is in: arrival areas and lobbies that feel inviting and welcoming and often resemble a boutique hotel. The new facilities highlight good outdoor connections and have optimized daylighting opportunities in the interior spaces. Long gone are the long hospital-like corridors. The new designs increase natural flow and movement.The addition of indoor/outdoor rooms, an outdoor kitchen and dining opportunities, outdoor activity areas catered to local climate to enhance indoor-outdoor living and entertaining opportunities for the seniors encourage activity and socialization are also trends in this sector, says Im. “Other trends include designing open and adaptable space in order to keep amenity spaces flexible for a variety of uses and not just one. Scale is an important factor. Spaces need to feel comfortable and appropriately intimate.”
The addition of indoor/outdoor rooms, an outdoor kitchen and dining opportunities, outdoor activity areas catered to local climate to enhance indoor-outdoor living and entertaining opportunities for the seniors encourage activity and socialization are also trends in this sector, says Im. “Other trends include designing open and adaptable space in order to keep amenity spaces flexible for a variety of uses and not just one. Scale is an important factor. Spaces need to feel comfortable and appropriately intimate.”
Luxury amenities and choices are also popular. “Choices can stem from something simple, like when the resident goes to bed and gets up and when he or she has breakfast,” says Im. “Many communities are adopting partially open kitchens where breakfast is available on demand throughout the morning, and the meals are cooked and plated for the residents per request. Providing these options, rather than what is dictated by a staff-oriented schedule, is key to supporting each resident’s autonomy and dignity.”
She adds that this is especially true for those in long-term care, who are the frailest group of users and may not be able to express their needs as readily. Other optional amenities, such as the concierge service, spa and salons, pet amenities and fitness/therapy amenities, help promote the luxury living style to pamper the residents and help them feel at home.
The Georgian Lakeside in Roswell, GA, a 95-unit assisted-living and memory-care community designed by KTGY, is set in a beautiful location overlooking a 5-acre lake.
Great locations are key as well. “Developers are capitalizing on proximity to shopping, recreation, transit, etc.,” says Im. “However, each market is unique, so it is critical to understand the local demographics and the market needs.”
Technology is also making its way into assisted-living communities, she says. Some of the technology being used includes wearable nurse-call systems in lieu of pull-down cords that may not be reachable in case of an emergency; bed-monitoring systems to track sleeping patterns (how often a resident wakes up during the night) and to track potential falls at night when residents don’t return to bed in a reasonable time (going to the restroom half asleep in the middle of the night is one of the greatest risk times for fall-related accidents); electronic charting to eliminate institutional nursing and charting stations; individual medicine cabinets and decentralizing medicine management; and resident monitoring systems to prevent residents from entering non-safe areas (particularly important with those in memory-care facilities or those in assisted-living with signs of dementia).
Aside from design, Im says transparent pricing is becoming more popular, with some communities charging an all-inclusive fee while others create a fee structure where the residents can customize their services on an a-la-carte basis. “There are pros and cons to both of these pricing structures, but either way, it’s important to have a clear, transparent, pricing structure to allow seniors and their loved ones to make informed decisions regardless of the care level.”
Facilities are also working at actively engaging the residents at a whole new level. Im says studies show seniors will live longer, happier lives when they are actively engaged. “One new assisted-living community has a ‘director of excitement.’ Setting the expectation of excitement in the community and delivering it is that person’s full-time responsibility. This critical role makes life fun and enhances the wellness that comes from sharing good times with friends.”
Lastly, Im says more assisted-living facilities are working to involve the community, creating inter-generational activities to provide opportunities to interact with younger generations. “Most residents in senior-care communities welcome the comfort and security they provide, but do not enjoy aging among other aged folks. Beyond scheduling outings, program spaces that invite the local community such as Girl Scout and Cub Scout meetings, sharing of the fitness facility with local residents and featuring spaces to host neighborhood gatherings and events allow residents to connect with the greater community.”
Stay tuned for a more extensive feature on senior housing and healthcare in the July/August issue of Real Estate Forum.
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KTGY-designed Camino del Rey in Santa Clara, CA features daylighting, volume and a contemporary design. To achieve good daylighting in building design requires early planning and careful detailing at each phase of the design.
Azulon at Mesa Verde, a KTGY-designed facility in Costa Mesa, CA, offers good indoor-outdoor connections, which is important for increased emotional and physical health.


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Investigations of materials and methods for growing plant tissue in a continual-flow, liquid nutrient medium as an alternative to semisolid agar medium have been made. Enhanced growth of plant tissue on microporous
polypropylene membranes floating on a liquid nutrient has been demonstrated. Moreover, in vitro plantlets on the microporous membrane are free from entanglement with the support matrix and readily available to mechanized
handling. Trained growth of plantlets through polypropylene netting shows potential for mechanization by mass handling (separation, singulation, and transfer) of plant tissue cultures.
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Nothing really came to Diego Simeone’s mind after his Atlético Madrid side finally clinched the Spanish league title. So he just started laughing.
“My first reaction was to start laughing,” he said. “It came out naturally. I don’t know why, but I laughed, I just laughed.”
Atlético had just rallied to defeat Valladolid 2-1 and win its first league title in seven years on Saturday. It was the team’s 11th league title, and third since 1996, when Simeone still played for the club.
“It was a happy feeling that came from inside,” Simeone said. “We were able to do it again.”
There was reason for Simeone to be relieved, with the triumph coming after a tense final stretch of the season in which the…
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Isaac Chellman, high mountain lakes environmental scientist for CDFW’s North Central Region, nets non-native trout from a lake to restore native frog habitat.
The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is listed as a threatened species under both the California and federal endangered species acts.
Non-native trout introduced into high mountain lakes prey upon native Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog tadpoles and young frogs. Removing these trout from select lakes is an important step in recovering native frog populations.
In the Tahoe National Forest, California Department of Fish and Wildlife scientists are working to balance native species restoration with recreational fishing.
