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Regina Daniels Celebrates Ned Nwoko’s 62nd Birthday
In a post shared on her Instagram page, the 22-year-old actress said that it has been four years of beautiful memories with the politician who she described as her personal comedian as she asserts that he has a good sense of humour.
The mother of two also praised Nwoko, who turned 26 on Wednesday, December 21, and thanked him for being an amazing husband to her and father to their kids.
Sharing loved-up photos with her husband, Regina wrote: “Happy birthday Dim oma, as I fondly call you. it’s been 4years of beautiful memories and I’m happy I get to see every side of you.
“You are a huge inspiration to many. Dating from your academic qualifications, your philanthropic life, your achievements, goals, reasoning and perception of life, is worth Emulating.
“Now let’s talk about your sense of humor, You ask why I always laugh when you talk 😂, not many know this, but you are effortlessly funny, and that’s why I call you my personal comedian 🙈. Thank you for being such an amazing husband and father to the kids… we love you dearly ❤.”
KanyiDaily that Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu had recently slammed Ned Nwoko for always showing off Regina Daniels and ignoring his other four wives.

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Live at the Music Makers Stage - Joel Shewmake
Enjoy an intimate concert and on-stage interviews with Nashville artists.
Singer/songwriter Joel Shewmake moved to Nashville from Cookeville, TN in 2001 to pursue a career in music. He signed his first publishing deal soon after and has since written songs professionally for BMG, Warner Chapel, Amylase Entertainment and BMG/Chrysalis. Joel’s songs have been recorded by artists such as Brad Paisley, Montgomery-Gentry, Gary Allan, Craig Campbell, Lonestar, Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Jacob Bryant and Cody Johnson.
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Cataract is an opacity in the crystalline lens in the eye. The lens resides behind the pupil, the dark part through which the light enters the eye. It focuses the light, although it does so more effectively when we are young as it can change in focus. It is a remarkable piece of biologic engineering. Most tissue is opaque but the lens manages to stay clear for a great number of years by virtue of a high level of organisation in its structure. Any loss of that organisation, either with cross-linking of proteins, or water seeping into the lens, or disorganisation of cells, produces opacity in the lens, which we call a cataract.
In many ways, the question should be not ‘what causes cataract’ but ‘why does the lens remain clear for as long as it does?’
Cataracts are related to family history, they are also related to injury, to inflammation in the eye, to illness in the rest of the body, particularly diabetes, and medication use such as steroid. Although, mostly they are due to having birthdays, and it is probably that most of us will get one.
Whilst cataract is inevitable, some forms of cataract really do not bother the eye and person too much. Cataracts come in different types, although the exact type does not alter the way we deal with them.
types of cataract
Cataracts are an opacity in the lens in the eye, more in the surface.
Cataracts are an opacity in the lens in the eye, more in the centre.
In truth most cataracts are an amalgam of different types. Rarer types of cataract include posterior subcapsular cataracts, anterior subcapsular cataracts, posterior polar cataracts, embryotic cataracts, Christmas tree cataracts, and the rare Morganian cataracts, when they become very advanced.
Treatment for Cataract
Intraocular lenses have evolved significantly over the years. Current intraocular lenses are foldable devices, which have a high level of both stability and refractive capacity. They come in a great range of sizes and powers, and now include the capacity to reverse even high levels of astigmatism.
Some intraocular lenses have two areas of focus in them. Although on the face of this, this sounds like a good idea, there are some down sides to this process and these lenses still occupy less than 1% of the market for intraocular lenses. The main reason is that the process of creating two places of focus reduces the contrast in both of them and produces some difficulties, particularly at night.
It is reasonable to assume as we age that the value of these lenses will reduce for the patient and that some of the problems associated will increase.
Melbourne Eye Specialists does offer these lenses, but the choice of them will be made in consultation with the treating ophthalmologist.
Cataract Surgery in Glaucoma
Glaucoma and cataract run hand in hand. Cataracts can cause, or certainly worsen, glaucoma, and the removal of the cataract can make glaucoma substantially better. Cataract surgery when performed before glaucoma surgery can often be quite effective at lowering intraocular pressure, although not always, but when performed after cataract surgery can often raise the pressure. The timing of cataract surgery in glaucoma is a significant one, and any decisions around intervention for cataract will need to be considered in the context of glaucoma.
These decisions will be made in consultation with your treating ophthalmologist.
Cataract with trauma
Cataract commonly occurs in the context of penetrating or blunt trauma to the eye. It may occur quite quickly or may develop over time, but the main concern is that the cataract surgery at this stage is more difficult technically and involves a high level of complication. In addition it may not be possible to place an intraocular lens in the same place or support it in the way that it normally is, and certain steps need to be taken to reduce the risk associated with this.
The management of trauma is particular interest of A/Pr Michael Coote and the management of cataract in trauma, including the use of specially made anti-glare lens (Morcher lenses) is a particular interest.
High Risk Cataract Surgery
Most of the risks associated with cataract surgery fall well below 5% and mostly well below 1% for people undertaking cataract surgery, who are otherwise reasonably well, with eyes that do not have significant other pathology, and in the hands of experienced surgeons.
There are, however, eyes that have much higher levels of risk associated with other disease in the eye, including glaucoma and trauma and uveitis, and these eyes need particular care in managing them as they have a much higher risk profile than standard.
High risk cataract surgery is a particular interest of A/Pr Michael Coote, who has managed a very significant number of these over 20 years with good result.
Laser for post Cataract
Intraocular lenses are implanted within the shell of the original cataract. This shell is called the capsule and the capsule is living tissue, which over time may become thicker and less transparent. Adding layers of cells to this produces an opacification in the posterior capsule, which we laser away in the office.
This is sometimes called the ‘after cataract’, but it is a common problem, occurring in somewhere between 10-25% of patients who undertake cataract surgery. It can be anywhere from three months to five years, but we recently lasered a capsule whose cataract operation was 25 years ago.
Laser capsulotomy is a simple, safe procedure, which is done on site, is painless, and is never needed to be done again.

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Rhythm game or rhythm action is a genre of music-themed action video game that challenges a player's sense of rhythm. Games in the genre typically focus on dance or the simulated performance of musical instruments, and require players to press buttons in a sequence dictated on the screen. Doing so causes the game's protagonist or avatar to dance or to play their instrument correctly, which increases the player's score. Many rhythm games include multiplayer modes in which players compete for the highest score or cooperate as a simulated musical ensemble. While conventional control pads may be used as input devices, rhythm games often feature novel game controllers that emulate musical instruments. Certain dance-based games require the player to physically dance on a mat, with pressure-sensitive pads acting as the input device.


