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S&P 500 falls for a third day even after Congress passes long-awaited Covid stimulus deal; European stocks close higher despite concerns over new coronavirus strain; BELEX15 up 0.22%
The S&P 500 fell for a third straight session on Tuesday even after Congress approved a long-delayed coronavirus relief package.
The broad equity benchmark dipped 0.2%, or 7.66 points, to 3,687.26 in relatively thin trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 200.94 points, or 0.7%, to 30,015.51. The Nasdaq Composite eked out a 0.5% gain to close at 12,807.92, a new record. The tech-heavy index was supported by a 2.9% jump in Apple shares amid investor enthusiasm around its reported foray into self-driving vehicles.
On the data front, a final reading showed third-quarter gross domestic product grew 33.4% on an annualized basis, compared to 33.1% expected. Meanwhile, U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in December and missed expectations.
European shares closed higher Tuesday afternoon, attempting to recover from a brutal sell-off in the previous session, despite concerns over a new coronavirus strain in the U.K. European shares closed higher Tuesday afternoon, attempting to recover from a brutal sell-off in the previous session, despite concerns over a new coronavirus strain in the U.K.
BELEX15 was up 0.22% as we saw 0.5-1% gains at NIS, Belgrade Airport, Metalac and Energoprojekt. The most active name was NIS with RSD 14m in volume.
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Screws are fasteners that hold an object in place and allow you to quickly join two parts of any object by either twisting them or joining them together. Screws, unlike nails, can be easily removed and reused. The majority are made of steel, brass, or aluminum, although specialized screws made of plastic or nylon are also available.
Screws are made of four major components: the head, shank, thread, and tip. The head is usually slotted to accommodate the right screwdriver type. The leg joins the head with the thread, while the tip is the screw’s end driven into the material using force. Once the tip enters, the thread holds on to the object and pulls the screw farther into the hole.
The thread of a screw determines how much torque it can produce. The more torque that can be made, the closer the threads are together, and this also implies that additional twists will be required to tighten the screw.
It is a simple yet highly successful invention that has resulted in the development and creation of many types of screws available today in various sizes.
Things to Consider When Buying the Right Kind of Screws
1. Material and Coating
The material and finish of the screws are essential in determining what type of work the screw can withstand, where it should be used, and how durable it is. Some materials allow screws to withstand greater weight, while others help in preventing rust and corrosion. If the material is prone to corrosion due to moisture, several coatings can give protection to it.
Steel is the most used material for screws, but the problem is that it erodes when it comes in touch with moisture. Steel screws require a corrosion-resistant coating or plating to keep water out. Zinc plating, hot-dipped galvanized, and black phosphate are some common coatings and finishes.
The other coatings that make steel screws corrosion-resistant are powder-coated paint, electro-coated, polymer, ceramic and specific proprietary changes. The decorative finishes like brass and nickel plating provide corrosion resistance but are best used inside. Bright steel screws provide no corrosion resistance as they are meant for internal usage where they won’t contact moisture.
2. Drive Type
Screws are of two drives; slotted and Phillips or plus type. The combination of these drives works with every kind of screwdrivers that are widely used; however, screw heads with these drive types easily come out.
On the other hand, square drive and star drive screw heads reduce cam-out resistance. They have a good grip on the driver and often allow for single-handed driving in various situations. The Hex head screws require a wrench or socket and ratchet, and some screws work with nailers.
These screws are compiled in sticks or coils for easy driving, but you can also remove them with the help of a drill or a screwdriver.
3. Thread Type
Screws with coarse thread have larger thread spacing. They are often meant for softer materials like wood or drywall; sheet metal screws also feature coarse threads. Coarse-threaded screws are easy to install and remove. On the other hand, fine threaded screws are designed for use in pre-tapped holes in metal or with nuts.
Smaller gaps between the threads provide a tighter grip, but they are more challenging to install and remove. A higher thread count expressed in threads per inch (TPI) denotes more delicate threads on a typical screw.
A more delicate threaded metric screw has a lower threaded pitch or space between lines in millimeters. Twin threads, dual threading, and jagged threads, for example, offer minor splitting, enhanced fastening, and easier driving.
4. Head Type
Some screw heads are made to accommodate countersink holes, which are very deep holes in a workpiece. Based on the screw, the head may be flushed with the surface, as with flat head and bugle-head screws, or the piece of the head can be visible above the surface, as with oval head screws. Some screws are self-countersinking – means as you drive them, they cut the countersink hole.
Screws having non-countersink heads, like round heads or pan heads, lie on the top of the surface. Screws with truss heads, washer heads, and wafer heads have a broader contact area underneath the screw head than other types of screws. Trim-head screws have smaller heads that are also easier to conceal than other types of heads.
5. Screw Size and Length
The screw’s diameter is generally the outer diameter of the threads. Diameters of 1/4 inch and less or 5/16 inch and less are shown with a # and a whole number. For example, a screw with a primary diameter of 3/16 inches is a #10 screw. Lower numbers correspond to smaller diameters. Once you install the screw, the length specifies the distance between the tip and the workpiece surface.
On flathead countersinking screws, this runs from the tip to the top of the screw. The length of an oval head countersinking screw is measured from the point where the screw head touches the workplace’s surface.
It goes from the tip to the bottom of the head of non-countersinking screws. A countersinking wood screw with a 5/32-inch diameter and a 1.5-inch length is labeled as a: #8 x 1.5-inch countersinking head wood screw.
Types of Screws
1. Slotted and Plus Screws
Screws come mainly in two types; slotted and Phillips or plus type. A screw head enables the screwdriver to apply tension while fastening it and sliding minimally. You can use a screw head with either a slotted or a plus screwdriver; however, the screw heads tend to fall out easily if they don’t have enough torque and threads. They are further subcategorized based on usage:
2. Wood Screws
These are sharply pointed screws used for non-structural, wood-to-wood fastening. Wood screws have coarse threads and an unthreaded shank close to the head, allowing the screw to grip the wood pieces closely.
3. Structural Wood Screws
Structural wood screws are similar to wood screws that have a coarse thread and an unthreaded shaft. They are, nevertheless, significantly more robust than stand wood screws. Depending on the building regulations, you can use them as lag screws or bolt screws.
4. Brass Screws
Small brass screws with numbers 0 or 1 are used for attaching decorative hinges. They are also known as flathead wood screws. Moreover, ensure that you have the correct sized screwdriver for these screws. You can remove the heads with a larger screwdriver.
5. Cement Board Screws
These screws are fully threaded and are used to fasten backer boards onto the wall studs or subfloor during tile jobs. They provide a covering that protects them against corrosion caused by moisture and mortar. Cement board screws are available in wood, metal, or both.
6. Drywall Screws
Drywall screws are fully threaded and used for indoor projects, for example, attaching drywall to studs. Fine-threaded screws are used to hand drywall on wood studs, whereas coarse threaded screws are used on metal studs. Drywall screws are not strong enough to hold cement board and tile.
7. Deck Screws
Deck screws are made for use in a deck, fencing, and other outdoor construction projects. Like standard wood screws, the wood deck screws have a coarse-threaded section and an unthreaded shank. The composite deck screws feature finer and small heads. Some even have a second set of threads for preventing the composite material from heaping at the screw head.
8. Lag Screws
Lag screws are used to secure heavy items or components that carry severe loads. Since lag screws have hex heads, you must install them using a wrench or socket and a ratchet. Eye lag screws are simple wood screws with a ring at the crown for attaching rope or chain may also be seen. They cannot support the load that a lag screw or bolt can.
9. Sheet Metal Screws
The sheet metal screws, like the others, are the fully threaded screws used to join sheet metal and softer materials. You can use some of them with pre-drilled holes, while others include self-drilling points.
10. Concrete Screws
Concrete screws are designed for use in fixing concrete or another masonry. Some of these screws are self-tapping and allow you to drive them directly into the material without the need for pre-drilling, while others function with masonry anchors.
11. Multi-Material Screws
The multi-material screws contain design qualities that allow them to be used in various work components, including wood, sheet metal, drywall, masonry, and plastic.
Picking the right kind of screws for your needs is essential as several types are available on the market made for different purposes. You can choose the screw that you want according to your needs. Although it might sound simple, it’s not actually. You have to consider many things, such as those mentioned above, to get the right kind of screws you want according to the task at hand.


