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No matter where we spend our day, eventually, we come back to our home where we relax, eat, and spend time with our family.
We all want our home to look beautiful and clean. We feel proud when anyone praises our house for its decor and beauty. But – most of the time – finding good decor is neither easy nor cheap.
Creative, Elegant fixture perfect for several different areas including the dining room, Living room, Kitchen, Office, Foyer, Bedroom, Hallway, Entryway, Or above the Kitchen island.
Is your good taste usually ahead of your wallet? If so – or you just like to be able to say “I made this, this light pendant project has your name stamped all over it. Light fittings like this can cost hundreds, depending on the name on the label so why not do your budget and your ego a favour and make them yourself!
This elegant hemp pendant lantern is surprisingly one of the easiest projects you can do. You can even colour them whatever you like to match your home’s interior.
- 1 What are the materials needed to create a DIY hemp pendant lantern?
- 2 How to create a DIY hemp pendant lantern?
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What are the materials needed to create a DIY hemp pendant lantern?
Why not make one for your living room, or dining room, or bedroom?
- Plastic balls – different sizes
- Clear Drying Craft Glue – 1 bottle per ball
- 20 lbs Hemp String (16-inch diameter ball needs 400 yards)
- Trash Bag (or small drop cloth)
- Permanent Marker
- Ball Inflating Needle
- Light Fixture and Hardware
- Plastic Gloves (optional)
- Drill – for installing the fixture in your ceiling
How to create a DIY hemp pendant lantern?
To make the hemp pendant lantern, make sure to gather all the materials and locate the area where you can hang these beautiful pendant lanterns.
Inflate the balloon and tie a slip knot at the end of it. Then, secure one end of the crochet thread to the knot on the balloon by either loosely trying it, or taping it into place.
2. Saturate thread with Fabric stiffener
The Fabric stiffener is what keeps the thread in the shape of a sphere once the balloon is popped, so it’s pretty important. To coat the thread well we found that you need to allot around an entire 16oz. bottle of fabric stiffener per lantern globe.
3. Wrap the thread around the balloon
Wrap the balloon with the saturated thread trying to keep good tension the whole time. You want the thread to make loops around the largest circumference of the balloon as possible.
4. Over-inflate the balloon
Once the balloon has been completely wrapped with as much thread as you like, take out the slip knot that you previously tied and blow the balloon up as much as you can.
Dry the wrapped balloon for 24 hours in a temperature-stable environment. I placed some garbage bags down in my bathtub to protect against drips and hung the globes from some extra crochet thread.
6. Remove the balloon
First, pop the balloon with a pin. If you’re lucky, it will naturally start to shrink away from the string. Bit by bit, it will come away from the string and pretty soon it will come completely free.
7. Cut a hole and insert the bulb
Cut a hole in the top of the globe with scissors so that there’s enough space to insert the bulb and the light fixture.
The easiest thing we came up with was to drill a small hole in the little plastic thing that manages the cable on the Ikea lamp and use some fishing line to tie the plastic cable manager to the top of the globe.
Once the hemp pendant lantern is affixed to the fixture, it’s ready to hang and light up your life!
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New revenue from legal marijuana won’t offset law enforcement costs
There was an interesting submission this week in the “You Said It” column in The Daily Sentinel.
It said, “I am on my way to Denver to purchase marijuana. I will spend two days at a motel (I will be too stoned to drive back the same day). While in Denver I will take advantage of all the amenities they have to offer: restaurants, malls, gun shops and movie theaters. I will have a great time spending my money in a town I don’t reside in. Think about this, Grand Junction, Delta and Montrose.”
Clearly, the author believes there is some Neanderthal-type thinking going on here, and he has delivered a fantastic economic argument he believes will cause Western Slope business people to slam their palms into their foreheads and say, “Why didn’t I think of that?”
Let me change this a bit to see if I can put his point into a more familiar scenario:
“Dear Grand Junction and the surrounding area, I’m going to Denver on a two-day binge drunk. During that time, I plan on wandering aimlessly around the area looking, acting and most assuredly smelling heavily of alcohol. I’ll be visiting many people’s businesses and interacting with their customers in such a state. Don’t you wish I’d stayed home and done that in your business?”
I’m not a mind reader here, but I’m willing to suggest the answer in a lot of people’s minds, both business owners and customers, is that somewhere else would be just fine.
Just because something is now legal doesn’t mean a lot of people want to be around it or see it. They sell spandex bike shorts in some enormous sizes, but that doesn’t mean a lot of people want to see them on the road.
Suggesting there’s a lot of money to be made by becoming some sort of narco-tourist enclave ignores the fact that a sizable majority of the population doesn’t want to be around people in such a state.
I also may be a bit old-fashioned here, but I’m not crazy about people being stoned or drunk and hanging around guns, dynamite, cars or the ledges of tall buildings.
It seems many people in the pro-legalization movement are disappointed that the use of recreational marijuana isn’t as accepted as having an Appletini at your local bistro.
Maybe someday it will be, but in the meantime, we continue to decide whether the costs of the legalization are worth the benefits. As I’ve discussed before, it remains to be seen how much tax revenue ultimately will be collected off state-sanctioned marijuana because the high tax will most likely maintain a black market.
What will be affected fairly quickly is the market share and profits of violent Mexican cartels that have been providing marijuana to the state for some time. With state-sanctioned drugs available, the cartels can’t help but see a drop-off in profit, and this eventually might not be too good for the state’s crime profile.
David Francis of The Fiscal Times addressed the crime factor in an article Jan. 7. “A 2012 study by the Mexican Institute of Competitivenesss says legalization in Colorado will cost cartels $1.425 billion annually, while Washington state’s legalization would cost cartels $1.372 billion. The study also found that legalization in these two states would push the cartels’ annual revenues down 20 to 30 percent.”
I’m sure we all remember how organized crime disappeared from America at the end of Prohibition. It didn’t. It diversified into other, often more-violent crimes because true criminals are nothing if not entrepreneurs.
George W. Grayson, an expert on Mexican criminal organizations, has said that cartels are diversifying their revenue streams into things like kidnapping, extortion, prostitution, methamphetamine, opioids and even such mundane things as cigarette smuggling.
Since the first of the year, Colorado has been under the microscope as to what will happen with marijuana legalization. My prediction is that drug-related crimes will not go down, they will just change character. And, although our friend from the “You Said It” submission may bemoan product availability, I anticipate there will be a correlation between the number of marijuana outlets and criminal activity, particularly burglary and robbery.
Perhaps we should offset any drug tax revenues with the cost of enhanced law enforcement. Then, let’s see if there’s any benefit.
Rick Wagner writes more on politics at his blog, the War on Wrong.


Oil heating system heater are one of one of the most long lasting devices that can be discovered in your home. Lots of producers will certainly mention that their heating systems have a Ten Years lifespan. Nonetheless, home owners can genuinely anticipate that their oil fired heating system furnace will certainly last 15, 20, or even 25 years. That statement is based on oil furnace systems that are effectively preserved year after year. This consists of having normal oil heater repair solution job executed on older systems.