This summer, for the first time in the Tahoe National Forest, CDFW will begin work to restore Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) habitat by removing introduced trout from four alpine lakes and four small ponds within the Five Lakes Basin area. The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is listed as threatened under California’s Endangered Species Act and endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The Five Lakes Basin is located in Nevada County, south of French Lake and Faucherie Lake within the Grouse Ridge non-motorized area of the Tahoe National Forest. The area is a popular destination for backcountry recreation. The small lakes and ponds targeted for fish removal include Glacier Lake and are typically accessed from the Grouse Ridge Campground and Faucherie Lake.
“These types of projects highlight CDFW’s dual mission to both provide recreational opportunities and recover native species,” said Sarah Mussulman, Sierra fisheries supervisor for CDFW’s North Central Region. “In this case, we want to ensure anglers have a chance to catch a fish at a beautiful lake while simultaneously ensuring this iconic native frog remains on the landscape for generations to come. Because the fish are a major driver of frog declines, we’ve chosen one area near Grouse Ridge to recover frogs and a nearby area to plant fish.”
To remove the fish, which consist of non-native brook, rainbow and hybridized golden-rainbow trout, CDFW will use mechanical methods including monofilament gill nets and backpack electrofishing units. This project is funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through its endangered species recovery grant program and will be conducted in collaboration with the Tahoe National Forest. Work is scheduled to begin by mid-summer and will continue through the fall 2022.
The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog was once one of the most abundant species in the Sierra and a critical part of the natural food chain. Non-native trout, which were introduced into historically fishless lakes and ponds throughout the range for many decades, consume young frogs and tadpoles. This predation has been a major contributor to the decline of these native amphibians. The restoration project will provide additional fishless habitat, which is needed for the long-term survival and eventual recovery of this species.
At the same time, CDFW is committed to promoting and maintaining the unique recreational fishing opportunities nearby. CDFW will continue to stock trout into many lakes in the Grouse Ridge area, including Carr, Culbertson, Feeley, Long, Milk, Upper and Lower Lindsey, Big and Little Island, and Lower and Upper Rock lakes. These locations provide fishing opportunities at beautiful, high elevation lakes within a few miles of the Five Lakes Basin.


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Allergic Rhinitis affects up to 20-40% of the population at some stage of their life and is triggered by inhaled allergens (dust mite, pollens etc); this leads to a hypersensitivity of the immune response. It is characterized by inflammation or irritation of the mucous membrane in the nose causing irritating and often debilitating symptoms, which can cause one or all of the following symptoms:
There are two main types of Allergic Rhinitis: Perennial (non-seasonal Allergic Rhinitis) and Seasonal (Hay fever), which usually occurs in spring. There is also another form of Rhinitis called Vasomotor Rhinitis or Non-allergic Rhinitis, which is not caused by an immune response but is thought to be caused by a hyperactive response of the nervous system. And can be triggered by emotional upsets, fatigue, alcohol, sudden changes in temperature and humidity, strong odours, smoke etc.
These conditions are often lumped together as Hay fever and can be incredibly debilitating for the sufferers. As spring approaches, the allergens are beginning to increase and it is a great time to start to work on our immune system and build our natural resistance to this attack.
Eating foods high in Vitamin C, such as papaya, raw red capsicum, broccoli, brussel sprouts and kiwi fruit or taking Vitamin C supplements (consult health professional) can be a great way to help regain health when suffering from hay fever

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“Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”
In new sobriety, I had a few tiny issues. I was living in overwhelming fear of people, fear of being alone, fear of working, fear of being unemployed, fear of boys or absence thereof. Most of all, I had a fear of being known, and that once you knew all about the real me, you would be gone instantly. I once heard a woman in a meeting say, “My higher power is the look on your face.” I could identify. I knew I thought I was pretty worthless; did you think so, too?
My sponsor, Sally, was love and support wrapped up in jet-black hair and red lipstick. She had her own place, an interesting job, a car, many friends and she was sober. She loved the steps and knew that they worked. I adored her and I wanted her to like me. My people-pleasing habits saved me because I would have done anything she said.
In the Alcoholics Anonymous-approved literature, the 12 steps and 12 traditions, it states, “By going back in our own drinking histories, we could show that years before we realized it we were out of control, that our drinking even then was no mere habit, and that it was indeed the beginning of a fatal progression.” One of the first things Sally asked me to do was to write out a history of my drinking and using.
I did as I was asked. I typed out my history. For added dramatic flair, I wrote it all in the third-person. I read it out loud to Sally and she said, “That’s great, honey. Now I want you to go back and re-write it as if it all happened to you. And no typing, do it in your own handwriting .” I had told the story of a fatal progression, but apparently I was just the slightest bit disconnected from my feelings.
There were times when I would call Sally and tell her the events of my day. “You must be so happy about that,” she’d say, or “You must be pretty angry that happened.” She was teaching me to identify my feelings. I needed the help.
Welcome to Step Four
I had heard early on about the notorious step four. I was in no hurry to talk about my past and all of my moral defects. Depending on whom I asked, step four was either terrifying or horrifying, but I would get there, I was told, if I was lucky. I had proven that I was not a fan of “feelings” and this step promised to be a feelings festival. As always, I was scared.
Sally told me to pray with these words each time I sat down to write this “searching and fearless moral inventory” of myself: Dear God, please guide my pen. At the time, God and I were on a break so I really could not see how this could help me, but I did it anyway.
We followed the fourth step inventory example as written on page 65 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The list is divided into three columns: “I’m resentful at”; “The Cause”; and “Affects my.” It was time to start with my resentments. This required me to think back on my past, the past I’d been drinking and using to get away from. It was just the thing that I knew would split me open and leave me in pieces forever. Sally pointed out that getting it down on paper would be a relief compared to all the baggage I was carrying around in my head and heart.