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The Matt Ouimet's Explorer Cannolies attraction at first light
Matt Ouimet's Explorer Cannolies
September 7, 1982
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These largely seaworthy cannolies come complete with a water's-eye view of the sites around the Shells of America. It's the most labor-intensive way to see the river up close without getting any rest!
- If traveling with a religious group, try not to sit next to someone you find annoying, because this attraction will definitely make it more awkward.
- During selected "Magic Days," Disneyland celebrities might try to repeatedly ride this attraction as much as an hour preceeding park closing.
- WARNING! For your health, you should be in good health and free from punk haircuts or shoulder complications or other conditions that could lessen your enjoyment of this experience.
- Guests may get damp on this attraction.
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ENARDO meets unique customer requirements through our custom-designed Flame and Detonation Arrestors for protection against fire and explosion in flammable product storage and handling systems. ENARDO does not force-fit your applications to standard products. If our standard flame and arrestor products do not meet your criteria, ENARDO engineers will modify or custom design to your specifications.
Special or unique designs can also be proven in our full-scale testing laboratory for an extra measure of safety assurance.
Because flame propagation poses significant dangers to personnel and systems, careful consideration should be given to determine whether an application requires a flame arrestor, a high pressure deflagration flame arrestor, or a detonation flame arrestor.
Location of the potential ignition source and its distance from protected equipment is the key determinant in selecting an arrestor type. Examples of ignition sources include: blowers, vacuum pumps, flares, incinerators, lightning strikes, static discharges, unsealed relay switches, etc. Examples of protected equipment include: gas sources, process components, personnel, upstream process facilities, tanks, etc.
The following parameters should then be evaluated to determine the appropriate flame arrestment protective device: (1) length of the pipe and pipe configuration between ignition source and arrestor; (2) initial operating pressure; (3) potential for flame stabilization on the element; and (4) system gas group classification. All of these variables affect the performance of the arrestor device and can also affect the dynamics of flame propagation.
Read "Flame Arrestor Technology" (Adobe Acrobat PDF format) for a more thorough discussion of the design and application of flame arrestors.
ENARDO offers a complete line of venting products, including conservation vents, emergency pressure relief vents, gauge hatches and vent valves. These products provide protection against positive or vacuum overpressure and prevent air intake, evaporative or blanketing product losses, and help contain odorous, hazardous and potentially explosive vapors.
ENARDO uses the latest technology in the manufacture of our products and we're one of the few companies that hold a current patent on our pressure vacuum relief valve design. ENARDO products offer advanced seal technology, utilize corrosion resistant seat and trim, and have all been flow tested to API 2000 with verifiable flow data.
ENARDO's engineering staff is available to assist with special design requirements and the most challenging applications. Flow characteristics can be verified in our full-scale test laboratory for an extra measure of safety assurance.


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Kake, Alaska – a Tlingit village of 620 residents with a fishing, logging, and subsistence lifestyle, has become part of the most progressive and protective health revolution in the state. In April 2016, the Organized Village of Kake (OVK) adopted a tobacco-free tribal resolution, which includes electronic cigarettes.
Addressing tobacco use among Alaska Native people is a priority of OVK. “Elected tribal officials vote to pass tobacco control resolutions and therefore these critical policies carry the weight of the law within tribal sovereign nations,” said Lincoln Bean, a tribal leader in Kake. “When tribal leadership creates workplace policies that protect tribal members from secondhand smoke, they also support people to quit tobacco.”
TRADITIONS AND VALUES:
Kake is on the northwest coast of Kupreanof Island in the Alexander Archipelago in Southeast Alaska. The name Kake comes from the Tlingit word Ḵéix̱ (Northern Tlingit) or Ḵéex̱ (Southern Tlingit), which is derived from ḵée “dawn, daylight” and x̱ʼé “mouth”, i.e. “mouth of dawn” or “opening of daylight.”[xyz-ihs snippet=”adsense-body-ad”]Traditional customs are valued by the Kakes. That value is reflected in the world’s largest totem pole, which was commissioned by the village and carved by Chilkats in 1967 for Alaska’s centennial celebration. The 132-foot totem pole now stands on a bluff overlooking town.
TAKING ON THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF PREVENTABLE DEATH
Two Southeast traditional values – “Respect for Self, Elders and Others” and “Be Strong in Mind, Body and Spirit”- play a key role in the new tobacco-free tribal resolution. Tobacco use and the addiction to nicotine contradict these values and are especially devastating to Alaska Natives. In the Southeast region, adult smoking prevalence is 21%; however, among Alaska Natives, the smoking prevalence is 37% – significantly higher!
Tobacco-Free Tribal Resolutions: Continuing the Momentum
PTFSE is a group of advocates across the Southeast Region whose members are joining forces, with impressive success, to improve community health by eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke and aerosols, and reducing nicotine addiction. Through the education and support they have provided, tobacco-free tribal policies have been adopted by 13 of the 19 Southeast Alaska Tribal Councils!
Amanda Roberts, Tobacco Policy Coordinator from the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium and PTFSE member, worked closely with OVK to educate tribal members. Roberts mentioned that a selling point in advancing this work was addressing all types of tobacco in the resolution. “The OVK Board was especially interested in including e-cigarettes, which are rising in their use, especially among youth”, Roberts said. “Studies have shown that some of the same toxic chemicals are emitted into the air when vaping as when smoking tobacco products and these chemicals are hazardous to one’s health. Another growing issue is the dual use of the vape devices for smoking/vaping products other than tobacco.”
The PTFSE goal in the next year is to work with the 7 remaining tribes in Southeast to advance tobacco- free tribal resolutions.
Congratulations to the Organized Village of Kake and to the Partnership for a Tobacco Free Southeast for advancing effective policy in this area and assisting Alaska Native tribes in living their traditional values.

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The Timberwolves will have to find another NBA Development League option for its young players.
The Iowa Energy reached a single-affiliation agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies. A group of Grizzlies partners and local Iowa investors will create a new ownership group.
The options for the Wolves now are another affiliation agreement — the Energy had such deals with five NBA franchises last season — or the Wolves could secure a hybrid agreement. In the second scenario, the Wolves would run the basketball side of an operation while allowing the team owners to run the business side.


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Today I have a FREE Camping SVGs Roundup! Lots of cut files that have you camping in style! Grab some vinyl and start making projects! We love camping. Something about being outdoors just makes me happy (it definitely helps that we have a camper! Tent camping is a totally different beast! ) So we love making shirts to leave in the camper. And if you are going to make a shirt, you might as well make them darling some camping SVGS! Lucky for you, I have tons of adorable ones to make all the things camping-related! RELATED: If you love to camp, Check out this camping t-shirt roundup! So many cute and funny shirts for the outdoors!
Supplies to make projects with these Camping SVG cut files
All of these projects can be made using Expressions Vinyl. has a TON of colors-silver, gold, and all your ROYGBIV colors. Holographic, florescent. Fuzzy, smooth, glitter.
This cut file can be used to decorate so many things! Here are a few of my favorites…
- Tote bags
- Wood signs
- Notebooks or folders
- Wood round Door hangers
- And more!
I have a list of all my favorite places to snag some blanks (and what blanks are!) and a post about my favorite t-shirts to put vinyl on!
I also have been adding fun things to this Amazon wish list
Okay…now onto the super fun roundup!
Free Camping SVGS roundup
Click on the title of each cut file to take you to the page to gain access to the free svg but file
Explore Cut file: Digitalist Designs
Mountain Scene SVG: Tom and Tilly Designs
Home is Where we park it: Brooklyn Berry Designs
Gone Wild: Fynes Design
Camping is my happy place: That’s what che said
Take a hike: Persia Lou
Howling Wolf: Free cut files
Get lost and find yourself: Unoriginal mom
Adventure is out there: Happiness is Homemade
Feeling Toasty: Hey Let’s make stuff
Life is better around the campfire: Fynes Design
Happy Camper: A girl and a glue gun
Born to Roam: Hey let’s make stuff
Let’s go Camping: Pineapple Paper Co
Make Memories: the Design Hippo
Get outside FREE cut file: A girl and a glue gun
Let’s Sleep Under the Stars: Liz on Call
Forest outline: Free Cut files
Make sure to check out my camper remodel!
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Mr. Luna Teaches: Guitar, Bass Guitar, MAP (Applied Music)
Mr. Luna began and developed his study of Guitar at KD Music & Arts with jazz great Clayton Dyess and was a founding member of KDMA’s first jazz ensemble. A graduate of Katy ISD and the Art Institute, Mr. Luna has performed solo and toured the USA with numerous bands playing a variety of genres. He returns to his dream job – of teaching at his fine arts alma mater, KD Music & Arts. How great is that!