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As your oil heating system ages, it is just all-natural to expect that the system will need even more tender loving care. In many cases, the furnace fixings will be minor. Especially, if you are obtaining an annual heating system tuneup. This regular maintenance ought to be done by an expert oil furnace repair service company in Succasunna.
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It will likewise place you better to deal with an oil heating system repair service business. Below is a listing of usual problems located in oil home heating systems.
My oil heating system will not start. More recent systems will certainly have the reset button located on the burner motor. If you continue pressing the reset button you will flood your ignition chamber with oil.
In some circumstances, the electric motor on your heating system will burn out. In this situation, you will certainly need a professional Succasunna heater repair man to replace your burner motor. Replacing a heater motor could be a more pricey repair. One thing that the specialist will examine is a faulty start activate the electric motor. While this is an unusual event, if the button is bad the repair work will be much less pricey.
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My burner runs however there is no fire and no warm air. In this situation, the issue probably exists with the heater nozzle. The tiniest amount of particles, water or crud could clog up the burner nozzle.
One of the most significant problems with oil furnaces is sooting up. Residue accumulation is not regular for an oil heating system.
Signs and symptoms are:
- Burned oil scent in the structure.
- A rolling noise from the heating system on startup, specifically when the heating system has been off for a long time.
- Smoke in the structure.
- Recurring flame failing closed down.
To determine where the failure is look for the 2 little holes as seen on the. These are sampling openings to examine pressure.The bottom hole remains in the combustion chamber as well as senses stress over the fire. The one on the top detects stress in the smoke pipeline.
How do you hemorrhage a heating system?
To reset the reset switch, press the switch for 35 secs, after that release. If the furnace still does not begin, the oil filter might have to be hemorrhaged. It is typically an “inline type” black canister with a red top. It will likely be located put on hold by the gas lines near the tank or near the heater itself.
A puff back is a misfiring in the heating system that can send residue throughout your house, covering drapes, bed linens, furnishings, cabinets, wall surfaces, as well as every little thing between. It requires expensive cleansing and remediation in addition to repair services on your heating unit.
What is one of the most typical cause of puff back in an oil burner?
A puff back is a misfiring in the heater that could send out soot throughout your home, covering drapes, bed linens, furnishings, cabinets, wall surfaces, and also every little thing in between. It calls for costly cleansing and remediation along with repair services on your heating system.
Why is soot or crud in the oil discharged central heating boiler or heater flue an issue?
A flue vent adapter (likewise called the “stack pipeline” or “flue pipe”) is the steel pipe that attaches the oil fired heating appliance to a chimney in order to safely air vent burning gases outdoors. That’s a place where we could see some useful hints regarding just how the oil fired heating tools is running without disassembling the oil fired central heating boiler, heater, or oil burner itself.


Cryptocurrencies make it easier to transfer funds between two parties in a transaction; these transfers are facilitated through the use of public and private keys for security purposes. These fund transfers are done with minimal processing fees, allowing users to avoid the steep fees charged by most banks and financial institutions for wire transfers.
Hard electronic currency does not have the ability to be disputed or reversed when used. It is nearly impossible to reverse a transaction whether it is justified or not. It is very similar to cash. Advantages of this system include it being cheaper to operate, and transactions are instantaneous. Western Union, KlickEx and Bitcoin are examples of this type of currency.
It appeared, though, that Nakamoto was motivated by politics, not crime. He had introduced the currency just a few months after the collapse of the global banking sector, and published a five-hundred-word essay about traditional fiat, or government-backed, currencies. “The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work,” he wrote. “The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust. Banks must be trusted to hold our money and transfer it electronically, but they lend it out in waves of credit bubbles with barely a fraction in reserve.”
Many cryptocurrencies are designed to operate outside of the control of governments or banks. That’s likely to appeal to North Korea at a time when the U.S. is stepping up efforts to cut the country out of the international financial system over its nuclear weapons program.
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Against backdrop, Ether has been gaining steam. The two-year old system has picked up backing from both tech geeks and big corporate names like JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft, which are excited about Ethereum’s goal of providing not only a digital currency but also a new type of global computing network, which generally requires Ether to use.
Virtual currencies were developed because of trust issues with financial institutions and digital transactions. Though they aren’t even considered to be “money” by everyone, virtual currencies are independent of traditional banks and could eventually pose competition for them.
Cryptocurrency is pseudonymous rather than anonymous in that the cryptocurrency within a wallet is not tied to people, but rather to one or more specific keys (or “addresses”). Thereby, cryptocurrency owners are not identifiable, but all transactions are publicly available in the blockchain. Still, cryptocurrency exchanges are often required by law to collect the personal information of their users.
When the virtual currency bitcoin was released, in January 2009, it appeared to be an interesting way for people to trade among themselves in a secure, low-cost, and private fashion. The Bitcoin network, designed by an unknown programmer with the handle “Satoshi Nakamoto,” used a decentralized peer-to-peer system to verify transactions, which meant that people could exchange goods and services electronically, and anonymously, without having to rely on third parties like banks. Its medium of exchange, the bitcoin, was an invented currency that people could earn—or, in Bitcoin’s jargon, “mine”—by lending their computers’ resources to service the needs of the Bitcoin network. Once in existence, bitcoins could also be bought and sold for dollars or other currencies on online exchanges. The network seemed like a potentially useful supplement to existing monetary systems: it let people avoid the fees banks charge and take part in noncash transactions anonymously while still guaranteeing that transactions would be secure.
So-called “altcoins”—alternative versions of bitcoin—have been rising along with bitcoin itself. Most prominently, a digital currency called litecoin surged about 60% last Wednesday alone, trading at a record-high $341.72, according to coinmarketcap.com.
In fact, these new changes are being welcomed across the board with many crypto experts pushing for such regulations to be adopted by other countries where digital currencies are dominant and feature regularly in monetary transactions.
“[Bitcoin] is a remarkable cryptographic achievement… The ability to create something which is not duplicable in the digital world has enormous value…Lot’s of people will build businesses on top of that.” [SOURCE]
Cryptocurrencies are also less susceptible to seizure by law enforcement or having transaction holds placed on them from acquirers such as Paypal. All cryptocurrencies are pseudo-anonymous, and some coins have added features to create true anonymity.
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Over the years, the isolated-phase bus has received widespread application in connecting the output of generators to step-up transformers. The trend toward generating units of larger capacity has dictated the need for higher rated isolated-phase bus designs. The increased losses associated with the higher capacity bus may be significant in the economic evaluation of alternate schemes or selection of equipment. The bus designer must know the magnitude and distribution of losses in order to keep temperature rises of bus components within the limits specified in USA Standard C37.20. In addition, the losses must be known to permit proper sizing of forced-cooling equipment whenever it is used. Various papers have been presented that deal with the determination of losses in isolated-phase bus enclosures. The difference in the results obtained for the same bus using various methods is of sufficient magnitude to cause concern. The industry has indicated the need for a guide for calculating losses to establish a common yardstick for establishing, evaluating, and applying different designs.