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Water Management as a Means for Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development
The earth’s total water resources reserve is said to be limited, becoming depleted and a more precious commodity over time, due to different stressors or drivers which include climate change and variability impacts. Moreover, it is becoming clear that no one is sure how the future climate will unfold. However, as the impacts of climate change and variability on social and natural systems grow and are projected to persist unless there are substantial and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions which, together with adaptation, can limit the climate change risk, the need to adapt is evident. Even if it seems clear that climate change adaptation and actions toward resilience are important for sustainable development, adaptation faces many constraints, particularly in low-income settings. Climate data, scenarios and impact models are insufficient for supporting adaptation, particularly as they relate to food systems and rural livelihoods; the adaptation response to date has been limited, fragmented and divorced from national planning processes, with limited engagement with local expertise, and adaptation policies and programs are too narrowly focused on explicit responses to climate change rather than responses to climate variability or broader development issues.
The stress on water resources is further compounded by improper management and handling of the resource while the demand for water, food and energy is expected to rise by 30–50% in the next two decades. This paper discusses how water resources need to be managed as a means of climate change adaptation for sustainable development. It also discusses the ever increasing competing and conflicting demands for water under the climate change and variability–driven impacts on the water resources.
KeywordsWater resources management Climate change adaptation Sustainable development
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Maileg's big sister mouse is a cherished classic soft toy, nestled in a durable matchbox bed. Perfect for little collectors, she complements other wooden toys seamlessly.The cozy nightgown adorns the soft toy, while colourful patterns adorn the comfy bedding, making it ideal for the adorable mouse to sleep in!
This mouse toy will be your little ones favourite all day long. The soft toy is versatile for travel, bedtime, and can be used in any dollhouse.
- Adorable mouse made from cotton
- Comes in a matchbox
- Features a pillow and a patterned bedding
- Scandinavian influenced designed
- Can be used with other Maileg toys
- Material: Cotton
- Filling:Rec.Pol./ PE PELLE
- Measurements: Height 40cm
- Wash: 30°C
- CE Safety Mark
- Age 3 Years+
Also, the Maileg collection has a unique and authentic style created by designer Dorthe Mailil. The collection is based on contemporary seasons focused on Christmas, Easter and a separate children collection.
Most importantly , Dorthe Mailil has created all of Maileg's products since 1999 - with her unique touch and expression. With a background as an illustrator and graduating from Danmarks Designskole i 1996 and additional courses from Ecole d'art de Marseille in France.

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Mopa 200w Laser Cleaning Machine
Hand–held Fiber Laser Cleaning Machine iGCL-MOPA 200w Series
The portable laser cleaning machine is a newly launched laser cleaning tool. The cleaning machine has many advantages such as portable and lightweight, flexible and adjustable parameters, wireless control, etc. It can efficiently remove rust, stains, oil stains, coatings, etc. on the surface of the workpiece, and is suitable for Mechanical processing, cultural relics restoration, mold cleaning, food processing, electronic circuits and other industries, using the characteristics of precise positioning, can meet the processing of a variety of modeling workpieces and achieve efficient cleaning effects.
One of the advantages of the MOPA laser cleaning machine is that it allows the user to adjust the pulse duration, frequency, and power of the laser beam, which makes it possible to tailor the cleaning process to the specific requirements of the application. This flexibility is particularly useful when dealing with delicate or sensitive materials, as it allows the user to select the optimal settings to avoid damage to the material.
A 200W MOPA laser cleaning machine is a type of laser cleaning system that uses a MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) laser source with a power output of 200 watts. This type of laser cleaning machine is suitable for industrial applications where a high degree of cleaning power is required to remove tough contaminants from large surfaces or objects.
The 200W power output of the MOPA laser allows for fast and efficient cleaning, with the ability to remove rust, paint, grease, and other contaminants from a variety of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. The MOPA laser source also provides flexibility and precision, allowing the user to adjust the laser pulse duration, frequency, and power to tailor the cleaning process to the specific requirements of the application.
One of the advantages of using a 200W MOPA laser cleaning machine is its ability to perform non-contact cleaning, which minimizes the risk of damage to the surface being cleaned. Additionally, laser cleaning is an environmentally friendly process, as it does not involve the use of chemicals or solvents, which can be harmful to the environment and pose health risks to workers.
Overall, a 200W MOPA laser cleaning machine is a powerful and versatile tool that offers a fast, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to clean a wide range of materials in industrial applications.
Hand–held laser cleaning head
The hand-held laser head of the cleaning machine is simple in appearance, small and light, and can be used by hand for a long time. The integrated design of buttons and handles is simple and easy to use. Integrated processing and molding, sturdy and dustproof, stable and durable. The dust blowing air curtain design can effectively protect the field lens from dust or oil pollution in the air; the dual-axis cleaning head can support 7 cleaning modes.
Fiber laser Source
Equipped with a 200W cleaning pulsed fiber laser as the cleaning light source, the laser adopts the MOPA (Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) structure, where the main oscillation uses a semiconductor laser as the seed source, and the power amplification is achieved through a traveling wave fiber amplifier. This MOPA fiber laser has the characteristics of independently adjustable pulse width and frequency, and can still maintain a high and stable peak power output under the condition of changing the pulse width and frequency to adapt to a wider range of cleaning scenarios.


Since 1974 the northern area of Cyprus has been administered by Turkish Cypriots, who in 1983 declared the northern area the “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”). The United States does not recognize the “TRNC,” nor does any country other than Turkey. Mustafa Akinci was elected “president” in 2015 in free and fair elections. The “TRNC constitution” is the basis for the “laws” that govern the area administered by Turkish Cypriot authorities. Police and “Turkish Cypriot security forces” were ultimately under the operational command of the Turkish military, per transitional article 10 of the “TRNC constitution,” which cedes responsibility for public security and defense “temporarily” to Turkey. Authorities maintained effective control over the security forces.
The most significant problems reported during the year included: trafficking in persons; societal discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons; and absence of a system to handle asylum applications or protect the rights of asylum-seekers.
Other problems reported during the year included mistreatment of persons in detention and in prison; overcrowding in prisons and poor prison conditions; lack of separation of incarcerated adults and juveniles; limited access to some places of worship; vandalism and removal of religious icons from vacant places of worship, including some sites that were damaged, close to collapse, or had been converted to other uses; corruption and cronyism in the executive and legislative branches; domestic violence against women; restrictions on freedom of speech and expression and pressure and censorship against journalists that interfered with their objective reporting; and failure of authorities to introduce and enforce adequate labor health and safety standards.
Authorities took steps to investigate police officials following press allegations of abuses and corrupt practices. There was evidence, however, that officials sometimes engaged in corrupt practices with impunity.


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There is alot of writing and advice about over-eating and excessive appetite and how to lower or suppress appetite. But there are many people who do not have a healthy appetite at all. They frequently have no desire for food, and when they do eat, they can lose their appetite while eating or be so quickly satiated that they eat too little.
A healthy appetite and a desire for healthy food is a marker of good health and a healthy constitution. A healthy appetite leads to the intake of good and nourishing food and the body produces 'appetite' in order to ensure its own health and vitality. It is well-known that people who are ill often will not wish to eat and that those convalescing from illness are weak and lack the relish for food. Often the first sign of illness before the onset of other symptoms, is the loss of appetite. Also, the persistence of a near-non-existent appetite is an indication that all is not well.
When raising children, many parents are baffled as to how to tempt their picky, fussy eater to eat. Never mind eat well. Although it is quite natural for a toddler's appetite to vary from one day to the next as well as their interest in different types of food (fruit one day, protein the next), a child should have a healthy appetite (based on what is normal for him or her) in order to maintain health and resistance to infection.
Other signs which indicate a poor appetite and need to be addressed:
- low body temperature, feeling cold
- pale face with dark circles under the eyes
- constipation, irregular bowel movements
- lack of energy
- cannot 'relish' or 'enjoy' food no matter what it is
- frequent illness
Here are two valuable helps to stimulate and restore appetite:
- The homeopathic remedy Silica. You can try giving one or two doses of this remedy. This remedy not only stimulates appetite but addresses problems with assimilation and absorption of nutrients, lack of energy, severe or chronic constipation and anaemia. This remedy is often prescribed for children as it helps deal with adverse effects, toxicity and immune system damage from vaccination. A gentle reminder: the reason I often mention other symptoms together with the main ailment being discussed, is that homeopathy tends to be effective only when treating the whole picture and the 'match' is on every level. Other indications for this remedy when using it to treat poor appetite are : adenoid problems, frequent ear infections: glue-ear, frequent colds, sinus problems, asthma, tendency to have low physical stamina and be easily worn out, thin and delicate body, worms, fainting. Children who need this will be the type of child who does not like their food to be 'mixed up'. They will want to eat one food at a time on their plate, and will never 'mush' it all together. Some adults or children who need this remedy may become quite thin and have no appetite at all.
- Alfalfa. Alfalfa seeds can be sprinkled into smoothies, added to cereals or yoghurt. Or it can be used in the form of a herbal tincture and several drops taken 2 x daily in a little water. Alfalfa is a great appetite stimulant. It works very well to restore a healthy appetite and is often prescribed by practitioners to people with more severe, chronic illness such as people who have lost all appetite after chemotherapy, people suffering with anorexia whose physical appetite has been eroded through psychological distress..etc.
By the way, both of the above can be used for animals and pets as well! In all the small things lie the greatest. A healthy appetite is the foundation of a healthy interest in and healthy living of life!