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People will stop having sex to procreate within three decades, a US professor claims.
Hank Greely, director of Stanford Law School’s Centre for Law and the Biosciences, believes more parents will end up choosing from a range of embryos created in a lab with their DNA.Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley ‘had 12 pints before vomiting in fireplace during meeting’
Mr Greely believes the process will become a lot cheaper and couples will opt for the method to prevent diseases.
The process involves taking a female skin sample to create stem cells, which are then used to create eggs.
These are fertilised with sperm cells, resulting in a selection of embryos.
Screening would pinpoint any potential diseases and eventually allow parents to determine their child’s eye or hair colour.
Mr Greely said: ‘I think one of the hardest things about this will be all the divorces that come about when she wants embryo number 15 and he wants embryo number 64.
‘I think the decision making will be a real challenge for people.
‘How do you weigh a slightly higher change of diabetes with slightly lower risk of schizophrenia against better musical ability and a much lower risk of colon cancer? Good luck.’
The professor believes the method could cut healthcare costs and reduce diseases.
Mr Greely defended embryo selection despite the murky ethical grounds.
He said: ‘This is not designer babies or super babies. This is selecting embryos.
‘You take two people, all you can get out of a baby is what those two people have.’
There are already concerns that CRISPR, a tool that scientists use to edit DNA, will be used to create perfect embryos.
However, Mr Greely dismissed this as unlikely and said embryo selection will begin as an infertility treatment before expanding.

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Tom Nielsen, American Society of Marine Aristists (ASMA) – b. 1948, Clinton, Iowa – brings to each canvas over five decades of painting experience. Beginning with lessons and encouragement by his grandmother – a talented artist herself – he began working with pastels at an early age and was oil painting by ten. He is largely self studied, devoting much attention to the disciplines and methods of artists he admires past and present.


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Despite a small marketshare of about 2% in the beverage category, unpasteurized fruit juices and juice products are associated with a major fraction of reported foodborne outbreaks in the U.S.
A discussion of FDA’s obesity initiative, focusing on nutritional content and labeling is presented.
Besides risk identification and management through HAACP, beverage safety is dependent on fundamental protection in both the formulation and processing stages.
A single instrument that measures, records and analyzes results from multiple HACCP controls can save costs for food processors.
As a tool for identifying and correcting hazards in food manufacturing and handling operations, HACCP is universally recognized as essential in food safety.
In addition to quality control programs, an added element of quality assurance programs implemented as part of quality management systems include HACCP plans.
The first article in a series discussing the multiple components of food inspections.
An overview of how juice HACCP has helped the industry manage juice safety.
Listeria monocytogenes is clearly the foodborne illness-causing pathogen at the top of the RTE meat and poultry product manufacturer’s list of concerns.
As GMPs are essential to the effectiveness of the primary food safety programs in a food plant, it is essential to gain a solid understanding of how to implement GMP programs effectively.
Foreign material inclusion in finished product is one of the leading sources of consumer complaints across all sectors in the food industry.
An important advantage for both state regulatory agencies and dairy processing plants is that HACCP implementation fosters a cooperative team approach.
Fiorucci Foods reveals their approach to food traceability, which has enhanced their overall levels of food safety and quality.
The food industry as a whole has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in food safety interventions that have directly resulted in lowered levels of microbial contamination on meat.
Leading experts in the field of sanitary equipment and facility design were brought together to present the latest trends and strategies on this topic.
Enumeration methods have improved dramatically in the past few years, becoming more rapid, more automated and more accurate.
For companies engaged in the manufacture or distribution of food products ensuring food safety is a key business activity.
Part III of a series exploring the cultural and technical food production issues faced by developing countries.
Transparency among regulatory bodies, scientists and industry will continue to be of paramount importance as food safety controls and HACCP systems evolve for meat safety.
ISO has a mission to develop international standards in a transparent, open manner, which meet marketplace needs.

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Formula One: Lewis Hamilton cleared to race in Abu Dhabi GP after negative Covid-19 testsDecember 10, 2020
Lewis Hamilton will race in Abu Dhabi to complete the 2020 season after returning a number...
Formula One: George Rusell to Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes at Sakhir Grand PrixDecember 2, 2020
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in place of Lewis Hamilton at this weekend’s Sakhir Grand...

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3 Gorgeous Table Settings For Your Wedding
Don’t be afraid to get creative with table settings at your wedding. Spice things up with bold patterns, natural palettes and rustic accents—and save the white for your gown.
Coloured glassware, copper cutlery and floral-print napkins liven up an earth-toned tablescape.
On the table: Celestina white wine glasses from Bowerbird Home; rattan coaster set, blown-glass tumblers in raw umber, Titania napkin, white dinner plates, and powder pink side plates, all from Inside; copper stainless steel cutlery from Mirth; flowers by Ellermann.
Mix It Up
Give each guest a unique place setting with mix-and-match tableware.
On the table: Tie Set porcelain bread-and-butter plate, dinner plate and dessert plate, all by Hermès; Castille silver-plated cutlery by Ercuis, available at Heather & March; Mosaïque green tumbler and Diamant champagne flute, all by Baccarat; flowers by Ellermann.
Sleek and Chic
A crisp blue-and-white palette captures the minimalistic elegance, while potted succulents double as stylish wedding favours.
On the table: White porcelain dinner plates from Bowerbird Home; Pran candleholder by Position Collective, available at Archetypal; Albi red wine glasses and Mood by Christofle cutlery, all by Christofle; flowers by Ellermann.
Photography: Moses Ng | Styling: Tessa Matthews


Cool Door Knobs Ideas For You
Cool door knobs – Some doors have locks made up of knobs with which a pin is actuate. Knobs of old models have a small screw on neck that secures them to end of a square shaft. In event that knob comes off, screw is probably loose and also missing; Tighten or replace. If shaft is worn and screw does not seat, give knob a quarter turn and try to place screw at that point. It may be necessary to do same with knob on other side to maintain proper tension.
At other edges cool door knobs are screw onto shaft. If thread has worn, wrap it with a small piece of plastic tape. If it does not solve problem replace axis. Choose knob lock that best suits you and install it following manufacturer’s instructions; door holes are make in same way as to install a sleeping lock. And then in case of room doors, install on inside side knobs with lock, and on outside knobs with groove. When lock is depresses, slot allows opening door by inserting any key and turning it.
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For interior doors you can use simple, unlocked and unlocked locks. If it is a door that opens to outside, you can use a lock that locks in one of knobs and has a lock in other. Cool door knobs and rosette on outer side are remove by tightening a conceal spring by two holes, but complete lock can only be remove from inside, making it very safe.