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Tomatoes are rich in Lycopene. And a very important ingredient in an Indian kitchen.
This One-Dish meal is healthy and nutritious, and a hit with kids. When you feel tired and do not feel like being in the kitchen for a long time, this recipe goes well, as it does not need any accompaniments, and you can prepare this in a jiffy. You will love it. Comfort food it is! Try it out, and enjoy.
Chatpata Tamatar Chawal – Spicy Tomato Rice
Rice – 4 cup
Tomato – 6 medium
Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Split Black gram/Urad Dal – 1 tbsp
Split Bengal gram/Chana Dal – 1 tbsp
Small Green chillies – 8, finely chopped
Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
Yellow Onion – 4, medium
Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
Salt – To taste
1. If you have left over plain rice then you can use it or else cook the 4 cups rice with about 2 tsp salt and keep aside.
2. Slice green chilles, onions, and tomatoes finely.
3. Heat ghee in a pan and add split black gram and bengal gram along with onions, tomatoes, green chilles. Fry well stirring until the dal gets a reddish tinge. Add salt, tomato paste, red chilli powder and turmeric powder and stir well. Cook and let cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are slightly mushy.
4. Remove in a large bowl and add cooked rice to it and mix it throughly and gently. Reheat it before you serve.


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It’s been a little less than two weeks since Apple released macOS Monterey Beta 4, but the company is back with Beta 5. After seeing a slew of changes to how Safari looks and functions, this latest beta release is a bit more subdued. At least a first glance.
Currently, macOS Monterey Beta 5 is rolling out to those on the macOS Developer Beta. This means that if you’re running the Public Beta, you likely will have to wait for another day or two.
What’s a bit surprising about this release is that Apple released the latest iOS and iPadOS 15 developer beta yesterday. So instead of just pushing all of the beta updates at the same time, Apple opts to break things up a bit.
What’s New In macOS Monterey Beta 5?
After seeing Universal Control mentioned and removed in the Beta 4 release notes, there was a lot of hope that it would arrive in Beta 5. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case, as the Apple Developer Release Notes have no mention of this at all. In fact, there really don’t seem to be too many user-facing changes at all.
There are, however, some new features available for SwiftUI developers. These include a an improved modifier for “fine-grained control over different kinds of shapes”. A new openURL value can also be used to customize how URL’s are handled.
Again, these really aren’t user-facing so you’re unlikely to notice any of the changes until developers update their apps. We’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for any other changes so stay tuned.
Where’s Universal Control?
Normally, we wouldn’t be too concerned about a feature missing from an macOS beta release. However, since we’re now into August, and Monterey is slated to release this fall, the omission of Universal Control is a little concerning.
Universal Control is a Continuity feature that allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard between your Mac and iPad. Without needing any additional setup, you can drag and drop files and content between devices. It’s set to be a game-changer whenever it finally arrives, as you can use this with something like an iMac Mini, MacBook Air, and iPad to move files around.
We really don’t know what has happened to Universal Control. Aside from the mention in Beta 4’s release notes, Apple has not provided any indication as to when this will arrive. Let’s just hope it actually makes it to macOS Monterey and isn’t delayed or outright cancelled.
How to Download macOS Monterey Beta 5
Although today’s release of macOS Monterey is for developers, Apple is likely to release the Public Beta version in the coming days. For those who want to jump on the hype train and get Monterey on your device, here’s how to sign up for the Public Beta:
- Open Safari on your Mac and navigate to Apple’s beta software portal.
- Sign up for the Public Beta by following the on-screen prompts. If you’ve already signed up for the program, click Enroll Your Devices at the top-right corner of the webpage.
- Select macOS on the next page.
- Scroll down and click the Download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility button.
- Open the System Preferences app on your Mac.
- Navigate to the Software Update section to install the beta. If enrolled, a message saying “This Mac is enrolled in the Apple Beta Software Program”.
Of course, following these steps installs Public Beta 4. But it ensures that you’re ready for when Public Beta 5 is released.
Andrew is a freelance writer based on the East Coast of the US.
He has written for a variety of sites over the years, including iMore, Android Central, Phandroid, and a few others. Now, he spends his days working for an HVAC company, while moonlighting as a freelance writer at night.


By Col. Jeff Hall
USACE Savannah District Commander
Recently we sought to reduce the Savannah River basin reservoirs below the current 3,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) discharge rate. We suggested to state and federal resource agencies this would give us a set of data for future use in determining just how low we could go before sustaining damage to the environment or to human use downstream of Thurmond Dam.
Our state and federal partners did not agree with our suggestion. They cited serious concerns and provided scientific data on how lower flows are harming delicate ecosystems and critical habitat for threatened species (plant and animal) below the reservoirs. While we found their disagreements disappointing, we understand them. Like our partners, the Corps of Engineers has a responsibility to ensure the environment is protected.
River flows impact more than just reservoir levels upstream. The Savannah River provides food and homes to many species. It also provides drinking water and waste treatment to municipalities and is a valuable resource for businesses that employ thousands of people.
While I believe a short-term reduction below 3,100 cfs would provide important information for future decisions, I also realize such a small, temporary reduction would have little impact on reservoir levels. The real solution to the drought has little to do with lowering outflows and almost everything to do with a return to normal and consistent rainfall. The above-average precipitation in December has helped to recharge the soil and if we continue to get above average rainfall throughout the winter and spring months we will be well on the road to recovery. However, prudence should guard us from being too optimistic. If we continue to get only average rainfall our data suggests we will be entering the summer period more than just a few feet below full pool. And if the below-average rainfall continues we will certainly experience drought conditions and low lake levels throughout this next year.
We will continue to keep stakeholders updated and thank you for your patience and understanding.


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1. Should children be provided with N95 masks?
In the spring of 2021, the US government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) carried out a study to compare the duration of transmission of the virus between an infected person and an uninfected person, taking into account whether one or the other portrait or not a mask, and if so, which one.
The findings ofCDC left no doubt: the N95 is the best mask in terms of protection.
A recent publication by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), however, brings some nuances, specifying that, in real work contexts, N95 and medical masks have equivalent properties and that scientific knowledge does not allow us to demonstrate that one is superior to the other.
According to the microbiologist and professor at the Cégep de l’Outaouais Patrick Fillion, if the N95 does indeed offer the best protection, it should not necessarily be distributed in schools.
An N95 mask should be adjusted to fit the shape of the face well and should be tested for each person. It is practically impossible to do this for everyone, especially for children.