Over and over again, I listed myself at the top of my resentments list. Resenting the choices I had made. Resenting the choices I’d let other people make for me. I had resentment about how often I had abandoned myself in the search for something outside of myself to make it all better. Me, me, me. There was a lot about my favorite topic, me.
Winded from that experience, I couldn’t imagine that I had many resentments against anyone else. I was hard on myself, but wasn’t I easy breezy with the rest of the world? Apparently not. I found that a lot of the fear I operated on was driven by sadness and anger with others.
So as I described my resentments, I listed what part of myself was hurt or threatened and I saw where I was to blame. I saw where fear and ego had driven my behavior. My fourth step was sad and messy and true. It was the dark corners of the real me spread out on paper. It was done. I felt a sweet relief that was foreign but welcome.
I would go on to do other fourth steps in the future – I thought of them as “tune-ups” — but finishing that first fourth step affected me physically. Things looked different. The chroma in colors was amped up a little. I was lighter. My head did not hang so heavy.
I called Sally to tell her that I had finished. “How do you feel?” she asked. “Weird. But I did it,” I said. “You and God did it,” she replied. “I think you’re feeling some joy.” We both laughed. There was a new open space in my chest where the laughing came from. Theologian Karl Barth wrote, “Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.” I had arrived at the end of my fourth step and I was experiencing grace. As I continued my steps there would be more grace to come.

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So that arrogant wretch has been blithely lying about support for the Tories ridiculous NHS reforms...Well done to the NHS organisations for standing up and calling him to account on his arrogant duplicitousness.
The BMA have been screaming from the rooftops about Lansley's bill for months but still Cameron claims to have support for the bill amongst NHS staff...well now the Royal Collage of Nursing and the Royal College of GPs have stated categorically that they aren't.
David Cameron told MPs that doctors and nurses were now "supporting" government plans to overhaul the NHS in England.
The Royal College of GPs said it was "extremely worried" about some aspects.
(Report on the BBC)
Never Trust a Tory


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The Power of Media – Leverage Publicity for Business Growth
Business growth is often driven by the power of media, no matter how big or small. Media forms such as television, print and digital can be used to reach a wide range of potential customers, but if leveraged properly can also become powerful tools in achieving greater success. From analyzing target audiences with compelling content, to interacting with influential figures, media offers an array of opportunities. Let’s explore why leveraging publicity is so beneficial for business growth.
At its core, the concept of leveraging publicity works on word-of-mouth. When the company or the product is mentioned in public forums, whether it be TV shows, magazines, radio broadcasts, newspapers or online publications, it creates a snowball effect that leads to a bigger audience. Not only does this spark greater interest, but it also enhances the legitimacy of the brand, making customers more confident in their purchase decisions.
Moreover, with the rise of digital platforms such as social media, leveraging publicity can be done in a much more cost-effective manner than traditional methods. Companies are now able to carefully tailor their messages to specific target audiences, reaching them in a much more direct and immediate fashion. This allows for greater visibility at a fraction of the cost.
In conclusion, the power of media provides many advantages when it comes to business growth. From creating a larger customer base to saving on costs, businesses of all sizes should consider utilizing publicity to help grow their brand. The strategies featured in this guide will help to get started towards achieving success.
Understanding the needs and expectations of different customer segments is key for leveraging media and publicity for business growth. A deeper understanding of target audiences can help to form better marketing strategies and campaigns that are tailored towards those specific needs, helping to spread the message further and engage with potential customers.
When analyzing target audiences, it is important to consider things such as age, gender, location, income, and interests. This information can be gathered through customer surveys or social media analytics, allowing for insights into a customer segment that can be utilized when creating content.
From there, businesses should identify what type of content resonates best with its target audience. For example, younger generations tend to be drawn to visuals like videos, infographics and GIFs rather than text-heavy posts. Meanwhile, older generations might prefer content that is more straightforward and informative.
Businesses should also pay attention to the type of language used in their content. Different generations use different terms and slang, so the language must be tailored to its target audience. Knowing the right words to use in each message is crucial for success.
Finally, businesses should take into consideration the amount of time their target audiences are willing to commit to consuming their content. If a target audience is likely to skim through posts quickly, businesses should make sure their content is optimized for short attention spans. Conversely, if a target audience is highly engaged or motivated, businesses should provide more in-depth content to cater to those users.
By taking the time to analyze target audiences, businesses can ensure that they are approaching their content in the most effective manner possible. Doing so increases the chances of successfully leveraging media and publicity for business growth.
Create Compelling Online Content
Having compelling content is an essential step for businesses looking to grow their online presence. Whether it’s articles, blog posts, or videos, it’s important that the content resonates with the target audience. It should be informative and engaging, as well as on-brand and consistent with the company’s goals. Such content can help to draw people in and make them aware of the business’s offerings.
When creating content, consider the customer personas that are most likely to be interested in the product or service. Research industry trends and keep an eye on what competitors are doing. Track analytics to determine which types of content have proved to be successful and use this to inform future efforts.
When it comes to quality, it’s important to not just post anything in order to gain traction. It’s better to take the time to create content that’s thoughtful and well-crafted. Instead of producing low-quality content that’s quickly forgotten, focus on creating content that will be shared and remembered.
Additionally, consider multimedia methods when creating content that appeals to a larger audience. For instance, instead of only writing blog posts, incorporate visuals such as infographics or videos. Having a variety of content not only keeps things interesting, but also helps increase engagement.
Monitor Social Media Presence
Social media platforms are one of the most powerful tools for businesses, as they enable two-way communication with their customers. Keeping a close eye on these platforms allows companies to respond quickly to customer inquiries and criticism, as well as help to create a positive image for the brand.
It is important to ensure that the social media presence is constantly monitored so that no customer is left unanswered. Companies should post regularly on their social media channels, connecting with key influencers in the industry that can help to spread the word about the products or services.