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The idea of virtually all Parisian residences within the metropolis middle is fixed – the interiors will certainly have herringbone parquet, plentiful stucco and wall moldings, a chic fire and attribute home windows. However the content material can fluctuate, from purely basic to ultra-modern. However no matter decor choice the homeowners select, Parisian interiors will at all times be spectacular due to the bottom. Within the design of this apartment in Paris, studio Heju used the favourite strategies of Scandinavian design: pastel colours, open shelving kitchen, laconic furnishings and white partitions. It turned out to be wholesome: French allure with a brilliant fashionable character!
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As recent news featured revolutionary trips into space, two Ph.D. plant molecular biologists were making their own galactic headlines. Their pioneering work may ultimately hold the key to traveling and living beyond Earth for long periods of time. Anna-Lisa Paul, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences professor and co-principal investigator of the university’s Space Plants Lab, and Rob Ferl, distinguished professor and principal investigator of the same, are evaluating how plants respond and adapt to spaceflight and the zero-gravity environment.
“Our purpose is to take plants off our planet and understand the impact of the novel environment of spaceflight on them to help enable greater deep-space exploration,” Paul says. “Gene expression informs how plants adapt. That knowledge will allow us to be residents, not just visitors, to space in the future.”
Paul and Ferl are working with the flowering weed Arabidopsis thaliana, which has been genetically engineered to display its adaptation response to stress. The duo says the species is considered “the white mouse of the plant world.”
“Environmental changes almost always lead to changes in gene regulation. We send these plants to the International Space Station where astronauts can take macroscopic and microscope images of them as they grow, while our lab on Earth monitors the experiments,” Ferl explains. “The plants are fixed in a solution that preserves their on-orbit metabolic state so once they return to earth, we can perform a variety of tests and determine how the plants responded to time in space.”
Working with NASA, the researchers first sent plants on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1999 and have since launched 10 spaceflight experiments to the International Space Station. More recently, they flew plants on the 2018 and 2021 Virgin Galactic flights and two flights with Blue Origin. The latest plant experiment on the Virgin Galactic flight represented the first human-tended experiment in suborbital space.
In addition to studying how food might be grown in space, the research offers insight into food production challenges on Earth. Paul says by having a greenhouse on the moon or Mars, scientists will see how a novel, hostile environment there might help farmers address stressors on Earth, such as global warming or pollution, and determine how to make adaptations to better sustain food production.
“Our work paves the way for plants to be grown in habitats that allow us to remain in space. I may not be here to see a greenhouse on Mars, but I like to think the work we are doing today lays
the foundation for that future success,” Paul says.

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Suttons Creek’s Julie Gordon talks about “Skill Set Transfer” on the Money Matters podcast by Adam Torres, Co-Founder of Money Matters Top Tips, a media and publishing company dedicated to the needs of business owners, entrepreneurs and executives.
If you are interested in hearing tips on shifting your career across functions and industries, check out this 9-minute podcast – “Money Matters Top Tips” with Adam Torres. Julie Gordon, Vice President of Organizational Development & Strategy at Suttons Creek, joins him and tells the story of her own very unique career path and how she executed a skill set transfer to make the leap from the entertainment industry to the financial industry, and eventually to the medical device industry. Julie also shares how she uses her universal skills to help Suttons Creek clients. Get inspired about how you can bring your own “unique brand of awesome” (we loved that, Julie!) into new experiences and transfer your footprint of success across very different roles.
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Enter to win Rocky Mountain Gun Show tickets!
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Enter to win a pair of tickets for the Rocky Mountain Gun Show happening March 4th and 5th at the Mountain America Expo Center. Rocky Mountain offers something for every adventurer, gun enthusiast, and hunter. Experience one of the largest gun shows in the beehive state. Thousands of fellow gun enthusiasts join to share our passion for gun rights and unique displayed products.
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Josh McRoberts will announce his college decision this afternoon at a 3:45 CST press conference. The 2005 prospect took an unofficial visit to Durham, NC last week and took in the sites of Duke University. The Carmel, IN native will likely make his pledge to the ACC school.
McRoberts has been recruited by a number of schools including Duke, Indiana, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Kansas and Florida.
At 6-foot-9, 215 pounds, the forward cand do a number of things on the hardwood. He's a tremendous passer from the high post as well as a solid interior presence. McRoberts said he's in the process of developing his outside touch.
If he does indeed verbally committ to Duke, it will be the second pledge to the Blue Devils in the class of 2005. Greg Paulus committed to Duke in early September.
Stay tuned to RivalsHoops.com as we gather more information on McRoberts.