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” An ill-fitting N95 mask is like buying four new tires for your car, but not inflating the tires. »
Virologist at Montfort Hospital in Ottawa, Dr. Hugues Loemba shares the same position:
A misplaced N95 will have the opposite effect. Instead of the child wearing the mask properly, they will put it below their nose and be exposed. Better if the child has a comfortable mask.
2. Should we put our cloth masks in the closet?
In Quebec, the government provides surgical masks to its students and staff.
Despite warning signs from specialists, Ontario has chosen to provide its students with three-ply cloth face coverings. But unlike in Quebec, teachers and other staff in Ontario will be issued an N95 mask without a fit test.
For its part, Ottawa Public Health says it follows provincial recommendations.
Wearing a cloth mask helps prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and protect those around us.
The comparison ofCDC however, leaves no ambiguity: fabric masks are the least effective. Moreover, since the arrival of the highly contagious Omicron variant, which has led to a dizzying increase in infections, many experts no longer recommend cloth face coverings.
” [Le masque en tissu] is no longer sufficient. With Omicron, which is so transmissible and contagious, we have to take all our measures up a notch, including the mask. »
According to Patrick Fillion,
the fabric mask is a minimum protection to protect against large droplets. It’s not [une protection] equivalent to a surgical procedure mask.
The microbiologist recalls that last fall, when the Delta variant was raging, it was already recommended in schools to prioritize the surgical mask.
With Omicron, we may be implanting it even more so that everyone has adequate protection.
For better protection, Dr. Loemba suggests opting for two surgical masks, or even using a fabric mask over a surgical mask. Patrick Fillion is not against the idea, but for a short time to avoid feeling discomfort:
One cannot be against virtue. It will limit, even more, that the virus reaches the respiratory tract, but before getting there, it would be important to wear the mask that we must wear.
3. Should the choice of mask in our schools be determined based on the vaccination coverage of this age group?
To this question, Patrick Fillion answers categorically:
They are two completely different things. They should not be mixed.
Someone could be vaccinated and not wear their mask below their nose. Another might not be vaccinated and wear their mask correctly, so double vaccination would not protect [contre] the transmission of the virus, he illustrated.
Currently, children under the age of 5 still cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The majority of children aged 5 to 11 have received one dose, while adolescents aged 12 to 17 are, for the most part, doubly vaccinated.
” The mask protects the mucous membranes to prevent the virus from entering the respiratory tract. The vaccine protects people against infection. »
Dr. Hugues Loemba shares the same opinion as the professor at Cégep de l’Outaouais:
The choice of mask should correspond to the epidemiological situation. If it wasn’t for Omicron, who invaded the community, we wouldn’t even be talking about it!


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What are superbugs?
Superbugs are a type of bacteria that have developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, making them difficult to treat. They pose a significant threat to public health, as infections caused by superbugs can be severe and even life-threatening. What are the causes of the rise of superbugs? One contributing factor is the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, both in humans and animals. Another factor is the lack of new antibiotics being developed. However, there is hope in the form of natural medicine remedies. Natural medicine remedies, such as herbal extracts and essential oils, have shown promising results in combating superbugs. These remedies can help enhance the immune system, fight against bacterial infections, and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. By incorporating natural medicine remedies into healthcare practices, we can potentially reduce the prevalence of superbugs and improve treatment outcomes.
Why are superbugs a concern?
Superbugs are a growing concern in the field of healthcare. These drug-resistant bacteria pose a significant threat to public health, as they are difficult to treat and can cause severe infections. The emergence of superbugs is primarily attributed to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, which has led to the development of resistance mechanisms in bacteria. This has resulted in the limited effectiveness of many commonly used antibiotics. Additionally, the global nature of travel and trade has facilitated the spread of superbugs across borders, making them a global health issue. It is crucial to address the problem of superbugs through effective infection control measures, judicious use of antibiotics, and the development of new antimicrobial agents.
How do superbugs develop?
Superbugs develop through a variety of mechanisms. One important factor is the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, which can lead to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Additionally, the horizontal transfer of resistance genes between different bacteria can contribute to the development of superbugs. Another key factor is the ability of bacteria to mutate and evolve rapidly, allowing them to adapt and survive in the presence of antibiotics. It is also important to note that certain environmental factors, such as poor sanitation and hygiene practices, can create favorable conditions for the growth and spread of superbugs. Understanding how superbugs develop is crucial in finding effective strategies to combat these resilient pathogens.
MRSA, which stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a type of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics. It is a major concern in healthcare settings as it can cause severe infections that are difficult to treat. MRSA can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or by touching contaminated surfaces. To prevent the spread of MRSA, it is important to practice good hygiene, such as washing hands regularly and keeping wounds clean and covered. Additionally, healthcare facilities should implement infection control measures, such as proper cleaning and disinfection protocols. Researchers are also exploring new treatment options, including the use of bacteriophages and antimicrobial peptides, to combat MRSA infections.
Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. It is a major concern in healthcare settings, as it is highly contagious and can spread easily from person to person. The use of herbal tea has been suggested as a potential treatment for Clostridium difficile infections. Studies have shown that certain herbal teas, such as chamomile and peppermint, have antimicrobial properties that can help to kill the bacteria. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory properties of herbal teas can help to reduce the inflammation caused by the infection. However, more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of herbal tea as a treatment for Clostridium difficile. In the meantime, it is important to follow proper hygiene practices and seek medical attention if you suspect you have a Clostridium difficile infection.
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a type of bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in healthcare settings. It is known for its ability to develop resistance to multiple antibiotics, making it difficult to treat. In recent years, the rise of drug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections has become a major concern in the medical community. However, researchers have been exploring alternative medicine as a potential solution to combat these superbugs. Alternative medicine refers to practices and treatments that are outside the realm of conventional medicine. Some examples include herbal remedies, acupuncture, and homeopathy. While more research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness of alternative medicine in treating Klebsiella pneumoniae infections, preliminary studies have shown promising results. These findings suggest that alternative medicine may offer a new approach in the fight against superbugs.
Factors Contributing to Superbug Resistance
Overuse of antibiotics
Overuse of antibiotics is one of the main factors contributing to the rise of superbugs. Antibiotics are powerful medications that are designed to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. However, when antibiotics are overused or misused, bacteria can develop resistance to them. This means that the antibiotics become less effective in treating bacterial infections, allowing the bacteria to survive and multiply. The overuse of antibiotics in both humans and animals has led to the emergence of superbugs, which are bacteria that are resistant to multiple antibiotics. This poses a serious threat to public health as it limits the treatment options available for bacterial infections.
Poor infection control practices
Poor infection control practices contribute to the spread of superbugs and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Without proper hygiene measures, such as handwashing and disinfection, superbugs can thrive and infect vulnerable individuals. Additionally, inadequate sterilization of medical equipment and improper waste management can also lead to the transmission of these drug-resistant bacteria. To combat this issue, healthcare facilities must prioritize infection control protocols and implement stringent measures to prevent the proliferation of superbugs.