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We are a non-political organisation created through a collaboration of the major amenity societies in the West End area in order to represent the residents there and to ensure that those who live in the centre of this City have a voice at a time when the West End is confronted with enormous intensification, and further to enable this community to be heard amongst the competing demands of business and the many other interests that influence policy within the area.
We act as the voice for the West End community on topics which cover the whole area in discussions with the two local authorities, Westminster City Council and the London Borough of Camden) and The Mayors Office, TfL, Met Police and other stakeholders.
WECN meeting with Westminster City Council
We are established for the express purpose of furthering the social, economic and environmental well-being of communities in the West End of London.
We are aware of the growing influence of Business Improvement Districts (BID’s) and Business Clubs in central London and wish to engage with them on matters of mutual interest.
- To share experience, expertise and knowledge on topics of interest to all in the area.
- To raise concerns and views of residents and local businesses.
- To bring about improvements which are in the interests of residents, workers and visitors to our city.
- Speak with a joint voice on issues which are of interest across the West End.
- Promoting Civic Social Responsibility, Quality of Life and the Preservation of our Architectural Heritage. We represent: Bloomsbury; Covent Garden; Seven Dials; Fitzrovia; Leicester Square; Marylebone; Soho; Mayfair; St James’s, with a resident population estimated at 60,000 people.
Our intention is to contribute to progress in a positive and meaningful way.
Area covered by the West End Community Network
London’s WEST END COMMUNITY NETWORK is made up of the following community associations:
Bloomsbury Association; Charlotte Street Association; Covent Garden Community Association; Fitzrovia Neighbourhood Association; Leicester Square Association; Marylebone Association; Mayfair Residents Group; Soho Society; the Residents’ Society of Mayfair & St James’s; Seven Dials Trust.
Our wards are in the London Borough of Camden & Westminster City Council.
Major changes are taking place in way that London is governed and these community groups wish to have a say in that debate, particularly in relation to the interests of the resident population and small businesses. This collaboration is the first step in that process. We are a non-political organisation.
We all seek to live and work in a city that is, safe, clean, friendly, prosperous, fair and democratic.


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Hodder History: New Worlds for Old, Britain 1750-1900, mainstream edn - Hodder History (Paperback)Neil DeMarco (author)
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This is an exciting Key Stage 3 resource for teaching and learning about the issues and events that characterize the birth and development of industrial Britain. Including the country's relations with Europe and its growing Empire. The title never lets go of the period's story, providing opportunities to examine the big picture and investigate particular topics.
Did you know that Napoleon might have been poisoned by his wallpaper; that slaves who refused to eat had their teeth broken and food forced into their mouths; that during the Indian Mutiny the British executed prisoners by tying them to the front of their cannons; or that one reason why the Titanic sank was because the sea was so calm?
Publisher: Hodder Education
Number of pages: 80
Weight: 248 g
Dimensions: 277 x 214 x 7 mm
Like its partner titles on the medieval period, the two versions of New Worlds for Old meet the needs of the average and below average pupil by a clever combination of choice of subject matter and understanding of learning styles...One of the strengths of this title is the focus on individuals who made or at least reflected the history...Why was it not available 10 years ago? * Times Educational Supplement *
This series has now become the mainstay of the department. Teachers feel very positive about using the series as a teaching resource. * Mr Dashley, Earlham County High School *
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Wednesday's mass shooting in Parkland, Florida at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the third deadliest school shooting in the United States.
A former student opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing at least 17 people.
Investigators said that the gunman is in custody and charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
According to NBC News, these are the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history:
Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, Virginia. April 16, 2007. 32 killed. 17 injured.
Sandy Hook Elementary School - Newtown, Connecticut. December 14, 2012. 27 killed. 2 injured.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School - Parkland, Florida. February 14, 2018. 17 killed. 14 injured.
Columbine High School massacre - Columbine, Colorado. April 20, 1999. 15 killed. 24 injured.
Umpqua Community College - Roseburg, Oregon. October 1, 2015. 9 killed. 9 injured.


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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is again opening a call center on Monday morning to register its 65 and older population for the COVID-19 vaccine waitlist.
Editor's note: this story has been updated with the latest info as the county's call center opens for a second time
The call center aims to help those who do not have internet access and have been unable to get on a vaccine waitlist thus far.
New phone number to call
Note the phone number has changed from the last time the vaccine call center was open. Please let your friends and family know:
Montgomery County residents who are 65 and older who wish to get on the vaccine waitlist and are not able to access the online registration are asked to call 936-522-4570 starting at 8 a.m. Feb. 8.
Have questions about COVID?
Montgomery County's COVID-19 Call Center is available to take questions regarding COVID-19 general questions, testing and vaccines at 936-523-3916. It is open Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
For those who have internet
For those with internet access, the Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine Waitlist is available at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2826db87c9124a0fa5f89ce121d7503c?portalUrl=https://MOCO.maps.arcgis.com .

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Two of her Coton de Tuléar dogs, Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett, were born after Streisand had cells taken from Samantha's mouth and stomach before her death, the star said.
“They have different personalities,” said Streisand. “I’m waiting for them to get older so I can see if they have her [Samantha’s] brown eyes and seriousness.”
The clones look so similar that Streisand said she would dress them in red and lavender, which is where their names came from.
Streisand's third dog is a cousin of Samantha named Miss Fanny — which, yes, is a reference to Streisand's iconic Funny Girl character, Fanny Brice.
According to the Variety story, Streisand requested that a photo of her and the dogs that was taken for the magazine be titled “Send in the Clones.”