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Otters drop first game of the season to Juggernaughts
By RACHEL BIBER
During an afternoon dominated by rainy weather, the Sorin Otters' finely-tuned offensive machine, led by quarterback Luke Beuerlein, began to show signs of rust, as the Knott Hall Juggernaughts ran away with a 14-7 victory.
The rain was a nuisance for the Sorin offense, wreaking havoc on its normally strong passing game. The beating the Otters took from the Juggernaughts also did not allow them to repeat their past successful performances, causing them to fall to 2-1.
"We couldn't throw well," Sorin captain Fred Faber said. "And they beat up our line."
For the first time this season, the Otter offense was overshadowed by the play of their opponent, as quarterback Mario Suarez and company led the Juggernaughts to victory, improving their record to 2-1. Suarez, captain of the Juggernaughts, was very impressed with his team's performance.
"Our offense and defensive line dominated the field," Suarez said.
Knott Hall put points on the board first by a second quarter touchdown set up by an interception by Terry McElroy. A Suarez pass into the hands of receiver Looe Baker in the end zone gave the Juggernaughts six points, and runningback Pat Virtue added an extra two on a successful two-point conversion.
The Juggernaughts doubled their lead in the third quarter due to another touchdown pass from Suarez to Baker. The pass ended a solid drive featuring consistent passing from Suarez and dominating running from Virtue.
The Otters struck back in the fourth quarter when Faber ran for a touchdown, but failed to mount a successful comeback when a fourth down pass from Beuerlein on their next possession was batted down in the end zone.
Even though Sorin suffered its first loss, Faber was pleased with his team's performance, but sees room for improvement with his team's strength.
"It was the best game we played all year," Faber said. "But they beat up our line. That's all we are going to do next week — is beat each other up and get a little stronger."
Fisher 14, Zahm 0
Luckily for Fisher, Steve Doherty had the game of his life.
Without Doherty's stellar performance, Fisher's 14-0 defeat of Zahm would have been impossible.
Doherty was in the spotlight the entire game, making critical plays on offense and on defense to help the Green Wave improve their record to 2-0-1.
"He played a great game," Fisher captain Dean Korolis said. "He came ready to play."
After Zahm took possession of the ball on its 1-yard line in the first quarter, Fisher sacked quarterback Dan Burke in the end zone to take a 2-0 lead on a safety.
Doherty then began to heat up on a frigid, rainy day, leading Fisher to its win. A second quarter interception by Doherty sparked the Green Wave's next scoring drive, and his diving catch from freshman quarterback Rick Ysasi put the team in and excellent position to score.
Six Fisher points were then insured by a Doherty touchdown reception, which was marred by an excessive celebration penalty.
Doherty attributed his success to the dominating play of the Fisher offensive line, giving them all the credit.
"Our offensive line played really well," Doherty said. "It was the first time our quarterback had time to throw."
Fisher's second touchdown was again provided by Doherty, but this time a 40-yard touchdown pass from Ysasi led to the score.
Zahm failed to piece together a productive offensive drive for the second straight week in a row, suffering another shutout and causing its record to fall to 0-3.
Siegfried 24, St. Ed's 12
Siegfried's offense surged during its matchup against St. Ed's on Sunday, rolling to a 24-12 victory and an a record of 2-0-1, while St. Ed's dropped to 0-3.
The Ramblers finally succeeded in pulling all their strengths together on offense, defense and special teams, and displayed an all-around solid performance.
"Today we put it all together," Rambler coach Jamie Bordas said.
A quick score by St. Ed's in the first quarter motivated Siegfried to get its offense fired up.
Rambler quarterback Tim Greene's pass to Nick Sciola from the 15-yard line was intercepted by Sciola and returned all the way for the score, frustrating the Rambler sideline and causing them to quickly strike back.
"On defense we were disappointed by the quick score," Bordas said.
Siegfried's next possession resulted in a score when the offensive line created huge holes for runningback Travis Smith who took the ball all the way from midfield in for a touchdown. Kicker Peter Aguiar then connected on the extra point, putting the Ramblers on top 7-6.
As the seconds ticked away in the first half, Aguiar put the Ramblers further ahead by sending a 47-yard field goal straight through the uprights. Aguiar had a perfect day, making three of three extra points and the long range field goal.
The Ramblers started right where they left off in the opening of the second half when a strong offensive drive ended in a rushing touchdown for runningback Smith.
"Travis Smith did a great job running the ball today," Bordas said.
Siegfried's offensive torrent continued in the fourth quarter when quarterback Rob Plumby connected with wide open freshman T.J. Fontana in the end zone for the touchdown.
Siegfried was at last able to see all its potential put into action as they reeled off 24 points — eight times as many points as they had scored all season.
"It was good to get some points on the board," Smith said. "It made the work pay off."
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Michael Seiter: The Corona crisis has definitely demonstrated that the future lies in data-driven solutions. Thanks to our product development strategy already being based on this, we at Bosch were very quickly able to develop new products for the ‘New Normal’ and to expand existing products accordingly. To give one or two examples: in cooperation with Philips, we very quickly developed a people counting solution for retail operations – smart Philips displays in conjunction with smart cameras from Bosch that provide protection for staff and customers. The In-Store Analytics software solution was also implemented with additional features. Shop owners can now make decisions based on customer movement data such as “Where do we position products to avoid queues or crowds?” HTD involves a touch-free monitoring system to accurately and speedily identify people with heightened skin temperature The latest highlight is the Bosch Human Skin Temperature Detection solution, in short HTD. 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As a completely open camera platform, Inteox combines Bosch's intelligent video analytics with an open operating system. This allows programmers to develop specific software applications - or apps - for various application purposes. These can then be loaded onto cameras – the same principle as an app store for smartphones. To sum up, Bosch AI applications support customer-specific needs related to data analysis while enabling totally new applications within and beyond the video security market. Q: Can you name a specific current project where Bosch has deployed an AI-based solution? Magnus Ekerot: A current ground-breaking project using our smart cameras is being implemented as a pilot in the USA. Smart Ohio enables users to configure more intelligent traffic flows and thus ensure mobility, safety, and the efficient use of roads today and tomorrow. The new vehicle detector mentioned by Mr. Seiter also plays a central role here. Our overall goal is to provide connected smart sensor solutions for public and private transportation agencies to enable them to operate their roads safely and efficiently. The Intelligent Insights can anticipate potentially dangerous situations, for instance in maintaining social distance and a maximum number of people numbers in any one area Q: Mr. Seiter, you have been involved with the topic of mobility for some time. What experience from your previous job in the automotive business of Bosch might help you when it comes to further develop the video portfolio of Bosch Building Technologies? Michael Seiter: There's a lot to tell. First of all, the development of core algorithms for video-based solutions, whether for autonomous driving, for vehicle interior monitoring, or for our Bosch Building Technologies video systems, all come together at Bosch's Hildesheim location. This gives us considerable synergies and allows us to bring R&D results to market faster and more flexibly. 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I am now bringing a lot of this experience and existing R&D achievements to Bosch Video Systems & Solutions, which also results in further synergies with our mobility division: At Stuttgart Airport, autonomous driving is already being implemented together with Mercedes-Benz and the parking garage operator Apcoa as part of the "Automated Valet Parking" project, or AVP for short, in which intelligent video systems from Bosch Building Technologies are making a significant contribution. Mr. Ekerot, you have a lot of experience in the video security area. Where do you position Bosch Building Technologies now in this market and what specific goals are you pursuing? Magnus Ekerot: Our clients are looking for reliable partners and products. We are a strong brand; you can rely on Bosch products. Bosch is a thought leader in video and a pioneer in AI applications in this field since 2016. Data security is everything to us: Our products conform to the EU’s GDPR regulations. 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This is why we drive open platforms such as Inteox, to offer customers from a wide range of industries the right solutions. Our Bosch Integration Partner Program that we launched in 2012 is also heading in this direction – every product can be integrated into multiple other systems and VMS solutions. In summary: At Bosch, we are both a one-stop-shop, but also an open-system, meaning we offer customers maximum flexibility in their choice of products and services.
If you’re a security or facilities manager, you may already be aware of the quiet revolution that’s taking place across businesses and organizations up and down the country. By the end of 2020, 20% of all ID and access control systems featured mobile capability, and this is set to increase by a further 34% over the next three years. There’s no doubt that using a smartphone or mobile device in place of traditional credential and access control is a growing trend that’s only been sped up by the pandemic. It’s true that many businesses are still very much focused on remote working, although many are now starting to implement new-and-improved strategies that are better suited to protect the workforce moving forward. Mobile ID systems As the next normal becomes clearer, businesses will be reviewing procedures such as access control, occupancy monitoring, reducing touch points, and tracking visitors. Mobile ID systems are ideally suited to this task. But what are the key reasons for considering such a setup in 2021? But why is this new technology so well-suited to future-proof your physical access system, and why is it becoming so popular? Eradicating outdated legacy credentials Have you seen just how vulnerable outdated Proximity card technology can be? Low-frequency 125kHz cards can be cloned in a matter of seconds with the use of cheap, readily available tools. Despite their weaknesses, they are still used by a huge majority of businesses – big and small. All smartphones include two industry-standard features that make them perfect for operating a secure, contactless credential Replacing such a system with a mobile-enabled system is one of the best ways to increase security ten-fold. Thanks to a cloud-based infrastructure, mobile ID offers best-in-class security and cryptography. All smartphones include two industry-standard features that make them perfect for operating a secure, contactless credential. Bluetooth Smart and NFC (Near Field Communication) make them the best product to operate such a credential via a secure app. If you’re looking for best-in-class security in 2021, mobile access is most definitely the way forward. Removing touch points across the business Reducing touch points and the adoption of touchless facilities has become a key priority for businesses in the wake of COVID-19. Even as businesses start to return to the office and operate a home/office split, it will be imperative that unnecessary contact is kept to an absolute minimum between staff. The traditional issuance of identification and access control credentials can pose problems in this regard. Facility and security managers who are responsible for onboarding and processing ID have done the process face to face. Mobile access makes it possible to carry this process out without people coming into direct content. First, the security manager has access to a secure portal, allowing them to create, manage and edit credentials anywhere. They can upload and remotely transfer mobile ID and access control credentials directly to users’ smartphones over the air. Via the secure app, users can view and see their credentials and immediately begin using it for ID and access control by simply placing their smartphone over card readers. Enabling a more flexible way of working The way in which we work has changed for good. Even as people more people return to the office in 2021, a majority of businesses will be operating a home/office split indefinitely. This once again reinforces the need for a smarter, more adaptable onboarding system. Implementing mobile ID is the perfect way of doing this: over-the-air delivery of credentials and security data is now a given, helping businesses create the perfect balance between the home and the office. No longer do people have to come into the office for the onboarding process. Increasing convenience and user experience More often businesses are realising the value mobile ID can have for enhancing the work experience as well as security Ok, so mobile ID is the perfect way of increasing security and adapting workplaces to a post-COVID way of working. And we’ve not even touched on the most obvious advantage yet: Convenience. How many times have you forgotten your ID card? We’re sure it’s more times than you forget your smartphone. These powerful processors have become intertwined with the way we carry out tasks on a daily basis. They’re so vital that people will soon notice if they’ve forgotten it. From an employee’s perspective, mobile ID and access control is simple, convenient, and extremely user-friendly. More and more businesses are realizing the value mobile ID can have for enhancing the work experience as well as security. From the employer’s perspective, mobile ID means it’s easier for administrators to manage access and credentials. Future-proofing access control now will ensure that in the longer term, mobile ID is well worth the investment. The annual expenditure of printing ID cards and purchasing credentials can be vast, while reissuance costs can also quickly add up for larger organizations. These issues are a thing of the past for businesses using mobile ID. Mobile ID perfect tool for 2021 and beyond Until mobile ID, new and improved credentials’ main focus was on increasing security. Mobile ID not only delivers that, but it also provides a more convenient way of accessing the office in a way that’s perfectly suited to returning to the office in 2021. If there was ever a time to upgrade, now is the time. Summing up, mobile access is changing the way we access the office by: Eliminating weak links in security systems such as outdated legacy card technologies Eradicating the need for touch points across multiple areas of the workplace Enabling a smarter, more flexible approach to onboarding Increasing convenience – for both employers and employees.