Lack of new antibiotic development
Lack of new antibiotic development has become a major concern in the fight against superbugs. With the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it is crucial to find new ways to combat these deadly infections. One potential solution lies in the exploration of natural medicine for E. coli. Natural medicine offers a promising alternative to traditional antibiotics, as it harnesses the power of natural compounds to target and kill harmful bacteria. By studying the effects of natural medicine on E. coli, researchers hope to discover new treatment options that can effectively eliminate superbugs and prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Methods to Kill Superbugs
Antibiotic combinations have emerged as a promising strategy in the fight against superbugs. By combining different antibiotics, researchers have found that they can enhance the effectiveness of treatment and overcome resistance mechanisms. This approach involves targeting multiple pathways in the bacteria, making it more difficult for them to develop resistance. Studies have shown that certain combinations, such as beta-lactam and beta-lactamase inhibitors, have been particularly successful in treating infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. Additionally, antibiotic combinations have the potential to reduce the risk of treatment failure and improve patient outcomes. The development of new combination therapies holds great promise in the battle against superbugs.
Phage therapy is a promising approach in the fight against superbugs. It involves using bacteriophages, which are viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria. These phages attach to the surface of the bacteria and inject their genetic material, causing the bacteria to be destroyed. Phage therapy has shown great potential in treating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, as phages can be tailored to target specific strains of bacteria. Additionally, phage therapy is considered a safe and natural alternative to antibiotics, as phages are naturally found in the environment and do not harm human cells. With further research and development, phage therapy could revolutionize the treatment of superbug infections.
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to revolutionize the field of medicine. It allows scientists to make precise changes to an organism’s DNA, which could lead to the development of new treatments for a wide range of diseases. This technology has already shown promise in the fight against superbugs, which are bacteria that have become resistant to multiple antibiotics. By using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, scientists can target and disable the genes that allow superbugs to survive and thrive. This could potentially provide a solution to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. The use of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in the context of superbugs is an exciting area of research that holds great promise for the future of medicine.
Prevention and Control
Hand hygiene plays a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections and controlling the transmission of superbugs. It is essential to follow proper handwashing techniques, including using soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content. Additionally, incorporating natural remedies into hand hygiene practices can provide an added layer of protection. Natural remedies such as tea tree oil, aloe vera, and neem oil have antimicrobial properties that can help kill superbugs and inhibit their growth. These natural alternatives can be used as a supplement to traditional hand hygiene methods, providing an effective and eco-friendly approach to combating superbugs.
Vaccination plays a crucial role in the fight against superbugs. By introducing weakened or killed pathogens into the body, vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce a specific immune response. This response includes the production of antibodies that can recognize and neutralize the superbugs. Vaccination not only protects individuals from contracting superbug infections but also helps in preventing the spread of these antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Additionally, widespread vaccination can contribute to the reduction of antibiotic usage, which in turn reduces the selective pressure on bacteria, making it harder for superbugs to develop and spread. It is important to note that vaccination should be seen as a complementary strategy to other infection prevention and control measures, such as good hygiene practices and appropriate use of antibiotics.
Surveillance and monitoring
Surveillance and monitoring play a crucial role in combating the spread of harmful toxins. By closely tracking the presence and movement of these dangerous substances, scientists and healthcare professionals can identify areas of high contamination and implement targeted interventions. This proactive approach allows for the early detection of superbugs and the implementation of effective control measures. Through continuous surveillance and monitoring, we can stay one step ahead of these resilient pathogens and work towards preventing their harmful effects on public health.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the symptoms of a superbug infection?
A superbug infection can have a range of symptoms, depending on the type of bacteria involved. Common symptoms may include fever, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and skin infections. In some cases, superbug infections can lead to more serious complications such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and urinary tract infections. It is important to seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms, as prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial in managing superbug infections. In addition to conventional medical treatments, holistic medicine approaches that focus on strengthening the immune system and supporting overall health may also be beneficial in preventing and managing superbug infections.
Can superbugs be completely eradicated?
Superbugs are a growing concern in the field of healthcare due to their ability to resist conventional antibiotics. Can superbugs be completely eradicated? This question has been the subject of intense research and debate. While complete eradication of superbugs may seem like a daunting task, recent advancements in medical science have shown promise in tackling these formidable pathogens. One such revolutionary approach involves the use of phage therapy, where bacteriophages are used to specifically target and kill superbugs. This innovative technique has shown great potential in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria and offers hope for a future where superbugs can be effectively eliminated.
Are there any natural remedies to kill superbugs?
Superbugs are a growing concern in the field of healthcare, as they have developed resistance to many commonly used antibiotics. In light of this, researchers have been exploring natural remedies that may be effective in killing these superbugs. One such remedy that has shown promise is the use of essential oils. Studies have found that certain essential oils, such as tea tree oil and oregano oil, have antimicrobial properties that can help combat superbugs. Additionally, other natural remedies like garlic, honey, and turmeric have also demonstrated potential in fighting against these antibiotic-resistant bacteria. While further research is still needed to fully understand the effectiveness of these natural remedies, they provide a potential alternative to traditional antibiotics in the battle against superbugs.

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The State of Minnesota recently passed a law abolishing the commonly accepted definition of marriage as between one man and one woman, and replaced it with a definition that requires only two adults, including two adults of the same sex. The law goes into effect August 1. Consequently, from that date forward, the State will recognize three types of marriage: male-female, male-male and female-female. All three will be considered “marriage”, and any effort to distinguish between them based on the commonly accepted definition (male-female) will be branded “discrimination”.
I have been doing marriage counseling for almost forty years, more than twenty five of which were as a licensed psychologist in the State of Minnesota, where I presently practice. What will be the legal implications of this sea change definition for my practice?
In saner times, it would have been considered obvious that same-sex “marriage” is an oxymoron, something akin to the square circle. Treating such unions as marriages would have been seen as a game of let’s pretend. Psychologists, considering themselves to be professionals who do not adjust their practice to the whims of the culture, would maintain the commonly accepted definition, a definition that is older than the profession of psychology itself. They would distinguish between “natural marriage” and the novel legal construct of same-sex “marriage”. They would refuse to act in therapy sessions as though the latter were the same as the former. Such a pretense would be incongruent with their true convictions and hence a distortion of the dynamic of therapy. They would therefore refuse as a matter of professional ethics to do marital therapy with same-sex unions.
Alas, we are not living in saner times. The American Psychological Association has blinked, and now considers same-sex unions as marriages. It is unclear what stance the Minnesota Board of Psychology, which grants licenses and renewals of licenses to practice psychology in Minnesota, will take on this issue. It could go in any of the following ways:
1) Distinguish psychologically between marriage and same-sex unions. This would be the most sensible stance. Psychologists trained to do marital therapy would not be required to do therapy with same-sex couples because the psychologists’ lack training in that area. This would respect the general ethical principle in the field of psychology that one should not attempt to do therapy in an area in which one is not trained.