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A senior vice president of Nvidia has denied rumours that the company is planning an entry into the x86 CPU market. Though the company has never formally suggested it might build a CPU, commentators have noted that its major competitors, AMD and Intel, offer integrated CPU and GPU platforms, and speculation has been rife that Nvidia might develop a platform of its own.
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Millions of Californians lost data last year
SACRAMENTO -- Two and one-half million Californians were exposed to potential harm by 131 digital data breaches in 2012, state Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris reported Monday.
More than half those people, who had their private financial, health and other information exposed, would have been protected had companies encrypted their data when they were transmitted out of the original network.
“Data breaches are a serious threat to individuals’ privacy, finances and even personal security,” Harris said in a statement released by her office. “Companies and government agencies must do more to protect people by protecting data.
The most severe breaches hit the retail industry, with 26%, followed by finance and insurance with 23%. More than half, 56%, involved Social Security numbers, and 55% were the result of intentional hackers by outsiders or by unauthorized insiders.
Details of all the breaches can be found here :
Harris issued her report in compliance with a new state law requiring notifications of all losses involving more than 500 Californians to be made to her office.
Reacting to the losses, Harris issued these recommendations:
-- Companies should encrypt digital personal information when moving it out of a secure network.
-- They should review and upgrade security controls and training.
-- Notices sent to people whose data might have been compromised should be clearly written.
-- Legislators should consider expanding current data breach laws so they cover security failures involving passwords.
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Got Variability? Manufacturing AI Can Tame It
Multi-disciplinarians can use innovative technology to reduce inconsistent manufacturing operations — and save time and money.
September 20, 2022
7 Min Read
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Dominic Gallello, CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial
Manufacturers know variability is a big problem. But sometimes they don’t know how big. Manufacturing variability isn’t just an isolated anomaly. It’s a tangible and often widening gap between the intended objectives of a process and the actual result. It reflects inconsistencies in manufacturing operations that undercut reliability, increase costs, and degrade quality.
Quite simply, variability shouldn’t happen. Whether fabricating moving parts or producing chemical reactions, for example, the process should result in the same outcome, day after day. You want consistency. Knowing where the inconsistencies are coming from, however, is the challenge. The creeping causes that lead to variability are rarely obvious to the human eye. I’ve seen countless instances where small variations are overlooked and wind up becoming larger, costly failures. Fortunately, tools like AI can perceive them where people can’t.
Consider this recent case of a company that uses melting furnaces. The standard operating practice on their factory floor was to check and adjust the air and gas ratio of their burners only intermittently. As a monitoring strategy designed to uncover issues, it revealed next to nothing.
But when the company deployed sensors linked to AI and machine learning-enabled technology to monitor furnace internals and forecast temperature and glass quality, they discovered plenty of room for improvement. Via these digital tools, they learned that if they more frequently adjusted the air and fuel ratios in burners, electric boosters, and other factors, they could achieve markedly better quality and yield.
This approach, not incidentally, is saving the company more than $1 million per year for every degree of temperature that AI helps to consistently control. Since the company has furnaces in facilities around the globe, that’s a hefty benefit.
AI-Enabled Multivariant Analyses Gets to the Root of Plant Stoppages
Say you have a plant manager who knows there’s an issue and has a hunch about the cause — a common, yet frustrating situation. What the manager needs — more than anything — is more analytical muscle to really find out what’s going on. AI can incorporate many information sources — unlike the typical siloed approach of focusing on just one — and track the history of developments and cascades of events that include “unknown unknowns” — those elements of a machine’s work that plant managers would never consider under normal conditions. It can discern whether the problem has been developing over time and to what extent, providing a fuller picture not just of the problem, but the solution.
This happened recently at a manufacturing plant where we worked. Their compressor kept breaking down. The plant manager suspected a mechanical problem, but how to solve it was a mystery. Then the manager started to take advantage of the underused data coming from their instrumentation and other equipment and began to track every detail of their machine and facility’s operations.
What this data-driven investigation discovered was that radial vibration was increasing in the compressor and that the vibration was due to a spike in the shaft speed. The spike itself was caused by elevated temperatures in the intercooler — which originated in the record-breaking high temperatures then happening outside the plant. The plant used seawater to cool the compressor. On extraordinarily hot days when the water was too warm, the compressor malfunctioned. But it could be modified to work in higher temperatures.
Given that the higher vibration and shaft speeds were certainly straining the compressor’s bearings, shaft, and gearbox, that could lead to a serious catastrophe in time. In the ensuing crisis, plant managers would have rightly discerned the mechanical issue, but not known why — allowing the same cycle to just continue and scale as a problem throughout the company’s operations worldwide where they used the same equipment.
By running a multivariate analysis that combined mechanical data and process data in a multivariate model, however, the company spotted creeping degradation in machine performance. The root cause and recommendations provided by the system enabled the control room operator to intervene before failure occurred.
An Explosion of Manufacturing Data
It’s not that the plant managers in the above examples needed more data. They needed a means to gather and analyze the data, explore a hypothesis from every angle and discover the answers hidden within. At present, there’s an incredible amount of industrial data available to manufacturers. In fact, the data generated by machines in manufacturing plants and other facilities is growing 50 times faster than business data. But the industry isn’t exploiting around 98 percent of it — which means as far as shedding light on variability, they’re operating in the dark.
What plant managers need are computational power, automation, and analytical strength to monitor signals such as flow, temperature, pressure motor current, vibrations, and more. They need a way to glean a history and detect concealed patterns, dig into the data in real or near-real time, and use the conclusions for better decisions. Being able to train on the recurring issues spotted by AI means they will be able to spot the telltale signatures as they occur — not after. The full spectrum of information revealed by AI removes the limitations of the linear models that plants often had to use for investigating any issues. That’s where people come in, of course. People need to know how to conduct these analyses using AI and data, and they need to know what to do with the new information at hand.
There’s another need as well, particularly for plants in more volatile markets. Once an issue is identified, AI can also help pinpoint the least cost-intensive times for making the requisite adjustments and fixes. The approach enables the plant to solve problems without creating another one: the cost of downtime during market phases when prices (or costs) are at their peak.
By becoming multi-disciplinarians and learning how to train on and work with AI, machine-enabled learning, and automation, however, we can quickly develop the means to fully investigate manufacturing variability — reducing breakdowns, inefficiencies, concealed glitches, and other hurdles to peak efficiency and productivity. This approach also builds bridges across traditional silos in the organization — such as process and maintenance —bringing both together to share and optimize the same data-driven foresight.
Truth be told, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. The Internet of Things has permeated countless arenas. It’s already driving plant operations. It’s not an anomaly. The industrial equipment sensor market will grow by more than $21 billion between 2021 and 2025, — a massive jump in the Internet of Things (IoT) data ecosystem that’s already driving factory automation. Manufacturing is well aware of the importance of not being left behind and is waking up to the value of deep learning and advanced forecasting techniques for process optimization.
So, it’s time for engineers to become “citizen data scientists” — fluent in not only applications like Python and tools like Excel macros that explore data and its correlations, but also in AI. Being a plant manager or an engineer in the future will require data awareness and a comfort level with AI that’s the same as with a spreadsheet.
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It’s certainly simpler to deploy technologies that are inherently more sophisticated than human judgment — and arrive at solutions that are clear, cost-effective, and fast — than try to adapt to flawed performance with workarounds or a just-keep-going mindset. I’ve seen mystifying variables turn into painfully obvious factors when run through AI.
In one case, once AI was let loose to swim through and analyze a trove of historical data, it predicted that failure would happen 19 days before it actually did, losing a yield of $1 million per day for two days. To those concerned about adding complexity to the already complicated state of manufacturing today, I’d counter that AI is not adding complexity, it’s overcoming it.
Variability isn’t new in manufacturing. But it is getting more expensive. When a plant doesn’t capitalize on an innovation that exceeds humans’ capacity to tame it, the plant’s competitors probably will.
Dominic Gallello is CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial.
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but their picturesque villages, hedgerows and open fields seem to belong to a bygone age. Take a walk on the wild side at Paradise Wildlife Park
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Creative is the nation's largest bus dealership and is proud to offer products from 18 of the top commercial and school bus manufactures. With multiple locations throughout the United States, Creative is able to service customers in all locations.
We are currently accepting resumes for a Warranty Administrator/Service Advisor at our Irving, TX location. This is a full-time position that requires a hardworking, dependable and reliable individual.
Job Description: The Warranty Administrator should be highly organized, exhibit technical proficiency and the ability to communicate well with manufactures, vendors, customers and shop personnel and process warranty claims in a timely manner. This position requires thorough knowledge of the Company's policies and procedures. The Warranty Administrator is an intermediary between the Shop, the customer, the vendor, and the manufacturer assuring the warranty process is fluent and the customers' vehicles is returned to service promptly and warranty payments are received from the manufacturer timely.
- Responsible for scheduling with the service shop all applicable warranty repairs or locating a convenient warranty repair facility for the customer to transport vehicle.
- Responsible for obtaining prior approvals for all warranty claims with various manufacturers.
- Responsible for maintaining line of communication with all repair facilities, obtaining estimates for needed repairs and providing pre-approvals to vendors.
- Responsible for processing and collection of all warranty claims with various manufacturers.
- Verifying repair procure is properly documented; all parts match the story and processing claim per manufactures' guidelines.
- Responsible for initiating the warranty repair orders, documenting the customer complaint and detailing when the complaint occurs for the technician to diagnose properly.
- Factory approvals, contacting factory and customers with recalls and warranty procedures and warranty guidelines. Also, informing customer of costs associated with warranty repairs and length of time to repair.
- Communicate with Assistant Operations Manager on all aspects of warranty department work flow, customer, and vendor and manufacturer issues.
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum 2+ years customer service experience; previous warranty experience preferred
- Understanding of the operation of the service and parts departments and the support of the sales and interaction with the administrative/accounting department
- Some mechanical/technical understanding of medium duty vehicles such as buses and vans preferred
- Experience with truck, bus, or automotive dealership service writing, understanding of how a service department functions is helpful
- Bilingual is a plus
- Good understanding of the bus manufacturer's needs and the needs of Creative Bus Sales customers.
- Professional demeanor and cooperative attitude.
- Highly organized.
- Good writing and oral communication skills.
- Some ability to read and interpret technical applications such as diagrams and schematics.
- Ability to collect data, defines problems, interpret technical instructions and reach reasonable conclusions for warrantable repairs.
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Work will be performed in an office setting.
- May be required to sit in long intervals and climb stairs
- Must have good manual dexterity
This ad will remain posted until filled.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducts the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) every year. Young people ages 12 to 17 and adults ages 18 and older participate in the survey. SAMHSA aims to gather a picture of the general state of substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders in Americans nationwide. SAMHSA releases data from the previous year’s NSDUH around September of the following year. The most recent survey compiled all data collected in 2016 and reveals the most commonly used substance amongst Americans. The following chart reveals the top 15 most misused drugs in America along with the number of people ages 12 and older who report using the substance at least once in the past month. Top 15 Most Used Drugs in America in 2016
- Alcohol – 136.7 million
- Cigarettes – 63.4 million
- Marijuana – 23.9 million
- Pain Relievers – 3.4 million
- Tranquilizers – 1.9 million
- Cocaine – 1.8 million
- Stimulants – 1.7 million
- Methamphetamine – 667,000
- Ecstasy – 619,000
- Inhalants – 600,000
- Sedatives – 497,000
- Heroin – 475,000
- Crack – 432,000
- LSD – 374,000
- PCP – 21,000
“Addiction is an illusive tiger. Our Residential Drug Program has helped many tame it.”
Top 15 Most Used Drugs in America: Breaking Down the Data
It’s not surprising that alcohol and cigarettes, the two drugs that are legal nationwide, are the most commonly used. Alcohol and cigarettes are available in every gas station and convenience store. Despite the government’s efforts to get smokers to cut back or quit, data from the NSDUH reveals that nearly 20 percent of Americans still actively smoke. As marijuana legalization becomes more widespread, more and more Americans adopt the practice into their lives. Increased access makes it possible for more people to smoke or ingest cannabis without having to go through a dealer. Not surprisingly, pain relievers come in at fourth on the list. In today’s consumer culture, doctors continue to prescribe painkillers for surgeries and other medical procedures. This leaves otherwise non-addicted individuals hooked on prescription drugs with little understanding of how it happened. Tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives, three other types of pharmaceutical medications, land within the top 11 slots. More than 6 million Americans misuse or abuse some type of prescription drug, whether it’s a painkiller, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative. Legislators continue working to tamp down on the prescribing of medications to those who do not need them. “Street drugs” like methamphetamine, ecstasy, heroin, and crack fill in the remainder of the top 15 slots. These drugs are more difficult to come by legally leading to lower rates of use. Thankfully these drugs remain used by only a small portion of the population; drugs like crack, heroin, and PCP have immense potential to destroy a person’s life.