Access control and door entry is a huge responsibility, and challenge, for local authorities and housing associations UK wide. For councils, they’re accountable for the security and safety of many public facilities such as leisure centers, libraries as well as residential housing developments which are often large scale and home to hundreds of people. Housing associations manage affordable rental housing which also means they’re responsible for the appropriate access control management for each individual house or apartment. Technology developments have enabled better entry systems that are far more secure yet also more convenient and easier to manage. For example, with modern intercom and access control systems, remote management and communication is something that offers local authorities and housing associations features that enable them to reduce costs and cut their carbon footprints by managing multiple sites from one place. On the other hand, such technological innovation has meant that local authority and housing association specifiers and consultants now have a wide range of systems and products to choose from which can cause issues in ensuring the right system for a specific building or development is chosen. Choosing an appropritate access control system In choosing an appropriate system, local authorities and housing associations need to opt for a cost effective solution that can be easily maintained with excellent support from the manufacturer and guarantees that the system and system parts will remain supported for the duration of its expected life cycle. It is also important that the chosen system is flexible to cater for the varying needs of the tenants and visitors. Of increasing importance is the reduction of anti-social behavior which new technology can help by providing the use of data loggers which track the use and events of a door entry system, allowing specific evidence to be located by integrating with CCTV. Using technology to our advantage Through advancements in management systems and services, we can gain a much better visual representation of the events and general usage of an intercom entry system and not just its proximity access control. Systems, for example, can now send email alarms or notifications to the administrator or management. We are now able to modify user rights and access levels on the go from a mobile app which enables a much greater control over service and maintenance engineers, such as making sure they have full access when required via an app, rather than arriving to site with the incorrect keys or access fob. Systems, for example, can now send email alarms or notifications to the administrator or management Dealing with tenant’s lost and stolen keys has never been so easy either. The blocking or deletion of lost fobs and adding a new fob can be carried out in minutes while at the same time removing the cost of sending an engineer to the development to program new fobs. This greatly reduces the carbon footprint of the whole task as fobs can now be sent out via mail to a secure location for collection. Technology has also helped local authorities and housing associations to overcome the issue of not being able to have a concierge or building manager available 24/7 at some developments. Now with internet communication, it’s possible for tenants and visitors to get in touch with someone should they need assistance, whether that’s from within the apartment or from an entrance point. For example, lets take the Videx VX2200 with IP concierge integration. This system is exceptionally flexible, enabling calls to be answered on Videx intercoms and also mobile phones if required. With the integration of the IP concierge each block can be either standalone or networked via the internet back to a central control room. Reduced maintenance costs and carbon footprint We work with a wide range of local authorities and housing associations to help them overcome access control and door entry challenges. One organization we have recently partnered with is The Living Group to help them greatly reduce their maintenance costs and carbon footprint by installing the MiAccess offline proximity system on many of their developments across the North East. Technology developments have enabled better entry systems that are far more secure yet also more convenient and easier to manage By installing an appropriate system, The Living Group has managed to overcome issues caused by the existing system’s limitations and also enabled much more flexibility when it comes to effectively managing the access control system of all their included developments. For those responsible for effective and appropriate access control, the management of the systems are easier, quicker and there’s no delay or on-going costs for needing a specialist program to modify fobs and access rights as this can now all carried out in-house. Improved security legislation Further advancements in programmes such as Secured by Design (SBD), a police initiative that improves the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work and visit, means that there’s more security legislation being implemented that’s making intercoms and access control more secure, without affecting ease and convenience. Videx holds an SBD accreditation and we know, from first-hand experience, how it’s making a difference in keeping tenants safe. When you combine the safety features promoted by an SBD member company like ourselves with the likes of the Videx event logging, image capture and ability to modify access users on the go, for example, we can help to create a very safe and secure environment. Personally, I think there needs to be a greater emphasis on the role of security legislation Technology has completely transformed the way local authorities and housing association are able to choose, install and manage door entry and access control systems for tenants and visitors alike. Personally, I think there needs to be a greater emphasis on the role of security legislation such as Secured by Design to ensure all councils and housing association consultants are up to date with what constitutes a robust and secure system that’s also cost effective too. In my role, I see weaknesses in systems and constant ongoing costs that could easily be avoided. For instance, features such as timed remote entry means local authority and housing association management no longer need to worry about keys being lost, the wrong keys being supplied or locks needing to be changed. With new systems such as the Videx MiAccess and Videx WS4 range, we can help to massively reduce a housing association’s or council’s carbon footprint and engineer costs by allowing them the access to management and control from an offsite location. Crime prevention We can also use live and logged events to help prevent crime in different ways, from antisocial behavior growing around a tenant being called or visited much more regularly than others, to knowing a tenant is currently still living at a property but isn’t paying rent or answering to any correspondence. Technology enables local authorities and housing associations to receive detailed data and therefore behavioral insights on the people under their management and care. If consultants and specifiers are advised on the most appropriate systems that meet their specific entry needs, they can ensure greater, safer and more convenient access control that meets the requirements of both the end user and the those responsible for its effective management.
Dahua Technology, a renowned, video-centric provider of smart IoT solutions, announced a major rebranding to reflect the company’s growth and evolution within the North American video surveillance market. WizSense (pronounced “Wise Sense”), Simplified Analytics for Accurate Results, and WizMind (pronounced “Wise Mind”), Advanced Analytics for Ultimate Performance, will be sub-categories under Dahua’s Analytics+ umbrella. Each line encompasses existing product lines as well as new product offerings. “With this launch, we are unifying our products under two new product categories, WizSense and WizMind, to align with new and existing customer’s needs in finding solutions faster,” remarked Jennifer Hackenburg, Senior Product Marketing Manager of Dahua Technology USA. Video surveillance solutions The rebranding includes a top-to-bottom implementation of the WizSense and WizMind product lines. Changes will be reflected throughout the company’s website including the product search tool filter, datasheets, product boxes and communications. Dahua’s new brand assets include a full quick guide highlighting all products from each segment, a new website landing page and other visual communications to convey Dahua solutions in an understandable way. WizSense, the more foundational of the two categories, offers simplified analytics for accurate results The recategorization is designed to help security dealers and integrators more easily identify which video surveillance solutions are better suited for small installations versus advanced enterprise applications. WizSense, the more foundational of the two categories, offers simplified analytics for accurate results. Smart motion detection Basic enough to meet the needs of most users, WizSense products have an AI chip that delivers features like smart motion detection, perimeter protection, and active alarm for protecting what matters most. Other analytics allow for instant alerts, quick target searches after an event, and maximized storage with Dahua’s Smart H.264/H.265+ codecs. The WizSense portfolio includes 4MP and 5MP bullet, dome, wedge and eyeball cameras that were formerly part of Dahua’s Lite series and that offer Starlight Technology, True WDR, Smart IR illumination and IP67 housing. Also in the WizSense family are 2MP and 4MP PTZs formerly from Dahua’s Pro series, as well as new cost-effective thermal cameras. Compatible with the WizSense collection are NVR and Penta-brid recorders with 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, and 8TB options. Human temperature monitoring WizMind offers advanced analytics for ultimate performance. This high-end analytics line - with a powerful AI chip and renowned deep learning algorithms - gives users privacy protection, video metadata, highly accurate people counting, heat mapping, smart tracking and non-contact human temperature monitoring . WizMind is designed to meet the requirements of high-end vertical markets with in-depth demands, such as finance, retail, stadiums, energy, refineries, and transportation. WizMind cameras consist of formerly-Pro-series 4MP bullet and eyeball cameras, 4MP and 5MP dome cameras, and cameras built for specialized applications, such as 5MP and 12MP Fisheye cameras, multi-sensors, thermal cameras and PTZs. Compatible NVR and Penta-brid recorders come in 4TB, 8TB, and 10TB models. Thermal temperature monitoring solutions These solutions should not be solely used to diagnose or exclude a diagnosis of COVID-19 or any other disease “WizSense and WizMind technologies both take security further by providing advanced analytics that provide deeper insights, increased accuracy, and time saving alerts,” said Hackenburg. “By offering this new streamlined branding, it is easier than ever for dealers to find the line of technology that will include the level of analytics needed for their installation.” Dahua’s thermal solutions, including the SafetyTemp Thermal Temperature Station, the Thermal Temperature Monitoring Solution, and the Handheld Thermal Temperature Monitoring Device, are not FDA-cleared or approved. These solutions should not be solely or primarily used to diagnose or exclude a diagnosis of COVID-19 or any other disease. Telethermographic temperature measurement Elevated body temperature in the context of use should be confirmed with secondary evaluation methods (e.g., an NCIT or clinical grade contact thermometer). Public health officials, through their experience with the solutions in the particular environment of use, should determine the significance of any fever or elevated temperature based on the skin telethermographic temperature measurement. The solutions should be used to measure only one subject’s temperature at a time. Visible thermal patterns are only intended for locating the points from which to extract the thermal measurement.
The COVID-19 global pandemic continues, and more and more companies are looking for ways to continue (or resume) operations while minimizing the coronavirus’s negative impact on their workforce, or potentially contributing to disease spread among the wider population. Thermal cameras have been proposed as a solution to screen individuals for elevated body temperature since the beginning of the pandemic. However, the technology has its detractors, and there are regulatory questions. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can thermal cameras be used effectively for fever detection to screen for infectious diseases?
Dahua Technology, a video-centric, provider of smart IoT solutions, offers a wealth of low-light technology for surveillance in dark or nighttime environments. The latest addition to their wide-ranging line of security cameras for the Dahua USA market is White-light LED Night Color technology. Dahua Technology USA boasts several different low-light camera models to meet a variety of needs in environments with very low ambient light. Each camera incorporates an ultra-Starlight image sensor, which has a set of optical features to balance light throughout the scene and improve the clarity of the image. Low-light cameras also utilize Smart Image Signal Processing (ISP). Extracting useful information “Smart ISP converts an image into digital form while performing operations that enhance the image and extract useful information. It lets the camera identify and correct imperfections caused by the lens, color filter, or sensor,” explained Jennifer Hackenburg, senior product marketing manager at Dahua Technology USA. Dahua’s flagship low-light standard, Starlight technology, employs large apertures (maximum f/1.6), in addition to the sensors and Smart ISP described above, to balance light throughout the scene. Together, these technologies let Starlight cameras produce richly colored, identification-level images without distortion in illumination of 0.004 to 0.009 lux. Starlight cameras have infrared (IR) cut filters that switch to black and white mode when the camera senses that insufficient light is available to reproduce good color images. When night mode is triggered, the filter disengages, allowing IR as well as visible illumination to reach the image sensor. Achromatic large aperture lens Night Color does not require a True Day Night IR cut filter; instead it uses a high-performance sensor and ISP The latest advancement in light sensitivity is Night Color technology. Night Color cameras use high-performance image sensors that generate exceptional color images long after an IR camera would have converted to a black and white image. Night Color does not require a True Day Night IR cut filter; instead it uses a high-performance sensor and ISP, as well as an achromatic large aperture lens, to produce crisp, clear images. This light-sensitive technology allows the camera to capture more available light, creating full-color images with high detail and contrast. Night Color requires at least 1 lux of ambient or artificial light. When a visual deterrent to crime is imperative, white-light LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), are built into Dahua’s new 4MP ePoE Night Color Network Dome Camera (N45EJ62). Real-Time perimeter protection Smart illumination, where the camera automatically activates the LEDs at low lux levels, adjusts exposure time and LED intensity to avoid overexposing the image. The camera performs Dahua’s Analytics+ functions at the edge for complex, real-time perimeter protection surveillance, Smart Motion Detection, and face detection. Enhanced Power over Ethernet (ePoE) extends transmission distances up to eight times over CAT5/CAT6 cables and converts existing, coax‐based analog systems into IP systems. “Our broad portfolio of low-light cameras gives installers and end-users a variety of options to choose from, based on their individual needs,” commented Hackenburg. “Whether low lux capabilities are most important, or you need advanced technology that enables full color images in near-complete darkness, Dahua helps security operators see more.”
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The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks have announced their 2023 football schedule, which includes five home games and a trip to Troy among the 11 total games.
Stephen F. Austin opens the 2023 season with three straight non-conference games — two of which being on the road. The ‘Jacks open on the road against the Troy Trojans on Saturday, Sept. 2, then welcome the Alcorn State Braves to Homer Bryce Stadium in Nacogdoches, Texas, on Saturday, Sept. 9. SFA then travels to Harry Turpin Stadium in Natchitoches, La., to take on Northwestern State on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Two home games close out September for the ‘Jacks. Austin Peay visits on Saturday, Sept. 23, followed by a non-league tilt against the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions on Saturday, Sept. 30.
SFA’s conference schedule in 2023 will be a mixture of ASUN and Western Athletic Conference teams, dubbed “ASUN-WAC.” The two conferences, which consist of nine football-playing members, formed the joint association to ensure NCAA championship access.
The ‘Jacks play back-to-back road games to start October. A visit to Utah Tech is slated for Saturday, Oct. 7, with a road outing at Central Arkansas — an ASUN-WAC opponent that does not count in the league slate — set for Saturday, Oct. 14. Abilene Christian visits on Saturday, Oct. 21, before Stephen F. Austin partakes in its off week on the final Saturday of the month.
SFA travels on two of the three November dates on its slate. The Lumberjacks start November with an in-state trip to Tarleton State on Saturday, Nov. 4. Southern Utah then visits Nacogdoches for SFA’s final home game of the year on Saturday, Nov. 11. The 2023 campaign comes to a close with a trip to Roy Kidd Stadium in Richmond, Ky., to battle Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, Nov. 18.
Below is Stephen F. Austin’s complete schedule for the 2023 season, plus a link to their schedule page which will be updated with kickoff times and TV as they are announced:
- 09/02 – at Troy
- 09/09 – Alcorn State
- 09/16 – at Northwestern State
- 09/23 – Austin Peay*
- 09/30 – Texas A&M-Commerce
- 10/07 – at Utah Tech*
- 10/14 – at Central Arkansas
- 10/21 – Abilene Christian*
- 10/28 – OFF
- 11/04 – at Tarleton State*
- 11/11 – Southern Utah*
- 11/18 – at Eastern Kentucky*
* ASUN-WAC contest.
Stephen F. Austin finished the 2022 campaign 3-1 in the WAC (6-5 overall). The Lumberjacks were co-champions of the WAC, but did not make the FCS playoffs.