2) Make the distinction in #1 above, but require psychologists to receive training by a certain date to treat same-sex couples. This would force psychologists to receive training in an area in which they have no desire to be trained. In saner times, such an unprecedented move would be seen as outrageously tyrannical. But, as noted above, these are not saner times.
3) Not make the distinction in #1 above, but consider same-sex unions to be marriages that are psychologically indistinguishable from marriages commonly understood. This would force psychologists who do marital therapy to treat same-sex couples as though they were in a marital union, even though the psychologists don’t think they are.
What is a Catholic psychologist to do? (Actually, Catholic psychologists are not the only ones who face this dilemma. Many other mental health professionals, both non-psychologists and non-Catholics, see this issue in the same way.) It seems clear that it is ethically impermissible to cooperate directly in promoting or approving of this grave error concerning the nature of marriage. This would preclude treating a same-sex couple as if they were truly married. Therefore, from a Catholic perspective, it would be unethical and unprofessional to attempt to do marital therapy with same-sex couples.
How then should I, as a Catholic psychologist, proceed? If the Minnesota Board decides on option #1 above, I simply need to state that I am not trained to treat same-sex unions, and decline to do so. If the Board selects option #2 or #3, I have no ethical choice but to stop doing marital therapy altogether. This would obviously have a significant impact on my professional practice and my income.
No one ever said being a Catholic psychologist would be easy.
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The library is run on a voluntary basis and new volunteers are always welcomed, so if you have some free time why not call into the library and find out what is involved.
These meetings take place quarterly at the library and usually last between one and a half to two hours. They let volunteers raise any concerns, discuss any fund raising ideas and receive an update on how the library is doing.
The next meeting will be Wednesday 8th April 2020.
Her Majesty the Queen The passing of Her Majesty the Queen As Chairman of Crofton Parish Council, I wish to state that it is with great sadness that yesterday we learned of the death of our Queen. Protocol dictates that as a mark of respect we may not hold our parish...
As part of the council’s operations we have now received monies from WMDC to be spent on ‘green spaces’ around the village. This funding can be difficult to obtain, and therefore, as we make decisions on how to allocate it, we want to offer residents of Crofton the...

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text: Anthropogenic disturbances, such as tillage, management practices, and fertilization, can influence soil microbial communities, but little is known about the effects of land use type on soil fungal communities. In this study, fungal abundance, diversity and community composition in soils were analyzed, to determine the impacts of different agricultural land use types, including old rice paddies (ORP), the long-term and (LTV), short-term (STV) cultivation of vegetables and Magnolia nursery plantations (MNP). Compared to the soils in ORP, the fungal abundance, determined by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, was significantly higher in soils from LTV fields and lower in those from MNP; the copy numbers of the fungal ITS genes in the LTV soils were 30 times greater than in the MNP soils. The terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism (T-RFLP) results showed that the fungal community composition was obviously different in the different soils, based on land use type. Only three T-RFs were found in the soils from the LTV fields, followed by seven in the STV soils and nine in the MNP soils; the most (11) T-RFs were found in the ORP soils. Of the measured soil chemical properties, SOC, available P and NO₃⁻-N were the dominant factors that influenced the fungal communities based on the canonical correspondence analysis (CCA). The present study showed that conversion from paddy soil to vegetable cultivation changed soil properties, decreased soil fungal diversity, increased fungal abundance, and shifted fungal community composition.

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A month to go until Ms. Lauryn Hill's 20th anniversary tour
20 years on from her ground-breaking and award-winning debut solo album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, the legendary singer and rapper Ms. Lauryn Hill will soon be touring Australia in 2019.
The anniversary tour of her critically acclaimed neo soul album will kick off on the 5th of February 2019, at HBF Stadium in Perth.
She will be joined by another famous name in the hip hop game, AKA friend and collaborator Nas. Best known for his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, many consider the East Coast rapper to be one of, if not the greatest, hip hop artists of all time.
Nas has also released a new collaborative album, Nasir, with another artist widely revolutionary artist in the hip hop scene, the brilliant and outspoken Kanye West.
Reflecting on her influential album, Hill says the release of The Miseducation in 1998 “chronicled an intimate piece” of her young life. Notably, she was only 23 at the time.
“It was the summation of most, if not all, of my most hopeful and positive emotions experienced to that date. I loved and believed deeply in my community’s ability to both love and heal itself provided it received the right amount of support and encouragement.”
“Our world today, both complex and changing, is in need of the balance between moral fortitude and cathartic expression. I hope the love and energy that permeated this work can continue to inspire change with love and optimism at the helm.”
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Is ecology a useful degree?
Having a career in ecology can be extremely exciting, varied and very rewarding. There are many different jobs you can get involved in and picking the right one for you can be a challenge in itself. Getting onto the career ladder can be tricky and you’ll often have to compete against many others for the same position.
Is ecology a good field to go into?
Most people pursue a career in ecology because they enjoy nature, certainly not to make money or achieve social status. The best qualities to have are an intense interest in what makes the living world work.
What can I do with a ecology degree?
What do our Ecology graduates do?
- environmental science.
- education and communication.
- program and project management.
- environmental policy and impact assessment.
- biodiversity, sustainability and natural resource management.
Are Ecologists in demand?
There are currently an estimated 89,500 industrial ecologists in the United States. The industrial ecologist job market is expected to grow by 11.1% between 2016 and 2026.
Are ecologists happy?
Industrial ecologists are about average in terms of happiness. … As it turns out, industrial ecologists rate their career happiness 3.2 out of 5 stars which puts them in the bottom 48% of careers.
Is being an ecologist fun?
The view – Ecologists get access to some of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. The work – If you like working outdoors and getting your hands dirty, it is certainly fun.
Is ecology a hard class?
I took an ecology class last semester which had a strong emphasis on the transfer of energy in ecological systems. It was actually more challenging than I anticipated. The course required a good amount of knowledge about chemistry and biochemistry.
Is ecology a competitive field?
American tenure-track faculty positions in ecology and allied fields is very competitive, in the sense that at any moment in time there are many more people looking for TT positions than there are TT positions.
Is ecology a hard science?
Research in ecology and evolutionary biology (evo-eco) often tries to emulate the “hard” sciences such as physics and chemistry, but to many of its practitioners feels more like the “soft” sciences of psychology and sociology.
Are there jobs in ecology?
Job opportunities can range from providing advice on how the environment will be impacted after a flood, regulating industry to prevent pollution, or collecting samples to interpret the condition of the environment.
WHAT A levels do you need to be an ecologist?
What qualifications do you need to be an ecologist? Typical entry requirements: You’ll need a university degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (for example, Ecology, Zoology or Environmental Science). You will usually need two to three A-levels (or equivalent) to access a degree course.