Social media listening, tracking, and responding should become part of the daily workflow. Tracking the conversations with regards to the company and its competitors will make it easier to detect successes and trends in the industry, allowing businesses to adjust their strategies and course-correct where necessary.
Interact with Industry Influencers
Connecting with industry influencers can go a long way in boosting a business’s publicity and reputation. Industry influencers, such as thought leaders and journalists, have a powerful voice and can help spread the word about an organization.
These influencers have expertise in their field, built-in credibility, and a large audience. As such, they can provide valuable advice and insight, which can be used to create content that appeals to their followers. Engaging with them can also help build relationships and establish trust with potential customers.
Reaching out to influencers can be done through social media platforms, such as LinkedIn or Twitter. Make sure to craft a compelling message that explains why you would like to connect. It is also important to focus on building a long-term relationship, rather than simply asking for a favor.
Provide influencers with high-quality content that will help to promote their brand. This could be in the form of blog posts, articles, videos, or press releases. Offering exclusive access to upcoming products or services can also be effective.
Finally, it is important to maintain these relationships. Set aside time to stay connected with influencers and make sure to show your appreciation for their work. Doing so will ensure that both parties are benefitting from the collaboration.
Leverage Co-Marketing Agreements
Co-marketing agreements provide an opportunity to promote a product or service with the help of other brands. When co-marketing, both parties stand to benefit from increased exposure and a larger customer base. Such agreements often involve sharing branding material, running joint promotions, or simply cross-promoting one another’s products or services.
For example, if a clothing company has a partnership with a jewelry brand, they could collaborate on a promotion to offer discounts when customers purchase items from both brands. This type of agreement can be beneficial for both companies, as it provides them with access to each other’s pool of potential customers.
Additionally, co-marketing can help to build relationships within the industry. These relationships can be valuable in the long run, as they can lead to referrals, advice, and opportunities for closer cooperation. All of these things can lead to more visibility and growth for the business.
When starting out with a co-marketing agreement, it’s important to consider the needs and expectations of both parties. Both companies should have something to gain from the partnership, so be sure to look for beneficial opportunities that work for both sides.
Write Guest Posts and Articles to Foster Relationships
Writing guest posts and articles is a great way to showcase a company’s expertise and build relationships with potential customers. Rather than just selling products and services, it’s important to create content that provides value and insight into the industry. This isn’t only helpful to readers, but it can also be used to strengthen brand loyalty, as well as build credibility.
When writing content, it’s important to focus on topics that readers can relate to. Researching trending topics and stories that are relevant to the company’s target audience can help to make the content more interesting and engaging. Once the piece is written, it’s important to share it on social media platforms, as well as other online distribution networks.
By providing timely and accurate information, companies can establish themselves as a reliable source of information in their industry. This can open up opportunities for collaborations, as well as increase visibility amongst potential customers. Writing authentic, useful content can also help to build relationships with influencers, journalists, and other industry experts.
Utilizing Public Relations Strategies
Public relations strategies are a powerful tool for business growth. They allow businesses to cast a wide net and secure publicity through traditional media sources as well as larger digital platforms. PR strategies can help to spread the word about a business, drive sales, and build customer loyalty.
One effective way to increase media exposure is to utilize press releases. These are short documents that include details about your product or service, and they can be distributed to a variety of outlets, including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television stations. Another way to get coverage is by providing interviews and quotes to industry publications and websites. This will help to reinforce your company’s expertise and establish relationships with potential customers.
Social media is another great way to increase visibility for a business. Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube allow businesses to connect directly with their target audience and engage with them on a personal level. Additionally, businesses can also create content to share on these platforms, such as videos, images, or even blog posts.
PR strategies can be a great asset in increasing the reach of a business, and leveraging media coverage will allow businesses to grow and thrive.
Reallocating Advertising Dollars
The way businesses advertise can have a big impact on their success. Many companies put a lot of effort and money into paid ads on television, radio, or other outlets – but these methods don’t always bring in the desired results. Reallocating some of these advertising dollars towards more effective methods of promotion can help to generate more publicity and business growth.
By redirecting some of the money spent on ads, businesses can invest in effective public relations strategies, create high-quality online content, interact with industry influencers, and pursue co-marketing agreements with other brands. All of these approaches help to create a buzz around a product or service, increase awareness, and gain valuable leads.
It can also be helpful to invest in public speaking opportunities and launch exciting campaigns tailored towards the target segment. In addition, businesses should monitor their social media presence, responding to customer inquiries and criticisms, and creating an engaging brand image. Lastly, they can write guest posts and articles, further showcasing their expertise and creating relationships with potential customers.
Reallocating advertising dollars away from traditional outlets and towards more creative promotional methods can drive more traffic, gain more customers, and ultimately, lead to business growth.
Launch Exciting Campaigns
Creating campaigns tailored to your target audience can help to evoke intrigue and increase awareness of your business. These campaigns should be designed to both capture the attention of potential customers, but also to connect to their interests and values, making them more likely to consider your products or services.
You can create campaigns across multiple platforms, such as social media, print, television, radio, and online. Consider the different channels available and the most effective way to reach your target segment. You may think that campaigns are expensive to create, but there are a variety of affordable tools out there that can help you get started.
Once your campaign has been created, monitor it carefully and see what works and what doesn’t. You should also consider collecting feedback from your target audience to further refine the campaign and ensure that it is delivering the desired results. Finally, don’t forget to measure the success of the campaign and assess its impact on your business.
Investing in Public Speaking Opportunities
Public speaking opportunities are a great way to spread the message of your business and build relationships with potential customers. Participating in events and public conversations can be an effective strategy to reach out to more people and increase awareness of your products or services.
Events such as conferences, seminars, or webinars provide the perfect platform to network, share your ideas, and gather insights from other speakers, while also serving as a great marketing opportunity. Additionally, these forums may also be an effective way to establish yourself as an authority in your industry. It is important to take the time to do research and be well prepared for each event.