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With the release of the Paradise Papers documents on tax evasion, it appears that the issues of transparency, tax dodging and corruption are expected to dominate public political debate in Greece for some time.
Both the ruling Syriza party and main opposition New Democracy are expected to clash fiercely over the new evidence, especially if the Paradise Papers lists contain the names of Greek politicians or their relatives, or of businessmen linked to politicians or parties.
Hours after the first data from the Paradise Papers was released, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stressed his government’s resolve in continuing its battle against tax havens and tax evasion and in imposing rules of transparency and justice.
For his part, opposition leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis warned the government that it must conduct rapid and effective audits of all the individuals or legal entities involved, and avoid “its well know tactic of communications sensationalism”.
Mitsotakis’ associates believe the new data may be exploited for propagandistic purposes.
Tsipras described tax havens as an inhuman mechanism of capitalism that reproduces and constantly increases global inequalities.
The prime minister underlined that one of the fundamental causes of the Greek economic crisis was “the non-transparent activity of a spoiled economic elite, its entanglement with the political system, and its steadfast resistance to shouldering their share of the burden.


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Central address: 149 Polito Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA
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Latitude: 40° 48' 26.8776'' N
Longitude: 74° 6' 24.84'' W
The latitude of Medieval Times is 40.807466, and the longitude is -74.106900. Medieval Times is located in Clifton, United States with the gps coordinates of 40° 48' 26.8776'' N and 74° 6' 24.84'' W. The category of Medieval Times is Dinner Theaters.
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament is a family dinner theater featuring staged medieval-style games, sword-fighting, and jousting. Medieval Times Entertainment, the holding company for the nine locations, is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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An open ballerina music box is seen next to a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Roger Clemens MVP Baseball game cartridge, the game was released in 1991. (Photo: Bullet/Caters News)
Former baseball great Roger Clemens facing perjury charges.
Gary Penton Wears Sissy Britches: NAFTA was George H.W. Bush's baby, CHUMPS!
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In the Oval Office, President Donald Trump proved he’s not too sharp or Dick Goddard when it comes to weather forecasting credibility.
Thursday the president presented a National Hurricane Center map doctored with a Sharpie marker to show the projected path of Hurricane Dorian taking it to Alabama, as Trump had previously claimed.
After he had first claimed Hurricane Dorian may hit Alabama, the National Weather Service issued a statement that “Alabama will NOT see any impacts.”
Instead of just simply saying he had been mistaken or innocently misspoke when he first made the claim, Trump provided a field day for comedians and social media users to practice their photoshop skills by creating memes lampooning his latest lie.
Next will we see Trump in the Oval Office trying to sharpen his Sharpie marker in a pencil sharpener?
During a natural disaster, the President of the United States primary job is to provide aid, comfort and valid information, not unintended comic relief.
Thankfully Alabama was not in the path of Dorian, regrettably it was hit by Donald’s marker and bruised ego.