Is ecology in high demand?
Yes, obviously there’s still a place for field ecologists in ecology! A large one! As evidenced by, among other things, the demand for field ecologists in the faculty job market (see above).
Do environmental scientists make good money?
The median annual wage for environmental scientists and specialists was $73,230 in May 2020. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,960, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $129,450.
Why is studying ecology important?
Why is ecology important? Ecology enriches our world and is crucial for human wellbeing and prosperity. It provides new knowledge of the interdependence between people and nature that is vital for food production, maintaining clean air and water, and sustaining biodiversity in a changing climate.

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Have you ever held a brand-new pup in your arms and fantasized regarding all the wonderful experiences you will embark on with each other? Possibly you have viewed Lassie, Old Yeller, Max or Air Bud and also located yourself thinking about exactly how life enriching the experience of having a pet can be, only to locate yourself annoyed and perplexed when your new pup begins damaging your footwear or getting on every one of your friends.
Numerous new canine proprietors become dissuaded when they understand that lots of canines are not naturally the well acted, obedient friends that we see in movies or on TV. Similar to children, they need consistent, excellent instructions and also perseverance to form them into the puppy we want them to be.
Educating your canine is not just beneficial for you as well as your peace of mind, it has major implications for the security and also health and wellness of your pet dog, the well being of the people and pet dogs whom you communicate with as well as the cash you will invest in house fixings and also substitute clothing.
Why Should I Train My Pet dog?
Many individuals, pet dog owners and also non-pet proprietors alike, would certainly concur that training plays an important duty in a pet dog’s growth as well as ability to securely engage with their setting. Regardless of this, a bulk of respondents in a Pet365 study reported they had never taken their pet to a specialist protection training course.
The repercussion of not training a pet dog can cause everything from inconvenience as well as irritation for an owner to severe as well as preventable behavioral troubles which can result in injury or death to your canine, family, various other people or other family pets.
January is designated National Train Your Dog Month by the APDT, so the complying with information has actually been created in honor of all the amazing pet dog owners available that intend to find out more regarding how they can transform their life and also the bond they have with their canine friend with training.
Six Major Advantages of Dog Training
1. It is substantially much safer for your pet dog.
The security of your pup is of vital importance– and also as its proprietor, it is your obligation. Guaranteeing your pet listens to your commands can avoid it from experiencing potentially lethal conflict with various other canines or wild animals, running into a hectic roadway or usually harming itself in dangerous situations.
2. It’s more secure for your home.
Training your dog assists guarantee that your living quarters are treated with respect. Instilling good manners in your pet dog implies that it will know the difference in between what is appropriate and also undesirable in your house, as well as it will behave with politeness to the remainder of your family. It will certainly save a large amount of cash on house fixings, and also will considerably
reduces the chance that pet will chew its method with the irreplaceable item of antique furnishings which has been in your family for five generations.
3. It constructs a long-term partnership between you as well as your dog.
A training regimen will develop an essential connection between you and also your puppy. As you invest time with each other, producing boundaries, sharing experiences and learning to recognize each various other, a mutual respect will certainly develop. Your pet will certainly discover to count on as well as respect your judgment, and also you’ll gain affection for their prospective and capacities.
4. It’s much easier when you take your pet dog out in public.
We have actually all seen instances where it resembles a dog is taking its human for a walk, rather than the other way around. By training your pet and also developing its confidence around human beings and its fellow pets, your walks with each other will be an enjoyable experience for both of you. Your pet will certainly find out to engage safely and successfully with others.
5. It’s less complicated for the vet to function with your pet.
Veterinarians are not miracle workers, and also can not risk their safety or the safety of their personnel attempting to service a pet dog that is reacting strongly to them. Family pet owners that have actually not made the effort to desensitize their pet dog to being touched or dealt with can run the risk of thick nails, oral disease, unattended injuries or infections and also the development of condition which likely can have been stopped if uncovered early.
6. You can aid other pet proprietors.
As soon as you understand how to educate a pet dog, you have that ability permanently. Not only can this help you with all the canines you have, once you have actually grasped training your own dog, you can share your expertise with various other proprietors. You can also start a profession as a trainer yourself– and what could be better than dealing with pet dogs every single day?
January may be National Train Your Canine month, however the very best time to start experiencing the benefits of training your canine is right now– no matter what day it is. Whether you already have a canine buddy or are considering the addition of a fuzzy household member, bear in mind that training your dog is important to optimizing your connection with them as well as providing them the most effective life that you possibly can.

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NEW YORK- HOTEL IN MANHATTAN
Our representative will be at the airport for private pick up. Pick up details for each airport is given below. We will need the contact number of the passengers to facilitate transfers. ****one carry on and one suitcase per person only***** Experience a World class New York hotel located in Fashionable area of Midtown Manhattan when you check into the Luxurious midtown property PARKER with breathtaking views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. (Check in time 3 PM). ****Please note that the hotel may take your Credit card at the time of check in towards Incidentals. The hold on the card will be released once the guests check out if no charges are incurred********** Porterage is not included in the cost. Meet your tour manager at 7 pm in the hotel lobby to start the tour. Enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner at restaurant walking distance from the hotel. After dinner, enjoy free time at Times Square on own to see the city in action at night. Overnight at Hotel.
New York SOL/ ONE WORLD/ DOUBLE DECKER
Depart from the hotel at 8 am in the morning for your breakfast at an American restaurant. After breakfast, proceed to go on to the Statue of Liberty Ferry from Battery park. View the world famous iconic Statue symbolizing the country’s freedom. Lunch on own. Make a pit stop to see the “NY BULL” on Wall St. This bronze statue weighs 3200 kgs & is a symbol of financial optimism & prosperity. Enjoy a scenic view from the top of Freedom tower observation deck. This is now the tallest building on the Western Hemisphere and stands in place of Twin towers. We will make a photo stop at Ground Zero (entrance to 9/11 memorial is not included). Get down to get a closer look at Rockefeller center comprising of 19 high rise commercial buildings. Declared a national historic monument, you will be able to get quick photos of this landmark. Explore Souvenir shopping to take some excellent mementos back home. Dinner at Indian Restaurant. See New York at its best from a double-decker bus. In “The City that Never Sleeps,” the best sightseeing happens after the sun goes down. Discover the brilliant lights, stunning views and vibrant nightlife with double-decker Night Tour! Overnight at hotel.
DC Philadelphia, DC National harbor, DC
Get an early start to your day after breakfast & drive to Philadelphia (approximately 2 hours’ drive without traffic. Enjoy an entertaining guided tour of the largest city in Pennsylvania state (guided city tour). Our entertaining tour guide is a history buff, and he will relate the love of the city and a real sense of Philadelphia’s place in history to the group. Lunch on own. On your way from Philadelphia to DC, stop at DC’s latest happening waterfront destination with shopping, restaurants and DC’s latest attraction-Skywheel. This stately Observation wheel takes the riders as high as 180 Ft above the river, giving a wonderful bird’s eye view of Potomac river. Enjoy a Dinner enroute to hotel. Check into Marriott Tysons or Similar.