When talking at an event, make sure to identify the needs of your audience and create content that resonates with them. This includes curating your speech to meet the expectations of the target segment, tailoring it to their specific desires, and ensuring that it is relevant to the topic.
After the event, always remember to take plenty of follow-up actions. Follow up with the people you met, send thank-you notes for invitations, collect feedback, and reach out to the media if possible. Make sure to also take the initiative in announcing any new initiatives or products that you might have showcased during the event.
Media and publicity are powerful tools that businesses can leverage for growth. Publicity can help to increase brand awareness, create trust in the company’s products or services, build relationships with customers, and ultimately, drive sales. By analyzing target audiences, creating compelling online content, monitoring social media presence, interacting with industry influencers, leveraging co-marketing agreements, writing guest posts and articles, utilizing public relations strategies, redirecting advertising dollars, launching exciting campaigns, and investing in public speaking opportunities, businesses can gain effective and wide reaching media coverage.
To get started, businesses should take a step back and carefully evaluate their corporate objectives and target audience. Then, based on the available resources and budget, they should create a plan to maximize their reach. Finally, it’s important to track results and refine the strategy if needed in order to guarantee success.


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Jun 17, 2015· The pH level of cold process soap can attack the components of the fragrance oil in the recipe over time, which causes the soap's scent to fade. Some soap crafters have found that adding kaolin clay to a soap's recipe can help hold a scent for longer periods.
The complete process helps improve the brightness of kaolin-based products. Kaolin is processed either dry or wet. Dry-processed kaolin is a lower quality than wet-processed. Kaolin that has been processed dry is chiefly used for the manufacture of rubber, fiberglass and paper fillers.
Development of a microbial process for kaolin beneficiation, either through microbial ferric reduction or ferrous oxidation, may become possible depending on the iron mineralogy. For industrial quality kaolin, reduction of hematitic and goethitic iron by ferric reducing bacteria would enhance the quality.
The present invention provides a process for whitening kaolin contaminated with chlorite/biotite micas. The process comprises the steps of contacting the kaolin contaminated with chlorite/biotite micas with an aqueous acid solution to convert the chlorite/biotite micas into kaolin and one or more dissolved metal salts, and separating the kaolin from the dissolved metal salts.
Kaolin clay in soap can absorb both oil and water, and many use it as a soap additive for fixing scent, gentle skin polishing or just to improve the opacity and whiteness of a soap. Kaolin clay is a fine textured, highly absorbent mineral compound mined in locations all over the world.
Kaolin is a form of clay. Clays are formed by the weathering of rocks. Weathering of rocks can be classified as physical or chemical process. In case of kaolin, the chemical reaction between water, carbon dioxide and feldspar (rock) gives rise to kaolin clay deposits. Feldspar (Rock) + Water + Carbon Dioxide (Gas) -> Kaolin (Clay)
Oct 15, 2017· Kaolin clay is versatile clay with a number of uses and benefits. It also has unique chemical and physical properties that contribute to its use. Read on learn more about this clay powder, how it is good for your skin, hair, if it can be eaten, uses in soap, deodorants, surround wp spray, where to buy and side effects
May 11, 2017· Kaolin is a non-metallic mineral. Kaolin is clean white, delicate, soft, with good plasticity and fire resistance. Its mineral composition is mainly composed of kaolinite, eolite, water mica, illite, montmorillonite and quartz, feldspar and other ...
Kaolin Beneficiation Technology and Process Flow For the separation of kaolin in the quartz, feldspar, mica, iron minerals, titanium minerals such as clay minerals and organic matter, produce kaolin products to meet the needs of various industrial sectors, in addition to the re-election, flotation, magnetic separation of kaolin purified impurity, and sometimes chemical bleaching, ultra-fine ...
Aug 15, 2019· The dry process is a simple and economical process. The ore is crushed to 25.4mm by a hammer crusher and fed into the cage mill to reduce the particle size to 6.35mm. The hot air in the cage mill reduces the moisture of the kaolin from about 20% to 10%.
Dec 12, 2013· Ball Mill for kaolin is the common grinding mill in kaolin production line, it is used for coarse grinding, the finished size is 0.074-0.4 mm. Raymond Mill is the traditonal Grinding mill and ...
Kaolin Clay with honey, (one teaspoon each), can help sensitive skin types. For likely outbreaks, rashes, redness in the skin, this mixture should help soothe them. Kaolin Clay for Acne. For blotchy, red and painful acne, this clay is also good for these. Whether pus-filled or not, Kaolin Clay can …
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Jan 16, 2018· You can use Kaolin clay in more than just your soap though! I personally use it in my bath bombs, homemade cosmetics, shampoos and lotions! It is a great addition to shampoos because it contains silica, which means it helps to increase circulation and cleanses the hair. It can also increase the elasticity and help to strengthen your hair.
Kaolin is formed when the anhydrous aluminum silicates found in feldspathic rocks, like granite, are altered by weathering or hydrothermal processes. The process which converted the hard granite into the soft matrix found in kaolin pits is known as 'kaolinization'.
Rose clay is also sometime referred to as pink clay. This is a mild kaolin clay that is excellent for normal to dry skin to gently cleanse and exfoliate the skin. Rose Kaolin clay will also improve the skin's circulation. Rose clay is a great general purpose medium weight clay that is used primarily ...
Oct 17, 2018· Kaolin clay can add structure and sturdiness to bath bombs. This help them hold their shape when unmolded, and is a popular additive for large bath bombs. Because clays absorb, they can lead to a dry and crumbly bath bomb, so be careful to not use too much.
Sep 09, 2019· But learning how to process clay is not all that difficult. It might not be practical for everyone, but if you're willing to do a little bit of manual labor, digging clay by hand can be a great way to create an even closer connection to the work you make, and help lessen your carbon footprint in the process.