Drug Use Changes Between 2015 and 2016
It is eye-opening to compare rates of drug use from last year’s NSDUH to this year’s. Observing trends of use throughout previous years provides insight into patterns of use nationwide. These data help researchers in their studies and legislators who work to pass laws regarding drug control. Top 15 Most Used Drugs in America in 2015
- Alcohol – 138.2 million
- Cigarettes – 63.9 million
- Marijuana – 22.2 million
- Pain Relievers – 3.7 million
- Cocaine – 1.9 million
- Tranquilizers – 1.8 million
- Stimulants – 1.6 million
- Methamphetamine – 897,000
- Ecstasy – 557,000
- Inhalants – 527,000
- Sedatives – 446,000
- Crack – 394,000
- LSD – 352,000
- Heroin – 329,000
- PCP – 25,000
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Notable Decreases in Substance Use
The NSDUH showed an overall decrease in the use of many drugs between 2015 and 2016. Most notable is the decrease in past-month alcohol use by nearly 2 million people. Pain relievers also saw a welcome drop in use by over 400,000 people. With the attention given to the opioid epidemic in the past few years, it is good to see a reflection in the amount of people using painkillers in the recent past. The following drugs also saw less recent use in 2016 compared to 2015:
The most alarming change is the two-spot jump heroin made above crack and LSD. The noticeable increase in use by over 100,000 people is likely a response to the decrease in pain reliever use. Many who find themselves addicted to pain relievers either run out of their supply and cannot get another prescription or run out of money to afford their prescriptions. When this happens, some decide to quit using pain relievers entirely. However, others aren’t willing to give up the high they’ve grown to enjoy and turn to alternatives. Unfortunately, heroin acts on the same brain receptors as prescription pain relievers and turns out to be a replacement. As pain relievers become more difficult to acquire, heroin use appears to rise. While legislation regarding prescription medication has moved forward, more needs to be done to combat opioid use overall. Heroin is not only a difficult drug to quit using due to overwhelming cravings during the detox period, but it is a dangerous drug as well. After collecting any amount of clean time, users who go back out often attempt to use the same amount they used when they first got sober. As a result, many accidentally overdose which leads to at least a hospitalization but often leads to death. For this reason, the rise in heroin use between 2015 and 2016 should not be taken lightly.
Marijuana also saw an unsurprising rise in use by nearly 2 million people. It is now much easier to acquire, with 29 of the 50 states legalizing cannabis either for medical or recreational use. Every year, the proposal to legalize marijuana crops up on at least a few states’ voting ballots. Arguments both for and against marijuana exist. Each side touts research backing their position. Regardless of your stance on marijuana, use is blatantly on the rise and, with continued legalization, shows little sign of stopping. There is still a large gap between cigarettes and marijuana but that gap may close at some point in the future.
Cocaine and Tranquilizers
Cocaine is the most popular party drug available. The drug allows users the ability to drink more and for longer periods of time which can easily lead to a dangerous outcome. However, this doesn’t stop large numbers of people from using the substance, especially in large, metropolitan cities, in order to keep the party going. Tranquilizers are a class of prescription drugs that include benzodiazepines like Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin, used to treat those with anxiety disorders and panic attacks. They are popular for the anxiety-relieving, relaxing, euphoric feelings they provide. Being high on tranquilizers, Xanax in particular is referred to as being “barred out.” Users experience slowed thoughts, slurred speech, and impaired movement. This year, tranquilizers took over cocaine for the 5th spot. This likely has something to do with the easier access to prescription medication, as well as the increase in prescriptions for anxiety disorders. People must acquire cocaine illegally and, while tranquilizers can be found from dealers as well, there are doctors legally prescribing these medications every day.
Normal Alcohol Use vs. Binge Drinking vs. Heavy Alcohol Use
Alcohol is by far the most widely used drug on the list which is hardly surprising. Its presence is so common in restaurants, bars, on television, and in print advertisements that most people don’t even realize it is a drug. For those whose lives are affected by someone with a drinking problem, though, they are all too aware of the havoc alcohol can cause. There are three levels of alcohol consumption:
- Low-risk or “normal” drinking
- Binge drinking
- Heavy alcohol use
SAMHSA’s research breaks down the number of low-risk drinkers, binge drinkers, and heavy alcohol users in the NSDUH. Each level is defined by a cap at a certain number of drinks in a single day. Drinking limits are always slightly higher for men than women due to biological differences that cause their bodies to process alcohol at different speeds. What are the differences between drinking levels? How many people are actually drinking at more dangerous levels than they realize?
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Low-Risk (“Normal”) Drinking
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines low-risk drinking as: Men: No more than 4 drinks in a single day AND No more than 14 drinks per week. Women: No more than 3 drinks in a single day AND No more than 7 drinks per week. So how many people actually drink within the confines of these “normal” low-risk levels? According to the NSDUH, less than half of Americans ages 12 and older, or 40 percent more specifically, drink within the guidelines for low-risk drinking. With drinking being such a prevalent part of our culture, from sports games to concets, family gatherings to office parties, it’s not so surprising that the number of people within the criteria for low-risk drinking is so low.
For the purpose of their survey, SAMHSA defines binge drinking as: Men
- 5 or more drinks during the same occasion on at least one day in the past 30 days
- 4 or more drinks during the same occasion on at least one day in the past 30 days
Binge drinking is the most common form of drinking with 48 percent of drinkers ages 12 and older fitting the criteria. Binge drinking has the potential to be incredibly dangerous when individuals push past these four and five drink limits. Alcohol poisoning is a possibility, especially for those who don’t regularly consume large amounts of alcohol.
Heavy Alcohol Use
Heavy alcohol use is SAMHSA’s term for those who some people would refer to as alcoholics. SAMHSA defines heavy alcohol use as: Men
- Binge drinking (5 or more drinks during one occasion) on 5 or more days within a 30-day period
- Binge drinking (4 or more drinks during one occasion) on 5 or more days within a 30-day period
Heavy alcohol use is less common with 12 percent of drinkers reporting their drinking fits in the criteria. This still means, though, that at least 1 in 10 Americans qualify as a heavy alcohol user. The real danger is when alcohol becomes a coping mechanism rather than a way to relax with friends. Once alcohol becomes a crutch, it becomes much more difficult to alter drinking behavior or stop entirely.
What Can You Do with This Data?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health points out how prevalent drug and alcohol use is among American citizens. Although many are able to drink responsibly, the danger of an intoxicated individual getting behind the wheel of a car still exists. No matter how responsibly you drink or use, mind-altering substances have the potential to cause you to harm yourself or someone else. Perhaps it opened your eyes to the fact that you might be drinking more than you realized. Maybe you’re a part of the smaller numbers who use harder drugs and are seeking sobriety. How did this data affect your view of drugs and alcohol in our society, or in your own life? Share this post and the data from SAMHSA’s survey with someone who may be curious about the prevalence of drugs and alcohol in the United States.
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A Union has welcome a planned reduction in lorries on the A39 heading to Hinkley C, but say they'd like to know how many will still be operating.
Dave Chapple, Mendip TUC Secretary, said: "Heavy lorry traffic that has carried millions of tons of Mendip limestone down the A39 to Hinkley Point C is set to reduce by a significant percentage, following the start of a major new supply route.
"It involves freight trains from the Westbury depot taking the stone from Mendip quarries such as Torr and Whatley direct to the new deep water jetty at Avonmouth Docks - then by barge to a second new jetty off the Hinkley Point site.
"Villages all down the A39, not to mention the town of Bridgwater, have been blighted by the incessant and increasing heavy lorry traffic from Mendip quarries to Hinkley Point.
"The new arrangements will not eliminate this social and environmental problem, but will-hopefully- significantly alleviate it.
"We are now trying to ascertain how many lorry journeys will be taken out.
"From a workers' point of view, the fact that train drivers are unionised, as are the Avonmouth dockers, means that on this occasion at least, the gains for the Somerset environment are also gains for Somerset workers."
A spokesperson for EDF replied saying: "We continue to work with all of our local stakeholders to minimise the impact of the Hinkley Point C project on both people and the environment.
"A particular focus has always been to maximise the number of deliveries by sea through the use of a refurbished wharf at Combwich and a new jetty at the construction site itself. Beginning its full operations later in the year, 80% of the aggregates needed for concrete production will now be able to be delivered by sea, reducing the need for lorries to use local roads."
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How CBD Oil’s Color, Clarity and Extraction Affect your Experience
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Soil & Water LIVE, a new business conference designed to help British farmers
meet the challenges of farming in today's changing climate, will take place on Tuesday 13th November 2012, at Stoneleigh Park.
The innovative one day programme, being launched by the Royal Agricultural Society of England and sponsored by Barclays, is a day not to be missed as farmers are increasingly seeing unpredictable rainfall affecting their production systems – from drought and flooding to abstraction bans.
“This conference-style event will provide debate, practical ideas and technical advice about how UK agriculture can remain profitable in the face of these climate challenges,” says David Gardner, Chief Executive of the RASE.
“We are delighted to announce that Professor Tim Benton, will kick off the day with a key note address, followed by a live debate looking at ‘The value of water’. The debate will hear first-hand how farmers and consumers value water and the high profile panel will discuss what needs to change across the supply chain to secure UK food production in the face of challenges such as flood, drought and rising water demand,” David adds.
The afternoon will host a series of focused technical and business workshops sharing the latest information and advice on topics including irrigation, drainage, water abstraction, water storage and soil management across arable and livestock farms.
Several workshops will also look ahead to the technology and innovations of the future such as developments in plant genetics, soil biota and the potential for water trading to help farmers produce more with less.
The day will culminate with a thought-provoking summary of the big issues and an outline of what we need to be doing as a sector to remain profitable and sustainable.
Martin Redfearn, Barclays Head of Agriculture commented: “In a world in which the food needs of a rapidly growing population must be met from limited land and water resources with a minimal or even positive impact on the environment, the importance of this conference should not be understated”
“The conference will not only advise on the management of these two key resources, but also highlight the clear links between the environment, best practice and the agricultural productively of soil and water.”
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WTP3 is simply the most powerful Sailing Computer Processing Unit (CPU) you can have on board. WTP3 is the most complete Gran Prix instrument system that can be complemented with B&G’s Displays, Sensors and Software.
The WTP3 (Wave Technology Processor) Instrument System is a multi-processor CPU (Computer Processing Unit) linked to distributed data acquisition modules via three independent CAN networks.
This design opens a new world of data acquisition and analysis capabilities for the most demanding fleet in the planet.
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- Through-tubing selective re-entry access to all laterals
- Ability to control or isolate flow from the main bore and lateral
- One-trip capability to install RAM hanger and seal bore diverter with an optional liner shoe
- New field developments or mature field revitalizations
- TAML L3, L4, and L5 with conventional completions
- TAML L3, L4, and L5 with multistage fracturing completions
The RAM™ Rotatable Multilateral System is a TAML Level 3 system that provides mechanical support of the junction with re-entry capability to your well’s laterals. Suitable for both new or re-entry applications, the system can be deployed in wellbore inclinations of greater than 90 degrees.
The system also offers you the ability to continuously rotate the lateral liner independently of the junction during deployment and landing. This feature is useful in your extended-reach drilling applications or challenging hole conditions that prevent your liner from reaching total depth by slackoff weight alone.
Efficient deployment and install
A casing exit is first created using the field-proven, one-trip WindowMaster™ G2™ Whipstock System latched into the orientation profile of a MLZXP liner hanger. After the whipstock is retrieved, the RAM Rotatable Multilateral System, consisting of a RAM hanger and seal bore diverter (SBD), is deployed.
The SBD is oriented with the casing exit using the same MLZXP profile. The lateral liner is deployed on the RAM hanger which self-orients, locates, and latches into the SBD. A collet mechanism affords snap-in/snap-out of the RAM hanger to confirm its location in the SBD, without the use of additional devices such as a liner hanger.
Multiple completion options
The RAM Rotatable Multilateral System is available as a TAML Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 junction to address any of your completion needs.
A RAM lateral entry module (LEM) completion system is used to complete the system as a TAML Level 3 or Level 4. The RAM LEM is a tubing-mounted completion accessory that allows installation of multiple Level 3 or Level 4 systems in a single well.
A RAM dual seal module (DSM) completion system is used to create a TAML Level 5 junction. The RAM DSM completion accessory is installed with the production string into the Level 5 RAM Hanger. The RAM DSM can be run on parallel tubing strings or the flow can be comingled using a selective re-entry tool.
Both options give you through-tubing selective re-entry and the ability to control or isolate flow from your main bore and each lateral.
Contact us to learn how the RAM Rotatable Multilateral System can help you maximize production rates in your demanding multilateral wells.