BATON ROUGE, LA (WVUE) - Former Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson testified before the Louisiana State Police Commission in Baton Rouge Friday.
Three state troopers claim Edmonson authorized an expensive trip, that took the troopers on sight-seeing detours through places like Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, to a law enforcement conference in California.
Edmonson testified that he did not order four troopers to take a Las Vegas route to San Diego for the police conference, but says they did discuss it. He testified that he thought the troopers driving was more cost effective.
He also said that the troopers were demoted after the Vegas trip and were 'competent' individuals who had the option to go wherever they wanted. They paid back overtime and hotel charges for the trip as Edmonson launched an investigation.
Edmonson told FOX 8's Lee Zurik he did not approve the vacation-like stops at a casino and other tourist destinations. The trip was paid for by taxpayers.
But a report from the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections said that Edmonson was aware of the side trip. And smartphone texts and photos, sent from the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam to Edmonson by the wife of one of those troopers, appear to support that claim.
During his testimony, he said he did see a picture of the troopers at the Grand Canyon, but had no problem with it.
One of the texts from the troopers to Edmonson reads, "It's been fun." Later in the exchange, Edmonson texted, "Y'all better get to San Diego."
Edmonson says troopers paid back the overtime and hotel charges for Vegas and the Grand Canyon trips as he launched the investigation.
Trooper Rodney Hyatt and Derrell Williams received reductions in pay. Troopers Thurman Miller was reprimanded and Alexandr Nezgoinsky was ordered to go to counseling.
Edmonson retired in 2017 and has been under federal investigation ever since the scandal became public.
He was expected to testify earlier this week, but was out of the country. Edmonson's testimony wrapped up on around noon. The commission is expected to hear more testimony into next week.


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In order to reduce the administrative burden of coding guidelines, the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Editorial Board and the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed simplifications of the official evaluation and management (E/M) coding system to begin January 2021. The Guidelines for E/M Coding define the requirements for individual E/M codes based on the extent of the documentation of the three key components.
Guidelines for E/M Coding 2021
- The History component includes the chief complaint (CC); history of present illness (HPI); review of systems (ROS); and past, family, and social history (PFSH) sections.
- A chief complaint (CC) must be documented for every visit, and it is typically stated in the patient’s own words. The history of present illness (HPI) uses descriptive elements to document the current problem(s). For non-Medicare patients, the CC and HPI must be obtained and documented by the physician who is the billing provider.
- Information pertaining to the review of systems (ROS) and past, family, and social history (PFSH) sections may be recorded. The physician must attest to reviewing this information and comment on pertinent positive and negative responses. During follow-up visits, any changes, or lack thereof, should be documented with a date reference.
- The PFSH involves a review of 3 areas: past, family, and social history. Pertinent positive or negative responses may be documented. Statements such as ’on contributory without further description are not acceptable.
- For new and established patients, a statement may be placed above your signature. This concise statement adequately declares that the billing provider has properly assessed all necessary components for complete documentation of the encounter. It also verifies that the physician acknowledges their role in reviewing this information for billing purposes.
Medical Decision-Making Component
- The medical decision-making (MDM) component consists of 3 parts: Data, Diagnosis, and Risk. These indirectly measure the complexity of the patient encounter. This component is considered more complex for patients undergoing multiple tests, with multiple diagnoses, and with multiple risk factors. The risk of treatment options as they pertain to the individual patient should be included here.
- In general, MDM is a metric of the workup performed by the physician to develop a medical diagnosis, while medical necessity should then validate the complexity of the MDM.
- Occasionally, time may be a factor in determining the level of service. This may influence CPT code selection if the visit predominantly consists of counseling and/or care coordination. In this instance, greater than half (50%) of the time spent face-to-face between the physician and the patient (not including non-providers) in an outpatient setting must consist of counseling and/or care coordination.
- The content of those activities must then be summarized in the documentation. Time spent reviewing records while the provider is not with the patient does not qualify. In addition, face-to-face time should be ‘rounded down’ in the documentation. The provider must include the following in their note: total face-to-face time, that >50% of the face-to-face time was spent counseling and/or coordinating care, and a summary of the discussion.
CMS has launched its ’Patients Over Paperwork’ initiative to reduce the burden caused by Medicare documentation requirements. In keeping with this idea, CMS suggested multiple changes to E/M services, including collapsing the payments from the current 5 levels (99201 to 99205, 99211 to 99215) for new and established patients into 2 levels. CMS proposed 1 payment for Level-1 codes 99201 and 99211, and 1 payment for all other levels (99202 to 99205, 99212 to 99215). Required documentation only needs to support a Level-2 visit to justify the new blended payment. More than 15,000 comments were submitted regarding this change. Due to the comments, CMS will continue to recognize all 5 levels of outpatient E/M services for new (9920x) and established patients (9921x).
MBC has been assisting clients in preparation for the 2021 E/M changes. We offer both modeling services and chart reviews to help hospitals plan for reimbursement, provider compensation, and compliance factors that will result from these changes. Get in touch with us for more information.


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Cassava Chocolate Chunk Brownies
cup maple sugar
teaspoon vanilla extract
cup cassava flour
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
teaspoons espresso powder
teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
cup chocolate chunks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an
8x8 baking dish. Using a handheld mixer, beat together
ghee, maple sugar and vanilla extract in a medium bowl for about 1 minute then add eggs and beat for another minute until mixture becomes light in color. Add in
cassava flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder and salt and mix until completely combine. Then fold in chocolate chunks. Place batter into the greased baking dish and spread out evenly. Place in oven to bake for 30-35 minutes, until the middle is cooked through and a toothpick comes out clean. Let brownies cool 10 minutes before slicing!