Kaolin is an important industrial mineral having numerous uses and requiring various market specifications. High brightness kaolin clays represent a continuing challenge to the producer. An advancement in this field of Kaolinite Clay Beneficiation has been a patented process developed by Minerals and Chemicals Philipp Corporation and termed Ultra Flotation.
But the main problem was a glaze recipe having too high a clay content. If a glaze has more than about 25% clay, consider a mix of the raw clay and calcined. For example, you can buy calcined kaolin to mix with raw kaolin. Or you can calcine the clay in bowls in your kiln by firing it to about 1200F.
High ridge is a reference to the hill in south-eastern China where the clay was originally discovered and used. In the 7th and 8th centuries, the Chinese were the first to use kaolin to make porcelain. It was not until centuries later that other areas of the world could duplicate the process.
Kaolin Processing Plant As a very important non-metallic mineral, kaolin plays a very critical role in industrial using and is widely used in various industries such as ceramic, construction, paper making, filler material, painting, cosmetics as well as other applications.
KAOLIN: PROCESSING, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS 93 to the USBM statistical production data (Table 1 ), the total US kaolin pro- duction stood at 9.89 million tons in 1988 which showed a 28% increase as compared to 7.95 million tons in 1984. Of this amount, 82% is produced in Georgia, 8% in South Carolina followed by 2.8% in Arkansas.
The process by which kaolin is turned into products for industrial applications is extensive, requiring large capital investments in equipment and technology. The journey from the mines of middle Georgia to the paper, rubber, paint or other industrial consumer involves many phases.
Kaolin, also called china clay, soft white clay that is an essential ingredient in the manufacture of china and porcelain and is widely used in the making of paper, rubber, paint, and many other products. Kaolin is named after the hill in China (Kao-ling) from which it was mined for centuries.
Kaolinite (/ ˈ k eɪ ə l ɪ n aɪ t /) is a clay mineral, part of the group of industrial minerals with the chemical composition Al 2 Si 2 O 5 4.It is a layered silicate mineral, with one tetrahedral sheet of silica (SiO 4) linked through oxygen atoms to one octahedral sheet of alumina (AlO 6) octahedra. Rocks that are rich in kaolinite are known as kaolin / ˈ k eɪ ə l ɪ n / or china clay.
The dry process is simpler and produces a lower quality product than the wet process. Dry-processed kaolin is used mainly in the rubber industry, and to a lesser extent, for paper filling and to produce fiberglass and sanitary ware. Wet-processed kaolin is used extensively in the paper manufacturing industry. A process flow diagram for kaolin ...
Calcined kaolin is produced by heating ultrafine natural kaolinite to high temperatures in a kiln. The calcination process increases whiteness and hardness and alters the size and shape of the kaolin particles. Kaolin-type clays undergo a series of transformations upon …
Kaolin Mining In Middle Georgia. THE FALL LINE The origin of kaolin can be traced to the Cretaceous geologic period, about 70 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth and much of the southern half of Georgia was covered by a great sea.
To improve the viscosity of kaolin first must be detailed analysis of the sample, in view of the characteristics of kaolin using the corresponding process method, can not be expected to adopt a single method to reduce viscosity, it is not possible to change all kaolin, so that its viscosity of more than 68%.
【Process Description】 High Gradient Magnetic Separation (HGMS) HGMS is used to process kaolin mine with staining impurities such as hematite, which can efficiently remove impurities so as to improve brightness and quality of the kaolin concentrate.. Froth Flotation. Flotation separation is used to remove titanium ore that is in the form of silicas.
Kaolin clay, also known as China clay, is an essential industrial mineral primarily made up of the mineral kaolinite – a hydrous aluminum silicate. Kaolin can be found in applications all around us, from consumer products, to advanced industrial processing.
Georgia's Kaolin Industry Employment, Economic & Environmental Impact. What is Kaolin? Kaolin, which is also known as "china clay," is a white, alumina-silicate used in making paper, plastics, rubber, paints and many other products.

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5G has rapidly risen to the top of the industry agenda. Leading service providers are working to finalize target network architectures for 5G RAN and mobile edge computing. The shift to virtualization has enabled service providers to host cloud services in large and hyperscale data centers but has not removed the need for localized computing resources for many applications including networking. Edge computing platforms fill this gap by providing server resources that can host applications closer to users, significantly reducing latency, improving service resilience and optimizing the use of network capacity. The edge computing concept, initially developed for 5G/LTE wireless networks within the ETSI Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) initiative, is now being extended in the market and through other groups such as TIP (Telecom Infra Project) to cover wireline networks, IoT and many latency sensitive applications.
While the 5G application space is vast, capex budgets are not. As the major service providers map out a sequence of winning applications, and revenues streams, they will define network architectures and mobile edge compute requirements. The MEC network element will be a key enabler of the 5G future. It will need to be highly flexible to meet the application needs, but not be overprovisioned and too costly for scale deployments.
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Could a More Effective, More Efficient Brain Change your Life?
Why Neurofeedback? A Bit of My Story
Hi, I'm Dr. Karen Shue, a psychologist with training in clinical neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation. I have worked in Toronto, Ontario with people living with brain injury since 1988, helping them to follow-through with their physician's recommendations and to learn to "cope" with the changes in their abilities and lives. Then my own arthritis history caught up with me and I had a serious flare that virtually incapacitated me. I saw a rheumatologist, but couldn't bring myself to take the medications she recommended. Nor could I accept the idea of learning to "cope" with my disability. Then I realized what a hypocrite I was! I expected my clients to accept and learn to cope and compensate; but when it came to myself, I wanted to get rid of disability! When I came across the neurofeedback literature, I realized I would be much more satisfied helping people to possibly get rid of barriers than learning to cope with them and my switch was started.
What is neurofeedback and what is it good for?
I've developed this site to answer those questions in detail, but just to get started let's take a brief look....