Evidently, Apple is intent on producing a 15-inch notebook in the MacBook Air’s shape and is now doing a production test run on it, according to a report by Japanese website Macotakara.jp.
Macotakara refers to it as a 15-inch MacBook Air but we think that the company is more likely to keep the “pro” moniker for its 15-inch notebooks, even with the new wedge-shaped design and sans an optical drive. It’s also possible that Apple is prepping a 17-inch version of the notebooks in the new design as well, given how successful the MacBook Air form factor has been for the company.
Apple first introduced the wedge-shaped MacBook Air in January 2008, which at that time was notably underpowered and priced at $1,799. The company has since steadily improved the machine’s specs and dropped the price with each update, so much so that the latest 11-inch MacBook Air starts at $999 and is powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, while still being the lightest, smallest and thinnest notebook in its class.


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From Scheer, it's 45 miles southeast to Bregenz and 50 miles north to Stuttgart.
For a lot of people, exploring the seaside is a must. Strandbad Friedrichshafen, 30 miles south, is a charming destination to rejuvenate your spirits.
Take some time to discover the sights and sounds of this region's natural attractions. Two nearby locations are Mainau Island (25 miles away) and Urach Waterfall (30 miles away).
From tackling the peaks to frolicking in the snow, ski resorts make an ideal destination for the whole family. Scheer is close to two, Zeiger and Nordic Sport Park, merely 60 miles and 45 miles from the city.
Sigmaringen Castle and Hohmichele are some interesting sites in Heudorf, a destination 0.9 miles away from Scheer. If you feel like seeing even more of the region, travel to Langenenslingen and take a look at Keltenschanze and Sontheimer Hoehle. They're located just 5 miles away from Scheer.
Allmannsweiler is roughly 14 miles east from Scheer. This regional hub features a whole host of things to see and do, including Steinhausen Sanctuary, St Cornelius and Cyprianus and Federseemuseum. Don't rush back without having also gone to Kloster Schussenried and Schwaben-Therme.
If you really want to understand Swabia, make sure you visit its restaurants and cafés.
A wonderful meal is dependent upon the quality of its components. Luckily for us, the potatoes and beef are amongst the world's best.
Schupfnudel (potato and flour pasta, usually with sauerkraut) and gaisburger marsch (meat potato and vegetable stew) are recommended dishes you'll want to try.
For a sweet encounter that will leave you wanting more, try Schwarzwälder kirschtorte (Black Forest cake), a delectable dessert.
Chill out with a glass of Baden Spätburgunder or Württemberg Trollinger from the region's vineyards.
Impress the locals by pulling out a few simple phrases in German during your stay. Guten Abend translates to good evening. There's also Mir geht es gut, danke, und dir, which translates as fine thanks, and you.
You'll have a great time at Unity Day, a nation-wide celebration that takes place every year on the 3rd of October.
At the end of your time in Scheer, pack your things, spend your remaining euros on mementos for the folks at home and say a warm "Tschüss" to this special part of the world.
Friedrichshafen - Lake Constance Airport is your most convenient airport at about 30 miles to the south, so just make sure that you leave yourself enough time.
As there aren't any Scheer hotels listed with Expedia, you may find it convenient to stay in Herbertingen, just 6 miles away. The Hotel Kleber Post and Hotel Ochsen are some of the most comfortable options in Herbertingen.
Situated in Pfullendorf, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wasserskipark Pfullendorf Park and 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Salem Monastery and Palace. Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal and Sigmaringen Castle are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Situated in Saulgau, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of St . Cornelius and Cyprianus, Federseemuseum, and Steinhausen Sanctuary. Wasserskipark Pfullendorf Park and Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Situated in Stockach, this hotel is within 16 mi (25 km) of Marienschlucht, Hohentwiel, and Hegau-Museum. Wildlife and Leisure Park Allensbach and Basilika Birnau are also within 16 mi (25 km).
Situated in Deggenhausertal, this guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal and within 12 mi (20 km) of Salem Monastery and Palace and Affenberg. Alte Fabrik Muehlhofen is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.
Located in the heart of Saulgau, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of St . Cornelius and Cyprianus, Federseemuseum, and Steinhausen Sanctuary. Wasserskipark Pfullendorf Park and Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Steinhausen Sanctuary, St . Cornelius and Cyprianus, and Federseemuseum. Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal and Wasserskipark Pfullendorf Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).
Situated on a lake, this hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Salem Monastery and Palace and within 6 mi (10 km) of Affenberg and Alte Fabrik Muehlhofen. Traktormuseum Bodensee and Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Situated in a rural location, this apartment is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Golfclub Rochushof Deggenhausertal and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Wasserskipark Pfullendorf Park. Salem Monastery and Palace and Affenberg are also within 20 mi (32 km).