Harrisburg City tour of DC/ Air & Space/Museum of Natural history/Hershey
Today after breakfast, Enjoy city tour of DC with a specialized guide covering all the major landmarks. See all the key attractions in DC and learn about the history and trivia that surrounds Washington on this interactive tour of the capital city. You will visit the major monuments on this quick and efficient. At the end of the city tour, you will be given time at Air & space museum (1 hour and 30 minutes) to view all the different exhibits related to space & Aeronautics. Lunch on own. You will also be given time to visit museum of Natural history (1 hour and 30 minutes). Follow the amazing smell of cocoa beans on a delicious journey in an immersive chocolate ride at Hershey’s (2 hours drive). Dinner at Indian restaurant & check into Hotel (Hilton Harrisburg or Similar).
Niagara falls Penn State capitol, Winery, Tanger outlet shopping, Niagara by night
After breakfast, proceed to do the Pennsylvania Capitol tour (if open for tours). The Pennsylvania State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and is in downtown Harrisburg. After an inside peek at the political hub of the state, follow the sweet scent of grapes to enjoy some wine tasting at Mt.Hope Winery-perfect way to bond with your fellow travelers. You will need some retail therapy after this sweet destination and this calls for a trip to Tanger outlet mall offering lot of designer brand labels for cheap including American outfitters, Banana republican, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren. Lunch on own. Proceed to Niagara Falls (approximately 6 hours of drive). Dinner at Indian restaurant enroute. View the illumination of falls at night. This illumination includes a range of colors that alternate throughout the evening and shine over all of Niagara Falls & stay overnight at hotel (Sheraton at the falls or similar).
Niagara Falls Maid of the mist, cave of the winds, IMAX
The hotel is walking distance to the park. There will be no coach on this day of the tour. Today after breakfast, enjoy a 30 minute IMAX movie at the Niagara adventure theatre. To view you next attraction, Cave of the Winds, you will take an elevator ride- 175 feet below to get to a feel the power of Falls first hand. Geared-up in a souvenir rain poncho and specially designed sandals, guests follow wooden walkways along Niagara River to the Hurricane Deck. Do not forget to take extra pair of clothes as you will definitely get wet. You will also take a closer look at the Bridal veil falls in a boat ride abroad Maid of the mist. Lunch on own. Evening Free on own. Dinner at Indian restaurant & overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, our representative will pick you up from the hotel for airport transfer based on your individual flights (please note that check out time is 11 am). Packed breakfast option is not available for passengers taking early flight.

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As a Jiangsuese, you must understand the history and culture of the local architecture. When you come to Nanjing, the preferred spot I want to go is naturally the Qinhuai River. The Qinhuai River, which we often say, actually refers to the Inner Qinhuai River. This is the ancient source of Nanjing culture. From Shuitou to Xishuiguan, the length of the river is 4.2 kilometers along the banks of the river. From the Sixth Dynasty, it is a place where the families lived. The merchants gathered, the scholars gathered, and the Confucianism flourished. It is known as the Six Dynasty Gold Powder. Qinhuai River like jade belt extension
The Qinhuai River sightseeing belt is very popular, including many attractions.
Wuyi Lane, there are many people, and there are quite a lot of food to eat, and there is a paradise for food and food. Wang Xies former residence. Who is Wang Xie? I do not know either. However, I really like the place name of Wuyixiang. I can't say the reason, just like it. Jiangnan Gongyuan, the examination room of the ancient Imperial Examination. The buildings in the Confucius Temple are all ancient, but there is no sense of time, they are quite new. With the proximity of the night, the flow of people is very obvious, and people are getting more and more.
Jiangnan There is no shortage of water, there is always a place where there is water, and there are places with night scenes that always attract many people who come here. The Qinhuai River is also the same, the daytime is unremarkable, the night lights are on, and the instant grades are revealed. The area around Qinhuai River is the most I have ever seen. The road is wide and there are many people. It is spectacular to move around. There is a sightseeing car interspersed in the middle. I am only one of the small ones. Although there are many people, it will not Feelings are suppressed, so lively. Perhaps this is the charm of Jinling, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties.
Jiangsu Province is not only economically developed, but also has abundant tourism resources. As the capital of Nanjing, there are many historical monuments. Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River Scenic Spot, located in the old city center of Nanjing, is a free and open national 5A level scenic spot. It is also one of the must-see destinations for tourists to Nanjing.
Qinhuai River is the mother river of Nanjing and a river of culture. Confucius Temple is located on the banks of the Qinhuai River. The famous Jiangnan Gongyuan was once the cradle of officials during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Officials who went out from here accounted for more than half of the country. The
Confucius Temple is also called the Temple of Literature, a place to worship Confucius. There are many Confucius Temples and Confucius Temples in the country. The most famous nature is the Confucius Temple of Confucius, followed by the Confucian Temples in Beijing, Nanjing and Jilin. It is also known as the four major confucius temples in China. Although the
Confucius Temple Scenic Area is free, there are several attractions that still have to be charged. The Jiangnan Gongyuan is also called the China Imperial Examination Museum. It used to be the largest examination room in ancient China. There are more than 20,000 examination sheds, and more than 200 have been restored for tourists.
Take a cruise on the Qinhuai River at the Confucius Temple. The ancient charm of the shore is bustling and prosperous. It has been like this since ancient times.
"When the old king Xie Tang Qian Yan, flew into the homes of ordinary people." Wuyi Lane is an alley along the Qinhuai River. The Wang Xie Memorial Hall is in this alley. Wang Dao and Xie An are famous figures in the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
At night, the neon lights on the Qinhuai River are twinkling, and they are grotesque, and they talk about the "smoke cage cold water moon cage". The Wende Bridge is crowded with people, and the riverside paintings are arranged in rows. They wait quietly for visitors to visit. The double dragon shines with colorful brilliance, showing the world that this is a former emperor capital. Going to Wenyuan Bridge, from time to time there are paintings and bridges passing by, and gradually drifting away on the river, like the talented people of the year and the wind and snow, disappearing into the long history!
The Confucian Temple in the Qinhuai Scenic Zone refers to the zone along the Qinhuai River around the Confucian Temple. The zone includes the streets and lanes on both banks, residences, nearby historic sites, and scenic sites. This site is referred to by a verse in Liu Yuxi’s “Lane of Black-gowned Mansions” that reads “Beneath the eaves of their lordships, oh swallow you used to nest, but now to homes of the commoners you go.” Visiting the Confucian Temple, taking a boat tour of the Qinhuai River, dining, and watching the scenery at night are things you must do when you travel to Nanjing.
Qinhuai River Boat Tour
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China Imperial Examination Museum (Jiangnan Gongyuan)

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