The most popular form of neurofeedback is also known as brain biofeedback, EEG biofeedback, or more simply -- brain training. It's based on the scientific finding that we can all learn to change our brain's functioning through feedback about brain wave activity. There are different ways to do this and we'll talk more about that in a bit. Can't wait? Skip to the bottom of the page and read the article "About Neurofeedback". if you just have to know more right away!
Neurofeedback has been shown to have positive effects in a number of areas, especially what we'll call the "big 6". Imagine being able to reduce or eliminate:
- sleep problems
- attention problems
- signs of depression
If you change these areas, you also tend to find broader changes in the way you think and feel.
Neurofeedback is also used as a tool for personal evolution and spiritual growth, even when people don't have any particular "problems" they want to "fix".
So, can you see why I got excited about neurofeedback?
"But why would training my brain potentially help in all these different areas?", you might be asking.
Good question! It's because the brain is always working with every other key system in our bodies - our immune system, endocrine system, cardiac system, digestive system -- so if we positively change part of this interconnected brain-body network, we're likely to start healthy changes throughout the whole thing! You can read more about each of the "big 6" areas and how the brain is involved in articles on this site.
Am I claiming that training your brain can cure these problems? That it's a replacement for other treatments?
No - not necessarily. Neurofeedback is not a specific treatment for any particular disorder. It's a tool for working directly with your brain to enhance its functioning - to give you a brain that works as efficiently and effectively as possible. It may reduce or even eliminate the need for medications or enhance the effects of treatments you are receiving, but you would always review any changes with your involved health professionals.
Have I got your interest?
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Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 Republic Act No. 9344, also known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (full text), is an act establishing a comprehensive Juvenile Justice and welfare system, creating the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council under the Department of Justice. R. A. 9344 is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1402 and House Bill No. 5065, passed by the Senate and House of Representatives on 22 March 2006. It was signed into law by President Gloria MacDougal-Arroyo on 28 April 2006.
Rule of construction. In case of doubt, the interpretation of any of the provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, including its implementing rules and regulations (IRS), shall be construed liberally in favor of the child in conflict with the law. [l] Diversion Program Role of Different Sectors The Family. The family shall be responsible for the primary nurturing and rearing of children which is critical in delinquency prevention.
As far as practicable and in accordance with the procedures of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, child in conflict with the law shall be maintained in his/her family.  Educational System. Educational institutions shall work together with families, community organizations and agencies in the prevention of Juvenile delinquency and in the rehabilitation and reintegration of child in conflict with the law. Schools shall provide adequate, necessary and individualized educational schemes for children manifesting difficult behavior and children in conflict with the law.
In cases where children in conflict with the law are taken into custody or detained in rehabilitation enters, they should be provided the opportunity to continue learning under an alternative learning system with basic literacy program or informal education accreditation equivalency system.  Mass Media. The mass media shall play an active role in the promotion of child rights, and delinquency prevention by relaying consistent messages through a balanced approach.
Media practitioners shall, therefore, have the duty to maintain the highest critical and professional standards in reporting and covering cases of children in conflict with the law. In all publicity nickering children, the best interest of the child should be the primordial and paramount concern. Any undue, inappropriate and sensationalists publicity of any case involving a child in conflict with the law is hereby declared a violation of the child’s rights.  Establishment and Strengthening of Local Councils for the Protection of Children.
Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCP) shall be established in all levels of local government, and where they have already been established, they shall be strengthened within one (1) year from the effectively of this Act. Membership in the LCP shall be chosen foam among the responsible members of the community, including a representative EOM the youth sector, as well as representatives from government and private agencies concerned with the welfare of children.
The local council shall serve as the primary agency to coordinate with and assist the LUG concerned for the adoption of a comprehensive plan on delinquency prevention, and Juvenile Justice By Razz allotment of bargains, municipalities and cities shall be allocated for the threatening and implementation of the programs of the LCP: Provided, That the disbursement of the fund shall be made by the LUG concerned. 5] Appointment of Local Social Welfare and Development Officer. All Lugs shall appoint a duly licensed social worker as its local social welfare and development officer tasked to assist children in conflict with the law.  The Sanguinary Kaftans. The Sanguinary Kaftans (SKY) shall coordinate with the LCP in the formulation. And implementation of Juvenile intervention and diversion programs in the community.

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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Despite the drought, the Connecticut River remains as welcoming to boaters as it ever has been.
You would never know from the river conditions elsewhere in Massachusetts and across the country, the normal water level along the Connecticut River here in western Massachusetts. It’s all because of the constant flow of water from Holyoke Dam. Regardless of the lack of rain, the dam keeps the river at its normal level.
How much rain is needed to return to normal conditions in western Massachusetts?
“With no rain this year, they still have the same water level and everything is fine. Customers and boaters are very happy with the way they control the water level”. Frank Marchese, at Oxbow Marina
The Connecticut River continues to flow at its usual level, sparing us the hassles and uncertainties that define the boating experience that other drought-stricken areas of the country continue to face.


Michelle Heaton has given birth to a baby girl.
Former Liberty X singer Michelle and her Irish businessman husband Hugh Hanley have welcomed little Faith Michelle Hanley to the world and Hugh took to Twitter to express his joy today.
He wrote: "My beautiful wife @wonderwomanshel gave birth to our gorgeous baby girl 'Faith Michelle Hanley' yesterday morning. Circle of life is amazing."
Michelle and Hugh married in a beach ceremony in the Bahamas in 2010 and the couple have asked Michelle's good friend Katie Price to be godmother to their new baby.
When she was asked last month, the glamour model tweeted: "I'm sooooo happy and over the moon that @wonderwomanshel and @hughhanley have asked me to be a god mother to there baby woo forever friends."
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Yankees DH Alex Rodriguez joined the 3,000-hit club on Friday night against the Tigers when he hit a Justin Verlander offering to right-center for a solo home run in the first inning. Rodriguez is the 29th player to join the 3,000-hit club and is tied with Roberto Clemente on the all-time leaderboard.