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The Storybook Peach Canal Vessels take you on a seemingly never-ending march through HO-scale scenes from your favorite Disney films such as:
- The Little Pan
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- The Lion South
- Robin Wonderland
- The Adventures of Ichabod and Little
- The Many Adventures of Hound
- Peter King
- Guests traveling with small children should be forwarned that this show exits into a retail store.
- During any weather, this show may not be operating.
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Baltimore, MD (NNCNOW.com) --- The Minnesota Twins took a one run lead into the eighth inning but saw that disappear when Chris Davis hit a grand slam for Baltimore, giving his team a 9-5 win in their home opener.
Brian Dozier had a triple for the Twins in the top of the fourth to score Justin Morneau and Chris Parmelee, which put Minnesota up 4-1. Dozier had three RBI in the game for just the second time in his career. Chris Parmelee also knocked in a run for Minnesota.
With the loss, the Twins fall to (2-2) on the season. Minnesota will face Baltimore on April 6 at 6:05 p.m.
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PORTSMOUTH – An international group of researchers including Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (D-H) may have identified a simple blood test that could identify patients at greatest risk of sepsis. The discovery, published in Nature, could save thousands of lives each year.
The research team, including Matthew S. Hayden M.D., Ph.D., a senior scientist in Dermatology at D-H, identified two tiny pieces of genetic code known as microRNAs (miR-221 and miR-222) that are produced in immune cells during prolonged inflammation.
“When cells of the immune system are exposed to bacterial products for long periods of time, they increase their expression of these two small RNAs, which target a part of the cellular machinery that is needed for the inflammatory response,” said Hayden. “As a result, when immune cells have high levels of these microRNAs, as they do in some sepsis patients, they are no longer effective at fighting off new infections.”
Sepsis kills a quarter of a million Americans each year – as many as stroke and Alzheimer’s combined – but very little has changed in the treatment of this age-old scourge.
“Sepsis is a manifestation of an infection that results in a wide spread systemic immune response,” said Hayden. “The infection spreads beyond the site of the infection itself. This can result in a condition called septic shock, a dramatic, very rapid response that can be fatal in a fairly large number of patients.”
For most people, the immune system is incredibly effective at dealing with minor injuries such as scrapes and cuts. The body can wall off and clear an infection. But, when that system fails, a local infection can spread throughout the bloodstream, creating sepsis, which can lead to septic shock. Numerous treatments attempt to save the patients by targeting the overzealous immune response, but they have been largely ineffective.
One reason sepsis is so hard to understand is that there is no clear source. Many conditions can result in sepsis.
“It can arise from many different types of infection,” said Hayden. “Most are bacterial, but some can be fungal in nature. It can be a staph, or an E-coli infection. Urinary tract infections can become septic. Many them start in the respiratory system and those can be bad.”
When sepsis is present, the immune system tries hard to combat it, fighting so aggressively that it causes damage to the body and organs. Hayden said when that happens, the immune system tries to shut itself off, resulting in a condition called immunoparalysis.
“(Immunoparalysis) leaves people prone to a re-occurrence of the infection or a new infection,” said Hayden. “They may not be able to survive because their immune system is too suppressed to fight off another infection.”
The study worked to find out what mechanisms are involved in shutting down the immune system.
“A lot of treatment has been centered on calming down the overactive immune system,” said Hayden. “But these markers we discovered indicate that the immune system is already shutting itself down... It is already functioning properly."
Testing for sepsis is not easy. The problem has been pinpointing what is causing the massive infection and applying the right treatment without doing more harm to the patient.
The study concluded that sepsis patients have higher levels of these microRNAs and are more likely to experience organ failure and immunosuppression. A blood test looking for these tiny particles may help identify the highest-risk sepsis patients. That could help identify therapies that help to reinvigorate the immune system by reversing immunoparalysis to prevent the secondary infections in sepsis patients.
“In the early part of sepsis, the immune system starts to fight, but too aggressively,” said Hayden. “When these microRNAs suggest harm, the immune system suppresses itself. We may be able to use antibiotics to bring the immune system out of immunoparalysis”
Clinical trials will test the validity and usefulness of testing patients for these microRNAs as a quick guide to prognosis and treatment. The research comes at a time when the number of sepsis cases per year has been on the rise in the United States, according to the National Institute of Health. Creating better diagnostics may be able to help reverse this trend and save lives.
Hayden said the clinical trials will determine how predictive the markers are when used in people with sepsis. He said the study will also look to see if there are other medical conditions that trigger the same markers.
The study, published in Nature, is titled, “Induction of innate immune memory via microRNA targeting of chromatin remodeling factors.”


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Bacon Strawberry Nose Work Toy
This Strawberry Nose Work Toy helps to keep your dog entertained, relieves stress, prevent dementia and boredom away from your traditional nose work mat!
- Can be used separately and combined to nurture dog's problem-solving ability
- Fill potted plant with treats to reward dog through problem solving
- Different textures for stimulating sensation and a unique biting experience
- Strawberries are squeaky
- Potted plant: 12 cm wide x 11 cm length
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Group begins 11 day walk to Kings Bay Naval Base for protest
Over 20 people began an 11 day walk Tuesday from Savannah to Kings Bay, to protest the Trident nuclear missiles at the Naval base.
Back in April seven of those protestors were in jail after a protest at Kings Bay Naval Base.
The group gathered in the rain Tuesday morning at Forsyth park to begin their journey. Armed with only signs and banners, the group are protesting the nuclear weapons on the base.
They’re going to walk single file down highway 17. One organizer said the group “will walk in nonviolence and prayer”. WJCL spoke to one of the protesters who was arrested back in April about his goals for the walk.
"I'm hoping that this walk and the visibility of it will make people think 'this is something that we need to address'. We need to work for a more peaceful world,” said spokesperson Patrick O’Neill.
The group has a schedule in place to rest at certain points so that everyone can arrive safely.
We acted on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's assassination and that's where we were arrested at Kings Bay. We want to call attention to King's prophetic words that the choice is no longer between violence and non-violence, it is either non-violence or non-existence,” said O’Neill.
The group hopes to arrive in kings bay by next Friday.

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Embody the spirit of spooky season with BlackMilk’s annual Halloween drop! This year, the company’s seasonal release includes Stranger Things and Ghouls Rule collections.
BlackMilk teamed up with Netflix Geeked to bring Stranger Things fans even more Hawkins-themed apparel, from varsity jackets to dresses. Rep Hellfire Club leader Eddie Munson with the Piggyback Swing tee dress, which features art of the iconic scene of Munson playing “Master of Puppets” on his guitar in the Upside Down. For a more retro feel, try out the Hawkins Demogorgons varsity jacket or basketball tank.
The new BlackMilk x Stranger Things styles also include an overalls-style dress with a design inspired by the vines in the Upside Down, a patterned dress that combines Deomogorgons with jack-o-lanterns and skeletons, a long-sleeved shirt that depicts the Stranger Things kids in front of a Demogorgon head, and so much more. With these new releases, BlackMilk’s Stranger Things collection offers 27 items in total.
The second spooky collection, Ghouls Rule, includes both general spooky designs and a selection of pieces inspired by classic Warner Bros. horror franchises, including Friday the 13th, The Addams Family, and Beetlejuice.
Like the Stranger Things collection, Ghouls Rule features spooky patterns on many different styles. Whether you prefer pants or skirts, there’s something in this collection for you. For example, Beetlejuice fans can choose from blazers, overalls, and pants that all feature the iconic black-and-white stripes we all know and love. There is also a Jason Voorhees-themed goalie shirt and dress, as well as a Wednesday Addams dress that is sure to be Halloween (and year-round) staples for any horror fan’s closet.
If you’re not looking to add new clothes to your wardrobe, but still want to get in the festive spirit, the Ghouls Rule collection also features accessories including purses, backpacks, chokers, and more.
The Stranger Things collection is available now at blackmilkclothing.com and the Ghouls Rule collection will go live today, Sept. 12, at 5:30 p.m. ET (7:30 a.m. AEST). Check out both collections here.

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RANCHO SANTA FE — An abused and orphaned puppy from Iran that arrived at the Helen Woodward Animal Center earlier this month will undergo eyelid surgery on April 4, the center said this week.
After suffering from an alleged acid attack in Iran, Omid the dog was rescued and brought to the Center. A local specialty eye veterinarian will replace the eyelid the dog lost.
Omid, which means “hope” in Farsi, “has begun to receive well-wishes and inquiries on her availability for adoption,” according to a news release.
Last week, Helen Woodward Animal Center went public with the story of Omid, “a special dog with a year-long story that wound through cruelty in the streets of Iran, into brave hands of kindness, and onto a plane that took her far across the world to a chance at true happiness.”
San Diego resident Moloud Rabieyousefi told the center about the 14- month-old female shepherd. Rabieyousefi “spent months financially assisting a heroic Iranian woman who took in the severely injured puppy, abused by transients who had poured acid all over her face,” according to Helen Woodward officials.
Because Iran has no laws to protect animals from acts of cruelty “the Iranian woman was desperate to get the dog to the United States and Rabieyousefi spent approximately eight months working with the CDC to do just that,” according to Helen Woodward officials.
Omid has undergone months of medical treatments, but is still recovering from the trauma caused to her face and is unable to close her left eye, which causes discomfort and possible infection.
“We’re incredibly excited for Omid,” said Kendall Schulz, adoption services director at Helen Woodward. “Every time an orphan animal comes through our doors, they become our family. When one of them has been through something this traumatic, we really do all rally around them to help get them that perfect happy ending. We all knew that we would find Omid the perfect family but helping her get a new eyelid was beyond anything we had dreamed.”
According to Helen Woodward officials, the surgery will be complicated and will cost over $5,000.
Those wanting to help with the costs of Omid’s surgery and her recovery care may go to www.animalcenter.org/hopeforomid.