With 61 more hits through the end of the season, Rodriguez could move into 21st all-time with 3,061 hits ahead of Craig Biggio. He would need to get 111 more hits to pass Dave Winfield at #20.
Rodriguez, 39, is batting .281/.386/.521 with 13 home runs and 35 RBI this season. He has 667 home runs and 2,004 RBI in his career spanning 21 seasons.
Baseball is an Olympic sport once again and USA Baseball begins the road to qualifying for the 2020 Games in just a couple of weeks. They’ll be doing it with a new manager, though, as current team USA manager Joe Girardi has stepped down from the role in order to concentrate on his quest to return to managing in the big leagues.
Girardi has interviewed for the Cubs job already and is candidate for the openings with the Mets and the Phillies. His stepping down from the Olympic job suggests that he thinks he stands a pretty good chance of getting one of the seven current openings around the game. Or, at the very least, that he wishes to show clubs with openings that he’s serious.
Girardi will be replaced by Scott Brosius, who was poised to be Girardi’s bench coach with Team USA.
The team begins training in Arizona on October 21. It begins playing qualifier games in early November in Mexico. Eventually, the 2020 Olympic Games will feature a six-nation field.


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Pete Seeger died last night, and its amazing to feel the wake of his departure, especially on Face Book. Across the board, folks are posting songs, blogs, pictures, recollections and stories of the man, his place in folk music, politics, the environment, peace, etc. And each person has a personal story to go with it.
Pete walked the walk, talked the talk when it came to act locally, think globally. His work spanned generations and many, many liberal and humanitarian efforts. But he never lost sight of the immediate community. Yes, that’s where it all begins. And it always began with the audience in front of him.
I base my performance values on what I saw Pete do. Involve the audience, give them something to sing along with, and create a community. It seems pretty obvious to me, and a valid way to perform on stage.
I’ll be digesting this wave of tributes to the man, and I’ll return to these thoughts again, shortly.

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Revisiting the #VeilNebula | #Community-space | The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope imaged three magnificent sections of the Veil Nebula in 1997. Now, a stunning new set of images from Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 capture these scattered stellar remains in spectacular new detail and reveal its expansion over the last years.
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Astronomers reveal supermassive black hole's intense magnetic field Astronomers from Chalmers University of Technology have used the giant telescope Alma to reveal an extremely powerful magnetic field very close to a supermassive black hole in a distant galaxy. The results appear in the 17 April 2015 issue of the journal Science.


GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) - Andy Valence, the colorful former mayor of Grand Isle famous for fiercely protecting his native barrier island from threat of hurricanes and coastal erosion, has died. He was 78.
Valence’s son, Randy, tells WWL-TV (https://bit.ly/1fU6usR) that his father died late Friday and was active until a recent surgery slowed him.
“We always said that one day he’s dying and the next day he’s dancing,” Randy Valence said Saturday, remembering his father’s love for life, even with health problems that included heart disease and viral cardiomyopathy.
Valence was best known for his career as the island’s chief executive, often appearing on TV in his trademark white coat and tie. He was first elected in 1988. He lost a bid for a third term in 1996 by 17 votes. He also served as a Westwego alderman, Jefferson Parish School Board member and executive director of the Grand Isle Port Commission.
After leaving the mayor’s office, he parlayed his long career and public name recognition into a job as a host at Boomtown Casino in Harvey.
Born on Grand Isle, Valence was raised in Westwego and New Orleans. He made headlines throughout the years for his efforts to protect, enhance and preserve the small island, including creating rock-filled breakwaters and even pushing a failed project to use discarded tires to enhance the coastline. Friends and even detractors said his passion for the people of Grand Isle never wavered.
“He was an optimist who saw the best in people,” said his former wife, Rose Valence.
As mayor, Valence could also generate controversy, including once threatening to secede from Jefferson Parish to pressure officials into giving the island more money.
He is survived by his three children, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a brother.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Information from: WWL-TV, https://wwltv.com
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The use of antibiotics by the swine industry to increase production efficiency and treat disease is thought to contribute to antibiotic resistance in the environment. When manure from hog operations is applied to fields with subsurface drainage, it is possible that the antibiotics and bacteria with resistance will be transported through tile systems and discharged into surface waters. To investigate this, tylosin, enterococci (a pathogen indicator organism), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were assessed in manure, soil and tile water samples. The ARG examined in this study were the erm genes which confer resistance to macrolide antibiotics, including tylosin and erythromycin. Manure from a swine facility which administers tylosin at sub-therapeutic levels was applied to chisel plow and no-till plots with separate tile drains. The use of tylosin in swine production caused an increase in erm genes in manure and in manured-treated soil above the background levels of erm genes in soils not receiving manure. This increase in soil is greatest immediately after manure application; and ermB, ermC, and ermF persist in manure injection band in concentrations greater than in non-manured soils over winter. However, the manure band concentrations eventually decreased to levels equivalent to the non-manured control soils. This is potentially due to a reduction in erm-hosting bacteria in the soil following manure application. The same trend was observed in the decline of total enterococci populations over time potentially due to die off and other environmental factors, but enterococci were less persistent than erm genes after manure application. Tylosin concentrations are very low in the soil and water, and do not likely impact the selective pressures on erm genes in either matrix. Erm gene concentrations in tile water were not different between tillage or manure treatments during the dry to average years of precipitation (2011 and 2012), but in 2013 and 2014 when above average precipitation occurred significantly higher concentrations of ermB genes were observed in tile drainage from the manure amended plots. However, concentrations of erm genes observed in 2013 and 2014 are similar to levels observed in our previous years of study. A significant reduction of erm genes in drainage water samples was observed in the second year of the corn-soybean two year rotation. However, the increasing prevalence of crop rotations with two or more years of corn and manure indicates the need to monitor corn-corn rotations that receive manure application yearly.
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